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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Intermediate Algebra
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
MATH 0312
Division
Math & Physical Sciences
Department
Math/College Readiness
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Course Catalog Description
A study of relations and functions, inequalities, algebraic expressions and equations
(absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational), with a special emphasis on linear and
quadratic expressions and equations. This course must be successfully completed with
a “C” or better.
This course is intended for students that need to meet the TSI requirements for
programs that do not require a credit level math course.
Pre-Requisites
MATH 0308 or TSI Placement
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
3:3:0
Equated Pay Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
0
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Yvonne Smith
Digitally signed by Yvonne Smith
DN: cn=Yvonne Smith, o=WCJC, ou=Math and Physical Science,
email=smithy@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.06.08 09:21:40 -05'00'
Yvonne Smith
Digitally signed by Yvonne Smith
DN: cn=Yvonne Smith, o=WCJC, ou=Math and Physical Science,
email=smithy@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.06.08 09:21:52 -05'00'
Jennifer Mauch
Digitally signed by Jennifer Mauch
DN: cn=Jennifer Mauch, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Mathematics, email=mauchj@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.06.07 15:35:32 -05'00'
Digitally signed by Leigh Ann collins
DN: cn=Leigh Ann collins, o=WCJC, ou=VPI, email=lacollins@wcjc.edu,
c=US
Date: 2020.06.12 10:38:39 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.12 11:58:02 -05'00'
6-8-2020
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Unit 1 Inequalities; Functions Value
3.6 Functions
8.1 Graphing and Writing Linear Functions
8.2 Reviewing Function Notation and Graphing Nonlinear Functions
2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities
9.1 Compound Inequalities
9.2 Absolute Value Equations
9.3 Absolute Value Inequalities
Unit 2 Factoring and Quadratic Equations
6.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x^2+bx+c
6.3 Factoring Trinomial of the Form ax^2+bx+c and Perfect Square Trinomials
6.5 Factoring Binomials
6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
6.7 Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving
Unit 3 Rational Expressions
7.1 Rational Functions and Simplifying Rational Expressions
7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Common Denominators and Least Common Denominator
7.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators
7.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions
Unit 4 Rational Exponents, Radicals
10.1 Radicals and Radical Functions
10.2 Rational Exponents
10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions
10.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions
10.5 Rationalizing Denominators and Numerators of Radical Expressions
10.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
Unit 5 Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations with Complex Numbers
10.7 Complex Numbers
11.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
11.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
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Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex numbers.
2. Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function.
3. Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and algorithms to
combine, transform, and evaluate absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.
4. Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations.
5. Identify and solve absolute value and linear inequalities.
6. Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations.
7. Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other
disciplines.
Methods of Assessment:
Final Exam (Required)
Other Methods of Assessment:
Hour Exams
Homework
Quizzes
Short Answer
Discussion Board
Participation
Projects
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
"Beginning and Intermediate Algebra" by Elyan Martin-Gay, Pearson, 6th edition.
Students must have computer access to the WCJC website, their WCJC student email and online accounts. WCJC has
open computer labs, with internet access, on all campuses for students to use.
Suggested Course Maximum:
30
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
None
Course Requirements/Grading System:
Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
A. Departmental Final Exam 15-30%
B. Other Course Requirements 70-85%
A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-60
F = 59 or below
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Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist