Rutgers University,
Camden, NJ
640:130:042 Intermediate
Algebra
Fall 2004
·Textbook:
Elementary
& Intermediate Algebra by Jerome Kaufman. 3rd
Edition. ISBN 0-534-38640-7
·Class meetings:
MW 6:00-7:20PM, Room ATG 206
·Professor Tran.
Email: ngantran@camden.rutgers.edu
Website http://crab.rutgers.edu/~ngantran
·Office
hours:
By
appointment only. Room
BSB 415.
·Course description:
- This is the last level of the basic
skills course. General overview of elementary algebra is presented while
the focus is on intermediate algebra. This is a no-credit course; a grade
of S or U will be assigned.
- Topics covered are solving one
variable equations, inequalities, operations with polynomials, expressions
involving exponents (integers and rational), solving systems of linear
equations, graphing and generating equations of lines, solving quadratics
equations, and graphing parabolas.
- In general we will be covering 2-3
sections per day. Chapters covered: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9.1-9.5, 10, 11.2, 11.4,
and 12.2-12.4
·Grading:
- Attendance: There are no excused
absences. Attendance of all classes is expected. It’s the full
responsibility of the student to make up any material missed.
- Quizzes (20%), 2 Tests (25% each)
and Final Exam (30%) will be drawn primarily from the assignments. No
make up allowed.
- Homework will be given regularly
and will not be collected. However, it is strongly recommended. Quizzes
and tests will be drawn from the assignments. Any assignments will be
discussed in the next class meeting.
·Important Dates:
Last day to
drop without a W 9/8
Last day to drop with a W
10/27
Last day of classes
12/13
Campus closed on
9/6 (Labor
Day), 11/24 - 11/28 (Thanksgiving)