Course Syllabus - Fort Scott Community College

1. Solve applications. *2. Solve linear inequalities and absolute value inequalities. *3. Understand and apply properties of exponents. *4. Understand scientific notation.9. Solve linear inequalities in one variable showing solution on a number line and in intervalnotation. *10. Solve linear absolute value equations and inequalities in one variable. *11. Graph linear inequalities. *12. Determine an equation of a line given two points, perpendicular to a given line, through a specificpoint, parallel to a given line through a specific point. *13. Distinguish between functions and non-functions using the vertical line test. *14. Identify the domain and range of a function given its graph. *15. Solve systems of linear equations in two variables. *16. Develop and solve mathematical models including variation, mixture, motion, work andgeometrical applications. *17. Factor quadratic, quadratic forms, special forms and grouping. *18. Solve literal equations including those that require factoring. *19. Solve equations by factoring and quadratic formula. *20. Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on rational expressions. *21. Simplify complex fractions. *22. Solve equations containing rational expressions. *23. Apply the laws of exponents to simplify expressions containing rational exponents. *24. Apply the laws of radicals to perform addition, subtraction, and multiplication. *25. Rationalize denominators containing radicals. *26. Simplify radicals containing negative radicands. *27. Perform operations with complex numbers. *28. Evaluate functions using function notation. *29. Solve quadratic equation using the quadratic formula.* Designates core outcomes and competencies for Intermediate Algebra from the Kansas CoreOutcome Project (2001, 2004, 2005).F. GRADING PLAN:Grading will be based on percentage system. All components within a category will have the sameweight. A Student’s grade will have the following categories and weight for each category:o Five unit tests and a comprehensive final test. These are in class pencil and paper tests. 75%o Homework assignments/in-class homework-based quizzes/in-class lecture-based quizzes 25%The lowest test score shall be dropped.A final percentage grade for the course is computed by adding the products of averages of earnedpercentages from each assessment category and its weight. The earned letter grade for the course will bethe letter which corresponds to the range which the computed percentage belongs to according to thefollowing scale: A: 100% - 90%; B: 89% - 80%; C: 79% - 69%; D: 68% - 50%; F: below 50%.In order to receive full credit for tests/assignments, the test/assignment must be completed by the datedesignated by the instructor.The students may check on their progress in the course by personally meeting with the instructor afterclass and during office hours.High test scores may increase the weight of the tests category and result in a higher letter grade for thecourse. The student is advised to do well on all tests to improve his or her grade in the course.Page 3 of 9