Math 98 COURSE SYLLABUS FallQuarter, 2009

(SeattleCentralCommunity College)

  1. COURSE INFORMATION

Course title/number : Math 098 5 credits(

Class time : 9:00 - 9:50 AM daily BE4184 Section 3Item # 1293

10:00 – 10:50 AM daily BE4184 Section 4 Item # 1295

Prerequisites : Math 85 (2.2 or better) or one year of algebra & placement exam

Course Description : Intermediate Algebra

Course Purpose/Goals: To engage in graphical, numerical and mathematical thinking; to study algebraic

techniques and when to use these techniques; to incorporate applications of mathematics which engage students

and demonstrate the usefulness of mathematics.

Program Outcomes : Math 098 is the minimum math competency for the AA degree; it is a prerequisite to

Math 141(2.5), Math 116 (2.5), Math 109 (2.5), Math 107 (2.0) and Math 102 and 103 (2.0).

Special Needs : If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have

emergency medical information to share or if you need special arrangements in case of building evacuation,

please let me know as soon as possible. Information will be confidential.

  1. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Instructor : Felice TiuRm SAM0316Fax 206-587-3837

Phone : 5875447

Office hours : 12:00-1PM Mon-Thu and/or by appointment (24-hour notice) on Fridays

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: classes will start with discussion of due homework. New materials will then be discussed. Occasionally, the class will break into groups to work on some problems. These will count towards your final grade as class work. Please turn off all cell phones when you are in class.

  1. REQUIRED TEXT:

Intermediate Algebra4th ed by Alice Kaseberg

Library Reserves: 3 texts and 1 solution manual (can be checked out for only an hour)

TI-82 graphing calculators (can be checked out for 2 hours) or you can also borrow

from SAM division office, right next to the elevator.

Math 98 Packet Tiu: can be purchased from the CopyCenter. The copy center is right across the main elevator

on the third floor in the BE or brick building)

Calculators:You will need a graphing calculator up to TI-84+. You can rent them for 20.00 by paying the

cashierand get the calculator from me. There are a limited number of calculators so you need to do this by

the firstFriday of the quarter.

ASSIGNMENTS: Assigned problems and due dates will be posted on the board/web page. These are collected in class.

Guidelines in submitting assignments: (not following these guidelines may result in some points taken off)

Several sections due the same day should be STAPLED TOGETHER. Use 8.5” by 11” paper, no half-sheets.

No credits for no work shown, unless it is obvious. Work should be neat and orderly.

Week of / Tentative sections covered and hand in homework. Please check website for exact weekly due dates.
9/29 to 10/2 / 1.2#9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 31
1.3#1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 23, 29, 35, 37, 39, 43, 53
1.4#1,3,9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 35, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 57
1.5#5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 35, 41, 43
10/5 to 10/9 / 1.6#1, 3, 7, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 27, 33,
1.7#13, 19, 21, 27, 29, 31, 39, 43, 47, 51, 57, 63, 67, 73, 77, 83
2.1#1, 5, 7, 11, 17, 19, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 47
2.2#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35, 37, 45, 49, 51, 53, 55, 59, 61, 65
10/12 to 10/16 / 2.3#1, 3, 5, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 27, 31, 39, 43, 45, 47, 49, 55, 57
2.4#1, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, 41, 45, 49, 51
2.5#3, 6, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 33, 37, 39, 41
Exam 1 Chapters 1 & 2
Monday is the last day to add/change a class
10/19 to 10/23 / 4.1#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25
4.2#1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27
4.3#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 63, 69, 73, 77, 79, 87, 93
4.4#3, 9, 13, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35, 45, 49, 53, 55, 57, 61, 63, 65, 67
10/26 to 10/30 / 4.5#1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 37, 39, 41, 45, 47, 49
5.1#1, 5, 9, 11, 15, 19, 21, 25, 27, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 47, 51, 53, 55, 61, 63, 69, 71, 73, 77, 79
5.2#1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 35, 39, 41, 45, 49, 51
5.3#1, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41
11/2 to 11/6 / 5.4#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 27, 29, 31, 37, 39
Exam 2 Chapters 4& 5
7.1#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 29
7.2#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25
November 11 is a holiday
11/9 to 11/13 / 7.3 #1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 35, 37, 39
7.4 #1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 51
11/16 to 11/20 / 7.5 #1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 51, 57, 59
7.7 #1, 3, 5, 13, 15, 21, 23, 31, 33, 35, 41, 43, 47, 51, 53, 59
Exam 3 Chapter 7
Friday is the last day to withdraw
11/23 to 11/27 / 8.1#3, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 43, 45
8.2#1, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 27, 31, 33, 35, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 53
8.38.3 #1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25
November 26 & 27 are Thanksgiving holidays
11/30 to 12/4 / 8.4#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, 41, 43, 45, 49
8.5#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 41, 45, 49
Exam 4 Chapter 8
12/7 to 12/11 / 3.1#9, 13, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 29, 43, 45, 47
3.2#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13
3.3 #9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19
Review for Finals
12/14 to 12/17 / Last class day is December 14th
Final Exam schedule:
9AM class is on December 16th Wednesday at 8:00-10:00AM
10AM class is on December 17th Thursday at 8:00-10:00AM
  1. LEARNING RESOURCES:

When you register for a course, you take on a big responsibility. If you want to complete this class successfully, below are some of the things I expect you take responsibility for.

  1. Come to class every day. Each class builds on the preceding ones. Gaps in your knowledge can be detrimental.
  2. Be on time. Stragglers are very disruptive. It also wastes your money. If you have to leave early, please sit at the back of the class and close to the door.
  3. Do the assigned homework. You cannot learn math without doing math. The more you practice, the better you get. Be prepared to spend an average of 2 hours a day outside class. Try to get help as soon as possible. The Math lab (SAM 106) is a good place to get additional help. The Student Tutoring Center (BE 2103 Mezzanine) is another place to get free tutoring. Sign up early in BE 1102B1. There are study sessions facilitated by a math instructor. The schedules will be announced in the class.Feel free to drop by or you can just do your homework there and get help right away.
  4. Come to my office hours whenever you need extra help.
  5. Get to know at least one of your classmates. If you miss a class, call a classmate to get the notes and assignment. Get together with other classmates to work on problems you are having difficulty. The study lounge is a good place to study together.
  6. Read the syllabus thoroughlyand keep a file of all your returned work.

g. Additional practice problems in WAMAP. To get in, use Course ID: 747 and Enrollment Key: Sam 207.

  1. FEEDBACK AND EVALUATION:

A 30-minute group quiz will be given every Friday during the week with no chapter exams. Homework problems will be randomly selected and corrected. There will be four 50minute chapter exams (individual) given during the quarter. Final exam will be comprehensive and will cover all materials.

There are NO MAKE-UPS FOR QUIZZES OR EXAMS. LATE HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Two class works, two assignments and one quiz will be dropped by the end of the quarter. If you miss one exam, it will be replaced by your final exam, appropriately scaled. If you miss a second and/or the third exam, it will automatically be a zero. If you take all exams, your lowest exam score will be replaced by your final exam, if your final exam (appropriately scaled) is higher.

Grading Policy: Grades will be based on the following:

Homework 15%

Class work 5%

Quizzes 10%

Project 10%

Chapter Exams 40%

Final Exam 20%

The average percentage from above will have the following numerical & letter grades:

(example: 2.2 = 77%; 2.5 = 80%; 3.0 = 85%, 3.5=90%)

95 100 4.0 A+

90 94 3.53.9 A

80 89 2.53.4 B

65 79 1.52.4 C

55 64 0.71.4 D

below 55 0.0 F

For other non-traditional grading options, check course

catalog for requirements

Please fill out the form below and turn in at the end of class

SYLLABUS AGREEMENT

I read, understand and accept the course policies. I also understand that continued enrollment in the class implies that I have received, read, and accept the course syllabus.

Last Name (Print)______First Name (Print)______

Signature______Date______

If you would like to have your grades posted in the class website, please write down a code that you can easily remember (up to 6 letters or numbers):

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NAME: ______

CLASS TIME: ______

Please cross out the times that you are available this quarter to meet with your group to work on a project. This is also an opportunity for you to do homework together and to study together during your open hours.I will rearrange your seating so that you can sit together in class. This will foster a learning community among yourselves.

Time / Mon / Tues / Wed / Thurs / Fri / Sat / Sun
8A-9A
9A-10A
10A-11A
11A-12P
12P-1P
1P-2P
2P-3P
3P-4P
4P-5P
5P-6P
Other times, please specify

Please write below any concerns you have about your schedule, about working on a project or your seating preferences (due to poor eyesight, or other health problems)