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1 Course: Math 115,, Section: 3350 Time: T Th: 19:00 21:30 Room: CMS 029 Textbook: Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, by Elayn Martin-Gay, Second Custom Edition for Los Angeles Mission College. ISBN: This version of the book is packaged with the access code required to access and use the companion courseware web site MyMathLab. The use of the MyMathLab web site is mandatory for this class. Instructions on how to register, login, and use this web site are included at the end of this syllabus. Alternatively, one may purchase the MyMathLab access code only which provides access to an ebook. The same book and access code will be used in the sequel algebra class Math 125. Prerequisite: Math 112 with a grade of C or better, or appropriate skill level demonstrated through the Math assessment process, or by permit. Instructor: Dr. Nikolas Antoniou Office Hours: T Th: 15:40-16:30 Location: CMS 247 Phone Number: (818) antonind@lamission.edu Class Web Site: Important Dates: Monday, 02/06 Thursday, 02/16 Sunday, 02/20 Thursday, 03/30 Tuesday, 04/04 Thursday, 04/06 Sunday 05/07 Thursday 05/25 Tuesday 05/30 Class begins Last Day to Add to Class Last Day to Drop without a "W" (Online) No Classes Non-Instructional Day No Class Spring Break No Class Spring Break Last Day to Drop with a W (Online) Last Day of Class FINAL exam: 08:00 pm 10:00 pm Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Simplify and evaluate various algebraic expressions. 2. Solve, graph, and analyze various algebraic equations and systems of equations, including utilizing them to solve application problems. Course Description: The following topics from the book will be covered: Chapter 01 - Review of Real Numbers: (Review) Chapter 02 - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving: Chapter 03 - Exponents and Polynomials: v. 2 1 of 5 02/22/2017

2 Chapter 04 - Factoring Polynomials: Chapter 05 - Rational Expressions: Chapter 06 - Graphing: Chapter 07 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations: , 7.5 Chapter 08 - Rational Exponents, Radicals and Complex Numbers: 8.1, Chapter 09 - Quadratic Equations and Functions: 9.1, 9.2 Class Web Site: Userid: Password: This web site contains all course material, notes, announcements, solutions to quizzes/tests, and your progress reports. It is highly recommended that you visit this site often and particularly before you start studying. Calculators: The use of a scientific calculator will be allowed both in class and during the tests. However, you may not use a graphing calculator. Tutoring: Free tutoring is available at the STEM Center at CMS 121 or the Math Lab located in the Learning Resource Center (Library building), Room 215 Read the textbook: The textbook provides a very good level of mathematical rigor. Read the text carefully and pay particular attention to the examples and illustrations. They are wellstructured and they demonstrate the underlining concepts and theories with sufficient details to help you solve the exercises at the end of each section. You will gain a lot more from the lectures if you have read the applicable sections of the book ahead of time. Moreover, the lectures are designed as a supplement to and not as an alternative to the textbook. Students are expected to master all topics in the textbook that are part of the syllabus regardless of whether they are mentioned in the lecture, unless otherwise indicated. 3 Attempt Limit A state policy limits students to 3 attempts per course. Receiving a grade of "W" for a course counts as an attempt, regardless of when the course was taken. Withdrawal on or before the Last Day to Drop without a "W" (Online) date will not count as an attempt. Classroom Rules: Student Conduct: Students are expected to adhere to all school policies and standards of student conduct as described in the Los Angeles Mission catalog. Any infringement upon the rights of the other students in the class, such as talking or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Attendance: Attendance is mandatory for all class meetings. Coming to class late or leaving early is disruptive and discourteous. If you want to succeed in this course, you cannot afford to miss classes. Students may be dropped after 2 absences, but it is your responsibility as a student to drop a class if you decide to stop attending. The procedure for dropping classes is detailed in Los Angeles Mission College Catalog. Two tardiness or two early leaves will count as one absence. All students appearing on the grade roster at the end of the semester will receive a grade regardless of whether they had been attending classes or not. Thus, your failure to drop a class may result in a grade of F. Cheating: Any form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. If caught, you will be given a zero for that particular exam. The event will be reported to the Math Department Chair who will v. 2 2 of 5 02/22/2017

3 forward the report to the VP of student services for disciplinary action, which may include suspension or expulsion. Electronic Devices: The operation of electronic devices such as laptops, cell phones, ipods, MP3 players, earphones, PDAs, tablets, and the like is not allowed in the class. Make sure that all such devices are turned off and placed away from your desk: place them inside your purses, briefcases, packets, your cars, etc. First time offenders, violating this policy, will get a warning. Subsequent violations will result in a 20% reduction of your next test s score. If the violation occurs during a test, it will be considered cheating with consequences spelled out in the Cheating section of this syllabus. Food: No food or drinks (except water) are allowed inside the classroom. Testing 1. Tests: There will be five (5) tests during the semester, administered on the dates shown in the class schedule. The lowest grade of these 5 tests will be dropped. They are all written and in free response format. They cover about two chapters worth of material each. You have to show all your work on exams to earn full credit. Students are not allowed to use notes or any kind of electronic devices during the exams, except for a scientific calculator. 2. Homework will be assigned online through MyMathLab ( and it will account for a maximum of 16% of your final grade. In order to access the required homework, you will need to register with MyMathLab online program and enroll in my section with the course ID antoniou05612 (see instructions at the end of the syllabus). The access code for MyMathLab will be packaged with the new textbook sold in the bookstore. Textbooks purchased online or at other bookstores may not include the access code for MyMathLab (MML). In that case students may purchase the access code for MyMathLab separately online at You should work on your homework as each section is completed in class. Homework is due on the dates of the tests and it includes the material covered by the tests. All MyMathLab scores will be automatically transferred to the instructor after you hit the save/submit button. No extensions will be granted, however you can work on homework assignments past the due date for a 20% penalty per day on any missed problems. 3. Quizzes. There will be eight (8) quizzes containing 3-4 questions (normally from the homework questions or very similar ones). Quizzes will not be announced in advanced and they will be given at the beginning of the class right after the roll call. You cannot make up a quiz for any reason. Quizzes will count for a maximum of 8% of your grade. 4. Final. There will be a cumulative, 2- hour, final examination, covering all the material of the semester. This course has a common departmental final, consisting of a free response portion and a multiple choice portion. The multiple choice portion will be administered online using MyMathLab. The free response portion will be written and you must show work to earn credit. You are required to take the final exam to pass the class. No makeup finals will be allowed. 5. There will be no make-ups for any of the exams and quizzes, including the final. Students are expected to take all exams. Missing exams and quizzes will receive a grade of zero. v. 2 3 of 5 02/22/2017

4 Grading Contributions to the Final Grade Homework... 16% Quizzes (in-class)... 8% Tests (4 x 12.5%)... 50% Final Exam... 26% TOTAL % Grade Assignment % A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D Below 60% F For borderline cases, completion of assignments and level of improvement on the final are considered. Accommodations for DSPS students: Students s with verified disabilities who are requesting academic accommodations should use the following procedure: Step 1: Obtain documentation of your disability from a licensed professional. You may contact DSPS to request a Disability Verification Form. Step 2: Make an appointment to meet with a DSPS Specialist to review your documentation and discuss reasonable accommodations. To schedule a meeting, please call DSPS at (818) Step 3: Bring your disability documentation to your DSPS appointment. The DSPS office is located in room 1018 of the Instructional Building. Step 4: Each semester, reach a written accommodation agreement with the DSPS Specialist and your instructor. To be most effective, students should complete this process by the end of the 3 rd week of the semester. Tests with required accommodations must be taken at the DSPS office. Management of Stress and Mental Health: If you, or someone you know is in distress due the pressure of succeeding in school and contending with work, financial issues, relationships, managing time effectively, getting enough sleep, etc., please visit the Student Health Center (SHC), which offers a broad range of confidential student services including counseling and mental health services. The SHC is located in Campus Services Building. The SHC webpage is and the phone number is The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is v. 2 4 of 5 02/22/2017

5 Pearson's MyMathLab Student Registration Instructions To register for Math 115 Spring 2017 Antoniou: 2. Under Register, select Student. 3. Confirm you have the information needed, then select OK! Register now. 4. Enter your instructor s course ID: antoniou05612, and Continue. 5. Enter your existing Pearson account username and password to Sign In. You have an account if you have ever used a Pearson MyLab & Mastering product, such as MyMathLab, MyITLab, MySpanishLab, MasteringBiology or MasteringPhysics. If you don t have an account, select Create and complete the required fields: 6. Select an access option. Use the access code that came with your textbook or that you purchased separately from the bookstore. Buy access using a credit card or PayPal account. If available, get a 14 days temporary access. (The link is near the bottom of the screen.) 7. From the confirmation page, select Go To My Courses. 8. On the My Courses page, select the course tile Math 115 Spring 2017 Antoniou to start your work. To sign in later: 2. Select Sign In. 3. Enter your Pearson account username and password, and Sign In. 4. Select the course tile Math 115 Spring 2017 Antoniou to start your work. To upgrade temporary access to full access: 2. Select Sign In. 3. Enter your Pearson account username and password, and Sign In. 4. Select Upgrade access from the course tile Math 115 Spring 2017 Antoniou. 5. Enter an access code or purchase access with a credit card or PayPal account. For a registration overview, go to Scroll down to: Need a little help? and select a video. v. 2 5 of 5 02/22/2017

Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, by Elayn Martin-Gay, Second Custom Edition for Los Angeles Mission College. ISBN 13:

Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, by Elayn Martin-Gay, Second Custom Edition for Los Angeles Mission College. ISBN 13: Course: Math 125,, Section: 25065 Time: T Th: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Room: CMS 022 Textbook: Beginning and, by Elayn Martin-Gay, Second Custom Edition for Los Angeles Mission College. ISBN 13: 978-1-323-45049-9