Math 98 COURSE SYLLABUS SpringQuarter, 2010
(SeattleCentralCommunity College)
- COURSE INFORMATION
Course title/number : Math 098 5 credits(
Class time : 10:00 - 10:50 AM daily SAM200 Section 3Item # 1292
11:00 – 11:50 AM daily SAM200 Section 5 Item # 1294
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.
- INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor : Felice TiuRm SAM0316Fax 206-587-3837
Phone : 5875447
Office hours : 1:00-2PM Mondays to Fridays and/or by appointment
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 and other electronic devices when you are in class.
- REQUIRED TEXT:
Intermediate Algebra4th ed by Alice Kaseberg
Library Reserves: You can check out any of the 3 texts,1 solution manual and graphing calculators. You can also borrow graphing calculators from SAM division office in SAM building, 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 by paying the
cashierand get the calculator from me. There are a limited number of calculators so you need to let me know 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.4/5 to 4/9 / 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
4/12 to 4/16 / 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
Friday is the last day to add/change a class
4/19 to 4/23 / 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
4/26 to 4/30 / 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
5/3 to 5/7 / 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#9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41
5/10 to 5/14 / 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
5/17 to 5/21 / 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
7.5#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 51, 57, 59
5/24 to 5/28 / 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
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, 53
5/31 to 6/4 / 8.38.3 #1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25
8.4#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, 41, 43, 45
8.5#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 41, 45, 49
Monday is a holiday (no school)
6/7 to 6/11 / Exam 4 Chapter 8
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
6/14 to 6/18 / June 15th is last class day
Review for Finals
Final Exam schedule:
10AM class is on June 18th 8AM-10AM same room
11 class is on June 16th 10:30-12:30PM same room
- 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.
- Come to class every day. Each class builds on the preceding ones. Gaps in your knowledge can be detrimental.
- 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.
- 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 in Math Pathfacilitated by a math instructor. The schedule will be announced in the class.Feel free to drop by or you can just do your homework there and get help right away.
- Come to my office hours whenever you need extra help.
- 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.
- Read the syllabus thoroughlyand keep a file of all your returned work.
g. Check our class website in WAMAP regularly. To get in, Course ID is 2072 and enrollment key is SCCC.
- 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.
To accommodate personal and family emergencies, two class works, two assignments and one quiz will be dropped by the end of the quarter. One missed exam will be replaced by your final exam, appropriately scaled. Any succeeding missed exams 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%
Chapter Exams 40%
Final Exam 30%
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
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