Intermediate Algebra

I. Catalog Description and Credit Hours of Course:
Polynomials, factoring, equations and inequalities in one and two variables, rational
expressions, rational exponents, quadratic equations, and systems of linear equations. (3)

II. Prerequisite(s):
MA 090 with a grade of 'C' or higher, or ACT Math subscore of 18-20, or ACT Math
subscore of 17 or below with MA 090 placement score of 11 or higher.

III. Purposes or Objectives of the Course:
To prepare students for college level mathematics.

IV. Expectations of Students:
A. Attend class
B. Participate in classroom activities
C. Do assigned homework
D. Pass tests

V. Course Outline:

Chapter Sections Topics No. TR periods No. MWF periods
1 Ch. 1 Real Numbers and Algebraic
Expressions
0.5 1
2 2.1 – 2.7 Equations, Inequalities, and
Problem Solving
4 6
3 3.1 – 3.5, 3.7 Graphs of Functions 4 6
4 4.1 Systems of Equations 0.5 1
5 5.1 – 5.8 Exponents, Polynomials 5 7
6 6.1 –6.4, 6.6 Rational Expressions 3 5
7 7.1 – 7.7 Rational Exponents,
Radicals, Complex Numbers
4.5 7
8 8.1, 8.2, 8.5, 8.6 Quadratic Equations and
Functions
3 4
    Review 2.5 4
    Exams 3 3
    Total 30 44

VI. Textbook: Martin-Gay, K. E. (2009) Intermediate Algebra (5th ed.), Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Pearson - Prentice Hall Publishing, Inc.

VII. Basis of Student Evaluation: Suggested Percent
A. Hour examinations 60%
B. Homework assignments, classroom participation 10%
C. Quizzes 10%
D. Final examination 20%

MA095 Martin-Gay - Suggested Schedule

Week Monday Wednesday Friday   Tuesday Thursday
1 Ch 1* 2.1 2.2,2.3&   Ch 1*, 2.1 2.2,2.3&
2 2.4 2.5 2.6   2.4,2.5 2.5,2.6
3 2.7 3.1 3.2   2.7,3.1 3.1,3.2
4 3.3 Review Test   3.3,Review Test
5 3.4 3.5 3.7   3.4,3.5 3.5,3.7
6 4.1 5.1,5.2$ 5.3   4.1, 5.1$ 5.2$,5.3
7 5.4 5.5 5.6   5.4,5.5 5.5,5.6
8 5.7 5.8 Review   5.7,5.8 5.8,Review
9 Test 6.1 6.2   Test 6.1,6.2
10 6.3 6.4 6.6   6.3,6.4 6.4,6.6
11 7.1 7.2 7.3   7.1,7.2 7.2,7.3
12 7.4 7.5# 7.6   7.4,7.5# 7.5#,7.6
13 7.7 Review Test   7.7,
Review
Test
14 8.1 8.2 8.5   8.1,8.2 8.2,8.5
15 8.6 Review No 45th day   8.6 Review
16 Finals week   Finals week

The sections included on tests and dates for tests may vary.
* Chapter 1: Time management and resources for help; brief review of vocabulary for number
sets (integers, rationals, irrationals); brief review of number properties (e.g. commutative);
order of operation examples
& 2.3: Only cover formula rearrangement.
$ 5.1,5.2 Do scientific notation examples with calculators
# 7.5 Rationalize denominator only

In semesters where class days are lost due to weather, be sure you rearrange the
schedule to emphasize all the material in chapters 7 and 8. Students entering
College Algebra are expected to know how to solve quadratic equations and
understand complex numbers.

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