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TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
COURSE SYLLABUS
MAT-159 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Part II
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: This course is the study of polynomial and rational expressions,
imaginary numbers, integral and fractional expressions, roots and radicals,
quadratic equations, functions, elementary curve sketching, and inequalities.
CREDITS/HOURS: 3 credits 3 lecture hours
PREREQUISITE: MAT-157 with a grade of C or better.
GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSE: NO
STUDENT Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES: 1. Solve quadratic equations in one variable, and those containing rational
expressions, and radicals.
2. Identify the differences between functions and relations.
3. Evaluate functions and perform operations with functions.
4. Simplify arithmetic and algebraic expressions including those containing
rational expressions, rational exponents, radicals, or complex numbers.
5. Solve quadratic inequalities in one variable including linear.
6. Graph quadratic, logarithmic and exponential functions.
7. Find the equations of 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 AS 25% OF THE COURSE GRADE.
TEXTBOOK: Intermediate Algebra, Messersmith, Vega-Rhodes, Feldman, 2nd Edition,
McGraw Hill Publisher, Custom Edition for Bergen Community College
BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
COURSE SYLLABUS
MAT-159 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Part II
COURSE CONTENT:
TOPIC SECTIONS (including the “Putting It All
Together” sections)
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
Only)
Inequalities
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 11.1 – 11.5
Other Functions; the Circle 12.1, 12.2
Conic Sections 10.6, 12.3, 12.4
* Brief Review
ELECTRONIC
DEVICES POLICY: The Department of Mathematics prohibits the use of cellphones, laptops,
headphones, and other such devices in mathematics classes 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
PROCEDURE: 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
BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
COURSE SYLLABUS
MAT-159 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Part II
Statement on Accommodations for Disabilities
The Office of Specialized Services (Pitkin Education Center: L-115, 201-612-5269, http://www.bergen.edu/oss)
promotes an inclusive environment for students with disabilities through the provision of accommodations and
auxiliary support services. Students interested in learning more about the services provided through this office are
strongly encouraged to contact OSS before the semester begins or during the first week or class to request
accommodations. Faculty and staff are available to meet with students via phone, in-person, and WebEx (online
meeting app). You can also connect by phone: 201-612-5269 and email: ossinfo@bergen.edu. For more
information regarding the above, see the section entitled: Office of Specialized Services or Services for Students
with Disabilities in the current Bergen Community catalog.
BCC Attendance Policy:
All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in which
they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the
instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual
course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling
purposes.
BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
COURSE SYLLABUS
MAT-159 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Part II
SAMPLE COURSE CALENDAR
Intermediate Algebra-McGraw Hill
Week 1 Chapter 7 review Chapter 7 review
Week 2
Chapter 8
Section 8.1 Simplifying, Multiplying and
Dividing Rational Expressions
Section 8.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational
Expressions
Week 3
Chapter 9
Section 9.1 Radical Expressions and
Functions
Chapter 6
Section 6.5 Division of Polynomials and
Polynomial Functions
Chapter 7
Week 4 Review Test #1
Week 5
Chapter 10
Section 10.1 The square root property and
completing the Square
Chapter 10
Section 10.1 The square root property and
completing the Square
Week 6
Chapter 10
Section 10.2 Quadratic Formula
Section 10.3 Equations in Quadratic Form
Chapter 10
Section 10.2 Quadratic Formula
Section 10.3 Equations in Quadratic Form
Week 7 Section 10.5 Quadratic Functions and their
Graphs
Section 10.5 Quadratic Functions and their
Graphs
Week 8 Section 10.7 Quadratic and rational
inequalities
Section 10.7 Quadratic and rational
inequalities
Week 9
Review for test
Test #2
Week 10
Chapter 11
Section 11.1 Composite and Inverse
Functions
Chapter 11
Section 11.1 Composite and Inverse Functions
Week 11
Chapter 11
Section 11.3 Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 11
Section 11.3 Logarithmic Functions
Week 12
Chapter 11
Section 11.4 Property of Logarithmic
Functions
Chapter 11
Section 11.4 Property of Logarithmic
Functions
Week 13
Chapter 11
Section 11.5 Common and Natural
Logarithms and change of base.
Graphing Other useful Functions
Week 14 Review TEST#3
Week 15 Review FINAL EXAM