Fall 2014
Online
MAT 122-2
Instructor: Maya Lanzetta
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 928-226-4258
Office: Room 454
Office Hours: MW 11-11:30, T 11-1, W 1-2:30
Intermediate Math
Overview
Exams
Basic algebraic concepts, including exponents and radicals, systems of equations,
polynomials, graphing, and quadratic equations. Prereq: MAT 091 or placement.
Four exams and a comprehensive
final will be given. If you miss an
exam there is a 10% late penalty. The
Final Exam will be Proctored. You
can take it on specific dates I will post
later in the semester or find an
approved proctor at your location if
not close to Flagstaff.
Goals
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To build student confidence in the use of algebraic skills to expand and
reinforce concepts previously learned.
To have students develop a positive attitude toward mathematics and to
build algebraic skills in the listed areas.
Group Discussions
Requirements
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Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, by Akst & Bragg, 3 edition, 2012.
(can be purchased as a hard copy or as an online copy only)
MyMathLab (either comes with your book or can be purchased alone online.)
COURSE ID: Lanzetta51308
TI-83 or 84 or Casio graphing calculator. No electronic devices can be used
instead of a calculator.
Exams 50%
Homework 20%
Group Work 10%
Final Exam 20%
Extra Credit
Writing a short summary on a Ted
video (links and explanation are in
Canvas).
Evaluation and Grading Scale
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You will be required to be an active
participant in group discussions for
every unit Group work counts
towards 10% of your grade.
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90% to 100% is A
80% to 89.4% is B
70% to 79.4% is C
60% to 69.4% is D
Below 60% is F
MyMathLab Homework
All homework must be completed at MML. The website for MyMathLab is
http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com
The Course ID is: lanzetta51308
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Class Points
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Cell phone use during the final exam will result in a zero on
the test.
A 3-credit hour course requires 6 hours of class work outside of class. Please
set aside the time so you can succeed in this course.
24-Hour Rule: If you do your homework within 24 hours of the lesson you
will retain 80% of the knowledge (vs. only 30%)!
I reserve the right to make any modifications, additions, deletions to the
syllabus and course requirements with reasonable notification.
Where to go for Help
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See me during my office hours, email me through MML or Canvas.
Get tutoring at the Student Center.
If you qualify, look into the TRIO Program.
Start a study group with your classmates.
Attendance
I will take attendance each week based on your participation in the discussions
and completion of assignments. If a student has 2-3 weeks of absences and has
not contacted me, I may drop them from class.
Guidelines for the Exams
nn Exam dates are given the first day of class. Please make sure to have
all the exams completed on time. You may NOT work with another
student on the test. Exams that look like students worked together
will be given a grade of zero.
nn All homework will be due the day of the exam.
nn You are allowed ONE Formula Sheet for the test. NO
examples are allowed on this notecard.
nn The notecard must be completed BEFORE the test date. Please do
not come into class to take the final exam trying to complete the
notecard.
nn While taking the test, you may have a pencil, calculator (not an
electronic device) and your formula sheet out. All other materials
must be put away.
nn Please be prepared to stay in the classroom during your testing time.
When you are done with the test you may leave.
nn Testing Environment and Math Anxiety: To make the tests as
relaxed as possible please arrive for the final on time, make sure
your cell phone is turned off, your desk area is cleared and you are
ready to start the test on time.
Course Outcomes
The student will:
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solve rational equations.
nn Solve and graph absolute value
equations.
nn Graph linear inequalities.
nn Graph elementary non-linear
equations.
nn Identify graphs of functions.
nn Evaluate functions at values of x.
nn Solve systems of three equations.
nn Solve various inequalities
including compound, polynomial,
rational, and absolute value.
nn Simplify radical expressions and
solve radical equations.
nn Solve quadratic equations using
factoring, completing the square
and quadratic formula.
nn Graph quadratic equations and
analyze the graph.
nn Perform operations with functions
including the inverse.
nn Analyze exponential and
logarithmic functions.
nn Solve logarithmic and exponential
equations.
nn Solve various application
problems involving concepts
taught in the course.
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MAYA LANZETTA MAT 122-­‐2 CRN #11248 FALL 2014 Online Class Schedule
Introduction Week 1:
8/25
Unit 1
Week 2:
9/1
Week 3:
9/8
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Final Exam
Introduction/ MyMathLab/ Review Factoring
7.1- 7.2 (Labor Day)
7.5-7.7
Week 4:
9/15
Review (due 9/18) & Test 1 (due 9/22)
Week 5:
9/22
8.1 & 8.2
Week 6:
9/29
A.E. & A.F.
Week 7:
10/6
Review (due 10/9) & TEST 2 (due 10/13)
Week 8:
10/13
9.1-9.2
Week 9:
10/20
9.3 & 9.6
Week 10:
10/27
Review & TEST 3 (due 11/3)
Week 11:
11/3
10.1-10.2
Week 12:
11/10
10.4 & Review (Veterans Day)
Week 13:
11/17
TEST 4 (due 11/24) & 11.1
Week 14:
11/24
*Pick Final Exam Proctored Time
11.2-11.3 (Thanksgiving)
Week 15:
12/1
11.4 & Final Exam Review
Week 16:
12/8
Final Exam