SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT MAT092, INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA Rev: 8/27/2014 CLASS# 37016 TIME: 10:30am 11:45am DAYS: Tue. & Thur. LOCATION: CM 460 INSTRUCTOR: J. Michael Sinclair voice mail: 480-731-8866 ext. 13742 email: mike.sinclair@scottsdalecc.edu OFFICIAL COURSE COMPETENCIES: 1. Solve linear equations. 2. Graph linear functions given data tables or an equation. 3. Determine and interpret the domain and range of a function given its graph. 4. Determine and interpret the slope and intercepts of a linear equation or function. 5. Determine and explain the relationship between the slopes of perpendicular and parallel lines. 6. Given sufficient information or data, write a linear equation. 7. Use function notation to represent and evaluate linear relationships. 8. Solve linear inequalities and graph solutions on the real number line and on the coordinate plane. 9. Solve linear systems in two variables by graphing, substitution, and elimination methods. 10. Simplify polynomial expressions. 11. Perform operations on polynomials (add, subtract, multiply, divide, powers). 12. Model and solve real-world problems using linear equations, proportions and systems of linear equations. PREREQUISITES: Grade of "C" or better in MAT082, or MAT102, or equivalent course, or satisfactory score on District placement exam. STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO: Know and adhere to the information contained in this syllabus. Know and adhere to the college policies included in the college catalog and the student handbook. STUDENT WORKBOOK: Introductory Algebra Student Workbook, Scottsdale Community College, A hardcopy of the Student Workbook is required for this class. Students have the following options for obtaining the Student Workbook: Purchase a printed copy of the Student Workbook from the SCC Bookstore. Download for free and print at the Course Materials link of SCC MathAS, the SCC internet online system we will be using. GRAPHING CALCULATOR: A graphing calculator is required for this course. Recommended Calculators: TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus Calculators with QWERTY keyboards or those which do symbolic algebra (such as the TI-92 or TI- 89s) may not be used during class activities, quizzes or exams. You may NOT use your cell phone, ipad or PDA as a calculator during class. You are expected to bring your graphing calculator to each class session. For class activities, quizzes and exams it will vary, at the instructor s discretion, whether or not you will be permitted to use your graphing calculator. You will be expected to work the same type of problem with and without a calculator. Sharing of a calculator during quizzes or exams is not permitted. THIS SYLLABUS, COURSE SCHEDULE, ASSIGNMENTS, AND EXAM DATES
2 CALCULATOR RENTAL: The Information Technology Services Department Media Center has Calculators available for the Fall 2014 Semester. Cost is $10.00 cash/check only; students need a printout of their Fall schedule and Photo ID. 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Monday Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS: You are expected to bring the following materials with you to each class session: A three ring binder (for the workbook) Loose-leaf notebook paper Pencils Eraser Graph Paper COMPUTER ACCESS and EMAIL: You will need regular access to a computer in order to complete online assignments. If you don t have a computer at home, you can use the computers on the SCC campus. You will also need a valid email address, one that you (and only you) check regularly. ATTENDANCE: You are to be in class every day it is scheduled. You may be dropped after missing the first day of class. You may be dropped after two absences. You are expected to be in class on time. You are expected to stay the full length of class once you come to class. Arriving to class late or leaving class early can be counted as an absence. If you have a legitimate need to leave class early, please notify the instructor before class starts. If you miss a class, you are responsible for all missed notes, concepts and assignments. Check with your classmates for anything you may have missed. COURSE GRADING: Ranges: A: 90%-100%, B: 80%-89.9%, C: 70%-79.9%, D: 60%-69.9%, F: 0%-59.9% 20% of final grade: Mini-Lessons, Homework, Quizzes, Class Activities, etc. 60% of final grade: Exams 20% of final grade: Final Exam (comprehensive) COMPUTER ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS: We will be utilizing an SCC s internet online system called SCC MathAS for online Mini-Lessons and online Homeworks. MathAS will record the results of your MathAS work in the MathAS gradebook. If you have not registered into the site by the end of the first week, you may be dropped from the class. (see last two pages for Student Instructions for Accessing MathAS) Due dates and times for online assignments are listed in MathAS. Mini Lessons are video tutorials. You will be expected to view each mini-lessons with your workbook opened to the appropriate mini-lesson page and transcribe what you see and hear unto the Mini-Lesson Worksheet. Work the You-Try problems, showing all of the work as in the Media Examples. The Answers to these problems aare provided in Appendix A of the Student Workbook and in MathAS What you will be creating is your personal reference and examples of math concepts/procedures. Homework: We will be using the online homework of MathAS. You will have three attempts for each problem. If you are unsuccessful after three attempts, click on Try another similar question, if you are successful, you will receive full credit for the problem. IN-CLASS QUIZZES, WORKSHEETS and ASSIGNMENTS: Expect announced and unannounced quizzes, in-class assignments, and worksheets. There are no makeup for missed quizzes and worksheets, you will get zero points.
3 EXAMS: Exams will involve a mix of mechanical skills and conceptual reasoning. You are expected to take exams at the scheduled time. If an emergency arises that is beyond your control, you must contact the instructor in person or via email or voicemail on the day of the scheduled exam or prior to the day of the scheduled exam in order to be eligible for a make-up. Makeup exams are at the instructor s discretion and will be considered only for verifiable and/or documented reasons. If the instructor considers the reason significant enough for missing an exam, arrangements will be made for taking an equivalent or more difficult exam than the one missed by a specified time and date, otherwise a zero will be recorded for the exam. FINAL EXAM: The Final Exam is comprehensive. You must take the exam as it is scheduled for your class. WITHDRAWING FROM CLASS: If you wish to withdraw from this class it is your responsibility to initiate the withdrawal process. Non-attendance does not automatically result in a student being withdrawn from the course. Do not assume that you will receive a W if you stop coming to class. Any student who takes the Final Exam will not be granted a W for the course. MATH/SCIENCE TUTORING CENTER: The Math/Science Center, located in CM441, is a great place to work on math assignments and get help as needed. Utilize the Tutoring Center, especially before it is too late, and several days before any exams. All services are free and on a walk-in basis. You will need to know your SCC student ID number in order to sign in. MAT108 TUTORED MATHEMATICS: MAT108 is a two-credit course designed to provide mathematics students with structured tutorial assistance as they complete their mathematics courses. MAT 108 students will work closely with faculty and student tutors during class to enhance learning. Math Gym: the math gym is run in a computer lab setting specifically for students enrolled in Basic Arithmetic, Introductory Algebra, and Intermediate Algebra. The lab is run by instructors who teach these courses and are familiar with MathAS and the format of your course. Day Time Place Instructor Monday 1:25 2:20 p.m. CM-473 Judy Sutor Tuesday 10:00 11:00 a.m. CM-473 Donna Gaudet Wednesday 8:00 8:50 a.m. CM-473 Art Saxon Wednesday 4:00-4:50 p.m. CM-473 Keith Worth Thursday 4:00-4:50 p.m. CM-473 Amy Volpe Friday 9:50 10:40 a.m. CM-473 Michael Little Crow DISABILITY RESOURCES and SERVICES: College policy requires that students with documented disabilities be provided with reasonable accommodations to assist them in the learning environment. If you have a specific physical, psychiatric, or learning disability and require academic accommodations, please contact the Disability Resources & Services office, 480-423-6517. This office is located in SC- 144. You will need to provide appropriate documentation of your disability.
4 ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT: The classroom is an educational learning environment where students are expected to engage in behaviors which are conducive to their own learning and the learning of their peers. To facilitate this, respect for self and others is mandatory and necessary. Should a student exhibit disruptive behavior and/or use profane language to the extent that it interferes with the learning environment, an academic consequence may be imposed. Any student found by a faculty member to have committed academic misconduct may be subject to the following academic consequences: Warning A notice in writing to the student that the student has violated the academic code. Grade Adjustment Lowering of a score on a test or assignment. Discretionary Sanctions Additional academic assignments determined by the faculty member. Course Failure Failure of a student from a course where academic misconduct occurs. Further information can be found in the SCC Student Handbook, Academic Misconduct 2.3.11 GENERAL REMARKS: Cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off and put away before the start of class. Use of cell phones and other electronic devices during class is considered disruptive behavior. This includes text-messaging. If you have an emergency situation, let me know before class begins. Exception: When the class activity is working MathAS Online HW problems, students may utilize their cell phone, ipad or laptop to access MathAS. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not interfere with other students' right and ability to get an education. Pay particular attention to learning the vocabulary and definitions. Every subject (math, chemistry, dance, accounting, etc) has its own language. In order to learn any subject, one needs to know that discipline s vocabulary. Math is no exception. Assume that you are responsible to learn all of the material in each assigned section. Stay current do not get behind. Falling behind in a math class is usually fatal (academically, of course) Your work should be neat and easily followed. For the most part, answers without work are unacceptable. Your work is your justification for your answers. No credit should be expected for work that is nonexistent, incoherent, or incorrect, regardless of the answer. Networking outside of class with other students and doing homework together is encouraged, but make sure your paper reflects your own work. Consider the Challenge: Are you able, on your own (w/o tutors, solutions manuals, examples, etc.) to accurately solve the problems given as homework? I hope you have a very enjoyable and successful semester.
5 Student Instructions for Accessing MathAS 1. Go to the MathAS URL using your favorite web browser (preferably Firefox): https://mathas.scottsdalecc.edu/ 2. In the Login Screen, click Force image based display then Register as a New Student
6 3. Complete the information on the New User Signup page. You will need the following information. Section Days Time Course ID Enrollment Key MAT092 37016 MTWT 12:10 2:20 pm 1838 37016 Enter Maricopa Gmail address. Click here when finished 4. Return to the MathAS URL https://mathas.scottsdalecc.edu/ and use your login and password to login and access your class. (Use the default of Force Image Based Display ).