Syllabus for Math 100 Elementary Algebra Online

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Text: Elementary Algebra by Bittinger; 9th edition.. A used book cannot be used for this course unless you also purchase an access code. If you wish to use a used book you can purchase the access code at http://www.coursecompass.com
You may also purchase just the access code if you feel that you will not need a physical book…there is an e-text along with video lectures through MyMathLab. You will need a credit card or Visa debit card to purchase the access code. You must be registered into MyMathLab by the second day of class if you wish to remain in the class. MyMathLab offers a 17-day free trial so there is no reason for you not to meet this requirement. I will drop students who fail to register with MyMathLab by that day and start adding students from the waiting list.

Course Code: If you are registering into MyMathLab for the first time, you will need the code for the course. It is quirarte68405
Note: This is my last name followed by the number 68405.

Course Objectives: This course covers operations on polynomials, radicals, and rational expressions; solving rational, radical, and quadratic equations; factoring polynomials, completing the square and the quadratic formula; slope and the equations of lines; application problems and critical thinking skills on all of the above.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

SLO#1: Use increased computational skills and number sense, recognizing the order of operations and the basic operations and properties of real numbers, including evaluating various mathematical formulas and extend operations to variable expressions and combining like terms.
SLO#2: Solve first degree equations and inequalities and applications.
SLO#3: Identify and analyze linear equations, and graphs of linear equations and linear inequalities
SLO#4: Apply mathematical terminology, symbols and operations and develop and extend arithmetic operations to polynomials and evaluate polynomial expressions.
SLO#5: Understand the concept of prime polynomial and factoring polynomials into primes using various techniques.
SLO#6: Simplify, combine and evaluate rational expressions using the operations of arithmetic.
SLO #7: Solve systems of linear equations and systems of linear inequalities as well as their applications and effectively organize, present, and summarize the quantitative information using algebraic, numerical and graphical methods.
SLO#8: Demonstrate with proficiency how to use arithmetic operations on radicals and simplifying radical expressions.

Prerequisite: Math 30, Pre-Algebra, or equivalent with a "C" or better, or eligibility as determined by the assessment process.You can send it via email as an attachment, leave it with the secretary in the Math, Science Area office or fax it to 916-691-7142. If you do fax it make sure that my name is on the fax otherwise, I may not receive it. All prerequisites must be received by the second day of class if you do not want to be dropped from the class.

Chapters: We will cover chapters 2-9.5

• Student Requirements:
  · Students are required to spend the amount of time necessary to master the concepts of the class.
  · Post general questions to the discussion board.
  · Make time to seek help from their instructor, online links to tutoring sites, or the Math Center if they are having difficulty with any of the material in the course.
  · Check the Announcement page frequently for updates in the class.
  · Students are required to have an e-mail address.
  · Students are expected to register with the computer component at http://www.coursecompass.com by the first day of class.
  · Students are expected to contact the tech support at 1-800-677-6337 immediately if they are having trouble accessing any of the assignments online or if you are having technical problems.
  · Students are expected to visit the web site http://wserver.crc.losrios.edu/quirars for information regarding this course. Answers to many of your questions can be found at the site under FAQ.
  
  Students who fail to login to MyMathLab and work on the assignments for a period of 6 days or more can be dropped from the class.

Exams: There will be 4 exams given during this course. These exams will make up 55% of your grade in the course. Please refer to the schedule for the dates of the exams. Reviews for exams are available at http://www.coursecompass.com To access the practice exams go to MyMathLab and then select "Do homework". All exams must be taken on campus with me. The exams are on Saturday from 10-12 in the math center, LRC 205. Please see the schedule for the exact days of the exams. You will need to bring photo id with you at the time of the exam.

Homework: Assigned homework is found in the homework section of course compass. It is necessary that you stay current to be successful in the course. Homework is completed on the computer and the assignments can be found at the MyMathLab web site. Simply go to http://www.coursecompass.com , login, and choose your course. A detailed explanation on how to access the homework and other features of the program can be found under " getting started" on the MyMathLab website or click on the link http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/students/get-registered/index.html

Quizzes: There are quizzes online for almost every section that we cover. These can be found again at the MyMathLab site at http://www.coursecompasss.com They can be accessed by clicking on the link "Take a test or quiz". You can review your quiz at any time during the course. You may use your book or notes when taking these quizzes.

Final Exam: The final exam covers ch 2-9.5. Again there is a review online at http://www.coursecompass.com . Again, there will be a final on campus on 5/17 in LRC 205 from 10-12.

Grading Your grade in the course will be determined by:

Grade in the course:

I reserve the right to make slight adjustments.

Again, if you have any questions about the course or its requirements, please contact me through an E-mail.