Professor John Hamman
MA103 - Intermediate Algebra
Department of Business, Science, Math and Tech
Germantown Campus Phone: 240-567-7794, Department Phone: 240-567-7722 Office Hours: MWF 9:15-10 and 11-12:00 John.Hamman@montgomerycollege.edu
WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome to MA103 - Intermediate Algebra,
We will be meeting often in the classroom and you will have the opportunity to learn much of this material yourself using MyMathLab and other internet sources.
FACULTY INFORMATION
Office: HT 133
Office Hours: Monday: 9:15-10:00 am and 11:00-12:00, Wednesday: 9:15-10:00 am and 11:00-12:00, Friday: 9:15-10:00 am
Phone: (240) 567-7794
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
An examination of algebraic skills and concepts intended to prepare students for MA 130, MA 160, MA 180. Algebraic, graphical, numerical, and verbal approaches are used in working with a variety of functions and their applications, including linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational, and rational functions.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
A grade of C or better in MA 091, MA 091A, or MA 091D; appropriate score on mathematics assessment test, or consent of department. Assessment level: RD 120
TEXTBOOK
We will not be using a traditional textbook in this course. Instead, we will be using an internet based software package called MyMathLab. All students will be required to purchase access to this site in lieu of purchasing a textbook. An electronic copy of the textbook Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, 4th ed. by K. Elayn Martin-Gay, Prentice Hall will be available through MyMathLab. Students are welcome to purchase a hard copy of this book if they desire, but that is purely optional. Go to the website www.montgomerycollege.edu/~jhamman to find out more about how to get started on MyMathLab.
ONLINE REQUIREMENTS
You will be required to do all of your homework as well as some of your learning through www.MyMathLab.com. This site provides algorithmically-generated homework problems that you can work on again and again until you have mastered them (up until the due date, of course). This site also has videos, powerpoint lectures, a complete textbook, and other learning aids that will help you learn the course material.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
You simply need to use the installation wizard on www.MyMathLab.com which will describe all the plut-ins you will need.
ON-CAMPUS REQUIREMENTS
We will have regular meetings three times a week. Most Wednesdays you will have the opportunity to work online with guided help from your instructor as well as the opportunity to take a weekly quiz.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
None.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a blended course which means that part of your learning will come from your instructor during class and part of your learning will come from the computer (via MyMathLab). This outside the class learning is in addition to doing your homework. There will be texts to read, videos to watch, and other ancillary materials for you, but you must have the time and motivation to do this outside the classroom work. This course requires you to spend at least one hour a week outside of class learning material and approximately 4 to 6 hours a week to complete your homework. You must set aside a substantial block of time to succeed in this course.
