Lecture: 10:30 AM to 11:20 AM MW in Room 217, TR in Room 278  ; Instructor: Al Lehnen Office ; Room 335E ; Office : 246-6567; Home : 238-7333
E-mail: alehnen@matcmadison.edu ; web site: http://my.execpc.com/~aplehnen/al.htm; Arts & Sciences Office: Room 246 ; Phone 246-6246

Office Hours:

Monday	9:30 AM to 10:20 AM
Tuesday	10:30 AM to 11:20 AM
Wednesday	9:30 AM to 10:20 AM
Thursday	10:30 AM to 11:20 AM
Friday	9:30 AM to 10:20 AM

Or by Appointment

Project/Exam Solutions: http://faculty.matcmadison.edu/alehnen/Intermediate2/ProjectExamSolutions.html

Course Objectives: To provide the student with
1.    An opportunity to learn the basic concepts and methods of algebra.
2.    An opportunity to apply the methods studied to the solution of applied problems.
3.    The mathematical preparation for higher level mathematics and science courses.
4.    An understanding and appreciation of the logical sequence of a mathematical system.

Link to the Official MATC Course Outline of Instruction.

Attendance: This is the responsibility of each individual student. An exam missed without adequate notification and explanation will result in an automatic grade of zero. Homework projects which are due will not be accepted late. There will be No Exceptions to these two rules!

Grading: Four separate sources will contribute to the grade in this course:
1.    The five highest scores on six projects each worth 50 points.
2.    Simple Pendulum Lab worth 50 points
3.    Five hour exams each worth 100 points.
4.    A final exam worth 20 points.

Thus,  the final grade will be based on a maximum of 1000 points as indicated on the scorecard. Note: Any  exam missed without an official excuse counts as a score of zero, as does any project not handed in when due. Since the lowest project score is dropped, there is only one that you can afford to miss. Exams may always be taken early to avoid conflicts, but at least a three-day notice is required.

Regardless of class averages, the following final point totals are guaranteed as minimum grade requirements:
 

These minimum values may be lowered if results warrant. In borderline situations class participation, attendance, the trend of exam scores, etc., may be used to justify the higher grade.

Assignments: Intermediate Algebra is not necessarily a difficult course. However, it does assume a working knowledge of elementary algebra. It will also involve a good deal of work on your part. It will be nearly impossible for you to learn and master the content of this course without the persistent working of problems. In this regard, there will be two kinds of assignments.

1. Working every other odd problem of the exercises associated with the sections of the text covered. It is your responsibility to keep current, as these problems will not be collected.

2. Six projects each worth 50 points. These should be completed as directed and handed in when due. They will not be accepted late. Some of the projects involve using the computer program WinPlot. Detailed instructions for WinPlot are at http://matcmadison.edu/alehnen/winptut/winpltut.htm . Extra copies of the projects are at http://matcmadison.edu/alehnen/Intermediate2/projial2s09.pdf .
 

Calculator/Exam Policies: Handheld calculators (including graphing calculators) may be used on both homework and exams and should prove helpful.

Course Content: Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 and 4 of the text will be covered.

The date and time of the Final Exam will be announced in class.

Project Dates:

It is my sincere desire that you will succeed in this course. I hope you will have questions, comments and suggestions! If you find yourself getting lost and/or behind please come see me for help before it is too late.