Math 1200 Telecourse

 

 

    

Dear Student:

 

    Welcome to the Mathematics telecourse, Intermediate Algebra: Modeling the World

    offered by  the CCRI Mathematics Department.  By successfully completing this course,

    you  will earn 3 credits for Math‑1200 (College Algebra).

 

For many students, TV courses can be a convenient learning method.  However, it is most important that each student follow the suggested procedure and keep on schedule.  In this way, maximum benefit can be derived from the video lessons, the telecourse study guide, and the textbook assignments.

 

Students are reminded that the syllabus will no longer be mailed to registered students. You will be required to access the Math CCRI website to view and print a copy of the syllabus or copy the syllabus from this website. Once you have accessed your syllabus, you MUST email your instructor, Professor R. Hamill, rksbh1@cox.net with your pipeline email address. Most communications will be done by email. IF YOU FAIL TO DO THIS YOU MAY BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE!

 

      

The following information  is included on these pages:

 

  1 ‑   A general course information sheet, which includes dates and material to be covered  for each of the three exams. 

 

     2 ‑   Schedules of the video programs on  Interconnect C

 

     3-   Course syllabus and required textbooks.

 

             

 

 

To register from this course you must have the appropriate pre requisite or a sufficiently high score on the placement test. This course is a rigorous second year Algebra course and you must have the necessary background to be successful. 

                                                                             

 

Good Luck.

 

Professor Ron Hamill

 

 


                                                                            General Information

 

TV Course: College Algebra (MATH 1200)

* (Intermediate Algebra: Modeling the World)

 

         Instructor:  Ron Hamill, Professor of Mathematics

            Telephone:   (40l) 825‑2175 or (40l) 825‑2465

            Email:   rksbh1@cox.net

 

         Mathematics department secretary

            Telephone: (401) 825-2175

 

         Coordinator of  telecourses: 

             Telephone: (401) 455-6113

              Email: jnash@ccri.edu

 

         Office:      Knight Campus (Warwick)

                         400 East Avenue

                         Warwick, R.I.  02886‑l805

   

 

PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IN ORDER TO CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR BY PHONE:

      In most instances, you will reach a secretary when you phone during business hours

      (Mon.‑Fri.,   8:00 AM3:00 PM)

 

     1. Identify yourself as a student enrolled in Mr. Hamill's  TV College Algebra Course.

 

     2. Give the secretary your name and the telephone number where you can be reached.

 

      3. Give the secretary a choice of convenient times when your call can be returned.

          Mr. Hamill will return your call as soon as possible.

 

You may also contact your instructor by e-mail:  mailto:RKSBH1@cox.net

 

 

            * denotes telecourse title

 

 

 

 

                                                                             


 

 

        TEXTBOOKS:   1.  Text book: Algebra for College Students, 4th edition (McGraw Hill)

                                         by Mark Dugopolski  

1.      Telecourse Student Guide: Intermediate Algebra

      (Modeling the World)                                                                                            

 

 

        Students are required to purchase both of these books.  These books are available

        at the college bookstore, and may be ordered through the mail.  The cost of

       the books is not included in the tuition for the course.  The bookstore addresses and

       telephone numbers are as follows:

 

 

       CCRI Knight Bookstore                                 CCRI Flanagan Bookstore

      400 East Avenue                                   1762 Louisquisset Pike

      Warwick, R.I.  02886‑l805                              Lincoln, R.I.  02865-4585

       Tel:  825‑2134                                                 Tel:  333‑7010 

                                               

 

 

    The telecourse student guide, Intermediate Algebra (Modeling the World), is an integral part of this course. It will help you to prepare for each examination.  This guide links the TV programs and textbook.  Each lesson in  the guide will provide an overview, learning objectives, reading and written assignments for each of the corresponding videos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Syllabus: Intermediate Algebra

 

Polynomials and operations on polynomials

 

Linear equations

  Solving and graphing

  Systems of equations

 

Inequalities and absolute value

 

Graphing inequalities

 

Graphs of equations and functions

 

Systems of equations

 

Quadratic equations

  Introduction

  Solving by factoring

  Quadratic formula

  Graphs

 

Rational expressions

 

Exponents and radical expressions

 

Functions

  The algebra of functions

  Graphing

  Exponential

  Logarithmic

 

Properties of Logarithms

 

Exponential and logarithmic equations

 

Conic sections

 

 


 

 

 

Broadcast Schedule for Math 1200-371

 

 College Algebra (CC) - MATH-1200-371

* (Intermediate Algebra: Modeling the World)

Interconnect C - First Broadcast, Wednesday 8:00AM – 8:55AM

Date

Week #

Module # and Title

September 6

1

#1 The Power of Algebra
#2 Polynomials

September 13

2

#1 The Power of Algebra
#2 Polynomials

September 20

3

#3 Solving and Graphing Equations
#4 Linear Equations

September 27

4

#5 Solving by Factoring
#6 Absolute Values and Inequalities

October 4

5

#7 Graphs of Equations and Functions
#8 Systems of Equations

October 11

6

#9 Graphing Inequalities
#10 Introduction to Quadratic Equations

October 18

7

#11 Quadratic Equations
#12 Graphing Quadratics

October 25

8

#13 Rational Expressions
#14 The Algebra of Functions

November 1

9

#15 Graphing Functions
#16 Exponent and Radical Expressions

November 8

10

#17 Exponential Functions
#18 Logarithmic Functions

November 15

11

#19 Properties of Logarithms
#20 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

November 22

12

#21 Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
#22 Matrices

November 29

13

#23 Conic Sections
#24 Sequences and Series

December 6

14

#25 Binomial Formula and Counting
#26 Permutations, Combinations & Probability


Interconnect C - Repeat Broadcast, Sunday 8:00AM – 8:55AM

Date

Week #

Module # and Title

September 10

1

#1 The Power of Algebra
#2 Polynomials

September 17

2

#1 The Power of Algebra
#2 Polynomials

September 24

3

#3 Solving and Graphing Equations
#4 Linear Equations

October 1

4

#5 Solving by Factoring
#6 Absolute Values and Inequalities

October 8

5

#7 Graphs of Equations and Functions
#8 Systems of Equations

October 15

6

#9 Graphing Inequalities
#10 Introduction to Quadratic Equations

October 22

7

#11 Quadratic Equations
#12 Graphing Quadratics

October 29

8

#13 Rational Expressions
#14 The Algebra of Functions

November 5

9

#15 Graphing Functions
#16 Exponent and Radical Expressions

November 12

10

#17 Exponential Functions
#18 Logarithmic Functions

November 19

11

#19 Properties of Logarithms
#20 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

November 26

12

#21 Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
#22 Matrices

December 3

13

#23 Conic Sections
#24 Sequences and Series

December 10

14

#25 Binomial Formula and Counting
#26 Permutations, Combinations & Probability

 

*denotes telecourse title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important information for the Fall 2006 semester

 

Orientation:  I will be available for orientation to the course on Tuesday, September 12 at 1:00 PM in room 1164  Liston Campus. Please email me if you plan to attend. If you can not attend this orientation and have questions concerning the course work we can communicate by email.

 

Exam dates:     THE FIRST TEST  will be administered on Wednesday, October 11, 2006.

Testing will start between 3:00 and 5:00 PM in room _____, Warwick  Campus.

This test will cover units 1 – 8.

 

 

                          THE SECOND TEST  will be administered on Wednesday, November 8,  2006.

 Testing will start between 3:00 and 5:00 PM in room ______,  Warwick  Campus.

 This test will cover units 9 – 16.

 

                  

                           THE THIRD TEST  will be administered on Wednesday, December 6, 2006.

Testing will start between 3:00 and 5:00 PM in room ______, Warwick Campus.

 This test will cover units 17 – 24.