NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE                                                    Math 700
 Course Syllabus                                                                                                                                               Fall 2001
Math 700, Intermediate Algebra
  1. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
  1. Math 700 - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (the second in a sequence of two courses)
  2. 3 credits
  3. Prerequisite: Math 600 or scoring at the Math 700 level on the placement exam
  4. A list of office hours will be handed out during the first week of class
  1. COURSE OBJECTIVES
  1. Factor polynomials in the form of trinomials, difference of squares, and sum and difference of cubes
  2. Divide polynomials, using synthetic division when appropriate
  3. Solve rational equations and applied problems involving work and motion that result in rational equations
  4. Simplify complex rational expressions
  5. Set up and solve variation problems
  6. Simplify expressions involving radicals
  7. Solve systems of equations in two and three variables using substitution and elimination
  8. Solve radical equations
  9. Perform basic arithmetic operations with complex numbers
  10. Solve quadratic equations using factoring, the principle of square roots, completing the square, and the quadratic formula
  11. Use the discriminant to determine the nature of the roots of a quadratic equation
  12. Graph equations of the type y = a(x + h)2 + k, finding the vertex, the line of symmetry, and the maximum or minimum value
  13. Determine whether a relation is a function,identify its domain and range,and determine if it is one-to-one
  14. Find the inverse of a relation
  15. Graph exponential and logarithmic functions
  16. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations
  17. Solve problems involving applications of exponential and logarithmic functions
  1. MATERIALS NEEDED
  1. Introductory and Intermediate Algebra: A Combined Approach by Bittinger/Beecher
  2. A calculator (scientific or graphing) is required
    3. (those with computer algebra systems e.g. TI-89 may not be used)
  3. Headphones for use with MathMax in Math Center
  4. (Optional) Student solution manual; MathMax Multimedia CD
  1. TOPICS TO BE COVERED
  1. Polynomials - Division and Factoring
  2. Rational Equations
  3. Systems of Equations
  4. Radical Expressions and Equations
  5. Quadratic Equations
  6. Functions
  7. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
  1. ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING
  1. A daily assignment in the text is given prior to taking an IN CLASS LESSON TEST
  2. 75% of the course grade is determined by the 5 unit tests given during the semester
  3. 25% of the course grade is determined by the comprehensive final examination
  4. All students will be given letter grades unless a P/NC form is submitted. The last day to withdraw from a class
    is also the last day to turn in the P/NC option form. See your class schedule for the     exact date.
The two grading options are:
LETTER GRADE PASS/NO CREDIT
90% - 100% = A

80% - 89.9%

= B PASS: 70% - 100%

70% - 79.9%

= C

60% - 69.9% = D NO CREDIT: less than 70%

Less than 60%

= F