Intermediate Algebra

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Course content may be changed, term to term, without notice. The information below is provided as a guide for course selection and is not binding in any form, and should not be used to purchase course materials.
MATH 110 Syllabus
COURSE SYLLABUS
MATH 110
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Review of exponents, polynomials, factoring, roots and radicals, graphing, rational expressions, equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and problem solving. This course may not be used to meet the General Education requirement. (Developmental Math is a component of the Bruckner Learning Center.)
RATIONALE
Intermediate Algebra is designed for students who do not have a strong background in Algebra II or for those who have completed MATH 100 (Fundamentals of Mathematics) and need the intermediate level of algebra to prepare them to take higher level mathematics courses. A grade of A, B, or C is required to enroll in the next higher-level math course.
I. PREREQUISITE
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
II. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASES
Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm
III. ADDITIONALMATERIALS FOR LEARNING
A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B. Internet access (broadband recommended)
C. Microsoft Word
(Microsoft Office is available at a special discount to Liberty University students.)
D. A scientific calculator is allowed, but not required.
IV. MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. State and apply definitions, postulates, and theorems related to the various concepts listed in the Course Description.
B. Apply the appropriate mathematical skills to problems and problem solving for the concepts listed in the course description.
C. Use mathematics to solve problems in the sciences, business, and other fields of study.
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MATH 110 Syllabus
D. Solve problems (including word problems) utilizing arithmetic concepts and algebraic equations.
E. Interpret information presented in various graphs and diagrams.
F. Solve problems using insight or logical reasoning.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
A. Video Lessons and Presentations
B. Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.
C. Discussion Board Forums (3)
The student will participate in 3 Discussion Board Forums throughout the course. The student will write a 100-word thread in response to the instructor’s prompt. In the same module/week in which the thread is due, the student will also write a 50-word reply to at least 1 other classmate’s thread.
D. Module Exercises (47)
After viewing the video lessons and filling in the corresponding pages in the notebook for each lesson, the student will complete Module Exercises using the MyLabsPlus software. The student must earn a score of 80% on these exercises before taking any quizzes that may be present in the same module/week.
E. Module Quizzes (10)
Module Quizzes will be administered through the MyLabsPlus software. Each quiz has 10 questions and will be based on the reading and exercises of the assigned module/week. There is no time limit for completion. The Module Exercises in each module/week must be completed first in order to unlock the quiz.
F. Tests (3)
Using the MyLabsPlus software, the student will take 3 Tests throughout the course. Tests are based on the reading and Module Exercises. There is no time limit for completion. For each test, the student must first take a Test Review or a practice test and earn a score of at least 70% on either. The test will remain inaccessible until this minimum score is reached.
G. Final Exam
The student will need to complete a comprehensive Final Exam in MyLabsPlus. A comprehensive final exam review is provided to help prepare the student for the actual exam.
VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES
A. Points
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Course Requirements Checklist
10
Discussion Board Forums (3 at 10 pts ea)
30
Module Exercises (47 at 4 pts ea)
188
Quizzes
(10 at 15 pts ea)
150
Tests
(3 at 150 pts ea)
450
Final Exam
182
Total
1010
B. Scale
A = 900–1010 B = 800–899 C = 700–799 D = 600–699 F = 0–599
C. Late Assignment Policy
If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.
Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:
1. Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will receive a 10% deduction.
2. Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20% deduction.
3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the class will not be accepted.
4. Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted.
Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.
D. Disability Assistance
Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport.
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MATH 110 Course Schedule
COURSE SCHEDULE
MATH 110
Textbook: Squires & Wyrick, Developmental Mathematic Notebook + Access Code (2012).
MODULE/WEEK
READING &STUDY
ASSIGNMENTS
POINTS
1
Squires & Wyrick: chs. 16.6,
33.2–33.4, 34.1–34.2, 34.4
1 presentation
video lessons
Course Requirements Checklist
DB Forum 1
MyLabsPlus Orientation
Module 1 Exercises
Module 1 Quiz
10
10
0
20
15
2
Squires & Wyrick: chs. 17.1–17.4, 18.1–18.5, 20.1–20.2
video lessons
Module 2 Exercises
Module 2 Quiz
24
15
3
Squires & Wyrick: chs. 20.3–20.4, Appendix D.11, 21.1–21.5
1 presentation
video lessons
1 website
DB Forum 2
Module 3 Exercises
Module 3 Quiz
10
20
15
4
Review Squires & Wyrick
1 presentation
video lessons
Test Review 1
Test 1
0
150
5
Squires & Wyrick: chs. 22.1–22.5, 23.1–23.2, 23.4,
24.1–24.5, 25.1–25.2
video lessons
Module 5 Exercises
Module 5 Quiz
24
15
6
Squires & Wyrick: chs. 25.3,
26.2–26.4
video lessons
1 article
DB Forum 3
Module 6 Exercises
10
16
7
Squires & Wyrick: chs. 27.1–27.4, 28.1, 28.3
video lessons
Module 7 Exercises
Module 7 Quiz
12
15
8
Squires & Wyrick: chs. 29.1–29.4
video lessons
Module 8 Exercises
Module 8 Quiz
12
15
9
Squires & Wyrick: chs. 30.1–30.4
video lessons
Module 9 Exercises
Module 9 Quiz
12
15
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MATH 110 Course Schedule
MODULE/WEEK
READING &STUDY
ASSIGNMENTS
POINTS
10
Review Squires & Wyrick
1 presentation
Test Review 2
Test 2
0
150
11
Squires & Wyrick: chs. 30.5, Appendix D.6, 31.3
video lessons
Module 11 Exercises
12
12
Squires & Wyrick: chs. 31.4–31.5
video lessons
Module 12 Exercises
Module 12 Quiz
8
15
13
Squires & Wyrick: chs. 32.1–32.4
video lessons
Module 13 Exercises
Module 13 Quiz
12
15
14
Squires & Wyrick: chs. 19.1,
19.3–19.4, 26.1
video lessons
Module 14 Exercises
Module 14 Quiz
16
15
15
Review Squires & Wyrick
1 presentation
Test Review 3
Test 3
0
150
16
Review Squires & Wyrick
Final Exam Review
Final Exam
0
182
TOTAL
1010
DB = Discussion Board
NOTE: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.
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