Math 103—Intermediate Algebra—Spring 2008
Section 2: MWF Instructor: Karen Klemm Office: Swart 207 e-mail: klemm@uwosh.edu 9:10-10:10 Swart 102 Office Hours: MTWF 10:20-11:20 or by appointment Office Phone: 424-1340 Dept. Phone: 424-1333
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in 67-100 or placement into 67-103. Course Materials: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra for College Students
Second Edition by Allen R. Angel Graphing calculator TI-83+ or a similar model Graph paper, straight edge, folder, and homework notebook or binder
Objectives:
To use graphical representations and algebraic models of relationships between variables To work with inequalities, absolute values, exponents, rational and radical expressions To study linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions To work with systems of equations To use mathematical problem solving tools to solve applications problems To not only perform algebraic procedures, but know when to use them and why they work
Evaluation:
Exams (Each exam counts 25% of your final grade.)—-Three exams are given during class on the following Fridays: Exam 1 is March 7, covering Chapters 8 and 9 Exam 2 is April 11, covering Chapters 10 and 11 Exam 3 is May 16, covering Chapters 12 and 13 Written Work (25% of your final grade)—Worksheets are assigned frequently as homework. Late worksheets will not be accepted. Your one lowest worksheet score will be dropped. Quizzes are taken in class throughout the semester. There are no late make-ups on quizzes. Your 2 lowest quiz scores will be dropped. Occasionally problems solved during class individually or in groups will be collected. Students who are absent will not earn any points on in-class problems. Pretest/Posttest—A short test will be given during week 1 and week 11 of the semester. Your posttest score will count the equivalent of an in class quiz grade. Grading % Scale: 90-100=A, 86-89=AB, 80-85=B, 76-79=BC, 70-75=C, 60-69=D, 0-59=F
Additional Information:
Exercise Sets will be assigned as homework and discussed in class. Doing and understanding the homework is important to prepare for quizzes and exams. As a general guideline, study time should be at least double the time spent in class. Written solutions must clearly show problem-solving steps in a logical sequence with clearly labeled graphs if necessary. Tutors are available free of charge. A tutor schedule will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Students may re-take the placement test. Students that feel that they were incorrectly placed in a mathematics course may be allowed to move up to another course if a subsequent placement test score indicates that a higher placement is appropriate and if that score is submitted to the math department within 7 days after the first day of classes. Final approval will be subject to enrollment availability. Course instructors work to give students the best chance to succeed. They are here to guide and direct your efforts. Your best chance of success is to work cooperatively with the instructor. If you have problems you cannot resolve with your instructor, you are encouraged to meet with the course coordinator, Edward Clemons in Swart 106. UW-Oshkosh is committed to a standard of academic integrity for all students. System guidelines state: “Students are responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work, for the appropriate citation of sources, and for respect of others’ academic endeavors.” (UWS 14.01, Wisconsin Administrative Code) Students are subject to disciplinary action for academic misconduct.