MATH 093 HYBRID SYLLABUS SPRING 2010

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1 MATH 093 HYBRID SYLLABUS SPRING 2010 Instructor: Nisakorn Srichoom Class location: MW BH 316; T ED 2121A Class time: MTW 11:00 AM 11:50AM Office location: BH 400 Office Hours: Monday Wednesday: 1:30pm 2:30pm or by appointment only E mail: ns36151@csun.edu Website: Class classsp c@csun.edu For e mail, please include the phrase Math 093 Hybrid in the subject line. I use this key phrase to filter e mail into a separate folder so that I can respond to your e mail more quickly. To receive the fastest response, send an e mail to me rather than calling my voice mail. I will do my best to answer your e mail and discussion board postings (if specifically addressed to me) within 48 hours. If you send an e mail to me on Saturday or Sunday, please do not expect a response until Monday. I encourage you to attend my office hours. Please ensure that you provide me with a current working CSUN e mail address and that your e mail account does not block my e mail messages by treating them as spam. Claiming that you did not receive my e mail messages is not a valid excuse for late assignments or missing on campus meeting dates. Please read this entire syllabus and keep it for reference. The syllabus is subject to change. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Math 093 is a beginning course in elementary algebra designed to develop the manipulative skills of algebra. An introduction to the fundamental concepts of operating within the real number system, to working with first degree equations in one unknown, to factoring of and multiplication of polynomials and dealing with algebraic fractions. Linear functions and graphs, systems of linear equalities, exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, and applications are studied. Text: Beginning Algebra, 2 nd edition by Miller, O neill and Hyde(recommended but not required) ISBN We will also use PROGRAM SELF PACED ENVIRONMENT

2 You will also need A 10 Digit Course Code: WFC6K TNGR4 A 20 Digit Student Access Code for 18 weeks. This code can be purchased from the CSUN bookstore and it will cost $48.50 for 18 weeks. This code can also be purchased online as a part of this registration process and it will cost $63 for 18 weeks using a major credit card. Math 093 Hybrid Workbooks will be hand out on the first day of class and you need to bring your Math 093 Hybrid Workbooks to each class meeting. PREREQUISITE: All students enrolled in Math 093 Hybrid should have completed Math 092 or appropriate placement as determined by the CSUN assessment process. IS HYBRID MATH CLASS FOR ME? Hybrid online math classes are an exciting new offering at Developmental Mathematics Program, Northridge. These courses certainly seem appealing because they are more convenient than oncampus classes, especially for those who have busy schedules. However, you will probably spend at least fifteen hours per week for this course and even longer because of the nature of hybrid online courses and dealing with technology. I will be available to address any questions you have, and you will also have access to the tutors in the ED 2121A Lab. However, please keep in mind that we still meet face to face twice a week. Successful hybrid online students are self motivated, independent, organized learners. In determining whether this course will meet your academic needs, please consider your individual learning style and the teaching method that best matches your learning style. Be honest and realistic. Is this course for me? To obtain more information on the distance learning, click the following link Strategies for Learning at a Distance ( Illinois Online Network discusses qualities that the online student should possess: What Makes a Successful Online Student? ( Illinois Online Network gives advice to online students: Tips for Online Success ( The Center for Independent Learning has created a survey for potential online students: Are distance learning courses for Me? ( Another self evaluation quiz for potential online students: Self Evaluation for Potential Online students ( Netiquette (

3 CLASSROOM CONDUCT: Standards of speech that pertain to a traditional classroom also apply to the discussion board and e mail communications. Please exercise appropriate netiquette. Inappropriate postings will be immediately removed from the site, and the student will be required to meet with the Dean of Student Services before continuing participation in the course. Until I have been informed of the outcome of the meeting with the Dean of Student Services, the student will be blocked from accessing the site. GRADING: Grades will be based on the following: Lab attendance: 5% (will earn 50 points on first day of lab meeting 2 points off for missing a lab meeting 2 points off for not working on in ED 2121A) Quizzes: 10% Assignment online: 10% (based on assessment progress for each topic) Class work: 10% Chapter Exams: 40% (same number of chapter exams in face to face class) (each chapter exam 10% on 80 85% assessment + 90% on written chapter exam in class) Final exam: 25% common final on campus Course grades will be assigned according to the following criteria: Credit No Credit At least 50% on the final exam and 70% overall course grade Less than a 70% overall course grade TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: All students must have access to a PC based computer. You must have your own e mail address, regular access to the Internet, a web browser such as Internet Explorer, and a word processing program such as Microsoft Word. You should have basic computer literacy and be comfortable using the Internet. Specifically, you should be able to compose documents using a word processing program, copy and paste text, use a web browser, use e mail, and send and open documents with attachments. System Requirements The system requirements for are: PC Macintosh Operating System Windows MacOS Processor any any RAM Memory 64+ MB 64+ MB Browsers Explorer 6.0+, Firefox 1.5+ OS 10.3+: Safari, Firefox 1.5+ Screen 800x x600 1 Modem Speed 56+ kbps 56+ kbps

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To register, you must have a valid CSUN e mail address, a 10 digit course code: WFC6K TNGR4 and a 20 Digit Student Access Code (can be purchase through CSUN bookstore.

4 JAVA: To use, your browser must have Java enabled. View instructions for installing and enabling Java on your computer. Plug In: To use, you must have the plug in installed on your computer. If your computer lab has security safeguards in place, your LAN administrator, system administrator, or lab technician must install the plug in. TROUBLESHOOTING: To check your current configuration and to get answers to the most common questions, view our troubleshooting page. REGISTERING FOR THE COURSE: After completing STAR enrollment in section 18235, you must also register in. To register, you must have a valid CSUN e mail address, a 10 digit course code: WFC6K TNGR4 and a 20 Digit Student Access Code (can be purchase through CSUN bookstore.) First-Time Registration Before You Begin you will need: A 10-Digit Course Code: WFC6K-TNGR4 A 20-Digit Student Access Code purchased in the bookstore. This code can also be purchased online as a part of this registration process. Go to the website for Higher Education Math by typing in the following address: Click on SIGN UP NOW! Enter your 10-digit Course Code and click Continue:

Step 1: Confirm and Click Continue : Step 2: Enter your

Personal Information Read the Agreement and click Continue

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5 Step 1: Confirm and Click Continue : Step 2: Enter your 20-digit Access Code And click Continue Step 3: Enter Your Personal Information Read the Agreement and click Continue Step 4: Account Creation, record your Login name and Password, click continue My Login Name: My Password: Step 5: Registration Complete click Continue Step 6: Checking for Plug-ins That s it; you have now completed your Registration and downloaded the Plug-ins. You will be directed to the Answer Editor Tutorial.

6 Remember you only REGISTER in once. After that to enter you simply LOG-IN with your personal log-in name and password. COURSE REQUIREMENTS EXAMS: No calculators, books or notes will be allowed during the exams unless specifically stated otherwise. I do not drop any exam scores. Photo ID: You will not be permitted to take the final exam without a valid photo ID. Please bring a student ID or other acceptable photo ID (e.g. driver s license, passport) to the final exam. Taking exams before the scheduled date: If you notify me at least 48 hours prior to the start of a scheduled exam that you will be unable to attend, you will be permitted to take the exam early. Please contact the instructor as soon as possible for rescheduling arrangements. What if an emergency arises? Students with extreme circumstances must e mail message with the instructor prior to the start of the scheduled exam AND Provide official documentation by an outside authority (physician s letter, hospitalization or police report, etc.) for further consideration. I will not consider any requests made after the scheduled exam. You are expected to adhere to the Regulations and Policies listed in the CSUN Catalog. Academic Dishonesty, or cheating, is a very serious offence in college and can have serious repercussions. What constitutes Academic Dishonesty is covered on pages 531 and 532 in the CSUN Catalog. All instances of suspected Academic Dishonesty will be reported to the appropriate authorities. ONLINE EXERCISES: To access the online homework exercises, log in into and work on the pie chart until you get 85% or higher on progress assessment for each chapter. After you obtain 85% or higher on the progress assessment, you can take the exam for that chapter. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTES ON THE ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS: In previous classes, some students experienced technical difficulties near the deadline and were not able to complete the chapter on time. Plan to work on the online assignments every day to allow for unexpected technical difficulties. See the Examination Schedule Sheet for the due date. You may have heard this before, Math is not a spectator sport. It s true. If you do not practice and apply these skills, you will probably not perform well on the exams. CLASSWORK: The majority of the time spent in class will consist of working on problems in the workbooks. These classwork will be collected at the end of the class. Each classwork is worth up to 5 points. If you have to leave class early, you will receive a zero point for that day s work. QUIZZES: Quizzes will be given at the beginning of class meeting (about minutes). Each quiz consists of 5 problems for a total of 10 points. No makeup quizzes will be given under any circumstances. ** Two of the lowest quiz score will be dropped at the end of the semester **

7 EXAMS: Exams will only be given on the assigned days and must be done in pencil. **However, to take the exam, you must obtain 85% or higher on progress assessment for each chapter ** The comprehensive final exam will be given on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. CALCULATORS: Calculators are not allowed in class. Students found using a calculator will receive no credit for the day*(even for checking the answer). This includes the calculator on your cell phone/text messenger/etc. ON CAMPUS MEETING/LAB ATTENDANCE: On time attendance is mandatory for this class. Roll will be taken every class meeting and you are responsible to be in class. Arriving late for class is distracting for other students. On the rare occasion that you arrive late to class, enter the room quietly and find a seat near the door. When you arrive late do not try to turn in your previous classwork to the tutors, they have been instructed not to take work after they have started grading. This is the heart of the matter: missing two classed is bad; three classes will seriously affect your grade; four or more absences (one full week of class or 20% of the total class) WILL result in a failing grade. To avoid being dropped, you must contact me before or on the day of your absences. IF YOU NEED HELP CLASS TUTORS: The classroom tutors are here to assist you in understanding the material. During group work time they will be circulating in class answering questions. The tutors will not do the work for you, and will always check to see if any of your group mates knows how to work the problem. If you have any problems with either of the tutors please let me know so that we can deal with the situation immediately. QUESTIONS: Any questions about grades received on homework, group work, quizzes, or exams should be referred to me. The tutors can help you if you have a question about WHAT you did wrong, but any grading disputes need to be discussed with me directly. OFFICE HOURS: Please do not hesitate to attend my office hours whenever you need assistance. ON CAMPUS TUTORING: Free tutoring is available for this course. The Tutoring Lab in BH 400 and the Computing Lab in ED 2121A offers individual assistance for students enrolled in CSUN developmental math classes. BH 400 hours: Computer Lab ED 2121A hours: M Th 8:30 am 4:00 pm, F 8:30 am 2:00 pm M 10:00 am 3:00 pm T 10:00 am 11:00 am W 10:00 am 11:00 am and 12:00 pm 3:00 pm Th 10:00 am 3:00 pm F 10:00 am 2:00 pm STUDY GROUPS: I encourage you to form study groups with other students in the class and meet on a regular basis.

8 MATH 093 Hybrid # MTW 11:00 11:50 AM EXAMINATION SCHEDULE SPRING 2010 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY WEEK 18 Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan January Holiday Orientation 9.1/9.2/9.3 1 Martin Luther King Registration 25 Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan January 9.5/9.6(% only)/9.7 Quiz 1 Review Exam 1 Chapter Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb February Exam 1 Chap. 9 Quiz /12.2/ Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb February 12.4/12.5/12.6 Quiz 3 Review Exam 2 Chapter Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb February Exam 2 Chapter 12 Quiz /13.2/ Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb February 13.5 a, b, c/13.6/13.7 Quiz 5 Review Exam 3 Chap Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar March Exam 3 Chapter 13 Quiz /14.2/ Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 11 Mar 12 Mar March 14.4/14.5 Quiz 7 Review Exam 4 Chap Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar March Exam 4 Chap. 14 Quiz C/10.2/ Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar March 10.4/10.5/10.7 Quiz /11.2/ Mar 30 Mar 31 Mar 1 Apr 2 Apr April 11.3/11.4 Holiday Exam 5 11 Review Exam 5 Chap. 10&11 Ceasar Chavez Chapter 10 & 11 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 9 Apr April Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 16 Apr April 15.1/15.2/15.3 Quiz Review Exam 6 Chap Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr April Exam 6 Chap. 15 Quiz /16.2/ Apr 27 Apr 28 Apr 29 Apr 30 Apr May 16.3/16.4/10.6 Quiz 12 Review Exam 7 Chap. 16& May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May Exam 7 Chap. 16&10.6 Quiz 14 Quiz Final Review Final Review FINAL EXAM SATURDAY, MAY 8, :00AM 11:00 AM

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