DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS Math 091 D01 PreAlgebra - Fall 2016 Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am-10:30am Instructor: Stephanie Shultz 410-334-6786 office:hh 103J sshultz@worwic.edu Office Hours: Monday 2:30pm-3:30pm Tuesday 9:00am-10:30am and 5:00pm-6:00pm Thursday 9:00am-10:30am Course Website: www.worwic.mylabsplus.com I. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes a review of the fundamental operations and applications of decimals, fractions, percent, ratio and proportions, and integers with an introduction to algebraic concepts. An emphasis is placed on developing solutions to word problems. This course is taught in a computer laboratory to give students maximum hands-on learning opportunities while having the benefits of teacher instruction. Hours: 39 lecture and 26 laboratory. Laboratory fee: $15. Usually offered in the fall, spring and summer. (4 credits) II. MATERIALS: A. TEXTBOOK: 1. REQUIRED: Student Access Code: MYLABSPLUS ACCESS CODE for Martin- Gay, E (2015). PreAlgebra, 7th Edition Boston, MA: A Pearson Education Company. This is a special code created for WWCC so must be purchased online at the MyLabsPlus site or in the bookstore. 2. OPTIONAL: Martin-Gay, E (2015). PreAlgebra, 7th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson. (This book is available online after registration of the student access code. The purchase of the hard copy of the book is optional.) 3. OFF CAMPUS TECHNICAL SUPPORT: If you are experiencing trouble with MyLabsPlus, the Pearson student support number is 1-888-883-1299. B. HEADPHONES: Headphones for use in classroom to view video lessons on the computer. C. NOTEBOOK: A 3-ring notebook is required to hold the student notes and work. D. CALCULATOR: A scientific calculator or a graphing calculator is required for this course. E. BLACKBOARD Blackboard is being used as a supplementary site in this course. To access course content in Blackboard you need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection, (other requirements may apply). Please refer to this link for computers available on campus that meet these requirements: http://www.worwic.edu/students/learningresources/resourcelabs.aspx Please follow these directions to access course syllabi and any other materials posted for this course: Login Information 1. From the Wor Wic home page, click on mywor-wic (top right above Quick Links). 2. Enter your Wor Wic user ID and password (same as your Wor Wic email user ID and password) to access the portal homepage.
3. In the My Blackboard Classes web part, click on a class listed to be directed to the Blackboard site. 4. Blackboard may also be accessed through Quick Links on the college homepage and also through a link at the bottom of the homepage. III. IV. Blackboard academic integrity and computer usage policy: All students logging into Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to follow Wor-Wic Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the use of College resources as described in the college catalog. Wor-Wic Community College considers the following as violations of the computer usage policy: Using the campus computing network and facilities to violate the privacy of other individuals Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members or any unauthorized individuals Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures RESOURCES FOR SUCCESS: If you find yourself struggling to understand the material, help is available! You can: Establish a study group with your classmates Go to the Math Lab (BH 225) for drop in tutoring. Call 410-334-2818 for Math Lab hours Attend one of the scheduled group tutoring sessions held in the Math Lab. The schedule will be posted in the lab for the group tutoring times. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: Course Objectives Assessment Goals Assessment Strategies 1. Perform Basic Operations A. Perform operations on whole numbers, integers, fractions and decimals. B. Write the prime factorization of a whole number. C. Convert among percent, fraction and decimals. D. Evaluate square roots. 2. Apply Estimation Strategies A. Identify place value and round whole numbers, fractions and decimals. B. Estimate sums, difference, products and quotients of whole numbers, integers, fractions or decimals. C. Use a calculator to estimate a square root. 3. Perform Algebraic Operations A. Evaluate arithmetic and algebraic expressions using the Order of Operations for whole numbers, integers, fractions and decimals. B. Evaluate exponential expressions with whole number and integer bases. C. Evaluate absolute value expressions. D. Replace a variable with a whole number, integer or fraction and then evaluate the expression. E. Simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms.
4. Solve Linear Equations 5. Solve Real World Problems 6. Use the standard conventions of English to explain a mathematical processes F. Given a coordinate pair, plot the pair on a 4-quadrant grid. G. Given a point on a grid, write the coordinate pair that describes that point. A. Solve linear equations with one unknown using the addition and multiplication properties of equality. A. Given a word problem involving consumer items, checking accounts or geometry, use basic arithmetic or estimation to solve the problem. B. Solve formulas with given values. C. Solve percent equations with applications. A. Explain in words the steps used to complete a mathematical problem. B. Use the correct grammar, punctuation, and mechanics of Standard English. Writing Assignment V. COURSE CONTENT: This course includes mastery of whole numbers, integers, equations, fractions and mixed numbers, decimals, square roots, percent, and graphing in two dimensions. These concepts will be applied in problem solving activities. VI. COURSE ACTIVITIES 1. Students will attend class regularly and participate in class activities. 2. work is assigned each class period and is due before the following class period. 3. Tests will be administered in class at the end of each chapter. 4. Students will use the publisher website and class worksheets to practice mathematical concepts. 5. Writing assignments will develop the student s ability to express ideas effectively as well as think critically and reason logically. Research shows that students who are able to describe how they solve mathematical problems in a written format develop a higher understanding of the mathematical concepts. Therefore, students will be assigned a problem to solve and asked to explain the mathematical concepts used when solving the problem complete with correct terminology. Specific details, including description of assignment, grading rubric, and penalties for late assignments, will be provided by the instructor. (Note: Instructor may combine writing & electronic assignment into one assignment or divide into two projects.) (CO 6A and 6B) (See note for Writing Assignment Help #7) 6. Electronic Literacy - Wor-Wic Community College believes that all students must be prepared and have experience using today s technology. The format of this course embraces this ideology. Students will be required to access videos, their electronic textbook, PowerPoint, and assignments all online in order to meet the requirements of this course. If at any time a student has problems using the technology course instructors are available to help develop the necessary technology skills to be successful in this course. 7. Writing Assignment Help - If you wish to have additional help on a writing assignment, you may schedule a 30-minute conference with a writing instructor by going to your MyWorWic portal, selecting the Student Resources tab and then selecting Academic Support. Click on Writing Conferences to schedule a conference. Limited time slots are available, so an appointment is required. If you cannot keep your appointment, it is your
responsibility to cancel it by going back to the Writing Conferences link. Please note that writing conferences are conducted in BH 227, the Reading/Writing Center. VII. COURSE EVALUATION: Four units of study will be awarded as institutional credit, but not transferable credit. Students will complete units of study as outlined by the instructor. Homework/lab assignments, writing assignments, electronic assignment, and tests will be completed for each unit of study and graded accordingly. Chapter tests will generally consist of short answer questions and are designed to demonstrate the student s mastery of the objectives of the course. The course grade will be comprised of the following: 45% Tests 10% Quizzes 15% Student Notes & MyLabsPlus Homework 25% ination 5% Skills Check/Progress The grade report will list one of the following: A 92 100% B 84 91% C 75 83% R 70-74% (Re-register) The student is required to re-register for Math 091 the following semester. If the student does not re-register for Math 091 the following semester the R grade automatically becomes an F. F Fail Denotes that the student obtained an overall average below 75% and did not meet the requirements for an R grade. VIII. INSTRUCTOR POLICIES: 1. Skills Check/Progress Policy Students are expected to attend all class sessions, be on time, and stay for the duration of the class. Students are expected to come prepared for class with student notebook, paper, pencils, calculator, and MyLabsPlus username and password. If an emergency arises and the student cannot attend the class, the student is expected to contact the instructor by phone or email and make arrangements to make-up the assignment that is due that day. Daily Skill Checks will be administered. Skill checks are short, off line assignments given at the beginning or end of class to encourage mastery of concepts. They cannot be made up. Progress - Students are expected to meet all assignment due dates. This is not a self-paced course. Due dates were created to ensure student success and completion of the course by the end of the semester. Students are expected to attend the math lab as necessary to complete course assignments. Skill Checks/Progress is 5% of your grade in the course. 2. Lateness and Leaving Early In order to get the most out of this class students are expected to be on time to classes and contact the instructor in advance if there is an emergency that will cause the student to be late, or need to leave early. Contact can be made by voice mail or e-mail at the contact information listed on the front page of this syllabus. Treat this as a professional appointment, plan around it, and do not schedule a doctor or dentist appointment during this time. Students will be expected to check their schedule and complete the assigned work to be prepared for the next class. 3. Student Notebook/MyMathLab Assignments Students are required to maintain a notebook which consists of notes taken from the videos and completed homework assignments. These will be graded by the instructor. Assignments are given every class session and will be due the following class session. Keep in mind that the amount of time needed to devote to any college class requires the ratio of 2 to 3 hours outside of class to
IX. every 1 hour you spend in class. This means you can expect to spend 6 hours or more each week outside of class completing the student notebook, lab assignments, reading the e-text, going over your class notes, and preparing for tests. Late assignments will be given 50% credit. It is important that you keep up with the assignments since the progression from one unit to the next requires a good understanding of each previous unit in the progression. Student Notebook (Notes and Work) and MyLabsPlus assignments are 15% of your grade in the course. 4. Math Lab The WWCC Math lab (BH 225) will be an excellent resource for you as you work outside the class time to complete the assigned MyMathLab work. You can work on the computers in the math lab as well as receive instruction from a lab instructor. Group tutoring is available in the math lab with the scheduled times posted in the lab. 5. Quizzes Quizzes are periodically assigned throughout the chapter to help students review presented concepts. Students have an option to complete the quiz two times to maximize quiz performance. Students may use their notes. However, the online support is not available during the quiz. Students are urged to review the initial quiz attempt with their instructor if necessary to improve their performance. The quiz average is 10% of your grade in this class. 6. Testing policy You are expected to take all chapter tests on or before the scheduled due date. If you are unable to meet this due date due to an emergency, you must call or e-mail your instructor no later than the due date of the test. The phone number and e-mail address are listed on the front of this syllabus. If you do not contact your instructor by the end of the test date, you will receive a zero on the test. If you are granted permission to take a make-up test, you are required to make-up the test by the next class session. Plan to leave a phone number or an e-mail address where you can be contacted to make those arrangements. Do not assume that it is acceptable to take a make-up test until you have spoken with your instructor. Your test average is 45% of your grade in this course. The final exam grade is 25% of your grade in this class. 7. Electronic Devices It is disruptive to the learning of the students in the classroom to be interrupted by the beeps, rings, and hums of electronic devices in the classroom. For the 1 hours we are together I ask that you turn off and put away phones and electronic devices. Cell phones may not be used as calculators in the classroom. 8. Communication - When communicating by e-mail with any instructor, it is expected that students write memos and letters in proper written English. E-mails are to include the student name in the subject area of the sending form. Letters are to include the date, greeting, body, and closing. E-mails should be sent using the Wor-Wic student e-mail accounts. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Wor Wic provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact the counseling office at (410) 334 2899. For more information, see Wor Wic's Services for Students with Disabilities web page. X. EMERGENCY CLOSING/ INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICIES: 1. Emergency Closing In the event of severe inclement weather or other emergency, information about the closing of the college will be communicated via e2campus or the college s website. Faculty will communicate with their students about their courses and course requirements such as, assignments, quiz and exam dates, and class and grading policies, via Blackboard. Students will be responsible for completing all assignments in accordance with class policies. 2. Inclement Weather When classes are canceled due to inclement weather, an announcement is called in to area radio stations and TV stations. These announcements may
specify whether day and/or night classes are cancelled. When classes are not canceled, students are responsible for making their own decisions based on their judgment of local road conditions. XI. MATH LAB HOURS AND LOCATION: XII. MATH LAB HOURS Room BH 225 410-334-2818 Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. 8 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Sunday closed Open: September 7 th December 10 th Exam Week: December 12 th 15 th from 8:30am 6:30 pm and December 16 th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Closed: November 23 rd 27 th & December 17 th 22 nd Last Day for Dropping Classes September 28 th Last Day to Withdraw November 10 th WITHDRAWAL: A student may choose to withdraw from a course for individual reasons at any time prior to the posted date for the Last Day To Withdraw. If you have made the decision to withdraw from the course, please complete the necessary paperwork; do not rely on me to do it for you. After the posted withdraw deadline, all students still on the course roster MUST be given a letter grade in the course. XIII. CIVILITY STATEMENT: Wor-Wic Community College respects the rights of faculty to teach and the rights of students to learn. Consequently, the college regards classroom civility as crucial to building and maintaining diverse, dynamic, and productive learning environments. XIV. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: Academic honesty is expected of all students. Cheating and plagiarism are violations of academic integrity. Any student found violating the academic honesty policy will receive an automatic 0 for the assignment and then the matter will be turned over to the Student Disciplinary Committee. Documented evidence of the plagiarism or cheating will be kept in the Math and Science Office. Plagiarism: (honesty) defined as the presentation of seemingly-original work that is derived in whole or in part from an existing source without properly citing the source of the material. Common forms of plagiarism include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Duplicating an author s work (in part or whole) without quotation marks and/or accurate citations 2. Duplicating an author s words or phrases with accurate citations, but without quotation marks 3. Paraphrasing an author s ideas without accurate citations 4. Providing accurate citations, but merely substituting synonyms for or rearranging an author s exact words. 5. All papers and presentations must be the student's own work. There are ambiguities in concepts of plagiarism. Each instructor will be available for consultation regarding any confusion a student may have.
Cheating: Cheating is the act of obtaining information or data improperly, or by dishonest or deceitful means. Examples of cheating are copying from another student s test paper, obtaining information illegally on tests, and using unauthorized electronic devices or other deceitful practices. The college guidelines concerning academic misconduct will be strictly enforced in this course. Please refer to the current catalog for the full description of policies pertaining to student conduct. XV. SCHEDULE: