Great Basin College - Spring 2017 – Math 095 – Ping Wang
Math 95 - ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA
I.Basic Information
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor: Ping Wang Office:DCIT 151 (Elko)Phone: 775-753-2144
Office Hours: 9 am – 10 am on Tuesday & Thursday, or by appointments.
E-mail: Use WebCampus e-mail for all correspondences.
Course Information:
Time of the Class: Monday & Wednesday 11:00am - 12:15pmCourse Credits: 3 credits
Textbook (Optional): Beginning &Intermediate Algebra,6th edition by Elayn Martin-Gay
Course Description:
Catalog Description: this is the first course in algebra for students who plan to continue in the math sequence. Topics include operations on real numbers, simplifying expressions, solving linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, factoring, radicals, and the concept of graphing.
Expanded course description: This course will cover chapter 2, 3, 5, 6, and parts of chapters 10 and 11 from the textbook – Beginning & Intermediate Algebra 6th edition by Elayn Martin-Gay. There will be homework, quizzes, chapter exams, and the final. The MyMathLab software will be utilized in order to obtain and expand mathematical skills.
Prerequisite:
Must have completed MATH 91 or earned a satisfactory score for placement into MATH 95 or MATH 97.
Course Materials:
•Scientific or Graphing Calculator (No cell phone calculators allowed).
•Notebook / 3 ring binder for handouts (recommended).
•Reliable internet access.
•MyMathLab(MML) Access Code.
Technical difficulties?
Campus tech support / 775-753-2167 orMy Math Lab technical support / Pearson 24hr customer support (844-292-7015 or 800 677 6337) or Please use the link below
udents/support/technical-support/index.html
Methodology
•Lecture: There will be a short lecture, typically about 30 min, covering key concepts and examples.
•In-class Practice: Following the lecture, students will get examples and problems to solve as in-class exercise, in order to refresh and enhance the understanding and mastery of key concepts presented in the lecture.
•In-class Discussion: This gives you opportunities to learn more in depth about the concepts introduced in the class with additional questions. Discussions during the in-class practice is encouraged. As you solve the problems during the in-class activities, you will show your work, clarify any questions you may have, and organize the materials in your 3 ring binder or notebook.
II.Course requirements
Attendance
You must participate in classes regularly if you intend to obtain full benefits of instruction. Unexcused hours of absence in excess of the number of course credit hours is excessive. This translates to two hours of absence for a two-credit class, three hours of absence for a three credit class, and so on. An instructor may drop any student who has excessive unexcused absences (Academic Standards, page 52 GBC General Catalog
2014-2015)
•Five unexcused absences will result in a failing grade.
•Three instances of tardiness of 10 minutes or more will result in one unexcused absence.
•Three instances of leaving class 10 or more minutes early will result in one unexcused absence.
•The student who misses a class is responsible for catching up with whatever was covered in that class.
Assignment in MyMathLab:
To advance to the next assignment, a score of at least 90% must be achieved for the current assignment. There will be a weekly deadline for all assignments. If you miss the specified deadline, there will be 10% deduction per day. Late work will be accepted up to three days after the due date. No credit after three days. See the chart for the assignment deadline.
Quizzes in MyMathLab:
•A quiz will be given at the end of each section in MyMathLab.
•A quiz score of at least 80% must be attained to move on to the next assignment.
•Quizzes may be retaken more than once to achieve the desired score. They can be done anywhere with internet access.
•There will be a weekly deadline for all quizzes. If you miss the specified deadline, there will be 10% deduction per day. Late work will be accepted up to three days after the due date. No credit after three days. See chart for the assignment deadline.
Chapter Exams in MyMathLab:
•Chapter exams will be given on MML at your testing center. No books or notes areallowed. You will be given scratch paper while you are taking exams. All of these papers must be returned to your proctor before you leave. No scratch paper is allowed to leave the testing center with you. Exams are password protected.
•Make up exams are not permitted unless there are extenuating circumstances such as documented medical emergency. Students will need to notify the instructor as soon as he or she notices the possible circumstances or after missing the exam. Failing to do so will give you “0” for that exam.
Final exam in MyMathLab:
•The final exam must be taken before the deadline in your testing center. You will be given scratch paper while you are taking exams. All of these papers must be returned to your proctor before you leave. No scratch paper is allowed to leave the testing center with you. The final exam is password protected.
•Missing the final exam will result in a grade of “F” regardless of the course average. There will be no late or make up final exam.
All homework assignments, quizzes, exams, and the final exam will be done through MyMathLab. Keep in mind that all of above items have deadlines set on MML, so it is very important to keep track of the deadlines.
Grade:
Components / Weight / Score / GradeChapter Exams / 50% / 90-100% / A
Final Exam / 30% / 80-89% / B
Quiz / 10% / 70-79% / C
Homework / 10% / 60-69% / D
Less than 60% / F
III. Learning Outcomes & Measures
Learning Outcomes / Measure1.Identify, set up and solve a variety of applied problems using algebraic techniques. / Homework, Quizzes and Exam in Ch. 2
2.Add, subtract, multiply, divide, simplify, and factor polynomials. / Homework, Quizzes and Exam(s) in Ch. 5, 6
3.Graph and solve linear equations and inequalities. / Homework, Quizzes and Exam(s) in Ch. 2, 3
4. Graph and solve quadratic equations by various methods including the quadratic formula. / Homework, Quizzes and Exam in Ch. 11
5. Use the laws of exponents to simplify algebraic expressions. / Homework, Quizzes and Exam in Ch. 5
IV.Schedules & Deadlines
Tentative Course Schedule
Week / Chapter/SectionJan / Week 1 (Jan 23) / Syllabus, 1.8, 2.1
Week 2(Jan 30) / 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
Feb / Week 3 (Feb 6) / 2.5, 2.6, 2.8
Week 4 (Feb 13) / Review of Chapter 2, 3.1
Week 5 (Feb 20) / 3.2, 3.3
Week 6 (Feb 27) / 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
Mar / Week 7 (Mar 6) / Review of Chapter 3, 5.1
Week 8 (Mar 13) / 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Week 9 (Mar 20) / Spring Break
Week 10 (Mar 27) / 5.5, 5.6
Apr / Week 11 (Apr 3) / Review of Chapter 5, 6.1
Week 12 (Apr 10) / 6.2, 6.3, 6.4
Week 13 (Apr 17) / 6.5, 6.6, 6.7
Week 14 (Apr 24) / Review of Chapter 6, 10.1
Week 15 (May 1) / 11.2, 11.3
May / Week 16(May 8) / Review of Chapter 11 and Review for the final exam
Week 17 (May 15) / Finals Week
Tentative Assignment Deadlines
Week / Assignments / Deadlines ( 11:59 pm on these dates)1 / Homework & Quizzes - 1.8, 2.1 / 01/29
2 / Homework & Quizzes - 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 / 02/05
3 / Homework & Quizzes - 2.5, 2.6, 2.8 / 02/12
4 / Homework & Quiz - 3.1 / 02/19
5 / Homework & Quizzes - 3.2, 3.3 / 02/26
6 / Homework & Quizzes - 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 / 03/05
7 / Homework & Quiz - 5.1 / 03/12
8 / Homework & Quizzes - 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 / 03/19
9 / Homework & Quizzes - 5.5, 5.6 / 04/02
10 / Homework & Quiz - 6.1 / 04/09
11 / Homework & Quizzes - 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 / 04/16
12 / Homework & Quizzes - 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 / 04/23
13 / Homework & Quiz - 10.1 / 04/30
14 / Homework & Quizzes - 11.2, 11.3 / 05/07
Tentative Exam deadlines:
At least 90 min prior to the end of your testing center hour of the dayExam Ch.2 / Thursday, Feb 16
Exam Ch.3 / Thursday, Mar 9
Exam Ch.5 / Thursday, Apr 6
Exam Ch.6 / Thursday, Apr 27
Final Exam / Wednesday, May 17 (Final exam is a 3 hour exam)
** Exam Deadlines: Students need to be at the testing center at least 90 min prior to the end of the testing center hour of the day for each chapter exam, at least 180 min prior for the final exam.
Drop dates: Official Course Drop Deadline, April 5th, 2017. Students who do not withdraw by this date will receive an “F” rather than a “W”.
V.Policies
Computer Requirements
You are responsible for having a reliable computer and internet connection throughout the course. Great Basin College centers have open computer lab for your use. Local libraries usually have computers for public assess. It is up to YOU to find reliable computer access for this course.
Internet and WebCampus
This course uses WebCampus for the facilitation of communications between faculty and students, submission of assigments and posting grades. The WebCampus Couse site can be accessed at
Disability Assistance
Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. The Disability Services Office, located in Leonard Student Life Center, will assist qualified students with disabilities in securing the appropriate and reasonable accommodation, auxiliary aids, and services. For more information or further assistance, please contact Julie Byrnes at 775.753.2271.
Academic Dishonesty
The University and Community College System of Nevada expressly forbids all forms of academic dishonesty, including (but not limited) all forms of cheating, copying, and plagiarism. Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s word, ideas or data as one’s own. When a student submits work that includes the words, ideas, or data of others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and specific references; and if verbatim statements are included, through quotation marks as well. In academically honest writing or speaking, the students will acknowledge the source whenever.
Another person’s actual words are quoted
Another person’s idea, opinion or theory is used, even if it is completely paraphrased in student’s own words
Facts, statistics, or other illustrative materials are borrowed, unless the information is common knowledge.
Students who are discovered cheating will be subject to discipline as outlined in the Great Basin College catalog.
In an online setting, academic dishonesty also includes the use of websites to find or check solutions to your exam questions while you are taking the exam or changing your work after the exam has been submitted.
Student Conduct
Students are required to adhere to the behavior standards listed in GBC Student Conduct and Netiquette Policies. Students are entitled to receive instruction free from interference by other member of the class. If a student is disruptive, an instructor may ask the student to stop the disruptive behavior and warn the student that such disruptive behavior can result in withdrawal from the course. An instructor may withdraw a student from a course when the student’s behavior disrupts the educational process under NSHE Code, Tile 2, Chapter 6, Section 6.2.2. Appropriate classroom behavior is defined by the instructor.
Rules in the classroom
Cell phones: Please be considerate of your classmates by turning off your cell phone.
No food or drink will be allowed except for covered drinks. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
Subject to change notice:
All material assignments, and deadlines are subject to change with prior notice to benefit of students in the course. It is your responsibility to stay in touch with your instructor, review the course site regularly, or communicate with other student, to adjust as needed if assignments or due dates change.
Syllabus Disclaimer
This instructor views of the course syllabus as an educational contract between the instructor and students. Every effort will be made to avoid changing the course schedule but the possibility exists that unforeseen events will make syllabus changes necessary. The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus as deemed necessary. Students will be notified in a timely manner of any syllabus change face-to-face, via email or in the course site Announcement. Please remember to check your WebCampus often.
Campus Security:
GBC is committed to the safety of our students and has a duty to promote awareness and prevention programs for violence on campus under the Jeanne Clery Act as well as the Campus SaVE (Sexual Violence Elimination Act) and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), which are amendments to Clery. Acts of violence include, but are not limited to, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Acts of violence can occur on the physical campus or centers of GBC in addition to field placement sites, clinical practice settings, and other places where college or class activities occur. As well, the online environment at GBC is considered a GBC site. If you experience any incidence where your safety has been threatened or violated, or if you feel threatened or harassed, immediately report this to me, any center director, faculty, or staff member, or directly to the Director of Environmental Health, Safety & Security(775.753.2115) or the Vice President for Student Services(775.753.2282).
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