Math 110-005 Syllabus, Fall 04

MATH 90 (Intermediate Algebra) Fall 2017 Syllabus -- Section 0xx (xxxyourlastname)

Instructor: xx Office: xx Jarvis Hall Science Wing Office Hours: xx in JHSW xxx (Office), and xx in JHSW 203 (Math TLC open lab) Email/Phone: [email protected] Phone: (715) 232-xx (my office) or 232-1757 (MathTLC Coordinator office) Course Homepage: Access via the website http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com (NOT ON D2L) Registration and log-in instructions will be provided on the first day of class. Required Text: You will automatically get access to the online version of Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, 5th edition, by K. Elayn Martin-Gay, Prentice Hall (2013). A few hard copies are available for checkout from Instructional Resources at the library, but this is not required. Calculator: No stand-alone calculators or devices with calculator apps are allowed on any quizzes or tests. When needed, a basic calculator will be included in the lockdown browser on your laptop. Cell Phones: CELL PHONES MAY NOT BE USED IN MATH 90 CLASSROOMS OR IN THE LAB. Course Description: This course teaches basic algebra skills covering number systems/operations/properties, linear equations/inequalities/systems of equations, an introduction to functions and graphing, exponents, polynomials and factoring, quadratic equations, radicals and rational expressions. IMPORTANT NOTE: The 4 credits for this course DO NOT count as credit towards graduation or towards the 6-credit General Education Analytical Skills requirement. Prerequisites: Adequate high school coursework and Math Placement Level 1, or successful completion of Math 10. Class Schedule: xx – xx xx.m. , MTWTh, Room 2xx Jarvis Hall Science Wing BRING YOUR LAPTOP AND NOTE-TAKING MATERIALS TO ALL CLASS SESSIONS. Final Exam Schedule: For this section (0xx) only: Final exam is from xx:xx – xx:xx xx.m. on xxday, Dec xx Open Help Lab: In addition to your scheduled classes, instructors and teaching assistants will be available to help you from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays in JHSW 203. Exams and Grading: Grading will be based on 1000 course points divided into four categories as follows: Tests: ~72%; Daily Homework: ~18%; Weekly Quizzes: ~ 5%; Attendance: ~ 5%  5 Tests @ 25, 100, 125, 150, 60 points; plus practice tests totaling 45 = 505 points total  Comprehensive Final Exam: 200 points, 10 points for practice test = 210 points total  Daily Homework Assignments: 43 @ 4 pts , 2 @ 7 pts = 186 points total  Weekly Quizzes: 10 quizzes @ 5 points = 50 points total  Attendance: 49 days @ 1 point = 49 points total Deadlines for homework & dates of tests, quizzes & lectures are given on the calendar handout and at http://www.uwstout.edu/mathtlc/ Grades will be assigned according to the following scale: Grade A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- F Points ≥ 925 ≥ 900 ≥ 875 ≥ 825 ≥ 800 ≥ 775 ≥ 725 ≥ 700 < 700 % Score ≥ 92.5 ≥ 90 ≥ 87.5 ≥ 82.5 ≥ 80 ≥ 77.5 ≥ 72.5 ≥ 70 < 70 Credit/No Credit: A minimum grade of C- is required for credit if this course is taken on a CR/NC basis. Incompletes: By University policy, incompletes will only be given in the case of circumstances beyond the student’s control that prevent the student from finishing the class. Withdrawals: The last day of “free drops” (no record on transcript) is Tuesday, September 19. Drops between September 19 and November 6 will not affect the GPA but will appear as a “W” on the transcript. Ungraded drops are not allowed after Monday, November 6, except in extenuating circumstances. See http://www.uwstout.edu/regrec/add_drop.cfm for full policy. Academic Dishonesty: Any student discovered receiving assistance from or giving assistance to another student on an exam or quiz, or cheating in any other way will be given a zero grade for that exam or quiz. A second infraction will result in a failing grade (F) for the class. (See University policy at http://www.uwstout.edu/services/dean/academic/dishonesty.cfm) . Math 90 (Intermediate Algebra) COURSE POLICIES

Daily Homework: There will be a graded, online homework assignment given on each section covered. You will get immediate feedback on each homework problem, and incorrectly worked problems can be repeated (with a new version provided by the computer) until a correct solution is obtained. Help is available from your instructor and the teaching assistants in the Math TLC open lab in JHSW 203.  Each homework assignment is due at the start of class on the class day after the section is assigned. All deadlines are given in the syllabus and in the on-line assignment list.  You’ll have time to start each day’s homework in class after the day’s lecture, and there’s help available in the open lab in JHSW 203 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.  Each homework assignment is designed to take the average student one to two hours. Expect to spend an average of at least six hours per week on homework outside of class.  Homework assignments can be completed on any computer with internet access, not just in the lab or classroom.  Homework deadlines can be extended by your instructor if circumstances warrant, but you should work ahead if you know you will miss class. Getting one or two days behind can make it very hard to catch up with the pace of the daily homework and quizzes in this class. Weekly Quizzes:  There will be weekly quizzes at the start or end of class on non-test weeks, generally on Thursdays.

Test Guidelines: Each test will have a practice version available online.  Practices tests count a small amount (about 5%) towards your grade; can be taken as many times as you want, with only your best score counting towards your course grade; are due at the start of class on the day of the test; and can be done anywhere you have internet access, just like homework.  All scheduled tests o must be taken in class (or in the Math TLC testing lab with a proctor). o must be taken on the day scheduled unless prior arrangements are made with your course instructor. o are given online with a lockdown browser that blocks other websites, apps and screens.  You can use your laptop and a formula sheet handout for tests, but no other devices or notes are allowed.  A basic calculator is available online in each homework assignment and in the lockdown browser during tests.  If a test is missed due to an unavoidable circumstance, a makeup may be given. Contact your instructor as soon as possible in such cases. Documentation of reason for absence may be required. If approved by your instructor, a makeup will be scheduled. Students who must miss scheduled tests due to official University business must make arrangements for makeup work before classes are missed.

Attendance Policy: Attendance will be taken at every class session and at the conclusion of the lab hour, and points will be awarded to students who are present when roll is taken. Participation in a class activity or completion of a short problem or homework quiz may be required to earn attendance/participation points.

Cell phone policy: CELL PHONE CALLS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE MATH TLC. Your cell phone needs to be out of your sight (and ours), and the ringtone turned off. Inclusivity: UW-Stout strives for an inclusive learning environment. If you anticipate or experience any barriers related to the format or requirements of this course please meet with me so that we can discuss ways to ensure full access. If you determine that additional disability-related accommodations are necessary please contact the Disability Services office (206 Bowman Hall, 232-2995, http://www.uwstout.edu/disability ).

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2 We always welcome your feedback on your experiences in the Math TLC. Comment cards are available in Room 203 for providing anonymous comments on the service and suggestions for improvement.