Syllabus for Math 100 Elementary Algebra TV Distance Ed

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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 or at the bookstore on campus.
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 to purchase the access code from the publisher. There is a 17-day free trial period and you must be registered into MyMathLab by the second class meeting, if you wish to remain in the class. I will drop students who fail to register with MyMathLab within that time frame and add students from the waiting list in your place.

Course Code: If you are registering into MyMathLab for the first time, you will need the code for the course. It is quirarte10834
Note: This is my last name followed by the number 10834.

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. If you have not showed me that you meet the prerequisite for the course by the second class meeting you will 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 during the first week of the course.
  · 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 turn off all electronic equipment since it's use during class time interfers with the recording of the class.
  · Students are expected to visit the web site http://crc.losrios.edu/quirars for information regarding this course. Answers to many of your questions can be found at the site under FAQ.

Exams: There will be 4 exams given during this course. These exams will make up 50% of your grade in the course. Please refer to the schedule for the dates of the exams. Practice 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 at either the Proctoring Center located in L106. Appointments are necessary and a photo id is required. Call 916-691-7528 to schedule an appointment. They do not take walk-in appointments so you must schedule an appointment ahead of time.

Homework: Assigned homework scores will be pulled every Monday at 1:30 pm. It is necessary that you stay current to be successful in the course. No late homework will be accepted. So do not ask for an extension, no matter what the reason. 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. For more information about how the website works, click on the "getting started" icon from the registration page or use this link http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/students/get-registered/index.html. I suggest that you look at the Homework section of the syllabus.

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. Again, I will pull the assigned quiz scores every Monday at 1:30. No late quizzes will be accepted.

Daily Work : There will be daily work assigned at each class meeting. These are to be turned in at the end of class or if you are watching from home, you can scan them and send as e-mail attachments or fax them to 916-691-7142. There will be no daily work accepted. Students missing 3 or more daily works can be dropped from the class.

Attendance: You are expected to attend all classes. If you are viewing from home, then you are expected to call in at the beginning of class for attendance. I will drop students who are missing 3 or more daily works or who fail to login to MyMathLab and work on the assignments for 6 days or longer. It is important that you stay on track if you wish to be successful in the course.

Final Exam: The final exam covers ch 2-9.5. Again there is a review online at http://www.coursecompass.com This exam is taken in class at the time designated in the schedule of classes.

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.