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Department:
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Continuing Education
(DCE)
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Course Number:
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MAT 115
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Course
Title:
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Intermediate Algebra
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Credits:
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Three (3) Credits
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Instructor:
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M. Malek
Daaboul
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Instructor
Contact:
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Address: 17558 SW Kemmer View Ct.
Beaverton, Oregon
97007
Phone:
(503) 591-1866
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Term:
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Spring 2007
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I. Course Description: A major objective of this course is to expose the students
to the fundamentals of College Intermediate Algebra. This includes real: Basic
Concepts; Equations and Inequalities; Graphs and Functions; Systems of
Equations and Inequalities; Polynomials and Polynomial Functions; Radical
Expressions and Equations; Roots, radicals and Complex Numbers; & Quadratic
Equations, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.
II. Prerequisites, Helpful Knowledge and
skills: This course is developed for
college students and other adults who have been exposed to Elementary Algebra
or those who have taken Intermediate Algebra but need a refresher course.
So the prerequisite is MAT 105 Elementary Algebra.
III. Learning Objectives/Outcomes: After completing this course the student should have the
knowledge of the principles, concepts and applications of College Intermediate Algebra. Many of these principles and concepts
are applicable to solving problems in business and economics, life science, and
social science as well as other aspects of the student’s
professional and personal life. Consequently, the student should expect
the benefits of studying algebra to serve him/her in those areas as well.
IV. Methodology: The mode of delivery for learning are concepts discussion
on the Discussion Area, assignments (Chapter
Practice tests), and four examinations. Class discussion of the subject
matter concepts and interactive dialogue among students and the instructor is expected/encouraged to ensure clear understanding of
algebraic concepts and its applications to problem-solving, decision making in
business and economics, life science and social science areas.
V. Resources:
Text: Intermediate
Algebra for College Students
By: Allen R. Angel
Edition: Sixth
Publisher: Prentice Hall
VI. Evaluation & Grading: The student’s learning is evaluated continuously
through class interactions, assignments, and four examinations. The
course grade is based on the student performance on the four examinations and
class participation.
Class
participation
20%
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Exam 1
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(Chapters 1, 2, &
3):
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20%
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Exam 2
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(Chapters 4 & 5):
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20%
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Exam 3
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(Chapters 6, 7, &
8):
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20%
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Exam 4
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(Chapters 9):
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20%
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Weeks 01-04
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1. Basic Concepts
2. Equations & Inequalities
3. Graphs and Functions
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
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EXAM I,
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(Chapters 1, 2, & 3),
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20% of the grade
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Weeks 05 - 07
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4. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
5. Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
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Chapter 4
Chapter 5
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EXAM II,
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(Chapters 4 & 5),
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20% of the grade
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Weeks 08 - 11
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6. Rational Expressions &
Equations
7. Roots, Radicals, and Complex Numbers
8. Quadratic Functions
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Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
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EXAM III,
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(Chapters 6, 7, & 8),
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20% of the grade
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Weeks 12 - 13
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9. Exponential Functions
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Chapter 9
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EXAM IV
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(Chapters 9),
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20% of the grade
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Biography: Malek Daaboul has a broad industrial background
with a record of contribution in marketing, sales, customer support,
engineering, manufacturing, information technology, and business
management. Strong planning and management skills complemented with a
thorough technical and analytical background. Worked at
Owens Illinois in Toledo, Ohio
for about nine years in different capacities: Manufacturing Engineer, Senior
Operations Research Analyst, and Systems Software & Technical Supervisor.
He then worked for Tektronix in Beaverton, Oregon for about Six years as Technical Services Manager
before joining Sequent Inc. in Beaverton,
Oregon for about four years as
Computer Resources Group Manager and Later as Rightsizing Marketing
Manager. Then He worked for IBM Global Services in Portland,
Oregon for about four years as a Senior
Business Management Consultant/Solutions Manager and for Oracle Corporation in Portland, Oregon
for about two years as Consulting Services Practice Manager.
Responsibilities at IBM and Oracle included business development in Oregon, marketing, and
selling consulting services as well as overall management of consulting
engagements and executive relationships. Malek
has been teaching undergraduate and graduate (MBA) courses since 1974. Courses
taught include Strategic Marketing Management, Industrial Marketing, Services
Marketing, International Marketing, Management Decisions Making, Decision and
Executive support Systems, Economic Decision Making, Managerial Forecasting,
Operations Research, Operations Management, Information Technology and
Mathematics. He has masters degrees in electrical and
industrial engineering and done Ph.D. work (two years) in systems engineering.