Intermediate Algebra---Math 108 Online C12W
4 Credits- Spring 15
Instructor: Kevin JonesOffice: GRM 212
Office phone: 732-6570Office hours: M &W & F 11:00 – 11:50am
Email: T & Th8:30 am – 9:30 am
Course Description:
This course is designed to prepare the student for college algebra. It covers real number properties and operations, variable expressions, first degree equations, and inequalities, second degree equations, linear analytic geometry, systems of linear equations, polynomials, exponents, radicals, rational expressions, functions, relations, graphs of inequalities and logarithms.
Prerequisite: Math 025 with a C grade or higher, or placement from COMPASS recommendation of 41 or higher.
Required Textbook and Supplies:
*Intermediate Algebra by Aufmann and Lockwood 9th edition with WebAssign and DVD’s
* A calculator with LOG and EXPONENTIAL functions
* graph paper
Course Objectives:
The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of the material covered in Chapters 1-10 of the textbook. The topics are listed in the course description above. Satisfactory completion of the homework, chapter tests, and the course final should indicate to both of us that you have achieved the course objectives. You should leave this course well prepared and with good confidence to begin Math 130, Math 143,
Math 147 and other course which have an Intermediate Algebra pre-requisite.
Outcomes Assessment:
You will be asked to complete a student evaluation at the end of the semester. Also, regular informal feedback will be solicited throughout the course in an effort to improve the class as we go along. Please feel free to contact me or CSI with any suggestions or concerns. Don’t wait until some relatively small thing becomes a big problem. The Math 108 FINAL will be a common comprehensive test that will be compared to other 108 students. The comparison will not affect your grade.
Policies and Procedures:
a. Attendance is mandatory meaning you must put time on the computer at least 4 days a week and 2 hours each time in order to be successful in this course!
b. It is very important for you to do the assignments because practice is the only way to develop and
improve math skills. Homework and quizzes must be completed by due dates specified. Any late homework you will have only 48 hours to complete with a 30% penalty. All homework and quizzes are taken on your Web Assign Account.
You must get a 70% or better on homework assignment in order to move to the next assigned quiz. Homework assignments and
quizzes you will get 3 submissions. If you don’t meet the 70% requirement for homework, then email me so I can move you along.
c. A student will be subject to a failing grade (0 credit) if caught cheating on any test or copying another student’s assignment.
d. A missed test will be recorded as a zero unless you make arrangements with me prior to the scheduled test time. If you must miss an exam, contact me before the test to schedule a makeup test.
e. You may replace your lowest chapter test score with your Final Exam grade. If you miss a test, that would be the score replaced. You cannot replace a 0 test score resulting from some form of cheating. You must complete the Final exam and you cannot replace your homework average. Final exam is on or before May 14th
Academic Integrity: Please read the behavioral policy on Honesty starting on page 38 of the current CSI Catalog. Any violation of the policy will be dealt with severely, including but not limited to, being dismissed from the class and/or given a grade of “F” for the course.
Disability Services: Any student with a documented disability may be eligible for reasonable accommodations. To determine eligibility and secure services, students should contact Student Disability Services at their first opportunity after registration for a class(es). Student Disability Services is located on the second floor of the Taylor Building on the Twin Falls Campus. 208.732.6260 or e-mail Marita, DeBoard at .
On-line course evaluation statement:
Students are strongly encouraged to complete evaluations at the end of the course. Evaluations are very important to assist the teaching staff to continually improve the course. Evaluations are available online at: Evaluations open up two weeks prior to the end of the course. The last day to complete an evaluation is the last day of the course. During the time the evaluations are open, students can complete the course evaluations at their convenience from any computer with Internet access, including in the open lab in the Library and in the SUB. When students log in they should see the evaluations for the courses in which they are enrolled. Evaluations are anonymous. Filling out the evaluation should only take a few minutes. Your honest feedback is greatly appreciated!
Grading Procedure Tentative because we might have to combine some chapters
later in the semester.
8 chapter tests50%
Homework assignments10%
Quizzes20%
Final Exam(comprehensive)20%
CSI E-mail
Since email is the primary source of written communication with students, all registered CSI students get a college email account. Student e-mail addresses have the following format: <address>@eaglemail.csi.edu where <address> is a name selected by the student as a part of activating his/her account. Students activate their accounts and check their CSI e-mail online at . Instructors and various offices send messages to these student accounts.Students must check their CSI e-mail accounts regularly to avoid missing important messages and deadlines. At the beginning of each semester free training sessions are offered to students who need help in using their accounts.
CSI CAMPUS SECURITY – The College of Southern Idaho is committed to providing safe campuses for all students. Currently in place is an Emergency Notification System (RAVE) that provides information relating to an emergency on any CSI campus. This information is delivered electronically and can be received by all phone numbers and internet-equipped computers identified by the student. Registration is automatic when students register and contact information can be customized online ( as necessary. The Twin Falls campus is also equipped with an Emergency Warning “Siren” that can be heard outside of buildings across campus. In the event of a signal, students arriving on campus should leave, and others should proceed with caution to avoid the emergency area. Students are encouraged to report any emergency (medical, criminal, behavioral, etc.) that is cause for action. Do this by calling 911 regardless of which campus you are on. If you are on the Twin Falls campus also calling CSI Campus Security at 732-6605 after placing the 911 call (the Twin Falls campus has security personnel available 24/7).
Aids available to you for this course:
a. Me. I am available to help you outside this class. Please stop by my office if
you need extra explanation.
b. Videos of the subject matter are available in Web Assign and or in your DVD set.
c. One on one peer tutoring is available at the Academic Development Center Instruction Lab (GRM 202), see Kat Powell the Learning Assistance Coordinator 732 - 6548 M – Th 8:00 - 5:30, or Math Lab (Shields 207)
The Testing Center (GRM 230) is open the following hours:
8:00 am-9:30 pm M-Th
8:00 am-5:00 pm Fri.
* You must have a student ID in order to check out a tape in the ADC or a test in the Testing center. You cannot start a test in the TestingCenter if closing time is less than one hour away.
It is the student’s responsibility to drop the course.
A student may drop a course or all courses prior to the end of late registration (first Friday of the term) without it being recorded on the student’s official transcript. A student initiated drop after the late registration period is considered a withdrawal, and results in the grade of W.
(Students may drop courses online until the end of the late registration period. In order to withdraw from one or more courses following late registration, a completed registration form is required. Instructions on the form indicate when a signature of instructor and/or Financial Aid advisor is required. The completed form may be submitted to Admissions & Records or any off-campus center.)
NOTE: Students may withdraw from courses until 75% of the course meetings have elapsed. No course may be withdrawn from after 75% of the course has elapsed.
4 Easy steps to be successful:
- Complete assignments on time, watch the videos and take notes
- Ask questions
- Practice
- Don’t Quit!!!
Tips
-Always communicate with me through email if you have any issues ASAP
-Remember you can buy the ebook instead of the hard bound book. The ebook has all the videos available in each chapter.
-If ever you fall behind you have 48 hours to complete the assignment with a 30% penalty. You must click on Past Assignments and then click on grant me an extension in order to access a late assignment.
-This again is an 16 week course so we must complete the daily assignments on time.
Student Registration Instructions
Course Name:Math 108 Spring 2015, section C12W Online
Start Date: 1/19/2015
Instructor Name: Kevin Jones
Class Key: csi 0472 4583
Getting Started
Once you are logged in, then read the pages I require and watch the videos for those sections assigned.
This is best done through your ebook, which you all have through WebAssign. In the ebook you will see icons in the
left hand margin.
The camera icon is a video to watch and the π icon will open an additional window that looks like;
Assignments and Due Dates
___ Sections 1.1, 1.2 Read pages 2-22 and pages 18-23
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 1.1 & 1.2
Complete Homework and quizzes for section 1.1 & 1.2 Due 1/21/15 midnight
___ Section 1.3 & 1.4 Read pages 27-35 and pages 42-46
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 1.3 & 1.4
Complete Homework and quizzes for section 1.3 & 1.4 Due 1/24/15 midnight
___ Sections 1.5 & Chapter Review Read pages 45-65
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for section 1.5
Complete HW and quizzes for section 1.5 Chapter review Due 1/27/15 midnight
___ Take Chapter 1 test Last day to take test 2/3/15 9:00 pm
___ Sections 2.1 Read pages 68-74
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for section 2.1
Complete HW and quiz for 2.1Due2/2/15 midnight
___ Section 2.2 & 2.3 Read pages pages 80-88 and pages 95-100
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 2.2 & 2.3
Complete HW and quiz for 2.2 & 2.3Due 2/6/15 midnight
____ Chapter Review Read pages 107-112
Complete Chapter ReviewDue 2/9/15 midnight
___ Take Chapter 2 test Last day to take test 2/12/15 9:00 pm
___ Section 3.1 & 3.2 Read pages 128-134 and pages 138-147
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 3.1 & 3.2
Complete HW and Quiz for 3.1 & 3.2Due 2/12/15 midnight
___ Section 3.3 & 3.4 Read pages 155-162 and pages 170-177
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 3.3 & 3.4
Complete HW and Quizzes for 3.3 & 3.4Due 2/15/15 midnight
___ Section 3.5 & 3.6 Read pages 184-187 and pages 193-196
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 3.5 & 3.6
Complete HW and Quizzes for 3.5 & 3.6 Due 2/18/15 midnight
___Chapter 3 review Pages 160-166
Complete Chapter 3 reviewDue 2/20/15 midnight
___ Take Chapter 3 test Last day to take test 2/25/15 8:00 pm
___Sections 4.1 and 4.2Read pages 216-223 and pages 228-235
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 4.1 & 4.2
Complete HW and quiz on 4.1 & 4.2Due 2/25/15 midnight
___Section 4.3 & Chapter Review Read pages 240-245
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for section 4.3
Complete HW and quiz on 4.3 and Chapter ReviewDue 2/28/15 midnight
___Take Chapter 4 test Last day to take test 3/4/15 8:00 pm
___Sections 5.1 & 5.2 Read pages 272-279 and pages 284-289
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 5.1 & 5.2
Complete HW and Quizzes on 5.1 & 5.2Due 3/4/15 midnight
___Sections 5.3 & 5.4 Read pages 293-298 and pages 303-309
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 5.3 & 5.4
Complete HW and Quiz on 5.3 & 5.4Due 3/7/15 midnight
___Sections 5.5 & 5.6 Read pages 315-317 and pages 320-325
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 5.5 & 5.6
Complete HW and Quiz on 5.5 & 5.6Due 3/10/15 midnight
___Sections 5.7 & 5.8 Read pages 329-334 and pages 339-341
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 5.7 & 5.8
Complete HW and Quiz for 5.7 & 5.8Due 3/13/15 midnight
___Chapter Review and section 6.1 Read pages 356-358
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for section 6.1
Complete HW and Quiz for 6.1Due 3/17/15 midnight
___Take Chapter 5 test Last day to take test 3/20/15 8:00 pm
___Spring Break Please work ahead if you wish
___Sections 6.2 & 6.3 Read pages 362-364 and pages 367-370
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 6.2 & 6.3
Complete HW and Quizzes on 6.2 & 6.3Due 3/28/15 midnight
___Sections 6.4 & 6.5 Read pages 376-377 and pages 380-381
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 6.4 & 6.5
Complete HW and Quiz for 5.2Due 3/31/15 midnight
___Sectios 6.6 & 6.7 Read pages 384-389 and pages 394-397
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 6.6 & 6.7
Complete HW and Quizzes on 6.6 & 6.7Due4/3/15 midnight
___Chapter 6 review and section 7.1 Read pages 410-415
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for section 7.1
Complete HW and Quiz on 7.1Due 4/6/15 midnight
___Take Chapter 6 testLast day to take test 4/9/15
___Sections 7.2 & 7.3 Read pages 420-422 and pages 425-428
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 7.2 & 7.3
Complete HW and Quizzes on 7.2 & 7.3Due 4/10/15 midnight
___Sections 7.4 & 7.5 Read pages 433-436 and pages 439-444
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 7.4 & 7.5
Complete HW and quizzes for 7.4 & 7.5Due 4/13/15 midnight
___Chapter 7 Review and Section 8.1 Read pages 458-461
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for section 8.1
Complete Chapter 7 review HW and quiz for 8.1Due 4/16/15 midnight
___Take Chapter 7 test Last day to take test 4/21/15
___Sections 8.2 & 8.3 Read pages 466-473 and pages 478-481
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 8.2 & 8.3
Complete HW and Quizzes for 8.2 & 8.3Due 4/22/15 midnight
___Section 8.5 & Chapter ReviewRead pages 491-492
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for section 8.5
Complete HW and Quiz for 8.5 and Chapter ReviewDue 4/25/15 midnight
___Take Chapter 8 testLast day to take test 4/29/15
___Sections 9.1 & 9.3Read pages 506-515 and pages 531-535
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 9.1 & 9.3
Complete HW and Quiz for 6.7 and Chapter 6 ReviewDue 4/28/15 midnight
___Sections 9.4 and Chapter ReviewRead pages 540-544
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for section 9.4
Complete HW and Quiz for 9.4 and Chapter ReviewDue 5/1/15 midnight
___Take Chapter 9 testLast day to take test 5/5/15
___Sections 10.1 & 10.2 Read pages 560-564 and pages 568-574
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 10.1 & 10.2
Complete HW and Quizzes on 10.1 & 10.2Due 5/5/15 midnight
___Sections 10.3 & 10.4 Read pages 579-580 and pages 584-587
Complete Tutorial and watch Video for sections 10.3 & 10.4
Complete HW and Quizzes on 10.3 & 10.4Due 5/7/15 midnight
___Chapter 10 Review
Complete the Chapter 10 ReviewDue 5/10/15 midnight
Work on the Practice Final
___Final ExamMust take on or before 5/13/15 8:00 pm