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BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
COURSE SYLLABUS
MAT-160 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
COURSE The study of polynomial and rational expressions, integral and fractional
DESCRIPTION: expressions, integral and fractional exponents, roots and radicals, linear and
quadratic equations, functions, elementary curve sketching, inequalities.
CREDITS/HOURS: 4 credits 4 hours
PREREQUISITE: MAT-032 or 035 or 044 or 048 with a grade of C or better or equivalent by testing.
GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSE: NO
STUDENT Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES: 1. Solve equations in one variable, including linear, quadratic, quadratic in
form, and those containing rational expressions, radicals, or absolute value.
2. Identify the differences between functions and relations.
3. Evaluate functions and perform operations with functions.
4. Factor algebraic expressions.
5. Simplify arithmetic and algebraic expressions including those containing
rational expressions, rational exponents, radicals, or complex numbers.
6. Solve inequalities in one variable including linear, quadratic and those
containing absolute value.
7. Graph linear, quadratic, logarithmic and exponential functions.
8. Find the equations of lines, parabolas, and circles given certain conditions,
and apply this knowledge to concrete applications.
ASSESSMENT Each of the above listed student learning objectives will be assessed by,
MEASURES: 1. Written assignments and/or quizzes.
2. Written examinations
3. Other, as announced by the instructor
COURSE GRADE: Students should refer to the instructor’s grading policy which will be distributed
during the first meeting of the class.
NOTE: A COMPREHENSIVE DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAMINATION WILL
COUNT 25% OF THE COURSE GRADE.
TEXTBOOK: Intermediate Algebra, Messersmith, Vega-Rhodes, Feldman, 2nd Edition,
MCGraw Hill Publisher, Custom Edition for Bergen Community College
COURSE CONTENT:
TOPIC SECTIONS (including the “Putting It All
Together” sections)
Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities 2.1*, 2.3 (part 4 only)*, 3.1*, 3.2*, 3.3
Linear Equations in Two Variables and Functions 4.1*, 4.2*, 4.3*, 4.5
Polynomials and Polynomial Functions 56.1*, 6.2(section 1 only)* 5.3*, 6.4*, 6.5, 7.1 – 7.4
7.5 (Pythagorean Theorem Only)
Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions 8.1*, 8.2*, 8.3, 8.4
Radicals and Rational Exponents 9.1 – 9.8
Quadratic Equations and Functions 10.1 – 10.3, 10.5, 10.7 (Quadratic Inequalities
Only)
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 11.1 – 11.5
Other Functions; the Circle 12.1, 12.2
Systems of Equations 5.1*, 5.2, 12.5
Conic Sections 10.6, 12.3, 12.4
* Brief Review
ELECTRONIC The Department of Mathematics prohibits the use of cell-phones, PDA’s,
laptops, DEVICES: headphones, IPODs and other such devices in
mathematicsclasses unless Otherwise specified in the grading policy
provided by the instructor at the beginning of the semester.
FACULTY CLASS CANCELLATIONS may be found at www.bergen.edu/classcancellations
ABSENCE and a list is also posted in a glass case near A-129, the main corridor on the first
PROCEDURE: floor in Ender Hall. If a cancelled class is not listed, it should be reported to the
Mathematics Department Office or the Adjunct Office (C-107).
WEBSITE: Go to www.bergen.edu/academics/academic-divisions-departments/mathematics
for more information regarding the Mathematics Department.
STUDENT Learning Assistance Center Room: L-125 879-7489
SUPPORT Math and Science Walk-In Room: L-131 879-7489
SERVICES: Office of Specialized Services Room: L-115 612-5269
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