Math 0310 39921
Intermediate Algebra

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Course Requirements

Math 0310: Similar to Algebra II in high school, this course is designed to prepare the student for college algebra. You will need to know the material covered in Math 0308 at a minimum.

 

Technical Requirements

There are no special technical skills required for any of the 0300 courses, except perhaps the use of calculators. Math 0310 will be using both WebCT for content, quizzing, tests, and grades.  MathZone will be used as a tutorial for math skills and for completing required online homework assignments.

 

Course Materials

The books and calculator required for the course can be purchased at the bookstores in the Tomball or Willowchase campuses as well as online through Efolletts.

 

• Textbook:  Beginning and Intermediate Algebra:  The Language and Symbolism of Mathematics, by Hall and Mercer.

• MathZone webcode comes with a new text or can be purchased separately at the bookstore or online.

• Lab Manual:  Intermediate Algebra Calculator Laboratory Manual, Fifth Edition, by Crider, Stone, and Pearce.

• Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator is required.  (TI-83 Plus Recommended, TI-84, TI-83, TI-82 acceptable).

 

All college level courses taught at Tomball College require skill in using graphing calculators.

Basic Calendar

We will be covering the following sections in the text:

3.1 3.3, 3.6, 4.1 4.3, 4.5, 6.1 6.3, 6.7, 7.3 7.5, 8.1 8.7, 9.1 9.6

There is a full function calendar posted in WebCT for your use, once you have access to the course I suggest you check out the calendar as soon as possible.  Since each of the courses can be started after the beginning of the term, the calendar for each course is very dependent on the individual student.  On it I post a suggested schedule of sections, homework and tests.  If you keep up with my schedule, you will finish the course on time.

 

Learning Outcomes

In completing this course,  you will be able to:

• Sketch graphs of linear relations and determine a linear equation in two variables given pertinent information.

• Solve applications using systems of linear equations in two variables.

• Solve linear inequalities in one and two variables.

• Recognize functions defined by sets of ordered pairs, graphs, and equations, and apply function notation to applications.

• Factor higher degree polynomials.

• Perform operations and solve equations and applications involving rational expressions.

• Perform operations on expressions involving radicals, rational exponents, and solve equations involving these expressions.

• Perform operations on complex numbers.

• Solve quadratic equations and applications using methods including the quadratic formula, factoring, completing the square, and extracting roots.