MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra

Mathematics
Semester Spring 2015
Catalog Course Description: This course includes the study of linear systems and applications;
quadratic expressions, equations, functions and graphs; and rational and radical expressions and
functions.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 101, RDG 032 or Appropriate Assessment Score
Credit Hours: 3.0 Credit Hours
D2L Brightspace Login Page: https://elearn.midlandstech.edu

Instructor: Crystal Wingard

Telephone: 803-738-7689 (Math Department)
E-mail: wingardc@midlandstech.edu
Campus Mailbox: Robinson Building
Personal Website: cwingard.weebly.com
Departmental Assistant: Mitzi Trigg TriggM@MidlandsTech.edu 803-738-7689
Department Chair: Rick Bailey BaileyR@MidlandsTech.edu 803-738-7689
Program Coordinator: Rose Jenkins JenkinsR@MidlandsTech.edu 803-822-3351
Class Schedule[s]: 01/12/2015-05/06/2015 (EVENING) Lecture Monday, Wednesday 07:35PM - 09:00PM,
Congaree Hall, Room 128 MAT-102-A56 (218317) Intermediate Algebra

Textbook(s): Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, by George Woodbury Addison Wesley, 3rd Edition,
2012
Equipment: Graphing calculator, TI-84 or TI-84+

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Solve systems of linear equations involving two or three variables and use the techniques
developed to solve problems.
2. Solve various types of equations and inequalities (including but not limited to linear, absolute
value, and quadratic).
3. Use interval notation to write the solution of an inequality.
4. Use function notation to evaluate various types of functions (including but not limited to
polynomial, quadratic, and radical).
5. Solve problems by identifying what information is available and relevant to the problem.
6. Solve problems by selecting or developing appropriate procedures and relationships.
7. Solve problems by correctly applying the methods selected to the information available.
8. Solve problems by verifying the validity and appropriateness of the solution.

Program and course assessment activities are deployed and results collected in accordance with the
Colleges assessment schedule. Please refer to the information in the syllabus regarding the applicability
of the assessment activity for the current semester.

Course Outcomes and Competencies:

Intended Course Outcome 1: Students should meet the general education core competency in
mathematics.
Course Competency 1: Students should be able to evaluate and solve systematically problems
requiring computational skills, quantitative reasoning and symbolic reasoning.
Intended Course Outcome 2: Students should be adequately prepared to be successful in
mathematics courses that will transfer to senior colleges and universities.
Course Competency 2: Students should be able to solve mathematical problems at the
beginning and intermediate algebra level by identifying what information is available and
relevant to the problem; by selecting or developing appropriate procedures and relationships;
by correctly applying the methods selected to the information available; and by verifying the
validity and appropriateness of the solution.
Performance Measurement Instrument: Students will be given four applied mathematical
problems to solve selected by the Mathematics Department to measure successful attainment
of the competency. These problems will be embedded within student chapter tests and the final
exam. A student scoring at least 3 out of 4 will be considered to have successfully attained the
competency. The goal is for 80% of the students completing the assessment to successfully
attain the competency.

On Campus Course Attendance:

ABSENCE TARDY --I.
II.

III.

IV.
V.

Failure to be present for a scheduled meeting of the class or arriving for the class more
than ten minutes after the scheduled time for the class to begin.
Arrival to class after the instructor has called the roll and before ten minutes past the
time scheduled for the class to begin.
Absences are counted from the first day of classes.
Two absences are allowed for a class that meets once per week, three absences are
allowed for a class that meets two times per week and five absences are allowed for a
class that meets three times per week.
Three tardies are considered as one absence. The student must meet with the
instructor at the end of the class to which he has been late to have the absence changed
to a tardy.
There are no "excused" absences; all absences are counted, regardless of the reason for
the absence.
A student missing class time by leaving early will also be counted absent.

[Or]

Withdrawal: Should the maximum allowable absences be exceeded prior to midterm, a "W" will be
submitted to the registrar to be recorded on the student's transcript. Should the maximum allowable
absences be exceeded after midterm, a "W" will be submitted to the registrar if the student was passing
the course at the time of withdrawal OR a "WF" will be submitted if the student was failing the course at
the time of withdrawal.

No Shows: If you register for a course and decide not to attend for any reason, you must complete a
drop form and process it through the student Records Office. You will not be automatically purged for

non-attendance. If you do not submit a drop form, you will be responsible for course tuition and fees. By
not officially dropping the course, you will incur a bill with the college that can only be addressed
through the Colleges Finance Office. The colleges refund policy and dates are posted each semester.
Effective Spring 2015, the Student Ombudsmans office will no longer be the initial point of contact
for requesting No Shows to be processed. Students who incur a bill must contact the Finance Office.

Administrative Drop Requests: A student requesting an Administrative Drop resulting from medical
event, death of family member, and other extenuating circumstances experienced while enrolled at
Midlands Technical College should be directed to the Student Ombudsmans office. Our policy dictates a
request must be made no later than 30 days after the affected term. Supporting documentation is
required and must be received before the request can be processed. Once the request form is received
along with supporting documentation, it takes approximately three weeks for processing. As a result of
an approved Administrative Drop Request, the student may be granted a refund of tuition and fees.

Military Withdrawal: According to College Procedure 3.10.1, students having to withdraw from
college because of Military Deployment (active duty personnel) while enrolled must complete a
withdrawal form and submit to the Records Office along with a copy of military orders.

Disabilities Statement: The staff of Counseling and Career Services works to ensure that all
educational programming and services are accessible to otherwise qualified students with disabilities. If
you have a concern regarding the accessibility of websites, instructional materials, online courses and
other electronic or information technology please contact Counseling and Career Services. It is the
student's responsibility to self-disclose as a student with a disability and to request accommodations
prior to beginning a program or course. Please contact the staff of Counseling and Career Services at
803-822-3505 (AC) or 803-738-7636 (BC) or via email at disability@midlandstech.edu if you have any
questions or concerns.

D2L Brightspace Help:

Online Learning Support Help Desk: Technical questions related to the operation and use of D2L
Brightspace can be answered from our Support Help Desk. A response will be provided within one
business day.
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MyMTC Help: For MyMTC log-in issues please call 803-738-7888.

Academic Dishonesty: For more information about academic dishonesty, see the Academic Affairs
Student Guidelines and Expectations.
If a student or students are suspected of cheating, the instructor will inform you. You may explain or
refute the allegation. If instructor still thinks the charges are founded, you will be referred to the Office
of the Associate Vice President of Student Development Services. Documentation is submitted to the
Office of the AVP, SDS, by the instructor. You will then meet with either Dr. Holloway or Mr. Hayden.

After the meeting, you will receive a letter with the sanction grade of zero (0) and any other sanctions
deemed appropriate. Student has a right to file an appeal. Once the hearing and the notice of the right
to appeal have been completed, instructor will be notified to apply the sanction grade of zero (0).

Grading Scale:
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
0

A
B
C
D
F

Superior Work
Good Work
Average Work
Below Average Work
Unsatisfactory Work

Course Requirements: Late homework is allowed for absences and is taken up until the Chapter
test for that section is given. Students may not turn in homework all at
once prior to the final exam.
Course Grading: There will be approximately 5 quizzes, 5 Chapter tests and a Final.
Homework will be assigned to each Chapter.
Evaluation type Value
Grading Scale: 90-100 A
Homework 1 Chapter test grade
80-89 B
Quizzes 25%
70-79 C
Chapter Tests 55%
60-69 D
Final Exam 20%
0- 59 F
Classroom Rules/Other:
Use polite speech
Be respectful to instructor and to other students
Do not cheat. Anyone caught cheating will be given a zero
Turn cellphones on vibrate or completely off
Be aware of absences only 3 are allowed

Course Topic Outline/Course Calendar with Assignments

Current
Week
Week 1

Week 2
Week 3

Week 4

Week 5
Week 6

Week 7

Topics Covered
A Transition
Linear Equations and Absolute Value Equations
Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value Inequalities
Graphing Linear Equations and Functions; Graphing Absolute Value
Functions
Review of Factoring; Quadratic Equations (omit Rational Equations)

Rational Expressions and Functions

Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions That Have the Same
Denominator
Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions That Have Different
Denominators
Complex Fractions
Rational Equations
Application of Rational Equations

8.4

7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7

TEST #2
Systems of Equations
Systems of Linear Equations; Solving Systems by Graphing
Solving Systems of Equations by Using the Substitution Method

4.1
4.2

Solving Systems of Equations by Using the Addition Method

Applications of Systems of Equations

4.3
4.4

Week 8
Week 9

Radical Expressions and Equations

Square Roots; Radical Notation
Rational Exponents
Simplifying, Adding, and Subtracting Radical Expressions
Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions
Radical Equations and Application of Radical Equations

Week 11

The Complex Numbers

TEST #4

Week 12

Quadratic Equations
Solving Quadratic Equations by Extracting Square Roots; Completing the
Square
The Quadratic Formula

Week 13

8.1
8.2
8.3

TEST #1
Rational Expressions and Equations

Systems of Linear Inequalities

TEST #3

Week 10

Section

4.5

9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6

10.1
10.2

Equations that are Quadratic in Form

10.3

Graphing Quadratic Equations

Applications Using Quadratic Equations

10.4
10.5

Functions

Current
Week
Week 14

Topics Covered
Quadratic Functions
TEST #5
Review

Section
11.3

Departmental Exam
Note: Student Learning Outcome data will be collected on tests and/or other assessments during the
fall semester of even numbered years.
PLEASE NOTE: Should change become necessary, the instructor reserves the right to adjust the
requirements, pace, or scheduling of this course. Any change will be announced in class before it
becomes effective.