Jennifer Pinkerton MATH_0105_307_12590_201610
Tulsa Community College
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra Course Syllabus
Fall 2015
Course: MTH 0105- Beginning & Intermediate Algebra Section #: 311 Call #: 24099
Days and Times: TR 8:30am-10:50 am Start & end dates: 8/17/15 to 12/12/15
Course Delivery Method: Lecture Course format: 16 Weeks, Lecture
Instructor: Jennifer Pinkerton
Office Phone: 918-671-7627 (this is my cell- please only call in emergency; otherwise send a text. No calls or texts after 9 pm please!)
E-mail:
CONTACT OFFICES
Science & Math Division Academic & Campus Services
Associate Dean: Lyn Kent Director: Susan Burlew
Office Phone: 918-595- 7742 Office #: SEC Rm #2202
Office #: SEC Rm 8125 Office Phone: 918-595-7673
STUDENT SUPPORT INFORMATION https://bb.tulsacc.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/DL/student_support.htm
COURSE PREREQUISITE
Appropriate CPT score, or a grade of “C” or better in MTH 0003. Recent successful completion of the prerequisites is assumed.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A combination of MTH 0013 and MTH 0123 and equivalent to two years of high school algebra. A course for students that need to review their algebra background or need to satisfy a high school deficiency. Included in this course are signed numbers, exponents, algebraic expressions, factoring, algebraic fractions, linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations, graphing, irrational numbers, radicals, complex numbers, quadratic and higher degree equations, and variation. Lecture 5 hours.
NEXT COURSE IN SEQUENCE
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be prepared for MATH 1513 College Algebra or MATH 1715 College Algebra and Trigonometry.
TRANSFERABILITY
Please visit with the TCC Counseling Center or the Counseling Center at the college or university to which you plan to transfer to determine transferability status of this course.
TEXTBOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS
Textbook: Algebra Foundations, TCC SE Campus custom Edition, Elayn-Martin Gay, Publisher- Prentice Hall. ISBN- 9781256083856
NOTE- If you took Basic Math or Beginning Algebra on TCC Southeast campus in fall 2011 or later, this is the same textbook and MyMathLab as you used for those courses. You will NOT need to purchase a new book.
MyLabsPlus Student Access Kit (contains an e-Book version of the textbook)) Again, if you took basic math or beginning algebra on TCC Southeast Campus fall 2011 or later, and used MyMathLab, you do not need to purchase a new license. You will need your login information from Basic Math or Beginning Algebra. This access kit is REQUIRED! You will not be able to take your final exam without it!
Scientific or Graphing Calculator (you may check these out from the math lab) - a graphing calculator is required. TI-83 or TI-84 plus are the preferred calculators.
You will need to bring pencil and paper to every class. You will also need a computer with internet access. If you do not have one at home, you have access to the computer lab at any TCC campus.
One 2" three ring binder is required for this course. Any color is fine.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT
The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of Tulsa Community College have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to carry them successfully through their work and their personal lives. General Education Goals relevant to this course include: Critical Thinking; Effective Communication; Engaged Learning; Technological Proficiency.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The primary objective of this course is to give the student a good foundation for using algebra in future applications. Upon completion of the course the student should be able to understand and apply the following (summarized) concepts:
Analytical reasoning and problem solving techniques, linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables, rectangular coordinate systems, functions, variation, systems of equations, exponents and polynomials, rational expressions, radicals and complex numbers, quadratic equations, nonlinear inequalities and quadratic functions.
BLACKBOARD
When you enrolled for this course you were automatically enrolled in our Blackboard course site. To access Blackboard you can select Blackboard from the top of TCC’s website or use https://bb.tulsacc.edu. You log into the site using your campus wide ID (CWID) and password. If you have any questions, call the help desk at 595-2000. (During the semester I will post grades on our Blackboard course site. At the end of the semester your course grade will be posted on our Blackboard site and TED. )
MYLABSPLUS
Our primary course site will be on MyLabsPlus at http://tulsacc.mylabsplus.com. The registration information will be given in class and posted on Blackboard. Homework assignments and tests will be completed on MyLabsPlus.
TEACHING METHODS
Class will consist of informal lecture with discussion, examples, and opportunities to practice problems and ask questions through cooperative learning activities. Class feedback, participation, and questions are expected from all students.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES
You will determine your grade by the number of points you earn. Grading will be based on the following points:
Homework / 200In-Class Activities and Quizzes / 200
Chapter Tests / 300
Final Exam / 100
TOTAL / 800
Grade: / A / B / C / D / F
Points: / 800-720 / 719 - 640 / 639 - 560 / 559 - 480 / 479 - 0
MAKE-UP POLICY
HOMEWORK: paper homework will be due at the beginning of class on the assigned due date. Online homework will be due at midnight on the assigned due date. See blackboard and MyLabsPlus for homework due dates. Late homework will not be accepted .
IN CLASS ACTIVITIES AND QUIZZES: No late work accepted. In class activities are to be placed in your binder and are to be handed in on the day of the exam for that chapter or section. Specific information about what is to be in your binders will be explained in class. We will also have several quizzes which will be given at the beginning of class and are to be turned in that day. Quizzes cannot be made up.
CHAPTER TESTS: Upon request and instructor’s consent, the exam may be taken prior to the regularly scheduled time. If an exam is missed, you will receive a grade of zero. I will drop your lowest chapter test score before figuring final grades.
FINAL EXAM: If there is a scheduling conflict, your instructor must be informed at least 1 week prior to the scheduled final exam.
Homework
The majority of our homework will be done using the MyLabsPlus package that came with your textbook. Please log into MyLabsPlus frequently to check for assignments and due dates. We will also have paper assignments that will be due at the beginning of class on the assigned date. Paper assignments will be posted on blackboard. All paper assignments must be stapled together and be labeled with the assignment number, due date, and full name of the student. You are responsible for keeping up with due dates on MyLabsPlus and blackboard.
In Class Activities
During class you will receive worksheets or assignments to complete with the help of fellow classmates. This is important for your success and the success of your classmates to learn the course material. You may be asked to present your results on the whiteboard or turn in your work at the end of class. Your work will also be placed in your binder and turned in on the day of the chapter exam for that section. It is your responsibility to keep track of in-class assignments. Binder checks will be worth 25 points each.
QUIZZES
I will give 11 quizzes throughout the semester. Quizzes will be announced and will be given at the beginning of class. There will be no make-up quizzes allowed. You may use books, notes and calculators on quizzes. Each quiz will be worth 10 points and I will drop your lowest quiz score.
CHAPTER TESTS
The four chapter tests will be taken on campus during class on the dates listed in the course calendar. Each test will be worth 100 points. Scratch paper will be provided for you to show your work. No books or notes may be used on the tests. You may use a calculator.
FINAL EXAM
There will be a comprehensive computerized departmental final exam, given through the MyLabsPlus program. You may not use your own books, notes, or scratch paper during this exam. Calculators may not be shared during this exam.
Common finals are given to all Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and College Algebra classes. To assist students in preparing for these exams, the following policies have been established.
1. The common final will be the only exam for this class given during finals week.
2. Each student should receive instructions for accessing a sample final.
3. Students may use a calculator.
4. A list of standard formulas will be supplied with the exam. (College Algebra Only)
5. Students who do not earn a raw score of at least 50% may not receive an A, B, or C for the course. Any exceptions to this must be appealed by your instructor to the Division Chair.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Withdrawing from the class is the responsibility of the student. To withdraw from the class, the student must initiate an official withdrawal through the counseling office. After the second week of class the student who neither participates nor drops the class will receive the grade earned based on the work completed; non-participation does not constitute official withdrawal. Failure to withdraw may result in the student receiving a grade of “F” at the end of the semester. No incomplete grade will be issued for this course. Withdrawal or change to an audit after the drop/add period can alter the financial aid award for the current and future semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. The last date to withdraw or change from credit to audit for the Fall 2015 session is Friday, November 6, 2015.
ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL FOR NON-PARTICIPATION
If a student does not attend a course or participate in a course by the end of the refund period the student will be issued a FINAL GRADE of AW for the course, and will be responsible for tuition and fees. To receive a refund, the student must officially withdraw by the end of the refund period. The refund period for a 16 week course is the end of the second week of classes.
Attendance
You are encouraged to attend class regularly and be on time. Poor attendance usually has a negative effect upon your grade. Students who are absent from class are responsible for obtaining information and handouts given in the missed class session. We will spend a significant portion of our class time on cooperative learning and in class activities, so absences will reflect strongly in your final grade.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
This is a college level course; therefore, your behavior is expected to reflect accordingly.
· Your cell phone or other electronic devices should not be used during class unless required for an assignment.
· Please do not leave the classroom except in case of an emergency.
· Comments and language should be respectful and appropriate for a college community.
· No drinks other than bottled water are permitted in classrooms.
· Please do not bring your children to class. Unenrolled children are not permitted in TCC classrooms per campus regulations.
· Please do not use the classroom computers for personal use during class time.
ADA POLICY
DISABILITY RESOURCES:It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
Institutional Statement
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in the Class Schedule. This includes academic dishonesty or misconduct, and computer services acceptable use.
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY
TCC will be open for classes unless it is announced otherwise through TCC Alerts, television or radio stations. TCC Alerts is a mass notification system used by the College to notify students and employees of critical incidents or weather related emergencies. You can register for TCC Alerts in your MyTCC Account. Look for the “TCC Alerts” tab. Please note that if you were previously registered for TCC Alerts, you need to reregister for this semester.
TOBACCO POLICY (NO SMOKING ON TCC PROPERTY)
Tulsa Community College actively promotes the health and well-being of its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Numerous Federal studies demonstrate a correlation between tobacco use and health concerns.
Therefore, in compliance with Executive Order 2012-01 by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma, Tulsa Community College prohibits the use of any tobacco products on all college-owned, leased, or contracted property, including but not limited to all buildings, land and vehicles owned, leased or contracted for use by Tulsa Community College.
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Tulsa Community College or his/her designee is directed to develop, maintain, and facilitate procedures that will provide for the health and safety of its students, faculty, staff, and administrators on all property owned, leased, or contracted by the College as it relates to prohibiting the use of any tobacco products and developing appropriate sanctions.
Legal Reference: Oklahoma State Statute, Title 21, Section 1247
Oklahoma Governor Executive Order 2012-01
Oklahoma State Statute, Title 63, Section 1-1523
SYLLABUS CHANGES: This schedule is tentative and may be changed at any time at the instructor's discretion. Syllabus changes will be announced in class.
MTH 0105, Section 307, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-10:50 am, Room 8179
BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA CALENDAR FALL 2015Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Fri
August 17
Week 1 / 18
Syllabus, HW Policies, Ch. 8 / 19 / 20
Sec. 9.1-9.3 / 21
Week 2 24 / 25
Sec. 9.4-9.6 / 26 / 27
Sec. 13.1-13.3 / 28
Week 3 31
/ September 1
Sec. 13.4-13.5 / 2 / 3
Review / 4
Week 4 7
LABOR DAY-
NO CLASSES / 8
Exam # 1 (Ch. 8, 9, 13 Binder Due!) / 9 / 10
Sec. 15.1-15.2 / 11
Week 5 14 / 15
Sec. 9.7, 16.1-16.3 / 16 / 17
Sec. 16.4-16.5 / 18
Week 6 21 / 22
Sec. 13.6, 17.1-17.3 / 23 / 24
Review / 25
Week 7 28
/ 29
Exam # 2 (Ch. 15,16,17 Binder Due!) / 30 / October 1
Sec. 10.1-10.4 / 2
Week 8 5 / 6
Sec. 10.5-10.7 / 7 / 8
Sec. 11.1-11.5 / 9
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Fri
Week 9 12 / 13
Sec. 11.6-11.7 / 14 / 15
Review / 16
Week 10 19 / 20
Exam # 3 (Ch. 10, 11 Binder Due!) / 21 / 22
Sec. 18.1-18.3 / 23
Week 11 26 / 27
Sec. 18.4-18.6 / 28 / 29
Sec. 19.1-19.2 / 30
November 2
Week 12 / 3
Sec. 19.3-19.4 / 4 / 5
Sec. 19.5-19.6 / 6
Last Day to Withdraw from 16 week classes
Week 13 9 / 10
Sec. 19.7, 20.1 / 11 / 12
Sec. 20.1-20.2 / 13
Week 14 16 / 17
Sec. 20.3 / 18 / 19
Review / 20
Week 15 23 / 24
Exam # 4 (Ch. 18, 19, 20 Binder Due!) / 25
THANKSGIVING
NO / 26
BREAK
CLASS / 27
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Week 16 30 / December 1
Final Exam review / 2 / 3
Final Exam review / 4
7 / 8
Final Exam!
8 - 9:50 AM / 9 / 10 / 11
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