Math 103 	Intermediate Algebra (52871)	Spring  2014

Instructor: Scott Bucher   Home phone – 897-8151  email – scottbucher@reedleycollege.edu

Class Meeting Time and Place:   Soc 31 M W 3:30 – 5:45  

Text:  Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: 3rd Edition by Woodbury

Drop Deadline:3/7  (Do not assume I will drop you if you stop coming.  It is
your responsibility to drop if you chose not to attend.)
                     
Course Description:  This is a one-semester course covering one and two variable equations and inequalities, radical functions, polynomial functions (focus on quadratic functions), exponential and logarithmic functions and conic sections. 
Attendance:  Intermediate Algebra is a course that builds each class session on the session before it.  If you miss a class, it is very difficult to not fall behind.  If you miss a class without notifying the instructor the absence will be considered unexcused.  You may be dropped from the class after 4 consecutive unexcused absences.

Homework:  Homework will be assigned for each section we cover.  (Approximately 34 sections)  You will not master the material if you do not do the assignments.  Every section will be worth 10 points.  I will spot check 3 problems on the assignment (2 points each) and you will be given 4 points if you complete the assignment.  Late work is generally not accepted.  Exceptions may be made depending on the students reason and past performance.  (Note – work must be shown to receive credit for the homework.)

Tests.  A test will be given at the end of each chapter.  Every test will be worth 100 points.  You must be in class on the night of an exam unless you arrange with the instructor ahead of time.  If you fail to notify the instructor ahead of time there will be no makeup test given.

Final Exam:  A comprehensive final will be given on the last day of class. (Monday, May 12)  The final will be worth 150 points.

Special Needs Requests:  If you have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) including alternate media requests, please notify your course instructor immediately.  Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs.

Grading:  Your final grade will be calculated by adding the total points.

	Homework:		~340		Letter grades will be based on your percentage
	Chapter Tests:		~600			A 	>90%
	Final Exam		~150			B	80% to 89.9%
	Total		       ~1090			C	70% to 79.9%
							D	60% to 69.9%
							F	<60%