MATH 103 – Intermediate Algebra
Instructor: Don Hickethier
MTThF 9:00-9:50 SAT 130
Prerequisite:
Math 78 (with a C or better), appropriate score on the assessment exam or demonstrated competency. Prerequisites ensure that students entering this class have an adequate background to efficiently learn the material in the class and that they have a reasonable chance of success.
Course Goals:
Intermediate algebra is a course covering the basic
tools and fundamentals of algebra. The topics include rational equations,
linear equations, systems of equations, inequalities, absolute value, radical
expressions and equations, quadratic equations, exponential and logarithmic
equations. The topics will emphasize the idea of functions, function notation
and the graphs of the functions. Throughout the class students will learn
to recognize and express mathematical ideas graphically, numerically, symbolically,
and in writing. They will become self-regulated learners and help other
students become cooperative learners.
Text:
INTODUCTORY and INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA; Marvin Bittinger,
Addison Wesley. Chapters 7-12 will be covered with some material from Chapter
6 included.
Materials:
A graphing calculator is required for this class. The
TI-83 Plus is recommended. All in-class demonstrations will use the TI-83
Plus. Regular college-ruled notebook paper should be used to work problems
and graph paper is required for all graphs. All homework should be in a notebook
separate from your class notes. Colored pencils may also be very useful.
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