PCCUA 1 Course Name: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Course Number: MS 1123 H8P Semester and Year: Spring 2018 Meeting Place: C103; Meeting Time: MW 11:00a-12:20p Prerequisites: B or above in MS 1023; 17+ ACT or teacher recommendation Credit Hours: 0 for credit; 3 for non-credit Clock Hours: 2:40 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Instructor: Ms.Gookin Office Location: C108 Office Phone: 870-338-6474; ext 1308 Email Address: agookin@pccua.edu Office Hours: On webpage & office door Website: www.pccua.edu, search gookin Instructor s cell: COURSE DESCRIPTION This is a modern algebra course being taught as a co-requisite with College Algebra. This course and College Algebra Pilot must be completed together. Topics that will be emphasized are fundamental operations, factoring, fractions, exponents, radicals, quadratics, linear equations, systems of linear equations, and graphs. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES: Undergraduate students wishing to fulfill the mathematics requirements for graduation will benefit from the reinforcement for college algebra that this class offers. INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES & MEASURES 1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the composition and properties of the Real Number System. 2. Students will demonstrate knowledge and a basic understanding of polynomial functions (linear, quadratic, and others) by being able to perform various operations which include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, composition, solution of equations, and graphing of these functions. 3. Students will use critical thinking to formulate decisions and problem solving based on reasoning and analysis. 4. Students will be able to synthesize information from a variety of sources to solve problems and interpret results. 5. Students will demonstrate knowledge and a basic understanding, as well as techniques to solve equations of non-polynomial functions, which include: exponential, radical, absolute values, rational, and logarithmic 6. Students will be to formulate and solve basic real world problems whose models are non-polynomial.
PCCUA 2 7. Students will be able to solve linear, quadratic, other polynomial form, rational, radical, absolute value inequalities. 8. Students will demonstrate knowledge and a basic understanding of the Cartesian coordinate system, and will be able to identify families of graph which includes: linear, quadratic, cubic, even and odd degreed polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic. 9. Student will be able to solve systems of equations by several methods; those methods include determinants and matrices. 10. Students will be familiar with the set of Complex numbers, their properties and operations. 11. Students will be able to recognize arithmetic and geometric series; to be able to find means between two given terms; to find sums and the terms of a sequence. PCCUA CORE COMPETENCIES The six PCCUA core competencies are incorporated within the context of the subject being taught. The competencies address skills the College has committed to developing in all students. Social and Civic Responsibility Demonstrates adherence to legal/ethical standards established by society. The rules of the class (being on time, showing respect to all others, etc.) will reinforce this. Technology Utilization Uses tools of the trade to achieve a specific outcome. We will not only be using a graphing calculator, but you will be doing much work online. Analytical and Critical Thinking Displays reasoning including analyzing data, evaluating alternatives, setting priorities, and predicting outcomes. Math does require you to study data, alternative ways to do a problem, and mentally check reasonable outcomes. Communication Engages in the interactive process through which there is an exchange of verbal and/or nonverbal information. In math, not only are your questions, your insights, etc. that you verbalize important but your ability to listen to the teacher and others in class important. Group work will also require communication skills. Cultural Awareness Acknowledges that society is diverse with groups of individuals possessing differing beliefs, values, attitudes, and customs that are shared from one generation to the next. In our class we will interact respectfully with others no matter their background. TEXT AND REQUIRED MATERIALS: Textbook: Algebra for College Students 8 th Edition (MyMathLab code included) Publisher: Lial-Hornsby-McGinnis Required material: calculator (For graphing and other higher math operations use Texas Instrument 83-plus or 84-plus silver), *MyMathLab Code, 3-ring binder. COURSE PARTICIPATION, EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT Class participation is important. This is one reason a high value is placed on attendance. It is required that this class is passed with at least a C in order to obtain credit for your co-requisite College Algebra course. Attendance [10%] At the beginning, the student will be given a chance for 100%, but ten points will be deducted for each absence and 5 points for each tardy or early-out.
PCCUA 3 Points may also be deducted for leaving the class and coming back depending on how long the excuse from class takes. Notebook Portfolio [10%] A Notebook must be maintained in a 3-ring binder, and not in the same one as your textbook. All work in this class needs to be kept in the same notebook as you do for college algebra. It should contain notes from class, completed online homework assignments with problems arranged and numbered in an orderly fashion, and other relevant materials and handouts. (No scratch work ). Each page of the notebook should have the Section number at the top, as well as whether it is notes, classwork, or online HW. Keep all returned and graded papers in a separate section of the notebook, even if it is a graded classwork behind your syllabus which should be at the back of the notebook. Notebooks will be periodically checked and must be turned in at midterm and at the end of the semester. Homework [20%] - Assignments will be given on MyMathLab. Assigned problems are to be worked by the student to assure his or her proficiency in algebra. All homework done from online should be maintained in your notebook. The MyMathLab homework is the same homework you will be doing for college algebra, but you will also be assigned selected odd problems from the book in this class for extra practice. Classwork and/or quizzes [25%] - Classwork that is taken up, whether it be notes, problems worked in class, or group work will fall into this category. Quizzes may be given on MyMathLab or on paper during class. Missed classwork or quizzes CANNOT be made up. One-seventh of classwork/quiz grades will be dropped. (The lowest ones) Classwork for this class will be the odd problems from the book. The assignments for each section are listed online both in MyMathLab documents and on my PCCUA webpage. Tests [20%] Tests will be announced prior to the date given. Make up exams are never allowed, but the lowest grade will be dropped, so any missed exam will count as a zero and will be the test that is dropped. These tests will generally be given online and may or may not be given in class. You may be responsible for doing tests in STAR lab. Final Exam [15%] A comprehensive final will be given. Extra credit can be earned in this class by demonstrating a problem at the board or being a leading helper of others in a group. Follow the guidelines for other extra credit from your College Algebra Syllabus. Extra credit earned in that class can be transferred to this class in case the grade in this class is lower. Extra credit is averaged in as a 100% grade, but the weight of the grade is dependent entirely on the number of correctly done problems. Grading Scale 90% -100%--------A 80% - 89%------------B 70% - 79%---------C 60% - 69%---------------------D Below 60%---------------------F You may ask me about your grade average in the class at any time. Just email me.
PCCUA 4 EARLY ASSESSMENT MEASURE As soon as the first test is given, you will be assessed using that score as well as your other work in class and online. You must strive to have a 70 average by this time. INTERVENTION BASED ON EARLY ASSESSMENT OUTCOME If your average is below 70, you will be required to spend an extra hour per week in the STAR or STEM lab. You will have the proctor in the STAR or STEM lab sign a card I will give you and you will keep this card until I ask for it. This time may be spent catching up on your online work, or taking practice tests from online. You can get help on these practice tests as needed since they will not count as part of your grade, but your work must be shown on notebook paper and turned in. I will check to see how much computer time you have done. MISSED OR LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS If you miss class anything done in class for a grade that day will count for a zero. However, if you know ahead of time that you will be absent on a test date (for such things as court date, military duty, a relative s funeral, or scheduled hospitalization) you can take the test BEFORE those in the class take it if you let me know at least a day in advance. For the same reason, the book work we do in class can be done ahead of time or handed in the next time you are in class. Additionally, if you are tardy to class and the class is still taking a quiz which I frequently give in the first ten minutes of the class period, and no one has yet turned in a paper, you may begin the quiz, but it will be taken up at the time when all papers are called for by the teacher. You will not be allowed extra time to finish. However, if papers are already being handed in, you will not be given a chance to begin the quiz. The same applies to major tests. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Students are expected to be in class, be attentive, participate, possibly demonstrate or work homework problems on the board. Textbooks, calculator, notebook and pencil must be brought to class each meeting. It is a student s responsibility to keep up with the due dates for assignments. Online homework that is late is penalized 10% and if it is not done before the test over that section, it will turn into a zero. Graphing calculators may be checked out with your cell phone as collateral from the teacher ONLY when Graphing calculators are especially needed for the class. Otherwise bring your own less expensive calculator. Cell phones are not to be used for a calculator. Classroom Behavior: Electronic devices, such as cell phones, ipods, ipads, and pagers, are not permitted and must be turned off and out of sight during class. Violation of these policies may result in disciplinary action. Additionally, students are not permitted to bring food or drink into classrooms or to bring children to class. Students are required to be respectful to their instructor and all classroom peers. SUPPORT FOR LEARNING Students will be assessed for learning outcomes before the fourth week of classes. In this course students have several options to assist with learning course material. Math help is
PCCUA 5 available from Mr. Sellers in the STAR lab or from tutors in STEM lab. Students are also welcome to see the instructor during her office hours or by appointment. You may also see Mrs. Addie Chandler, PCCUA extension 1278, to get assigned a tutor. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Cheating on quizzes or tests, or any other forms of academic dishonesty is prohibited. The penalty for academic dishonesty in this course is a "0" for the assignment with notification of the infraction to the Dean of Instruction. A second instance of academic dishonesty will result in a failing grade for the course and may also result in disciplinary sanctions including probation or suspension from the college. Plagiarism on papers or projects submitted for credit is prohibited. Plagiarism can be defined as unintentionally or deliberately using another person s writing or ideas as though they are one s own. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, copying another individual s work and taking credit for it (including a tutor s work). In math, certain websites are often used to obtain answers to problems without doing the work, and this is also plagiarism. CAMPUS SUPPORT SERVICES Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas provides student support services that assist students in achieving their educational objective. Those services include advising, financial aid, counseling and guidance, and safety and security. ADA POLICY: Scott Post is the Vice Chancellor for Student Services and serves as the ADA Compliance Officer. As an open enrollment college, PCCUA strives to meet the needs of students with self-disclosed disabilities who wish to advance their education. A student with a disability must meet with the campus Disabilities Coordinator to obtain reasonable accommodations. Students who have met with the Coordinator are more likely to experience success in a positive learning environment. If you have a disability please contact the Student Disabilities Coordinator for your campus Helena-George White (870) 338-6474 ext. 1135 FERPA POLICY Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. A student has the right to inspect and review all of his/her records that meet the definition of educational records. No third party has the right to review student records without the student s permission, with very limited exceptions. For more information contact the Registrar s Office. INSURANCE Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas does not provide insurance for its students. The college does encourage each student to secure his/her own insurance, and for that reason, the college has contacted an insurance agency to assist any student with individual student insurance coverage. Forms for this insurance are available in the Registrar s office.
PCCUA 6 ACTS The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas Public Colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and the equitable treatment in the application of credits for the admission and degree requirements. Course transferability is not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as No Comparable Course. Additionally, courses with a D frequently do not transfer and institutional policies may vary. ACTS may be accessed on the Internet by going to the ADHE Website and selecting Course Transfer. http://www.adhe.edu/divisions/academicaffairs/pages/aa_acts.aspx The syllabus and the policies, guidelines, and dates included are subject to change at the instructor s discretion.