TROY Online
MTH 1105
Intermediate Algebra
Term 3, 2017
January 9 – March 12, 2017
For course syllabus posted prior to the beginning of the term, the instructor reserves the right to
make minor changes prior to or during the term. The instructor will notify students, via e-mail or
Blackboard announcement, when changes are made in the requirements and/or grading of the
course.
TROY Online Courses at Troy University
All TROY Online courses at Troy University utilize the Blackboard Learning System. In every
TROY Online course, students should read all information presented in the Blackboard course site
and should periodically check for updates-at least every 48 hours. Remember: This is not a
“correspondence course” in which a student may work at his/her own pace. Each week there are
assignments, online discussions, online activities and/or exams with due dates. Refer to the
schedule at the end of the syllabus for more information.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Diane Porter, Associate Professor of Mathematics
MSCX 232, Troy University, Troy, Al 36082
334-670-5645
[email protected]
(Emails will be answered within 24 hours).
INSTRUCTOR EDUCATION
Ed.S. Mathematics Education, Troy State University
M.S.E. Mathematics Education, Troy State University
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Topics include real and complex numbers; polynomials and factoring; rational exponents; roots and
radicals; linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; and graphing. Prerequisite: placement or a
grade of C or better in MTH 1100. Note: This course is for institutional credit only and will not be used in
meeting degree requirements. This course will not substitute for any general studies requirement.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
1. Factor polynomials
2. Simplify rational expressions.
3. Perform operations with rational expressions.
4. Simplify complex fractions.
5. State and apply the definition of a function.
6. Use function notation.
7. Find the domain and range of a function given its graph.
8. Perform operations on functions.
9. Use the rules for exponents with rational exponents.
10. Convert between radicals and rational exponents.
11. Simplify radical expressions.
12. Perform addition, subtraction, and multiplication with radical expressions.
13. Simplify expressions involving complex numbers.
14. Perform addition, subtraction, and multiplication of complex numbers.
15. Solve linear equations and inequalities.
16. Solve absolute value equations.
17. Solve quadratic equations.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will demonstrate mastery of the course objectives through assessments to include
MyMathLab homework assignments, tests and a comprehensive final exam
Course Prerequisites
Placement or a grade of C or better in MTH 1100.
Note: This course is for institutional credit only and will not be used in meeting degree
requirements. This course will not substitute for any general studies requirement.
Specific Course Requirements
• Register in MyMathLab, MML, through our Blackboard course
• Homework assignments accessed through MML link in Blackboard.
• Five Unit Tests based on homework for the Unit. Tests are in MML. (Not proctored)
• Comprehensive final exam based on five unit tests. Final Exam is in MML. (Not proctored)
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOK/MyMathLab ACCESS
MTH 1105 Intermediate Algebra, 2nd Custom Edition for Troy University at Barnes and Noble
Bookstore; http://troy.bncollege.com.
You will see the following two options. Students should purchase ONLY ONE of the
following two options described in B&N.
(1) MYMATHLAB PKG – TROY UNIV
This is a stand alone access code that gives you an ebook and MML.
(2) MTH 1105 INTER. ALG PRINT BK W/CODE
This is a printed textbook (custom for TROY) and MML access code.
If you purchased the MTH 1100/1105 Fundamentals of Algebra and Intermediate Algebra
Custom Edition Combined Book or code since August 1 2015, you will not need to purchase a
new book or code. Please let me know if you are in this group.
TEMPORARY ACCESS TO MML and ebook
If you are delayed in getting your book (or ebook) and MML Access, please click on the
“MyMathLab Getting Started” button in Blackboard to see how to get a 14 day TEMPORARY
access to MML and an ebook.
Students should have their textbook and MML access by the first week of class. Not having your textbook/MML
access is not an acceptable excuse for late work. Students who add this course late should refer to the “Late
Registration” section for further guidance and also see the information above about TEMPORARY access to an eBook
and MML.
MyMathLab is required for this course. Students who use the Temporary access to get started
are required to purchase full access to complete all assignments by the Due Dates posted on our
Blackboard course.
Entrance Competencies
Student must be competent in the skills and concepts covered in MTH 1100 which include integer
and rational arithmetic, linear equations, inequalities, integer exponents, polynomials and
factoring, rational expressions.
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Attendance Policy
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In addition to interaction via Blackboard and e-mail contact, students are required to contact
the instructor via e-mail or telephone by the first day of the term for an initial briefing.
Although physical class meetings are not part of this course, participation in all interactive,
learning activities is required.
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Students receiving financial assistance are required to attend classes according to the regulations
for financial assistance benefits in addition to those regulations required for the course.
Submitting Assignments
All homework, unit tests and final exam will be submitted via MyMathLab, MML, accessed in
Blackboard under the MyMathLab tab. All assignments have a deadline posted in Blackboard
under the Syllabus/Course Schedule tab. Discussion Board assignments will be submitted in
Blackboard.
Make-Up Work Policy
Missing any part of this schedule may prevent completion of the course. If you foresee difficulty of
any type (i.e., an illness, employment change, etc.) which may prevent completion of this course,
notify the instructor as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result in failure for an assignment
and/or failure of the course. (See “Attendance” Policy.) If I have not heard from you by the
deadline dates for assignments, exams, or forums, no make-up work will be allowed (unless
extraordinary circumstances exist, such as hospitalization). Requests for extensions must be made
in advance and accompanied by appropriate written documentation. “Computer problems” is not
an acceptable excuse.
Method of Evaluation
Evaluation will be based on homework, five unit tests, and final exam. There are no proctored
exams in this course and all assignments are submitted through MML.
Homework is submitted through MyMathLab accessed via Blackboard and may be submitted
multiple times to improve score as long as the submission is before the posted deadline.
There will be five Unit Tests in MML accessed via Blackboard. The Unit Tests are comprised of
problems similar to those form the homework in that unit. Each Unit Test may be submitted only
once and each one has a 90 minute time limit.
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The comprehensive Final Exam is also submitted through MyMathLab accessed via Blackboard.
The Final Exam will consist of problems similar to those on the five Unit Tests. The Final Exam
will be submitted only once and has a 2 hour time limit.
Evaluation summary
Homework – 20%
Five Unit Tests – 60%
Final Exam – 20%
All methods of evaluation used in grading will have posted deadlines.
Homework, tests and the final will not be proctored.
ASSIGNMENT OF GRADES:
All grades will be posted in the student GRADEBOOK in MML. Please see the tab in Blackboard
that says “Review Grades.” The course grade will be assigned according to the following.
A
90 – 100%
B
80 – 89%
C
70 – 79%
D
60 – 69%
F
59% and below
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Examination Schedule and Instructions
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The course is organized into FIVE UNITS using our textbook.
Homework in MML will be assigned for content for each section of the text included in the
Unit.
Assignments are not available after the posted deadline. Homework Assignments are
opened approximately two weeks before the posted deadline. Tests are opened
approximately five days before the posted deadline.
Unit Tests, comprised of problems similar to those in the unit homework, are submitted
through MML and have a 90 minute time limit.
The Final Exam, also in MML, will be taken during the last week of the course.
The Final Exam has a two hour time limit. The Final Exam will be based on problems
similar to ones from the five Unit Tests.
Late Registration During The First Week of the Term
If you register during the first week of the term, you will already be one week behind. If you fall
into this category are expected to catch up with all of Week #1 and Week #2's work by the end of
Week #2. No exceptions, since two weeks constitutes a significant percentage of the term's
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lessons. If you do not feel you meet this deadline you should not enroll in the class. If you have
registered, you should see your registrar, academic adviser, GoArmyEd or Military Education
officer to discuss your options. Also note that late registration may mean you do not receive your
book in time to make up the work you missed in Week #1. Not having your book on the first day
of class is not an excuse for late work after the deadlines in the Course Schedule.
Incomplete Grade Policy
Missing any part of the Course Schedule may prevent completion of the course. If circumstances
will prevent the student from completing the course by the end of the term, the student should
complete a request for an incomplete grade.
Note: A grade of incomplete or “I” is not automatically assigned to students, but rather must be
requested by the student by submitting a Petition for and Work to Remove an Incomplete Grade
Form.
Requests for an incomplete grade must be made on or before the date of the final assignment or
test of the term. The form will not be available after the last day of the term. A grade of “I” does
not replace an “F” and will not be awarded for excessive absences. An “I” will only be awarded to
student presenting a valid case for the inability to complete coursework by the conclusion of the
term. It is ultimately the instructor’s decision to grant or deny a request for an incomplete grade,
subject to the policy rules below:
Policy/Rules for granting an Incomplete (I):
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The student must request that an incomplete be issued.
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The student’s progress in the course must be satisfactory at the time of the request (e.g. the student
must be passing the course), but is unable to complete the course grading requirements because of
documented circumstances beyond his/her control.
If both of the above criteria are not met an incomplete cannot be granted.
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An “I” is not a substitute for an F. If a student has earned an “F” by not submitting all the work or by
receiving an overall F average, then the F stands.
TROY Email
All students were required to obtain and use the TROY email address that is automatically
assigned to them as TROY students. All official correspondence (including bills, statements,
emails from instructors and grades, etc.) will be sent ONLY to the troy.edu (@troy.edu) address.
All students are responsible for ensuring that the correct email address is listed in
Blackboard by the beginning of Week One. Email is the only way the instructor can, at least
initially, communicate with you. It is your responsibility to make sure a valid email address is
provided. Failure on your part to do so can result in your missing important information that
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could affect your grade. Your troy.edu email address is the same as your Web Express user ID
following by @troy.edu. Students are responsible for the information that is sent to their TROY
email account. You can get to your email account by logging onto the course and clicking “Email”.
Internet Access
This is an online class. Students must have access to a working computer and access to the
Internet. Students can use a TROY computer lab (if available), a public library, etc., to insure they
have access. “Not having a computer” or “computer crashes” are not acceptable excuses for late
work. Have a back-up plan in place in case you have computer problems.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Specific dates are posted in Blackboard under the Syllabus/Course Schedule.
Dates
Suggested Schedule
Week 1
Read Syllabus and get registered in MyMathLab via the link in Blackboard.
Post a short introduction in the Discussion Board in Blackboard
Begin assigned homework in MML for Unit 1
Week 2
Complete homework assignments for Unit 1
Unit 1 is taken from Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Test 1 -- deadline Sunday at the end of Week 2
Week 3
Work on assigned homework for Unit 2
Unit 2 is taken from 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5
Complete homework assignments for Unit 2
Test 2 -- deadline Wednesday of Week 4
After taking Test 2, begin homework in Unit 3
Unit 3 is taken from 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
Complete Homework in Unit 3
Test 3 – deadline Sunday at end of week 5
Work on assigned homework in Unit 4
Unit 4 is taken from Sections 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.7
Complete Homework in Unit 4. Take Test 4 – deadline Wednesday of week 7
After taking Test 4, begin homework for Unit 5
Unit 5 is taken from Sections 2.3, 2.8, 9.2, 11.1, 11.3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
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Complete homework for Unit 5
Test 5 – deadline Sunday at end of Week 8
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Week 9
Study for the Final Exam
Final Exam -- Deadline for Final Exam – Wednesday of Week 9
Additional Policies and Resources
The Troy University ADA Statement, as shown below:
Troy University, under the guidelines of ADA and the Rehabilitation Act, makes reasonable
accommodations for documented physical and mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with
disabilities. To provide the best possible services to students, employees, and visitors, Troy University has
designated Disability Services Coordinators and Human Resources representatives on each campus as
responsible parties for coordinating accommodations for persons with disabilities. For more information
about physical access to building or grounds, academic or workplace accommodations, or other ADA
related services, individuals should contact a Disability Services Coordinator or Human Resources
representative on their campus of attendance. Specific information regarding the ADA, including contact
information for responsible parties, can be found at the following link:
http://trojan.troy.edu/etroy/studentservices/adaptiveneeds.html
Academic misconduct statement:
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Troy University’s definition of misconduct is defined in the student handbook, The Oracle, which
may be accessed at http://trojan.troy.edu/oracle/assets/documents/2014-2015_Oracle.pdf.
Non-harassment, hostile work/class environment
Troy University expects students to treat fellow students, their instructors, other TROY faculty, and staff
as adults and with respect. No form of “hostile environment” or “harassment” will be tolerated by any
student or employee.
Academic Support
• In your Blackboard course, you can click on the “SMARTHINKING” button,
which provides live, online tutoring 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, enabling
students to get help when they need it.
MyMathLab Technical Support
Pearson’s Priority Tech Support number: 855-875-1797
http://www.mymathlab.com/student-support
Blackboard Technical Support Center
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For assistance with Blackboard and other online tools, please go
to http://helpdesk.troy.edu and submit an IT ticket, or click the "Live Chat" icon at the top of
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the page. The Educational Technology Team is available 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. seven days a
week to support your technical needs through the helpdesk ticket system. The Live Chat
feature is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
LIBRARY SUPPORT
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The Libraries of Troy University provide access to materials and services that support the
academic programs. The address of the TROY Global Campus Library Web site, which is for all
Global Campus and TROY Online students, is http://uclibrary.troy.edu. This site provides access
to the Library's Catalog and Databases, as well as to links to all Campus libraries and to online
or telephone assistance by Troy Library staff. Additionally, the Library can also be accessed by
choosing the "Library" link from the University's home page, http://www.troy.edu.
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