Montgomery College – Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
MATH 093 Syllabus
Intermediate Algebra for Liberal Arts MTWR Noon – 2 pm
Room: SS 124 CRN: 41697 Credit: 3 Bill Hours/0 Credit Hours
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Instructor: Benjamin Early
Office: MP 145
Phone: 240-567-3978
Math Department Fax Number: 240-567-1436
Email:
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Office Hours:
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MON 2:00 -2:30 pm
WED 2:00 –2:30 pm
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COURSE DESCRIPTION – be sure you’re in the right class!
Development of algebraic and problem solving skills and concepts intended to prepare students for a mathematics foundation course. Topics include linear, quadratic and exponential equations, functions, and their applications, modeling and data analysis. NOTE: This course does not satisfy the prerequisite for MATH 130, MATH 150, or MATH 165. It is not intended for students who have a grade of C or better in MATH 096, MATH 115A, MATH 117A or their equivalent. MATH 093 meets eight hours per week.
SUPPLIES
· MathXL (required). The access code comes bundled with a new text at the MC Bookstore, or it can be purchased separately at the MC Bookstore or online at www.mathxl.com) If you purchase MathXL online, you may want to choose 12-month, depending on your next course.
· Homework notebook
· Computer headphones or earbuds
· (optional) Textbook: Lehmann, Intermediate Algebra, Functions and Authentic Applications, 5th edition, Pearson. ISBN: 0321868250. The text is available through MathXL.
· A graphing calculator is required. Any TI-83 or TI-84 calculator is recommended. Students will not be permitted to use a TI-89, TI-92, or any device supplied with a Computer Algebra System. Cell phone calculators and the sharing of calculators during quizzes or tests will also not be permitted. There is a calculator available on the computers in the rooms where you will test.
PLACEMENT
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MATH 080, or appropriate score on the mathematics assessment test; or consent of the department. ASSESSMENT LEVEL: READ120 or equivalent.
CLASS FORMAT
This course incorporates independent computer use to require a level of mastery in order to advance through the course topics. Homework is completed and submitted online using MathXL. Each student is responsible for purchasing this software and adding themselves to the class roster by the second class. After the second class, a student that is not on the online MathXL roster may be dropped from the class.
GRADING
The final grade for this course comes from an average of all of the semester tests and the final exam...
4 Tests (15% Each) 60%
Final Exam 40%
The grading scale for this class is as follows; A 90-100, B 80-89, C 70-79
Below 70 – U (Unsatisfactory – you must repeat the course)
TESTING
1. All tests will be taken in the classroom or in the Math 080 Open Classroom in P1 101A. You must show me your organized notebooks (notes and work from each section) before your first attempt at each test. To pass tests 1-4, a score of 85% is required. Retests are permitted after the corresponding corrections assignment is completed at 100%. You are encouraged to get individual help if you have not passed a test after two attempts.
2. 100% of the assigned homework must be submitted BEFORE each test is taken.
3. A student must take tests 1 through 5. Every test has at least 2 problems for each section in a chapter
4. Any test not taken at the end of the semester is counted as a zero in the final grade average.
5. A student cannot move on to the next chapter until they have completed the test at an 85% level or higher.
6. Students that successfully make it through all chapters may raise their grade by re-testing previous chapters (See Rule 5). The attendance policy is strictly adhered to.
7. A student can re-test on any chapter, even if they only got 1 wrong, and only the higher grade will count (but consider that tests have randomly selected questions in a randomly generated order and preparation Rule 1 & Test Rule 2 are strictly adhered to).
MY EXPECTATIONS
1. Perfect attendance!! It is critical that you be in class on time and that you be in the classroom for the duration of the class. If you miss 2 or more hours of class time this semester, then your status as a student with “excessive absences” puts you in danger of failing. If you miss more than 4 hours of class time puts you in danger of being dropped!!
Contact me if you have an emergency situation. Arriving late and leaving early are detrimental to you and disruptive to the rest of the class.
2. Active, productive participation in each class and respect for the learning environment.
3. Perform MATH 093 work at least 2-3 hours outside class for each hour we spend in class. That amounts to a minimum of 8 hours a week. Think about how you’ll manage your time so you have enough time to commit to being successful in this class. It would be best to study five or six times a week, and I would highly recommend using roughly thirty minutes after each class meeting to review what was presented in class that day.
4. I encourage you to seek extra help as soon as needed. Options include the following:
· Use the study aids available in MathXL.
· See me during office hours or by appointment.
· Use the tutoring services offered on campus. Help is available in the Math Learning Center (P1-101C, P1-101D ; Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am – 7 pm and Fri 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; P1-101A ; Hours: Mon – Thurs 8 am – 1:30 pm, 3 pm – 6pm)
· Form a study group with friends from the class (MP249 is a good place for groups to work)
5. Electronic devices should be turned off and stored prior to the beginning of class.
6. Bring your math notebook to every class!
DATES TO KNOW
· May 31 - Refund Deadline
· June 5 - Last day to Add/Drop without W or change audit/credit status
· June 22 - Last day to drop with a W
· June 30 – Last day for semester work
Suggested test deadlines: June 2 – Test 1
. June 8 – Test 2
June 14 – Test 3
June 22 – Test 4
June 29 – Final Exam (to allow time to retest if necessary)
COMMUNICATION
I will communicate with you between classes by way of announcements on MathXL and email sent through MathXL or MyMC. You should check your Montgomery College email regularly. The best way to communicate with me between classes is by email. If you send me an email during the semester, you can normally expect a reply within a day. If you do not hear from me, assume I did not receive your email. Please sign your emails, and tell me which class you’re in.
AUDIT POLICY
All students registered for audit should meet with me before or during the first class session in which they are in audit status. Students auditing the class are required to participate in all course activities unless otherwise agreed upon by the student and instructor at the time of consultation. Failure to consult with me or to participate may result in the grade of “W” being awarded by me.
COLLEGE-WIDE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
In addition to course requirements and objectives that are in this syllabus, Montgomery College has information on its web site (http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/mcsyllabus/) to assist you in having a successful experience both inside and outside of the classroom. It is important that you read and understand this information. The link provides information and other resources to areas that pertain to the following: student behavior (student code of conduct), student e-mail, the tobacco free policy, withdraw and refund dates, disability support services, veteran services, how to access information on delayed openings and closings, how to register for the Montgomery College alert System, and finally, how closings and delays can impact your classes. If you have any questions please bring them to your professor. As rules and regulations change they will be updated and you will be able to access them through the link. If any student would like a written copy of these policies and procedures, the professor would be happy to provide them. By registering for this class and staying in this class, you are indicating that you acknowledge and accept these policies.
WITHDRAWAL
If you wish to withdraw from class, you must complete the appropriate papers! If you do not attend class and do not officially withdraw from the class, you may receive a U for the class.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Cheating, plagiarism, and/or other forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. During tests and exams, only screen calculators may be used and students may not return after they leave the room.
Note from Prof Early: For this course, you are in charge of your progress. I will provide you the support you need, but you will need to take responsibility for being successful in this class. Keep your goals in mind, and resist the temptation to procrastinate. Use the resources available to you. Form study groups (you can work in MP249). Be determined!! I wish you well!!!
How to Register and Enroll in Your Course on MathXL
1. Registering for MathXL
Before you begin, make sure you have the access code that comes with your MathXL Access Kit. If you don’t have an access code, you can buy the code online by clicking Buy Now at www.mathxl.com.
To register or buy access, go to www.mathxl.com, click the Student button in the Register section, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
2. Enrolling in your instructor's course
After registering, log in to MathXL with your username and password. To enroll in this course, enter the following Course ID: XL2C-31W0-9020-9NE2
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