Placement through the assessment process, or successful completion of Math-075 or Math-075SP or equivalent.

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1 MATH Elementary Algebra 5 units - Fall 201 Online with the course meeting dates of 8/17, /1, 10/, 11/, /7 (Wednesdays) from 5-:50 PM in ATC 113. INSTRUCTOR Ms. J. Brecha - How to find me Office: MA 115 Phone: , or x221 jbrecha@dvc.edu please put your name and the date in the subject line. board on My Open Math: There will be a place to ask me questions; I check the board about once a day and will reply in a timely manner. Phoning is generally not a good way to reach me. COURSE MATERIALS - When to find me Online only: Weds :15-10:5 AM, Thurs 7-7:15 AM via DVC ; I usually check at least once a day and will reply within two business days. Text: We will be using the free, open-source textbook Introductory Algebra by Andrew and Anne Gloag; adapted by James Sousa. You may download the PDFs of the book chapter-by-chapter, or if you d prefer, you can purchase the entire text at Lulu.com: Phoenix College - MAT01: Introductory Algebra by Sousa / ck (Paperback) - Lulu. At the end of the semester we will be using portions of the text Intermediate Algebra, by James Sousa. (Phoenix College - MATx: Intermediate Algebra by PC / ck (Paperback) - Lulu Online access: Desire2Learn (D2L) - (D2L).dvc.edu. MyOpenMath: Access to this website is FREE. It is vital that you log in and do work on the site several times a week. Calculator: A basic scientific calculator such as the TI 30Xa, Sharp EL-WBBK, or HP SmartCalc 300s. Any of these calculators should cost less than $ Please note: No graphing calculators (such as TI 83, 8, 8, 2) are allowed on exams. No cell phone calculators are allowed on exams. NO EXCEPTIONS. CONTENT PREREQUISITE This course is an introduction to the techniques and reasoning of algebra, including linear equations and inequalities, development and use of formulas, algebraic expressions, systems of equations, graphs and introduction to quadratic equations. Note 1: Students can find the material of Math-00 challenging. In order to be successful at this course, I highly recommend that you have recently successfully completed a pre-algebra course AND that you have at least hours per week to dedicate to studying for this class. Please think carefully whether you have the time to take this class - your success depends on it! Note 2: This course is offered in a Self-paced format Math-00SP. I recommend this option only if you are able to be on campus 5-7 hours per week. Placement through the assessment process, or successful completion of Math-075 or Math-075SP or equivalent. Math Brecha - Fall page 1 of 5

2 ISSA STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES HOMEWORK DISCUSSION BOARD GRADING Informed Student Self-Assessment ( is the DVC assessment process for courses numbered Math 0 and below. If you have not reviewed Elementary algebra concepts recently, you may want to take the Self- Assessment to see if Math-075 or Math-075SP would be a better fit for you. Apply the basic concepts of algebra to solve elementary algebraic equations and inequalities in one variable. Apply algebraic methods in the solution of quantitative problems arising in vocations, engineering, science and other aspects of daily life. Use symbols and make generalizations. Use literal numbers and algebraic equations to formulate and solve problems. Determine and use formulas and other equations and inequalities, graphs, tables, and applications. Apply the fundamental principles of algebra to the manipulation of algebraic expressions. MyOpenMath homework: Online homework on MyOpenMath will be due on a regular basis. Homework will consist of reading, watching videos, and computational exercises. There are weekly required discussion board postings; posting on the discussion board will be a small part of your overall grade. Research has shown that students who are active on the discussion board in online classes are more likely to succeed in the course. Your grade will be based on the following percentages: board postings (weekly) 2% Homework on MyOpenMath (3x weekly) 10% Online Tests on MyOpen Math (2) 8% In-class Tests (3) 55%* In-class Cumulative Final Exam 25%* Final grades will be assigned as follows: 0-100% - A; 80-8% - B; 70-7% - C; 0-% - D; less than 0% - F. Borderline grades will be at my discretion. * If your final exam score is higher than your in-class test average, the final will count for 35%, and the in-class test average 5%; otherwise, the final will count for 25% and the in-class test average 55%. TESTS Monthly: Final Exam: Makeups/ late work: Wednesdays: /1, 10/, 11/. Content and review topics will be posted in advance of the tests. Wednesday /7. It must be taken at the scheduled time, and is cumulative. - Late homework policy: You may have up to 8 late homework passes for the semester; there will be a 2% reduction on your overall homework score for each late assignment. No late assignments will be accepted on or after the test on that material; all homework exercises must be submitted before the exam on that material, or earn no credit. - Late discussion board policy: There are no makeups allowed. - Online test policy: You may makeup/retake one of your online tests at the end of the semester. - In-class test policy: There will be no makeups on in-class tests. Your lowest inclass test score will be replaced with your final exam score, if your final exam score is higher. A missed in-class test counts as your lowest test score. Math Brecha - Fall page 2 of 5

3 OTHER POLICIES/ REMARKS Testing conditions: No calculators on exams other than a scientific calculator that computes logarithms and exponents. (e.g. no TI 83, 8, 8, etc., or equivalent). No smart phones, PDAs or dictionaries (electronic or otherwise) allowed during exams. No notes on exams. Testing security: I will be checking IDs at each of the exams. Bring your ID with you! Participation: To be successful at online courses, you need to log on and do work at least several times weekly. I will be checking to see that you are logging on regularly; you should spend at least hours per week on the course. Extra Credit: There will be extra credit opportunities throughout the semester. Absences and making up assigned work for DVC athletes and school-related events, and religious holidays: Please notify me at least one week in advance of any absence due to religious holidays, athletic or other school-related events. You are responsible for making up any missed assignments within one week of the absence. MATH LAB ACADEMIC INTEGRITY EOPS students: Please introduce yourself to me. I understand you are required to complete an EOPS Progress Report mid-semester, or after the first test is completed. DSS students: Any student with a documented disability is welcome to contact Disability Support Services early in the semester so they may arrange reasonable accommodations for you. You may do so by calling ( ) or dropping by DSS in the Student Services Center, Room 28. If you already have testing accommodations, please give me the testing accommodation form at least one week in advance of the exam. Please let me know if you would like more information DVC s Disabled Student Services. Note to all students: If you work with non-dvc tutors, advisers and/or medical professionals as you pursue your educational goals, please be aware that DVC instructors are prohibited by federal regulations from interacting with non-dvc employees in the course of working with students enrolled in this course. I look forward to helping you with the course material during office hours. The Math Lab in LC200C provides many valuable tutoring services including free one-onone tutoring and group tutoring sessions. Please see their handout for more details Students found cheating or plagiarizing will be subject to the student code of conduct disciplinary procedures and risk their student standing at DVC. Cheating on an exam will earn you a grade of zero on that test. Cheating includes copying or letting your exam be copied. Repeat offenders will receive a grade of F in the course. All cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Student Life. I will be asking to see your photo ID at all exams. Math Brecha - Fall page 3 of 5

4 SOLUTIONS MANUALS, ONLINE HELP, etc. It is very easy to get into the habit of relying on the solution manual (or the help features on the MyOpenMath website) to walk you through the solutions to your homework and then find that on exams you do not know what to do next! It is a much better idea to form a study group, exchange phone numbers with classmates, or get help from the Math Lab or myself if you are unsure how to proceed in solving one of the homework exercises. The math lab and the library have group study rooms for students to use take advantage of this! IMPORTANT DATES Aug 25 Last day to add; last day to drop and get a full refund Sept 2 Last day to drop in person and not get a W Sept 5 Last day to drop online and not get a W Nov 18 Last day to drop and get a grade of W on your transcript. **Note that these dates may differ from your other courses. NOTE: According to DVC policy it is the student s, NOT the instructor s, responsibility to drop courses they are no longer attending; please be aware of all deadlines and check your WebAdvisor account from time to time during the semester to confirm your enrollment. ***This syllabus is subject to changes. To-do list for the first week of school: 1. Complete the orientation homework assignment and send me a message on Desire2Learn with the assignment attached; it is due by August 21st, 11:5 PM. Either attach it as a document or paste into the body of the . Save a copy of the assignment for reference. 2. Ensure that your contact is up-to-date, on Desire2Learn (D2L), MyOpenMath and the DVC Insite Portal. All official DVC comes through your Insite Portal; make sure you set up the forwarding option so you receive all official announcements from DVC. 3. Complete the MyOpenMath assignments due August 21, 23 and 25.. If you are adding, register for the class on either WebAdvisor or at Admissions and Records. You may not be able to be added to the Desire2Learn (D2L) site until you are registered in the class. 5. Post in the first discussion board, due Tuesday, Tuesday, Aug 23 Math Brecha - Fall page of 5

5 Semester Calendar There will something due every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. All in-class exams are on Wednesdays. Check MyOpenMath for the most up-to-date information SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI Sat Orientation meeting week 2 21 due: orientation assignment, due: 1., 1.7, 2.1, 2.2 board # due: 2.3, 2. Last day to add; last day to drop to get a refund due: Online test 1: Ch 1, 2.1, due: 2.5, 2. board #2 31 Sept 1 due: 2.7, Last 3 day to drop without a "W" - in person due: 3.2, Last day to drop without a "W" - online due: 3. board #3 due: 3.5, test 1 18 due:.1,.2 13 test 1, board # 1 20 due:.3 board #5 1 In-class test 1: Chapters 1, 2, 3 due:.1, due:.3, due: 7.1 board # due: Oct due: , due: 8.1 board #7 5 due: 8.2, test test 2 board #8 1 due: 8., due: 8. board # In-class test 2: Chapters 1-,, 7, due: due: 8.8, due:.2, board # due:.3 30 due: Online test 2: ,.1 31 Nov 1 due:. Board # due: 2.2i test 3 13 due: 2.3i, 2.i test 3 Board # 1 15 due: 2.5i Board #13 In-class test 3: ,.1-., 2.2i 1 17 due: 3.3i Last 1 day to drop and get a "W" due: 3.i, 3.5i due:.i Board # due:.5i,.i due:.7i Board #15 30 Dec 1 due: Review for Final due: Review for Final 5 due: Board #1 7 In-class final exam 8 10 Aug 25 - (1) Last day to add a full-term course; (2) Last day to drop a full term class and be eligible for a refund of fees or last day to request a refund for student activity fee. Sept 2 - Last day to drop a full-term class, in-person, without a "W" appearing on transcript. Sept 5 - Last Day to drop a full-term class, online, without a "W" appearing on transcript. Nov 18 - Last Day to drop a full-term class to get a "W". Math Brecha - Fall page 5 of 5

Please read this entire syllabus, keep it as reference and is subject to change by the instructor.

Please read this entire syllabus, keep it as reference and is subject to change by the instructor. Math 125: Intermediate Algebra Syllabus Section # 3288 Fall 2013 TTh 4:10-6:40 PM MATH 1412 INSTRUCTOR: Nisakorn Srichoom (Prefer to be call Ms. Nisa or Prof. Nisa) OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday at 6:40-7:40 PM