Syllabus
1701.121.01 Intermediate Algebra – Spring 2007

COURSE INFORMATION

1. Professor: Dr. Carol Rodano

2. Meeting Time & Place: MW 4:45 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Wilson 207

3. Phone: 856-256-4844

4. E-Mail Address: rodanoc1@verizon.net

5. WEB Page Address: http://www.rowan.edu/mars/depts/math/Adjuncts/Rodano/index.html

6. Office Hours: MW (1/2 hour before/after class)

CATALOG DESCRIPTION

This course emphasizes the basic algebraic skills and techniques used in business and social sciences. It will prepare students to take science and mathematics courses in the general education bank. Topics included are a review of algebra, solutions of linear, rational, and quadratic functions, exponential notions, relations and functions, graphs, and determinants. Use of calculators is required. Students are expected to have completed the equivalent of developing Algebra Skills and Basic Algebra.

TEXT and OTHER SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Required Texts:
Intermediate Algebra, 10th Edition, by Marvin L. Bittinger, 2006, Pearson Education, Inc., Addison Wesley

Calculator: The Texas Instruments Math Explorer Plus is the recommended calculator for this course. Students may NOT use a cell phone as a calculator.

COURSE OBJECTIVE
This course attempts to serve two types of students: students entering the College with deficiencies in high school algebra, and students who have an extended gap between their high school education and their basic algebraic skills. This course attempts to bring these and any other students who feel the need to a minimum standard of algebraic proficiency that will enable them to participate successfully in those courses that require some algebraic knowledge.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Class participation requires that a student be in class, on time for class, and prepared for class which includes having the homework completed.

EVALUATION
Graded Activity Percentage
Quizzes (highest 9 out of 10) 30%
3 Exams 45%
Comprehensive Final Exam 25%

Homework: Students are expected to complete homework assignments for the following class.
Homework will not be collected but some problems will be discussed and will be quiz problems.
Quizzes: Ten quizzes will be given in class. Quizzes cannot be made up. The lowest quiz score will be dropped.

Exams: Exam #1 – Review of Basic Algebra (Chapter R) & Chapter 1
Exam #2 – Chapters 2, 3 & 4
Exam #3 – Chapters 5, 6, & 7
Final Exam – Cumulative

Exam Absences: Any student absent during an in-class scheduled examination will receive a grade of zero for that exam unless a phone call was placed to the professor before the exam and an excused absence (medical emergency, death in the family) is given.

STUDENTS ACCOMMODATION POLICY

Your academic success is important. If you have a documented disability that may have an
impact upon your work in this class, please contact me. Students must provide documentation of
their disability to the Academic Success Center in order to receive official University services
and accommodations. The Academic Success Center can be reached at 856-256-4234. The
Center is located on the 3rd floor of Savitz Hall. The staff is available to answer questions
regarding accommodations or assist you in your pursuit of accommodations. We look forward to
working with you to meet your learning goals.

TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE