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,
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.
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 (
* (Intermediate Algebra:
Modeling the World)
Instructor: Ron Hamill, Professor of Mathematics
Telephone: (40l) 825‑2175 or (40l) 825‑2465
Email:
Mathematics department secretary
Telephone: (401) 825-2175
Coordinator of telecourses:
Telephone: (401) 455-6113
Email:
Office: Knight Campus (Warwick)
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.,
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
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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
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
Solving and graphing
Systems of equations
Introduction
Solving by factoring
Quadratic formula
Graphs
The algebra of functions
Graphing
Exponential
Logarithmic
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 |
September 13 |
2 |
#1 The Power of Algebra |
September 20 |
3 |
#3 Solving and Graphing
Equations |
September 27 |
4 |
#5 Solving by Factoring |
October 4 |
5 |
#7 Graphs of Equations and
Functions |
October 11 |
6 |
#9 Graphing Inequalities |
October 18 |
7 |
#11 Quadratic Equations |
October 25 |
8 |
#13 Rational Expressions |
November 1 |
9 |
#15 Graphing Functions |
November 8 |
10 |
#17 Exponential Functions |
November 15 |
11 |
#19 Properties of
Logarithms |
November 22 |
12 |
#21 Systems of Linear Equations
and Matrices |
November 29 |
13 |
#23 Conic Sections |
December 6 |
14 |
#25 Binomial Formula and
Counting |
Interconnect C - Repeat Broadcast, Sunday 8:00AM – 8:55AM
Date |
Week # |
Module # and Title |
September 10 |
1 |
#1 The Power of Algebra |
September 17 |
2 |
#1 The Power of Algebra |
September 24 |
3 |
#3 Solving and Graphing
Equations |
October 1 |
4 |
#5 Solving by Factoring |
October 8 |
5 |
#7 Graphs of Equations and
Functions |
October 15 |
6 |
#9 Graphing Inequalities |
October 22 |
7 |
#11 Quadratic Equations |
October 29 |
8 |
#13 Rational Expressions |
November 5 |
9 |
#15 Graphing Functions |
November 12 |
10 |
#17 Exponential Functions |
November 19 |
11 |
#19 Properties of
Logarithms |
November 26 |
12 |
#21 Systems of Linear Equations
and Matrices |
December 3 |
13 |
#23 Conic Sections |
December 10 |
14 |
#25 Binomial Formula and
Counting |
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title
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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
This test will cover units 1 – 8.
THE SECOND TEST will be
administered on Wednesday, November 8,
2006.
Testing will start between
This test will cover units 9 – 16.
THE THIRD TEST will be
administered on Wednesday, December 6, 2006.
Testing will start between
This test will cover units 17 – 24.