Math 35 Section Spring 2015 MTSC 146. Class meetings: 6 Saturdays 9:00AM-11:30AM (on the following dates: 2/21, 3/7, 3/28, 5/2, 5/23, 6/6)

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1 Math 35 Section Spring 2015 MTSC 146 Class meetings: 6 Saturdays 9:00AM-11:30AM (on the following dates: 2/21, 3/7, 3/28, 5/2, 5/23, 6/6) Instructor: Kathy Nabours Office: MTSC kathy.nabours@rcc.edu Phone: (951) Website: Campus Office Hours: MW 1:30PM - 2:30PM TTH 11:50AM 12:50PM (and also by appointment if needed) Virtual Office Hours: F 12:00PM-1:00PM (in discussion board section) Welcome to Intermediate Algebra! We have many weeks of math exploration ahead of us, but first there are several pieces of information that I d like to share with you to help you toward successful completion of this course. Please read this syllabus carefully and keep it for your reference. It is a very useful resource and it includes schedule information in order to help you plan your semester. Required for course: MyMathLab account at and The New Science of Learning by Terry Doyle and Todd Zakrajsek (2013) Your MyMathLab account will give you access to the textbook (Intermediate Algebra, 6th edition, by Elayne Martin-Gay), homework assignments, study plan, video lectures, and other such resources for the course. You will be able to know your grade at all times, as your homework problems are graded as you do them. You may submit your homework problems as many times as you need to in order to get the best score you can before the due date. The MyMathLab account can either be purchased by buying an access code at the bookstore for $ or you can purchase it at the website for $95.20 once you enter the website. If you cannot purchase the code right away, there is a 14 day trial period that is free and you can convert your account within a specified time by paying on-line. Please follow the instructions on the site to do this. Either way, you will need to input the following courseid when prompted: nabours67913 The New Science of Learning can be purchased at the bookstore for $19.95 new (or $14.95 used) or you might also be able to purchase it on-line at places like amazon.com for around the same price. We will incorporate this book throughout the course in order to empower you with information about learning that will help you in all of your courses, but especially in this very challenging math course.

2 Prerequisite: Successful completion (C or higher) of Math 52 (Elementary Algebra) or qualifying score on the placement exam. It is assumed that students entering this course can perform arithmetic operations on real numbers as well as polynomial, rational and basic radical expressions, evaluate algebraic expressions, solve equations (linear, quadratic, rational, and basic radical equations), graph lines and linear inequalities, factor polynomials, solve basic word problems, and use the symbols and vocabulary of algebra to communicate mathematical ideas. We do not have time in this course to cover topics from prerequisite courses in detail, so please make sure you have the prerequisite skills before moving forward with this course in order to be successful. This means you may need to do some extra work to catch up and get ready or you may need the prior course if you have not already taken and passed it. If you need help with this, please see me in office hours. I am devoting the first two weeks and the first exam to review, so let s use this time wisely! Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: 1. Apply the basic operations of algebra on the set of real and complex numbers, polynomials, rational and radical expressions at an intermediate algebra level. 2. Solve linear, rational, quadratic, exponential, radical, logarithmic, absolute value equations, and systems of equations. 3. Solve inequalities in one or two variables. 4. Graph equations of lines and linear inequalities; graph basic functions; identify conic sections. 5. Recognize and determine the distinctions between functions and relations; apply basic operations on functions and find inverse functions. 6. Calculate terms of sequences. Calculate sums of series. Course Objective: The course is designed to prepare students for the study of higher level mathematics. In addition, the many mathematical tools that you will learn in this course can be applied in the business world and in scientific fields such as biology. We will explore some of these applications through examples and homework problems. Once the course begins, click on the Support link within MML if you experience technical difficulties. I cannot assist with the technical issues, unfortunately, so please call Technical Support who will be able to help you! Telephone Support is available M Th 5a 5p; Friday 5a 5p; and Sunday 2p 9p. Technical assistance You must have a valid, active address (PREFER student.rcc.edu, BUT yahoo, Gmail are okay) and you must check this regularly. Regularly implies 5 days a week, but skipping three days may cause a negative impact. You may use a scientific calculator (single or double line display) for any exam, but not a graphing calculator! Prerequisite: Successful completion (C or higher) of Math 52 (Elementary Algebra) or qualifying score on the placement exam. Course Description: The concepts in beginning algebra are presented again, but in greater depth. In addition to the basic considerations, determinants, logarithms, exponential equations, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the Binomial Theorem, the complex number system, and sequences and series are included.

3 Attendance Policy: You are expected to attend class within the on-line environment. The students enrolled in the lecture based 16-week class are in the classroom 5 hours a week. Now, add the amount of time need to study, do homework, and life. Quickly you see that you must be very motivated to do this within an on-line class. The amount of time spent inside MML is not a portion of your grade, but expect to spend over 15 hours a week working, practicing, and studying. This is a suggested beginning to calculate the amount of time you will need and build it into your schedule. Each student must check their and should log on to MML 5 days a week AT A MINIMUM. It is your responsibility to keep your enrollment status current. You risk receiving a semester grade of F if you stop attending without officially withdrawing. If you do not work within MML for 3 days in a row, you are not attending class and risk being dropped. Our discussion board simulates interaction between students and instructor in the classroom. This is a mandatory portion of the course. The instructional portion of your on-line class meets based on your schedule. However, you do not have the freedom to accomplish the assignments whenever you like. Be careful; this semester will evaporate very quickly. The schedule of events inside MML will guide you. Your grade will be based on the following: Class participation (Discussion Boards) 5% Homework 10% Exams 60% Final Exam 25% Grading Scale: A %, B 80-89%, C 70-79%, D 60-69%, F 0-59% Assignments: There are 50 homework assignments on the computer. Assignments are due several times per week, so please manage your time accordingly. You may submit assignments earlier than the due date if you like. You may work the homework problems as many times as you need to in order to get 100% before the due date. (If you work a problem 3 times and are unable to get a correct answer, you can get a new problem to work out). Once the due date passes, you will still be able to work on the homework, but there is a 10% penalty per day that you are late (only on the problems that you did late). There are no extensions on the assignments, so please keep up. It is the best way to learn. Discussion Board: This portion of the class invites you to interact with your classmates. I will also hold office hours in the discussion board section on Fridays from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. All communication between students must foster a learning environment. Students will be required to participate in the discussion board section at least once per week. Your class participation grade will be based on this. Discussion boards will be due on Fridays of each week by noon.

4 Exams: The midterm exams are scheduled for the following Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:30AM: March7 th, March 28 th, May 2 nd, and May 23 rd. The final exam is scheduled to be on Saturday, June 6 th from 9:00AM to 11:30AM. These are required campus exams. Please bring photo ID with you. Anyone without photo ID cannot be permitted to take the exam! In addition, we will have an orientation meeting on Saturday, February 21 st. Attendance at the orientation is mandatory in order to be enrolled in this course. No notes, books, or cheat sheets are allowed during any exam. You may use a scientific (one or two line display) calculator. Do not use the calculator within the computer. Cheating during any test will result in a zero score. The midterm exams and the final exam will be delivered in MTSC 146. There may be a charge for parking if you do not have a RCC Parking Decal! Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the test and have your student ID number with a picture ID. If you show up late, you may not receive the full testing time. Scratch paper will be provided and collected after the exam. Honesty Policy: I expect students to do their own work. The nature of computer-assisted instruction invites collaboration with others. Although this in itself is not a bad thing, if your partners are answering all the questions for you, learning by the student may not take place. This must be avoided! Instructor Assistance: Please feel free to come in for help during my office hours. You may also call me and talk to me over the phone during my office hours or leave a message. If you have any special needs I should be aware of, please discuss these with me so I can help, or talk with someone in the Disabled Resource Center Office at (951) Tutoring: Free tutoring is offered at the City Campus. There is a link to the Math Learning Center at my website under Resources. If you are nearer to Moreno Valley or Norco, use their facilities. Otherwise, reach out to someone you trust.

5 OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 1) This course is challenging, time consuming, and it is not intended for everyone. This is not a correspondence course. Only highly motivated, highly disciplined and highly organized students that can read the book and can learn the material by themselves are successful in this course. Working with Mathematics should not be an issue for you. You must be computer savvy! 2) DEADLINES are the last possible day you can complete an assignment. If you wait until the last minute to accomplish any assignment, I am not responsible for last minute technical difficulties, including accessibility to a computer. 3) This course does have five regular meeting dates for exams and progressive due dates for homework assignments. Assignments are due at several points during the week. Discussion Board posts are due on Fridays at noon. The different dues dates are designed to keep students focused on the material at hand and evenly paced so as not to get overwhelmed. Please see the pacing guide attached to this syllabus for due dates and recommended pacing to stay on track. 4) Too many students wait to purchase the software code. If you do not have your MyMathLab active by 14 days after the start of class, you will be permanently dropped for not attending class! If you are experiencing difficulty, tell me! 5) Each student will be required to complete a significant amount of independent study. The only class meetings that we have are for exams. If you need help, please see me in office hours or utilize our tutoring center located in MLK 305. The mandatory-proctored exams WILL occur at Riverside City College in Room MTSC 146. The midterm exams are scheduled for the following Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:30AM: March7 th, March 28 th, May 2 nd, and May 23 rd. The final exam is scheduled to be on Saturday, June 6 th from 9:00AM to 11:30AM. The test dates are set and each student is expected to make travel arrangements. If you do not wish to adhere to this requirement, please take another class, as the exams are a significant percentage of your grade. Missing a meeting date is grounds for being dropped from the course, so please plan ahead and put these dates in your calendar. Other Important Dates: Last day to add: 3/4/2015 Last day to drop without a W on WebAdvisor: 3/6/2015 Last day to drop for a refund: 3/6/2015 Last day to drop with a W : 5/16/2015

6 Suggestions on How to Succeed in this Course: 1. Create a calendar (or use the schedule that I have provided for you) and attend the online course at a set time/day. Flexibility is great, but also allows us to postpone work more easily. 2. Read the text section first or watch the video lectures and introduce yourself to the new concepts and ideas before attempting any homework assignment. For your convenience, the author lecture videos have been imbedded into most of the assignments. Look for the problem that has a video link (it is within the first few problems) and you can watch the lecture from there. You can also select the Chapter Contents button to activate a host of videos, PowerPoint, and animations describing the math concepts. My lecture notes for this course are also posted at my website and I have created a link within MyMathLab to take you directly there. Some students prefer to view videos at other websites, such as Khan Academy, in order to understand the material. That is a perfectly fine idea. You should be able to just type in the topic and find a good video there, too. I have links to many resources on my website that may assist you in your quest for understanding as well! 4. Do some of the homework immediately after reading and viewing the information. Distributed practice is the best way to learn, so if you do an assignment every day, you will learn most efficiently. 5. Exam reviews have been created for you to study for each exam. These are located under tests. Allow yourself time to practice the review at least twice and aim for at least an 80% on the review. If you do this, I will look at your actual test for partial credit when the time comes. 6. If you have questions about the homework, get your questions answered as they arise by sending out s to your professor or posting on the discussion board to other students. Best wishes for a successful semester!!

Math 098 Intermediate Algebra Spring 2018

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