Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

Syllabus

Dakota College at Bottineau

MATH 102 - Intermediate Algebra

Section #16476

Fall 2016 (August 22-December 16, 2016)

MTWR 1:00-1:50 pm, Model Hall 207

Instructor:

Kim Schwinler

Office:

Model Hall 317

Office Hours:

By appointment.

Phone:

(757) 968-3320

E-mail:

kimberly.schwinler@minotstateu.edu

Course Description:

MATH 102 - Intermediate Algebra 4 cr:

Properties of the real number system, factoring, linear

and quadratic equations, functions, polynomial and rational expressions, inequalities, systems

of equations, exponents and radicals. Prerequisites: ASC 93 or appropriate Math Placement

Test Score. Credit earned does not count towards any degree, nor does it transfer.

Textbook and Materials:

Required:

MyMathLab Student Access Kit for Intermediate Algebra (8th Edition) by Lial,

Hornsby, and McGinnis (2016). Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-321-119991X. Note: MyMathLab includes

the eText (online copy of the textbook) and is available for purchase at the Dakota College at

Bottineau and Minot State University Bookstores. Access to MyMathLab can also be purchased

online from

http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com

using a valid credit card. You do not need

to purchase a hardcover textbook. The electronic version of the textbook (eText) is included

within Pearson MyLab/Mastering (MyMathLab).

2. Pearson MyLab login access

(http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com)

, course ID

schwinler45214

. Pearson MyLab/Mastering (MyMathLab) is a website that supports this course

and uses videos, animations, and other multimedia, to help you learn. No additional textbook

materials are required. You will need an access code the first time you register to use Pearson

MyLab. The access code is included in the MyMathLab Student Access Kit or can be purchased

using a credit card at the online registration site. Once you login with the course ID

(

schwinler45214

) and your access code, you will select a login and password for future logins.

Note: If you have used MyMathLab before, you do not need to create a new account.

3. To use the multimedia material of Pearson MyLab, you may need to download and install

additional software, at no cost. I recommend you open Pearson MyLab and see what kind of

plug-ins it requires, if any. Note that some software may not work in all browsers.