MATH 1300 STUDENT SYLLABUS
Course: MATH 1300 (Intermediate Alge= bra)
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Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 0300 or placement by exam taken at UH-Downtown. If you do not m= eet this prerequisite, you may be dropped from the course without prior notification at your own expense. Please see your instructor immediately= if you do not meet this prerequisite, so you can be enrolled in MATH 0300.=
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Textbook: Beginning
and Intermediate Algebra, Fourth Edition, by Elayn Martin-Gay, Pearson
Prentice Hall,
OPTIONAL: =
Math Study Skills, by Alan Bass, P=
earson
Education, Inc,
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= Why You Are In This Course: Like many students at UHD, your placement test results indicate that your arithmetic and algebra skills are= not sufficiently developed for you to pass one of the core college level mathematics courses required of all students at UHD (these core courses are MATH 1301 or MATH 1310). MATH 1300 is a developmental course intended to he= lp build your mathematical skills up to the college level. If you feel that the material in MATH 1300 is too advanced for you and you were misplaced, please see your instructor immediately, so you can be enrolled in MATH 0300. Re= member, it is better to drop back than drop out.
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Where to Find Course Resources: =
Goals/Objectives: At the
completion of this course, a student should be able to: (1) factor out the greatest common
factor from a polynomial; (2) factor binomials and trinomials using standard
techniques; (3) use the Zero Factor Theorem to solve equations; (4) solve
quadratic equations in one variable by the methods of factoring, the Square
Root Property, and the Quadratic Formula; (5) solve various geometric and
real-world word problems involving quadratic functions; (6) simplify ration=
al
expressions and utilize the fundamental principle of rational expressions; =
(7)
perform basic operations to combine rational expressions; (8) solve rational
equations and identify those with no solution; (9) solve proportions and
proportional word problems; (10) simply complex fractions; (11) compute the
slope of a line; (12) recognize the equation of a straight line and determi=
ne
the equation of a line from information such as: given two points on the li=
ne,
or, one point on the line and the slope of the line; (13) state and use the
relationship between the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines; (14) <=
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the domain and range of a relation; (15) recognize functions expressed as graphs, formulas=
, or
tables, and evaluate expressions involving function notation; (16) evaluate=
and
simplify square and cube roots, compute nth
roots, and approximate roots; (17) write radicals using rational exponents =
and
vice versa; (18) simplify and combine radical expressions using the basic
operations and the rules for exponents, and rationalize denominators and nu=
merators
in radical expressions; (19) find the distance between two points in the pl=
ane
by using the appropriate formulas; (20) solve equations containing radicals=
and
use the Pythagorean Theorem to model problems. =
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Developmental Education Objectives: =
A)
Develop positive mathematical attitude and success study skills such as
effective use of mathematical textbooks, test preparation and taking
strategies, and class time management. =
B)
Acquire the ability to read, write, listen to, and speak mathematics in ord=
er
to effectively translate mathematical sentence, phrases, and relationships
between two quantities into mathematical statements and algebraic expressio=
ns. =
C)
Engage in substantial mathematical problem solving, reason appropriately fr=
om
linear models to draw conclusions, and judge the reasonableness of results.=
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D)
Utilize multiple-approaches such as numerical, graphical, symbolic, and ver=
bal
reasoning to solve mathematical problems. =
E)
Prepare students for College Algebra and develop the view that mathematics =
is
an evolving discipline, interrelated with human culture, and understand its
connections to other disciplines. =
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Department Grading Policy: The final exam for this course is
comprehensive and counts 1/3 of your course average. Your instructor will
provide complete information as to how your course average will be computed.
Your final course average will be used assign your final course grade accor=
ding
to the formula shown here. Since MATH 1300 is considered a pre-college cour=
se, this gra=
de
will appear on your transcript but will not be calculated into your GPA.
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90-100 |
“A” |
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80-89 |
“B” |
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70-79 |
“C” |
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0-69 |
“IP” [not a passing grade] |
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The following cases are exceptions:=
You cannot receive the grade “I”-Incomplete unless you have a documented personal emergency that prevents you from completing the last fraction of the course, such as the last test and/or the final exam. You mu= st have a passing average based on the work you have already completed to rece= ive an “I.” Excess
Course Attempts: <=
span
style=3D'font-family:Times;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>In accor=
dance
with state law, effective Fall 2004 the Satisfactory Progress Policy: S= tudents are required to demonstrate satisfactory progress toward completing their developmental course requirements. MATH 1300 is a developmental course. See= the separate sheet Satisfactory Progress Policy for Developmental Courses for details. MATH
1300 Attendance Policy: An
attendance policy is enforced for this course. See the separate sheet MA=
TH
1300 Attendance Policy for details. Calculator Po= licy: Students are allowed to use sci= entific calculators on the final exam, although no problem on the final exam requir= es the use of a calculator. Students possessing graphing calculators may NOT use the advanced features of a graphing calculator on the final exam. Y= our instructor will give you more information about the use of calculators in y= our class. General Unive= rsity Policy: All students are subject to UHD Academic Honesty Policy and to = all other university-wide policies and procedures as they are set forth in the = UHD University Catalog and Student Handbook. Statement
on Reasonable Accommodations: UHD adheres to all applicabl=
e federal,
state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing
reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students with
disabilities should register with Disabled Student Services (409-S) and con=
tact
the instructor in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations=
. =
= Using MyMathLab: To supplement what is done in clas= s, your instructor may require an online resource called MyMathLab. In order to use MyMathLab, you must purchase a Student Access Code from the UHD Booksto= re (bundled with new textbook or sold separately) or purchase it online at http://www.coursecompass.com If you purchased a MyMathLab code = for MATH 0300 or MATH 1300 last semester, you DO NOT need to purchase a new code this semester. Your account will still be active, but you will need to enro= ll in a new section. You can use MyMathLab on any computer that has Internet access. If you do not have a computer at home with Internet access, you can log into MyMathLab from a UHD computer, print out the MyMathLab assignment, work through the exercises on paper, and then enter the answers in MyMathLab when you are next on campus.= To register with MyMathLab, you will also need a valid email address – u= se one that you regularly check. You must register with MyMathLab at http://www.coursecompass.com only= the first time that you use it. (1) The course ID number will be given to you by your instructor. (2) The zip code for UHD is 77002. (3) You will then creat= e a Login Name and Password which you will use to log in whenever you use MyMat= hLab at http://www.coursecompass.com Make sure to record your exa= ct login name and password for future logins. Note: The computers in the Math Lab (N925), the Academic Computing Labs (S800, C3= 00, B200), the CMS Lab (S738), and the SI Lab (S405) can be used to access MyMathLab. Some of the features you can access are: · Complete and submit homework assignments onl= ine (if required); · Check out your MyMathLab homework grades and other course grades in the Gradebook; · View a complete online version of the textbo= ok and look at multimedia sources such as online video clips that accompany the textbook, and much more. = Be sure to register with MyMathLab during the FIRST WEEK of the semester, so y= ou can begin to use it right away. Also, you can use your MyMathLab Login Name and Password to access t= he UHD Math Portal at htt= p://www.pearsoncustom.com/tx/uhd_math to find additional helpful student resources such as a Video Tutor and Stud= ent Solutions Manual. =
= See you instructor for more information regarding MyMathLab and the UHD Math Portal. =
= Course Content: The course covers the following sec= tions of the textbook. In some cases, not all pages from a section are covered.
Tips for Becoming a Successful College Student: =
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with your friends and family. VISIT THE UHD ALGEBRA STUDENT WEB PAGE FOR MORE
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p://cms.dt.uh.edu/qep/algebra
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