PURPOSE: Intermediate Algebrais the state wide prerequisite for students who will be taking mathematics courses which will count towards bachelors degrees and satisfy general education requirements. A major goal of this course is to increase students' mathematical fluency.
TEXT: Tussy & Gustafson, Elementary and Intermediate Algebra. 3rd ed. Brooks/Cole 2006
GRADING:
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Midterms |
48% |
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Homework |
15% |
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Final Exam |
37% |
Homework is the most important part of the course. If you keep up with the homework you will probably do well. If you do not, you probably will not do well. The midterms and final exam will cover the material on the homework. The final exam is the deadline for all late work.
TENTATIVE TEST DATES:
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Midterm 1 |
Expressions |
Sept. 12 |
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Midterm 2 |
Equations |
Oct. 10 |
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Midterm 3 |
Graphing |
Nov. 7 |
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Midterm 4 |
Exponentials, Logarithms, Etc. |
Dec. 5 |
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OFFICE |
Dar 114N |
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OFFICE HOURS |
MW 10 - 10:30
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PHONE |
664 - 2116 |
e-mail address: steve.wilson@sonoma.edu
url: http://www.sonoma.edu/users/w/wilsonst/
Students will need either a scientific or a graphing calculator for this class.TI 89 or better are not allowed. The final exam is the deadline for late work. Students are responsible for announcements made in class.