Course Information

Course Title: Algebra 2	CRN: 10105
Classroom: M-431	Class Time: TWR 5:00PM – 8:35PM

Instructor Information

Instructor: Cheng Zhang	Email: cheng.zhang@hancockcollege.edu
Office Hours: W 8:35 - 9:35PM	Office Hours Location: M-431

Course Materials

Free Textbook:

• Intermediate Algebra, 2e.
• Online textbook can be found: https://openstax.org/details/books/intermediate-algebra-2e

Calculator (Optional):

• Graphing Calculator or Scientific Calculator
• Students are not required to buy a calculator. However, Desmos online calculators will be used for graphing purposes

Course Description

A continuation of the study of methods used to simplify expressions and solve equations and inequalities, including applications. Topics covered include exponents and radicals, rational and radical expressions, complex numbers, nonlinear equations and inequalities, functions and their graphs, systems of equations, exponential expressions, and logarithms. Prerequisite: MATH 309 or MATH 311 or MATH 313 and 314.

Teaching Philosophy

This course will incorporate a variety of learning activities, including but not limited to lectures, group activities, quizzes, and exams. Students are expected to attend each class session and participate fully. It is students’ responsibility to seek clarification in or outside of class should any questions arise.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Utilize a variety of problem-solving techniques and strategies to identify, analyze, and solve problems;
2. Represent mathematical information symbolically, graphically, numerically, and in writing;
3. Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, and tables;
4. Create and analyze mathematical models of real world and/or theoretical situations, including the implications and limitations of those models;
5. Check mathematical results for reasonableness;
6. Use appropriate technologies to analyze and solve mathematical problems.

Course Components

Participation

Students are expected to attend each class and participate in lectures, discussions, group work, etc.

Homework

Homework will be assigned for each section. Students are expected to complete the homework before the assigned deadline.

Quizzes

Quizzes will be given every two weeks. Exact day and coverage for each quiz will be announced in class ahead of time. A tentative quiz schedule is also provided as part of the course calendar.

Midterm Exams

Three exams will be given throughout the semester.  Exams cannot be made up.  If you are absent for one exam, then your score on the final exam will replace the exam for which you were absent.  If you are absent for more than one exam, you will receive zeros on those exams.  Please see Course Calendar for the dates of the exams.

Final Exam

The final exam will be cumulative.  The final exam will take place on the last class session.  Students who do not take the final exam will receive a failing grade for the course.

Grading Policy

Homework	10%	90-100%	A
Quizzes	10%	80-89%	B
Exams	60%  (20% for each exam)	70-79%	C
Final Exam	20%	60-69%	D
		0-59%	F

Course Policy

Attendance

Daily attendance for this course is required.  It is your responsibility to attend class and participate in class activities.  If a student is absent for more than 3 consecutive class meetings or more than a total of 6 class meetings during the semester, the instructor has the right to drop the student from the course.  If you decide to drop this class, it is your responsibility to fill out the appropriate paperwork.  Make all appointments outside of class time whenever possible.

Academic Honesty

Honesty and integrity are essential to the academic community.  Faculty, students and staff are expected to be truthful, trustworthy and fair in all academic endeavors.  Students who violate these principles by cheating, plagiarizing or acting in other academically dishonest ways are subject to disciplinary action.  If a student is found to be academically dishonest, the student’s work will be confiscated and the student will receive a zero on the assignment.  The student will also be reported to the office of the vice president of student services.  Some examples of cheating are: using a cell phone at any time during an exam, copying another peer’s homework, copying homework answers from the back of the book, looking at another person’s exam, looking at notes or the book during an exam where no notes are allowed, or failing to report a student who you know is being dishonest.

Late Work

As a general guideline, no late work is accepted unless an extension is granted before the deadline has passes. Students who have emergencies may request extension before the deadline and it will be evaluated by a case-by-case bases.

Course Calendar

Week	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
1.     06/13 – 06/17	3.1-3.3, 3.5	3.6, 4.1	4.2-4.3, Quiz 1
2.     06/20 – 06/24	Cancellation	4.4, 4.7	Exam 1
3.     06/27 – 07/01	7.1, 7.2, 7.3	7.4-7.5, 7.6	8.1, 8.2, 8.3, Quiz 2
4.     07/04 – 07/08	8.4, 8.5, 8.6	8.7, 8.8	Exam 2
5.     07/11 – 07/15	9.1, 9.2	9.3, 9.4	9.5, 9.6, Quiz 3
6.     07/18 – 07/22	9.7, 9.8	10.1, 10.2-10.3	10.4, 10.5
7.     07/25 – 07/28	Exam 3	Open Day / Final Review	Final Exam

 

*Course calendar subject to change. Any change will be announced in class and posted on Canvas

Resources

Math Center

The Math Center is located in M 101 and is a completely free drop-in math tutoring center.  You are highly encouraged to attend tutoring.  Please check the Math Center website for information on their hours.

Signup Instructions for the Math Center Here

Students with Disabilities

If you have a disability that is recognized through the Learning Assistance Program, I am happy to make the appropriate accommodations for you.  Please inform me if you have special accommodations that I need to provide.