Kapi olani Community College Mathematics & Natural Sciences Division Course Syllabus Spring 2018 MATH TR 12:15-1:30 4RNVY-H9KEU

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1 Kapi olani Community College Mathematics & Natural Sciences Division Course Syllabus Spring 2018 MATH 82 Instructor s Information CRN Class Meetings in Iliahi 208 ALEKS Course Code Austin Anderson, PhD Office: Kalia 105 Hours: TWThF I'm also in Iliahi 208: MW 3-4pm austina@hawaii.edu TR 12:15-1:30 4RNVY-H9KEU Course Description - MATH 82 prepares students for MATH 103. MATH 82 covers elementary algebra topics. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, graphing, linear systems, properties of exponents, operations on polynomials, factoring, rational and radical expressions and equations, quadratic equations, and applications. Upon successful completion of MATH 82, a student should be able to: 1. Perform operations with polynomials. 2. Solve linear equations. 3. Solve linear literal (formula) equations. 4. Solve linear inequalities. 5. Solve systems of linear equations in two variables by substitution, elimination, and graphing. 6. Demonstrate proficiency in set builder and interval notation to identify solutions to problems. 7. Demonstrate proficiency in the Cartesian coordinate system to answer related question. 8. Graph linear equations using a table of values, by slope-intercept form, and by using intercepts. 9. Graph and identify equations of horizontal and vertical lines. 10. Identify parallel and perpendicular lines. 11. Write the equation of a line in y = mx + b form. 12. Graph parabolas using a table of values. 13. Simplify expressions with integer exponents using the product, power and quotient rules. 14. Use scientific notation. 15. Factor polynomials. 16. Use the Pythagorean theorem. 17. Perform operations on rational expressions. 18. Simplify complex fractions. 19. Solve rational equations. 20. Simplify expressions with rational exponents using the product, power and quotient rules. 21. Perform operations on square roots. 22. Solve quadratics equations by the quadratic formula, factoring, and square root property. 23. Solve application problems involving linear equations, quadratic equations, and systems of equations. 24. Solve radical equations (squaring both sides once). Prerequisite(s) - Credit in MATH 75X or a grade of C or higher in MATH 75X or qualification for MATH 82 or qualification for a higher-level mathematics course. 1

2 Emporium Model - This course is offered in an Emporium Redesign format in which learning is selfdirected within some broad parameters and where finishing the course early is possible and encouraged. In the Emporium Model, class time is spent working on the instructional software, ALEKS. There are no class lectures. In addition, a student must spend one additional hour each week outside of class time in the math lab. Course Materials Required: 18-week ALEKS access code You have two options: 1. Buy the access code from the KCC bookstore 2. Buy access directly online using a credit or debit card Required: scientific calculator Highly Recommended: notebook and/or three-ring binder with paper Grading - MATH 82 is offered in mastery format. The default grading option is CR (credit) / NC (no credit). A letter grade is available upon request. The following requirements must be successfully completed in order to earn CR or a passing letter grade for this course. Failure to meet any of the requirements will result in a grade of NC or F. 1. Attendance and Weekly Progress: A student may have no more than 5 unexcused absences for the semester. Anymore will result in a NC or F for the course. Students are also expected to spend one additional hour outside of class time per week in the Math Lab (Iliahi 208). Attendance: A student will earn one attendance point for the day if they attend the entire scheduled class meeting and work through the course material during the class time. A student who is more than 15 minutes late and/or leaves more than 15 minutes early will be counted as absent. A student who attends a scheduled class meeting but does not work through the course material during class time will be considered absent and will not earn an attendance point for that day. Progress: Students must spend 5 hours each week working on ALEKS, completing 15 topics each week. Students are expected to complete the ALEKS pie in a timely fashion; there will be benchmarks each quarter of the semester. Knowledge Checks: Every two weeks there will be a password protected Knowledge Check that must be done either in-class or during lab time. These Knowledge Checks are vital to completion of the course. 2. End-of-Semester Exit Assessment: A student must score at least 70% on a computerized comprehensive assessment covering essential course topics. The Exit Assessment will be done in and scored by the ALEKS program and must be taken in-class or during lab time, as it is password protected. Students can attempt the Exit Assessment as soon as they are ready (85% of pie 2

3 Grade Breakdown completed). To earn a passing grade for the course, the Exit Assessment must be successfully completed by the final date and time of the course. If a student does not earn a 70% then they must work back to 85% pie completion before they can re-attempt the test. Exit Assessment 30% Topic Progress 30% Time Requirement 15% Attendance 10% Pie Progress 15% COURSE EXPECTATIONS & LEARNING STRATEGIES UH and ALEKS Students are expected to check and carefully read their UH and ALEKS at least three times a week for important announcements. Getting Started in MATH 82 The syllabus and other important course information will be discussed during the first class meeting. Before the start of the second week, each student is expected to have purchased the required course materials, created their ALEKS student account, and completed the ALEKS initial assessment. A student who does not complete these tasks will be required to do them during class time, but this class will be counted as an absence for the student. Important Dates Last day to register, add, or change sections; or to withdraw with 100% refund: January 12 Last day to withdraw without a W and with 50% tuition refund: February 1 Last day to withdraw with a W or to change to CR/NC option: April 2 Last day of instruction: May 2 Finals week: May 4 - May 10 3

4 Math/Science Department Policy on Withdrawals ( W Grades) and Incomplete ( I Grade) 1. WITHDRAWALS ( W GRADES) After the last day of withdrawals April 2, 2018 the instructor will sign withdrawals only in cases of extreme or unusual circumstances. Grade related excuses are unacceptable. Examples of extreme or unusual circumstances are: 1. a certified medical reason 2. a death in the immediate family Students who no longer attend class and who DO NOT OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW from the course will receive F grades. 2. INCOMPLETE ( I GRADE) Students must make the request to the instructor to opt for an Incomplete grade. I grades will be given only to students who are achieving passing grades and are very close to completing the course. In addition, the student must have a very good reason for not being able to complete all the work on time. Examples of good reasons are the same as those listed under the withdrawal policy above. Kapi olani Community College Policy 1. Kapi olani Community College is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution. 2. If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability so that we may coordinate the accommodations you need, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in Ilima 107, ph , or kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the KCC Deaf Center in Manono 102, ph (V) or (videophone). Please note: you will need to contact Kapi olani Community College s DSSO or Deaf Center to request accommodations in a Kapi olani Community College course even if you have already registered or are receiving services at another UH campus's disability support program. 3. Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. If a student is unable to attend class, he or she should contact the instructor in advance to give notification of the absence and make necessary arrangements. Two-Way Communication Devices - These devices are not allowed in the classroom. Please see to it that these devices are turned off while in class. UH Policy on Communication - The electronic communications policy adopted in December 2005 establishes the University of Hawai i Internet service as an official medium for communication among students, faculty, and staff. Every member of the system has a hawaii.edu address, and the associated username and password provide access to essential Web announcements and . You are hereby informed of the need to regularly log in to UH and Web services for announcements and personal mail. Failing to do so will mean missing critical information from academic and program advisors, instructors, registration and business office staff, classmates, student organizations, and others. Academic Grievance Statement - In instructional activities, the students are responsible for meeting all of the instructor s attendance and assignment requirements. Failure to do so may affect their grade. In all college-related activities, including instruction, they must abide by the college s conduct codes and regulations, refraining from behavior that interferes with the rights and safety of others in the learning environment. Finally, if they decide to file a grievance, they are fully responsible for providing proof that they have been wrong. 4

5 Class Cancellation - Lecture is cancelled if, without prior notice, the instructor is more than 15 minutes late for 75 minute classes or 10 minutes late for 50 minute classes. 5

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