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1 Los Angeles Valley College Mathematics 110 Introduction to Algebraic Concepts (5 Units) Fall 2016 Instructor: Zorayr (Zorro) Nalbandyan Section#: 1353 Class Hrs: MTWTH 8:15 9:25 am Office: MS 112 Room: EST 105 Drop-in Hrs: TuTh 7:40-8:10 am; 10:55-11:25 am COURSE INFORMATION Catalog Description: This course covers topics beginning with arithmetic through beginning algebraic concepts in preparation for Elementary Algebra. Topics include operations on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers; order of operations; ratios, proportions, percents, and applications; perimeter and area applications; and simple algebraic expressions and equations. Basic word problems that embody these concepts are included throughout the course. Prerequisite: None. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform arithmetic operations on signed numbers. Also students will be able to think analytically at a level appropriate to pre-algebra. Textbook: Pre Algebra, 7 th Edition, K. Elayn Martin-Gay Important Dates: Last day to Add or Audit Friday, 9/9/2016; Drop classes without receiving a W Sunday, 9/11/2016; Drop classes with a W Sunday, 11/20/2016. COURSE COMPONENTS & GRADING Materials needed: Textbook or e-text, 2 notebooks, pencil and eraser to be brought to class every day. Calculator: The use of a calculator is not allowed during exams and/or the final. Homework: Homework will be assigned each class in MyMathLab and submitted online. Please do your homework on time. Check the due dates periodically. Homework is an essential part of learning mathematics. Homework must be taken seriously as it will help you prepare for the exams and final. I will spend the first minutes of each class session answering homework questions. You can ask homework questions in class, consult me during posted office hours to receive individualized help or you can drop by at Math Lab in LARC 226 for FREE tutoring services. No Late Homework will be accepted under any circumstances. MyMathLab Course ID: nalbandyan77296 Quizzes: There will be surprise quizzes administered at the beginning of the class. The lowest two grades will be dropped. No makeup quiz will be given under any circumstances. Quizzes are designed to test your knowledge of the homework that has been assigned before. Exams: There will be 5 exams already scheduled on the calendar. Your lowest score will be dropped. There are no makeup exams. Final Exam: The Final Comprehensive Exam is on Wednesday Dec 16 th 10:30am-12:30pm. The final exam is an accumulation of all the homework, review sheets and tests throughout the semester so it is imperative that you learn from your mistakes by reviewing the graded tests carefully. Embedded Essential Study Skills: There will be 5 Study Skill sessions with worksheets to be completed in class. These will help you become a more successful college student. 1

2 Extra Credit Opportunities: You can participate in Math 110 Path2Success weekly workshops to practice your skills and earn 10 extra credit points for each session, not to exceed 100 points. Possible Points & Grading Scale: Homework 100 points A % Quizzes 100 points B 80-89% Exams 400 points C 70-79% Final Exam 200 points D 60-69% Study Skills Worksheets 80 points F 59% and below Total points 880 points CLASS POLICIES Attendance Policy: Students enrolled in a course who fail to attend the first class meeting may be dropped from the course by the instructor. Students who will miss the first class meeting must advise the instructor of the absence prior to the first class meeting in order to be assured that they will remain enrolled in the class. Instructors may drop a student from a class when he/she is absent for a total of six cumulative instructional hours. This does not preclude the fact that students are ultimately responsible for dropping the class should they choose to do so. Failure to do so may result in a grade of F in the class. Student Conduct: Students are expected to adhere to all district policies as described in the LAVC Schedule of Classes. All cell phones should be turned off or set on silent mode. You are expected to demonstrate respect and consideration towards your peers and instructor. Students who use the cell phone or students who persist in talking during the lecture may be removed from the class for that day. Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism is the use of others words and/or ideas without clearly acknowledging their source. When you incorporate those words and ideas into your own work, you must give credit where credit is due. Plagiarism, intentional or unintentional, is considered academic dishonesty and is not tolerated. Anyone found to be plagiarizing or cheating on assignments (e.g., copying or giving answers, using crib sheets, etc.) will (1) receive a zero (fail) on the assignment, and (2) be referred to the Vice President of Student Services for further disciplinary action, following due process. For further information on plagiarism, go to the Writing Center website ( and refer to the STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION in the current Schedule of Classes and Catalog. Tutoring Lab: Students are encouraged to seek help at the Math Tutoring Lab in LARC 226. (2 nd floor library) One on one tutoring is available at the Math Tutoring Lab call (818) for an appointment. SSD Students: If you are a student with a disability requiring classroom accommodations, and have not contacted SSD, do so in a timely manner. SSD is located in the Student Services Annex, Room 175 or call SSD at (818) or TTD (818) to meet with a SSD counselor. If SSD has already sent the memo to instructor confirming accommodations required by student for this class, please meet with me to discuss arrangements. Financial Aid: Financial Aid is available! Call (818) or go to the Financial Aid Office on the first floor of the Student Services Center. For more info: DISCLAIMER - ADULT CONTENT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE: Please be advised that you have enrolled in a college-level course. The content of the course, and the discussions surrounding the lessons, may contain controversial, sexual, religious and political content, or otherwise thought-provoking topics. We reserve the right to edit inappropriate language that may appear in this course. DISCLAIMER SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Please be advised that this syllabus is subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the instructor. 2

3 Math 110 Fall 2016 Mondays - Thursdays Daily Tentative Schedule Weeks Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Week 1 08/29-09/01 Syllabus 1.2 place value 1.3 Additional & Subtraction Rounding & Estimating 1.5 Multiplication Week 2 09/05-09/08 Week 3 09/12-09/15 No Class Labor Day Holiday Ch. 1 Integrated Review Section 1.6 Division Exam 1 (Ch. 1) 1.7 Exponents & order of operations Section 2.1 Introduction to Integers 1.8 Introduction to Variables, Algebra Expressions, & Section 2.2 Adding Integers Week 4 09/19-09/22 Week 5 09/26-09/29 Week 6 10/03-10/06 Week 7 10/10-10/13 Section 2.3 Subtracting Integers Ch. 2 Integrated Review Section 3.4 Linear in One Variable and Problem-Solving Section 4.1 Introduction to and Mixed Numbers Section 2.4 Multiplying & Dividing Integers Section 3.1 Simplifying Algebra Expressions Section 3.4 Continue problem-solving Section 4.2 Factors and Simplest Form Section 2.5 Order of Operations Section 3.2 Solving : Review of the Additional and Multiplication Properties Ch. 3 Integrated Review & Exam 2 Review Section 4.3 Multiplying and Dividing Section 2.6 Solving Section 3.3 Solving Linear in One Variable Exam 2 (Ch. 2-3) Section 4.4 Addition and Subtracting Like Week 8 10/17-10/20 Week 9 10/24-10/27 Week 10 10/31-11/03 Week 11 11/07-11/10 Section 4.4 LCD Section 4.6 Review order of operations Section 4.4 LCD continue Section 4.5 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Section 4.7 Operations on Mixed Numbers Exam 3 (Ch. 4) Section 5.1 Introduction to Section 5.4 Dividing Section 5.5, Section 4.5 Continue Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fraction Section 4.8 Solving containing Fraction Section 5.2 Adding and Subtracting Section 5.5 Order of Operations Section 4.6 Complex Exam 3 Review Section 5.3 Multiplying and Circumference of a Circle Section 5.6 Solving of Week 12 11/14-11/17 Week 13 11/21-11/24 Section 6.1 Ratios and Rates Section 6.2 Proportions Section 6.3 Proportion & Problem Solving Section Exam 4 Review Exam 4 (Ch. 5-6) Section 7.1 Percent,, & Section 6.4 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem No Class Thanksgiving s Holiday Week 14 11/28-12/01 Week 15 12/05-12/08 Week 16 12/12-12/ Solving Percent Problem with Equation Section 7.5 Continue Percent and Problem Solving Section 7.6 Simple Interest (No Compound Interest) Section 7.3 Solving Percent Problems with Proportion Exam 5 (Ch. 7) Section 7.4 Application of Percent Final Review Review Ch. 1-4 Section 7.5 Percent and Problem Solving: Sales Tax, Commissions, and Discount Final Review Review Ch. 5-7 Final Exam Week Final Exam Week Final Exam Week Final Exam Week 3

4 Math 110 Path2Success Fall 2016 Workshop Series Thursdays 2:30-4:00pm Week 2 9/8 Workshop Topics (LARC 212) Whole Number Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division & Order of Operation Week 3 9/15 Integer Addition & Subtraction Week 4 9/22 Integer Multiplication, Division and Order of Operation Week 5 9/29 Solving Linear in One Variable Week 6 10/6 Application Problems Solving Linear Week 7 10/13 Fraction Simplification, Multiplication and Division Week 8 10/20 Week 9 10/27 Week 10 11/3 Addition & Subtraction of Like and Unlike Complex Fraction Simplification; Mix Numbers Operation & Solving Fractional Decimal Addition, Subtraction & Multiplication Week 11-11/10 Decimal Division & Order of Operation; Solving Decimal Week 12 11/17 Ratio & Proportions; Square Root & Pythagorean Theorem Week 13 11/24 Week 14 12/1 Week 15 12/8 Thanksgiving Holiday No Workshop Percent to Fraction to Decimal; Percent Percent Application Problem Solving Practice Final Exam 4

5 Math 110 Path2Success Fall 2016 Workshop Log Student Name: Instructor Name: Los Angeles Valley College Mathematics Department is offering a series of skills building workshops (called Path2Success workshops) to promote student success in Math 110. These activities are designed to prepare you for exams and reinforce the concepts covered in this course. The workshops series are listed on the back page. You can earn up to 5% extra credit by attending at least 10 of the workshops, when you turn in this sheet before the final exam. You will need to take your student ID card (not just the number) to check in. To receive credit you must actively participate and understand the concepts being covered. Date completed column will be completed by the workshop instructor Workshop 1 Workshop Topic Date Completed Workshop 2 Workshop 3 Workshop 4 Workshop 5 Workshop 6 Workshop 7 Workshop 8 Workshop 9 Workshop 10 5

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