Math 40 Fall 2011 CRN 11616Syllabus

IntermediateAlgebraCourse Syllabus

Fall 2011

Math 40CRN 11616

MW 2:00 PM – 3:50 PM Room 616

Instructor: / Marianna Jagodina
Email: /

Phone: / 714-992-7417
Office: / 627-01
Office Hours: / Mondays 1 pm-1:50 pm and 6 pm-6:50 pm
Tuesdays 12 pm – 12:50 pm
Wednesdays 6 pm – 6:50 pm
Thursdays 12 pm – 12:50 pm

Prerequisites:

Math 20 (Elementary Algebra) with a C or better or math skills clearance by a counselor

Course Description:

4 hours of lecture plus 1 hour of lab arranged per week

This course includes products and factoring, exponents and radicals, fractions, functions and graphs, linear and quadratic equations, linear inequalities, logarithms and related topics at an intermediate level.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of MATH 040 F Intermediate Algebra, the student will be able to:

1) Identify an equation as linear, quadratic, radical, rational, exponential, or logarithmic, and solve the equation using an appropriate method.
2) Produce the completely factored form of a polynomial.

3) Perform operations on and simplify polynomials, rational expressions, radical expressions, logarithmic expressions, or exponential expressions at an intermediate level.

4) Evaluate a function with a numerical or variable argument, and produce the graph of the function by plotting points.

Text:

Intermediate Algebra, 11th edition by Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis

See the last page of the syllabus for more information about the text.

Calculators and Materials:

  • A scientific (non-graphing) calculator will be required for selected topics.
  • Sharing of calculators is prohibited for quizzes or exams.
  • Cell phones are not allowed.
  • Quizzes and exams are to be written in pencil.
  • Graph paper will be needed for some chapters. All graphs are to be sketched on graph paper.
  • Colored pens or colored pencils are recommended for note taking.
  • A MyMathLab software access code for the textbook is required.
  • Any student that fails to enroll in MyMathLab by 9:59 pm on 9/5/2011 will be dropped.

GRADING:
Assignments:
Homework / 7%
Math Lab / 2%
Participation / 1%
Class Work / 3%
Quizzes / 7%
Exams / 60%
Final / 20%
/ Levels:
A / 90 to 100% (Credit)
B / 80 to 89.9% (Credit)
C / 70 to 79.9% (Credit)
D / 60 to 69.9% (No Credit)
F / 0 to 59.9% ( No Credit)

Exam Dates

Exam 1 (9/7/2011)

Exam 2 (10/05/2011)

Exam 3 (11/2/2011)

Exam 4 (11/30/2011)

Final (12/12/2011)

ASSIGNMENTS:
Homework (7%):

  • Homework problems are assigned for each section we cover.
  • All homework will be done online. A handout is provided on the last page of this syllabus.
  • The assigned problems are for your benefit. If you do not do the homework on a regular basis, you will not be successful on quizzes and tests.
  • We will have no time in class to answer homework questions. You need to get your homework questions answered before class in my office, in the Math Lab in room 807 or the Student Services Tutoring Center (first floor in the library).
  • There are no excused assignments.
  • Late assignments will not be accepted.

Quizzes (7%):

There will be 12 short quizzes given on the dates indicated on the syllabus. The directions for the quizzes are as follows:

  • Partial credit will be given when appropriate.
  • Box/circleyour answers. Any answer, which is not boxed/circled, will not be graded.
  • When you are finished taking the quiz, turn your paper over.
  • If there is a lecture scheduled after the quiz, only quizzes of those who stay till the finish of the class will be graded.
  • No make-up quizzes will be given. Two lowest quiz scores will be dropped.

Math Lab (2%):

  • As part of this course, students are required to spend an additional 50 minutes per day outside of class time engaged in instructional activities related to the course. The way to meet this requirement is to use the Fullerton College Math Lab. You will use your student ID to scan in and out of the Math Lab. This is a daily requirement. If you miss a day, you may not make up time the following days. No time is counted if you 1) scan in and forget to scan out, 2) go over 120 minutes at one time, or 3) go in at a time that you are registered in any class.
  • Lab time not completed will count as one hour of absence.
  • If you miss six hours in the Math Lab, you can be dropped from the course for non-attendance.
  • The link to the Math Lab hours is

Class Work (3%)

  • During most class meetings you will work individually or in groups on practice problems.
  • Class work problems will usually come from chapter packets that will be posted on MyGateWay. Students not having the packets may be dropped.
  • Class work cannot be made up and I reserve the right to break up groups for any reason.
  • Every student will be required to turn in his/her work.

Exams ( 60% ):

  • There will be four two-hour exams on each of the days listed above.
  • The exam will cover all of the material since the previous exam. Therefore the exam may cover a partial chapter and could include multiple chapters.
  • If sections have not been covered they will not be on the exam.
  • The lowest of the four exam scores (including zeros for absences) will be dropped.
  • MAKE-UP POLICY for exams: If you know you will be absent when an exam is given, you can schedule to take it individually ahead of time. Contact me by email or in person at least 2 class days before the scheduled exam. If you miss an exam due to unforeseen circumstance, you may (at my discretion) be able to make it up within two days. Contact me immediately! Any exams that are not made up will receive a zero score.

Final ( 20% ):

  • The final will be cumulative and isin our regular classroom.
  • The final exam is not optional.Be on time to the final exam. If you arrive late to the final exam and a student has already turned in his/her exam, you may not be allowed to take the final exam.
  • Not taking the final exam will result in a grade of "F" for the course.
  • The final exam must be taken12/12/2011 at 1 pm.

Participation (1%)

In order to encourage an active and supportive learning environment, participation points will be available throughout the semester for each student to earn.

The following list provides a sample of ways that students might choose to earn their participation points. Note the maximum score a student may receive for participation is 10 points=1%.

5 points (0.5%) – Perfect attendance

3 points (0.3%) – Only 1 missed class

2 points (0.2%) – Work a problem on the board

2 points (0.2%) – Answer a question in class correctly

1 point (0.1%) – Bring an interesting article, website, etc. into class to share which relates to a topic covered in class

Other opportunities to earn participation points may arise throughout the semester.

POLICIES

Cheating:

If you cheat on a test you will receive a zero score for the test. This zero score will not be dropped. You are also subject to further disciplinary actions through the College.

Student Conduct:

  • Students are expected to come to class on time, be prepared to learn and contribute constructively to the learning process.
  • Any student who disrupts class, or distracts the instructor or other students (talking, texting, using a laptop, etc.) will be dismissed for the remainder of the class period, be marked absent for the day, and may be assigned a new seat. A second offense will cause a student to be dropped from the class.
  • No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom. Bottled water is ok.

Seating Chart:

A seating chart will be prepared. You will sign for the seat where you are sitting on the day the chart is passed out. Seating chart will be used to take attendance and return graded work. Exercise your right of choice and choose your seat early.

Attendance:

  • Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class and after break. A seating chart will be used to take roll and take note of early departures.
  • Leaving at break will count as one hour of absence.
  • Arriving after break will count as one hour of absence.
  • After three absences a student may be dropped from class.

Withdrawal Policy:

While an instructor officially may withdraw a student who has poor attendance, it is the student’s responsibility to withdraw if the student does not continue in attendance. If your name appears on the roster at the end of the semester, I must give you a grade. Failure to withdraw from the course may result in a failing grade.

The first withdrawal deadline isSeptember 5, 2011.No “W” shall be recorded on the student’s transcript when withdrawing from the course.

The second withdrawal deadline isNovember 20, 2011. A “W” shall be recorded on the student’s transcript when withdrawing from the course.

Important Notes:

  • The instructor may change the syllabus as needs arise.
  • If the instructor is not present at the time of the class, it is the student’s responsibility to wait 15 minutes before leaving. Class will not be canceled if the instructor arrives within 15 minutes of the start time.
  • All cell phones, ipods/mp3-players, and other electronic devices are not to be active or visible during class. Any student who uses his/her cell phone or any other aforementioned device during class may be asked to leave and will be marked absent for the day.
  • If you are not present when I return tests and assignments,it is your responsibility to pick up the material. After two weeks I will purge everything.
  • Lecture is intended to be a supplement to the book. You are responsible for the contents of the text.
  • The general rule is that you will need to spend 2 hours outside of class for each hour in class, to successfully complete the course. This means that since we meet for 2 hours each time you can expect to be doing up to 4 hours worth of work after class. This means, reading the book, reading your notes, doing the homework, repeating the homework and doing additional problems.

Math Success Tips:

  • Be on time and attend every class session.
  • Do all assigned homework problems and review with the textbook problems for each section.
  • Try not to fall behind. In fact, try to stay ahead.
  • Ask questions in class whenever you feel yourself starting to get lost.
  • Keep track of your scores so that you are aware of your average throughout the semester.
  • Read the textbook (often more than one time) after I have introduced the lesson and before you start your homework –it is very helpful! Work through the examples and compare your solutions with the book.
  • Get in the habit of first writing the entire problem, and then clearly and legibly write each step in solving the problem and clearly write out the solution. Writing helps catch faulty thinking!
  • Sit in the front of the class to avoid distraction.
  • Use the Math Lab for tutoring with all homework.
  • Become part of a small group (3-4) that meets to do homework together in the math lab and study for exams.
  • Obtain the phone number or email address of a classmate in case of absence to keep up with any assigned work or due dates.
  • Study for all tests – try preparing study sheets and reviewing with classmates.
  • Use my office hours for homework questions or academic questions as they arise.
  • Do not get up during class or leave early unless you inform the instructor ahead of time. Plan ahead - use the restroom, get water, etc. before class begins or wait until it is over.

Please make a commitment to: 1) ATTEND class regularly

2) DO homework at 90% or better by the test date

3) COMPLETE the textbook homework by the due date

Why? Because about 90% of students who do the above three thingsPASS the class.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

The College is committed to providing educational accommodations for students with disabilities upon the timely request by the student to the instructor. Verification of the disability must also be provided. The Disability Support Services office functions as a resource for students and faculty in the determination and provision of educational accommodations.

Children on Campus

Children are not allowed on campus unless supervised by a parent or guardian, and may never attend classes.

Emergency Response Statement

Take note of the safety features in and around the classroom. Also, please study the posted evacuation routes. The most direct route of exit may not be the safest. Running out of the building during earthquakes may be dangerous. During strong earthquakes, it is recommended to duck, cover, and hold until the quaking stops. Follow the guidance of your instructor. Your cooperation during emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to yourself and others.

FullertonCollege Catalog and Class Schedule

The Fullerton College Catalog and the Class Schedule contain a number of policies relating to students that are important to you. Please be sure that you have read these publications thoroughly. You may purchase copies of these publications at the campus bookstore, or you may read then online at the FullertonCollege website,

Academic Honesty Policy

Students are expected to abide by ethical standards in preparing and presenting material which demonstrates their level of knowledge and which is used to determine grades. Such standards are founded on basic concepts of integrity and honesty. These include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Students shall not plagiarize
  2. Students shall not cheat
  3. Students shall not furnish materials or information in order to enable another student to plagiarize or cheat.

Instructors may deal with academic dishonesty in one or more of the following ways:

  1. Assign an appropriate academic penalty such as an oral reprimand or point reduction.
  2. Assign an “F” on all pr part of a particular paper, project, or exam.
  3. Report to the appropriate administrators, with notification of same to the student(s), for disciplinary action by the College. Such a report will be accompanied by supporting evidence and documentation.

Repeated violations may result in students receiving an “F” in the course, suspension or dismissal from the College.

Standards of Student Conduct and Discipline Policy

The standards of student conduct and disciplinary action for violation of Board Policy 5500 were approved by the NOCCCD Board on January 28, 2003, and were drawn in compliance with Sections 66300, 76030, 76033, 76034, 76036 of the State Education Code. Students are expected to respect and obey civil and criminal law and shall be subject to the legal penalties for violation of the city, county, state, and national law(s). Student conduct must conform to Board Policy and college regulations and procedures. As cited in BP5500, “A student who violated the standards of student conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, the removal, suspension or expulsion of the student.” Students have an obligation to familiarize themselves with the College’s policies, rules and regulation and to conduct themselves in a reasonable, respectful manner, which is conducive toward attaining their educational goal. Upon registration, each student should obtain a copy of the College Policies and Regulations: Standards of Student Conduct and Discipline Policy. Contained therein are the policies approved by the Board of Trustees governing student behavior and the applicable penalties for violations of these policies. Copies are available in the Student Affairs Office, the Office of Equity and Diversity, all division offices, and the Student Services office.

Grade Appeal Process

Per California Education Code, the instructor is the final authority in determining grades that are assigned to students. Students have a right to inquire how their grade was determined, and to formally appeal the final grade. Appeals are limited to situations in which the student believes the grade is prejudicially, capriciously, or arbitrarily assigned. A request for a grade change should be initiated by the student within the next regular semester, but no later than two years, following the award of the original grade. If the instructor determines there is not a valid basis for the change and denies the student’s request, the student may proceed to the formal appeals process, and present a written compliant to the Division Dean.

TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE

Monday / Wednesday / Monday / Wednesday
Week 1 / 8/15
2.1-2.2 / 8/17
2.3-2.5 / Week 10 / 10/17
8.1-8.3 / 10/19
Quiz 7
8.4-8.5
Week 2 / 8/22
2.6-2.7 / 8/24
Quiz 1
3.1-3.2 / Week 11 / 10/24
8.6-8.7 / 10/26
Quiz 8
9.1-9.2
Week 3 / 8/29
3.3-3.4 / 8/31
Quiz 2
3.5-3.6 / Week 12 / 10/31
9.3-9.4 / 11/2
Exam 3
(ch 7-8)
Week 4 / 9/5
No class / 9/7
Exam 1
(ch 2-3) / Week 13 / 11/7
9.5-9.6 / 11/9
Quiz 9
9.7, 10.1
Week 5 / 9/12
4.1-4.2 / 9/14
Quiz 3
4.3, 5.1 / Week 14 / 11/14
10.2-10.3 / 11/16
Quiz 10
10.4-10.5
Week 6 / 9/19
5.2-5.4 / 9/21
Quiz 4
5.5, C, 6.1 / Week 15 / 11/21
10.6, 11.1 / 11/23
Quiz 11
11.2-11.3
Week 7 / 9/26
6.2-6.3 / 9/28
Quiz 5
6.4-6.5 / Week 16 / 11/28
11.4-11.5 / 11/30
Exam 4
(ch 9-10)
Week 8 / 10/3
7.1-7.2 / 10/5
Exam 2
(ch 4-6) / Week 17 / 12/5
Catch up / 12/7
Quiz 12
Review
Week 9 / 10/10
7.3-7.4 / 10/12
Quiz 6
7.5-7.6 / Week 18 / 12/12
Final Exam
(ch 1-11) / 12/14
No class

Instructor reserves the right to change the lecture schedule as needs arise.

Optional coverage: 2.7 (inequality), 4.4

Homework: Using MyMathLab

Every student enrolled in this course must have his/her own code. In the FC bookstore, the code may be purchased individually or in a shrink-wrapped textbook/MyMathLab Student Access Kit bundle. Youalso have the option of purchasing a MyMathLab access code online, using a credit card or PayPal.

Note: If you plan to get a new textbook, it’s definitely cheaper to buy the bundle than to get the book

and access code separately. Even if you plan to buy a used book, check the prices first. Last time I

checked, the access code by itself was about $75.

Get online and get registered:

1) Go to Click on Register in the student section. You can also

take an audio-visual tour on how to register first: click on Take a Tour and choose the relevant tour.

2) To register, you will need:

• your own student access code (six “words” found inside your student access kit under the yellow tab)

• a valid email address (use one that you check often)

• the zip code for Fullerton College (92832)

• the Course Compass Course ID for this class is jagodina78824

If you have an access code, click Next. If not, you may use a credit card or PayPal topurchase one online.