INSTRUCTOR: Mario Flores
OFFICE: SB 3.01.39Q
PHONE: 458-5690
EMAIL: mariofloresmacias@yahoo.com
OFFICE HOURS: TR 13:00-14:00 or by appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: (0213) INTERMEDIATE
ALGEBRA
This is an introductory algebra
course that includes the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) Algebra and
Problem Solving objectives. Operations with algebraic expressions,
solving one- and two- variable equations; solving word problems involving one
and two variables; graphing number relationships; and solving problems
involving quadratic equations. Course does not count toward any degree
at UTSA.
PREREQUISITE: MAT 0203, with a
grade of “C” or better, or equivalent placement score.
TEXTBOOK: Developmental
Mathematics, 7th Ed. By Bittinger and
Beecher
And MyMathLab Access Code (if you require it for your
class)
COURSE OUTLINE: Section 8.6
–Section 15.6.
See attached list of Sections and
Topics.
SUPPLIES: A simple arithmetic
calculator with a square-root and/or % key is allowed. Scientific
calculators, graphing calculators, and cell-phone calculators are not
allowed.
ATTENDANCE: Class attendance
and participation is a mandatory requirement for all TSI Obligated
students. Students will initial (or sign) the attendance roll each class
period. Students absent for a number of days equivalent to 300 minutes (6
days of a MWF class or 4 days of a TR class) “are delinquent in their
attendance or participation and will be sent a warning letter by the Dean of
Undergraduate Studies.” Accumulation of additional absences by such
students “after receiving the warning letter will result in their being
administratively dropped from the course with a grade of F.”
GRADING POLICIES: (This may
vary as determined by the instructor as far as homework, quizzes, and tests;
however, the UTSA Common Final Exam will count 40% of the grade.
This final exam is given on Saturday
of Finals Week.
Students will need a Scantron (Form 882 E) for the final exam.
Samples: Homework
20%
Quizzes
15%
Midterm
test
25%
Final
40%
GRADING PROCESS: I will turn
in a letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F), but your final grade will be credit: CR =
(A, B, or C) or no credit: NC = (D or F).
UNIVERSITY POLICY ON
DISHONESTY: Students are expected to be above reproach in scholastic
activities. Students who violate University rules on scholastic
dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of
failure in the course and dismissal from the University. “Scholastic
dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion,
the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in
whole or in part to another person, taking an exam for another person, any act
designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such
acts.” Regents Rules of Regulations, Part one, Chapter VI, Section
3. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and
the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be
strictly enforced.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIORAL
EXPECTATIONS: Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom
environment that is conducive to learning. To assure all students have
the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, students are prohibited from
engaging in any form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the
classroom shall result, minimally, in a request to leave class.
MAT 0213,
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
TEXT:
DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS (7TH EDITION)
College
Mathematics and Introductory Algebra
BY:
BITTINGER AND BEECHER
Section Topic
8.1
Solving
Equations: The Addition Principle
8.2
Solving
Equations: The Multiplication Principle
8.3
Using
the Principles Together QUIZ1
8.4
Formulas Quiz1.htm
8.5
Applications
of Percent
8.6
Applications
and Problem Solving
8.7
Solving
Inequalities Activity 2
9.1
Graphs
and Applications of Linear Equations
9.2
More
with Graphing and Intercepts
9.3
Slope
and Applications Activity 3
9.4
Equations
of Lines
9.5
Graphing
Using the Slope and the y-Intercept
9.6
Parallel
and Perpendicular Lines
9.7
Graphing
Inequalities in Two Variables Activity 4
10.1
Integers
as Exponents
10.2
Exponents
and Scientific Notation
10.3
Introduction
to Polynomials
10.4
Addition
and Subtraction of Polynomials
10.5
Multiplication
of Polynomials
10.6
Special
Products
10.7
Operations
with Polynomials in Several Variables
10.8
Division
of Polynomials Activity 5
11.1
Introduction
to Factoring
11.2
Factoring
Trinomials
11.3
Factoring
The FOIL Method
11.4
Factoring
The ac-Method
11.5
Factoring
Trinomial Squares and Differences of Squares
11.6
Factoring:
A General Strategy
11.7
Solving
Quadratic Equations by Factoring
11.8
Applications
of Quadratic Equations
12.1
Multiplying
and Simplifying Rational Expressions
12.2
Division
and Reciprocals
12.3
Least
Common Multiples and Denominators
12.4
Adding
Rational Expressions
12.5
Subtracting
Rational Expressions
12.6
Solving
Rational Equations
12.8 Complex Rational Expressions
12.9 Direct and Inverse Variation
13.1
Systems
of Equations in Two Variables
13.2
The
Substitution Method
13.3
The
Elimination Method
13.4
Applications
and Problem Solving
14.1
Introduction
to Radical Expressions
14.2
Multiplying
and Simplifying with Radical Expressions
14.3
Quotients
Involving Radical Expressions
14.4
Addition,
Subtraction and More Multiplication
14.5
Radical
Equations
14.6
Applications
with Right Triangles
15.1
Introduction
to Quadratic Equations
15.2
Solving
Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
15.3
The
Quadratic Formula
15.5 Applications
and Problem Solving
15.6 Graphs
of Quadratic Equations