INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA SYLLABUS

Keiser University

General Education

Course Prefix & Number: MAT 1033

Course Title: Intermediate Algebra

Course Format: On-campus

Credit Hours: 3.0

Course Schedule: 4 Weeks

Prerequisites: MAT0020 or satisfactory placement scores

Co-requisites: None
Faculty: Gomini Halli (M.Sc Mathematics).

Office Hours: By Appointment.

Course Description: Presents algebra concepts and operations. Topics include

factoring, operations with rational expressions, absolute
value, exponents, radicals and roots, linear and quadratic
equations, and linear inequalities and graphs, all with
applications. (Not a transferable course)

Program Goal(s): Perform quantitative calculations related to the student’s

chosen field of study. Describe algebraic concepts
generally applicable in work environments involving
algebraic expressions.

Course Objectives: Upon Completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Add and subtract polynomials

2. Multiply polynomials
3. Use scientific notation
4. Recognize slope-intercept form
5. Solve and graph linear equalities in two variables
6. Application of slope-intercept form
7. Solve and graph linear inequalities in two variables
8. Solve (2x2) linear systems of equations/inequalities
9. Use the greatest common factor method to factor
10. Factor a trinomial of the form ax2 + bx + c
11. Add and subtract rational expressions
12. Perform arithmetic operations on algebraic fractions
13. Apply properties of exponents
14. Solve fractional equations
15. Simplify radicals
16. Solve radical equations
17. Solve equations using the zero-factor property
18. Solve quadratic equations using factoring methods
19. Use the quadratic formula
20. Perform operations with complex numbers
Grading and Evaluation Methods:

Item Percent Total Grade

Homework 20%

4 Quizzes 20% (5% each)

2 Tests 20% (10% each)

Midterm 15%

Final Exam 20%

Post test 5%

Total 100%

Grading Scale:

Letter Grade Numeric Grade

A 90.00-100.00%

B 80.00-89.99%

C 70.00-79.99%

D 65.00-69.99%

F Up to 64.99%

Required Textbook:

BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, 6th edition; Tobey, Slater, Blair,

Crawford; Pearson Publishing Company

Your Textbook Information:

Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, 6th edition
Pearson Education
Tobey/Slater/Blair/Crawford
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-417364-1
ISBN-10: 0-13-417364-3
Copyright year: 2017
This Intermediate Algebra class was designed to provide you with the algebra
background needed to further your education in college-level mathematics. The use of
both Blackboard and Pearson's My Math Lab are incorporated for greater student
success.

General Policies:
Attendance: At Keiser University, satisfactory attendance is considered a vital part of
each student's performance. You should expect to spend approximately 15 - 25 hours
per work on classwork both online and offline, but you are expected to enter work on
the site on at least three separate days per week. Attendance is not part of your course
grade.

The Honor Code: Keiser University has adopted an honor code for its students. The
student pledges to complete the course without direct supervision and to adhere to the
principles of academic honesty. This is especially important in an online class. You
may work together to understand all aspects of the course. When taking quizzes or
tests, or responding to Threaded Discussions, write or choose your own answers based
on what you learn. The instructor will assist each student in completing the objectives
of the course stated in the Course Description and for each unit by providing feedback
in Blackboard's Grade Center.

Courtesy and Netiquette: Please follow the rules of common courtesy in all of
your online activities; including email, threaded discussions, and Keiser Live Chat
room postings. Disruptive or offensive behavior is not acceptable and may result in
dismissal from the class.
Online security: Unfortunately, we all need to be careful about computer viruses.
Please protect yourself and your classmates with virus detection software on all
computers that you use for the class.

General Questions and/or Comments: Communication between students and

instructors is considered a vital part of the online learning process. Threaded
Discussion entries and Math Questions entries will be read and if necessary
suggestions of additional reading or asking additional questions for clarification my
apply. Please allow a 24 hour response time from the date and time of your
communication. It is best to use the Comment/Questions thread in Blackboard instead
of email.

General Course Guidelines:

This course will be broken into four sections, one for each week of the course.
Accordingly, tasks will be due for each section during that week (week 1 quiz and test
due during week 1, and so on). Each week closes on Sunday at midnight, EST, which
means that all work must be submitted before that time.

If you have a general question, please post it to the General Questions thread. It may
be that someone else has the same question and it will save us all time if the question
is asked and answered once. Use college email for personal communication and
identify your name in the subject line.

WEEK 1

Learning Objective(s): · 5, 4, 6, 7, 13, 3

Assigned Reading: · Chapter 3: Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5.

 Chapter 5: Sections 5.1, 5.2

Suggested Learning · Work assigned problems. Class

Activity: discussion.

Evaluation: · Pre-test, Quiz-1, Test-1.

WEEK 2
Learning Objective(s): · 1, 2, 9

Assigned Reading: · Chapter 5: Sections 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6

 Chapter 6: Section 6.1, 6.2

Suggested Learning · Work assigned problems. Class

Activity: discussion.

Evaluation: · Quiz-2, Midterm.

WEEK 3

Learning Objective(s): · 10, 17, 18, 12, 11, 14

 Assigned Reading: · Chapter 6: Sections 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.7

· Chapter 7: Sections 7.1. 7.3

 Chapter 2: Sections 2.4

Suggested Learning · Work assigned problems. Class

Activity: discussion.

Evaluation: · Quiz-3, Test-2.

WEEK 4
Learning Objective(s): · 15, 16, 20, 8, 19

Assigned Reading: · Chapter 8: Sections 8.3, 8.5, 8.6

· Chapter 9: Section 9.2

 Chapter 4: Section 4.1

Suggested Learning · Work assigned problems. Class

Activity: discussion.

Evaluation: · Quiz-4, Final Exam, Post Test.

Academic Integrity:

Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic conduct, professional
honesty, and personal integrity. Plagiarism, cheating and other misconduct are serious violations
and will not be tolerated, and may result in academic penalties, including suspension or
dismissal.

Late Assignments

Assignments are due at the end of each week: Sunday night at midnight, E.S.T. Late
assignments without penalty will be accepted only in cases of emergency. Students should
discuss turning in late work directly with the instructor and in advance of the due date whenever
possible.
Civility/Professionalism

This class is a community of learners, which means we will depend upon each other for support
and information. In order to learn, we must be open to the views of people different than
ourselves. Please honor the uniqueness of your classmates and appreciate the opportunity we
have to learn from one another. Please respect each other’s’ opinions and refrain from personal
attacks or demeaning comments of any kind.

It is of the utmost importance to communicate with courtesy and professionalism. Professional

courtesy includes respecting other’s opinions, being courteous and respectful, and working
together in the spirit of cooperation.

University and Program Policies

Students are expected to abide by the policies set forth in the University Catalog and the Student
Program Handbook/Manual. The University Catalog is available electronically at
http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/catalog/. The Program Student Handbook/Manual is available
electronically at the direction of your instructor.

Disability Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), students who require reasonable
accommodations due to a disability to properly execute coursework must complete the
application process and receive approval from the review committee. The first step is to consult
with the Campus President or Dean of Academic Affairs.