District Syllabus
MAT1033C
Intermediate Algebra


Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3 Instructional contact hours plus 1 laboratory hour
Laboratory Fee: $6
Prerequisites: Placement at the college level or completion of the appropriate exit-level developmental course(s) with a grade of “C” or better.
MAT0028 Developmental Mathematics II with a grade of "C" or better
OR
MAT0055 Developmental Mathematics Module I with a grade of "C" or better
OR
MAT0056 Developmental Mathematics Module II with a grade of "C" or better
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.
Comments:
Catalog Description:
Covers the following topics: factoring, algebraic fractions, 
radicals and rational exponents, complex numbers, quadratic 
equations, rational equations, linear equations and inequalities in 
two variables and their graphs, systems of linear equations and 
inequalities in two variables and their graphs, systems of linear 
equations and inequalities, introduction to functions, and 
applications of the above topics.
Required Materials: Books:
  • Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis. Intermediate Algebra, 11th ed., Pearson, 2012. ISBN: 0321715411
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Special Requirements: The lab portion of this course consists of individualized, integrated review labs as well as lab assignments that supplement course concepts. All are to be completed by using the physical or virtual Math Lab. Students are expected to use the Math Lab on average one hour each week.
Program Learning Outcomes:
This course does not satisfy program requirements. It may, however, 
satisfy elective credits in some programs.
Course Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to solve problems 
related to
•	factoring;
•	algebraic fractions;
•	radicals and rational exponents;
•	complex numbers;
•	quadric equations;
•	rational equations;
•	linear equations and inequalities in two variables and   
         their graphs;
•	systems of linear equations and inequalities;
•	introduction to functions;
•	and applications of the above topics.

Methods of Evaluation:
Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning 
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the 
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department.  
Detailed explanations are included in the expanded Syllabus 
developed by the instructor for each section being taught.
Flexibility: It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.

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