College Algebra Course Syllabus

Math 141 Fall 2011 CRN 10217 Syllabus

College Algebra Course Syllabus Fall 2011 Math 141 CRN 10217 TR 1 PM – 2:50 PM Room 615

Instructor: Instructor: Marianna Jagodina [email protected] (preferred) Email: [email protected] Phone: 714-992-7417 Office: 627-01 Mondays 1-1:50 pm and 6-6:50 pm Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 pm-12:50 pm Wednesdays 6-6:50 pm

Prerequisites: Math 040 Intermediate Algebra and Math 030 Plane Geometry, with grades of C or better, or math skills clearance.

Course Description: This course includes a review of the fundamentals of algebra, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and miscellaneous topics.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of MATH 141 F College Algebra, the student will be able to: 1) Identify and solve linear, quadratic, or higher order equations or inequalities using an appropriate method. 2) Construct the graph of higher degree polynomial functions and rational functions.

Text: Stewart, Redlin and Watson, College Algebra, 5th Edition Textbook website: http://www.cengage.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl? fid=M20bI&product_isbn_issn=9780495565215

Calculators and Materials:  A graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84) is required.  A scientific calculator is required.  A calculator that does symbolic algebra such as a TI-89, an IT-Voyager, or an HP 496 will not be allowed. Demonstrations in class will be done using a graphing calculator.  Calculators can be borrowed for a one-day loan. Bring your calculator to every class.  Sharing of calculators is prohibited for quizzes or exams.  Cell phones are not allowed.  Homework, quizzes, and exams are to be written in pencil.  All graphs are to be sketched on graph paper.  Colored pens or colored pencils are recommended for note taking.

1 Math 141 Fall 2011 CRN 10217 Syllabus GRADING: Assignments: Homework 5% Levels: Math Lab 4% A 90 to 100% (Credit) Participation 1% B 80 to 89.9% (Credit) Class Work 5% C 70 to 79.9% (Credit) Quizzes 5% D 60 to 69.9% (No Credit) Exams 60% F 0 to 59.9% ( No Credit) Final 20%

Exam Dates Exam 1 9/15/2011 Exam 2 10/20/2011 Exam 3 11/17/2011 Exam 4 12/6/2011 Final 12/13/2011

ASSIGNMENTS: Homework ( 5% ):  Homework problems from the textbook will be assigned and collected each Thursday at the beginning of class meeting.  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).  Assignments must be in order, stapled as a single packet, and have your name (printed) on the first page. I’ll deduct 2% if your work is not stapled.  Each section must be started at the top of a new piece of paper. List the section number and assigned problems. I’ll deduct 5% for each section that you didn’t start at the top of a new piece of paper.  To receive full credit, an assignment must be complete with work shown.  I am mostly checking your homework to make sure it is done. I will not be checking each problem. Therefore mostly odd numbered questions have been assigned and you are expected to check your answers with the answers provided in the back of the book. If you find that you have an incorrect answer, you should try to find your mistake or get help. For help you can come to my office hours, the Math Lab in room 807, or the Student Services Tutoring Center (first floor in the library).  You’ll get 100% if your assignment is complete, readable with work shown.  You’ll get 0% if your assignment is less than half complete or no work is shown.  There are no excused assignments.  Late assignments will be accepted at my discretion.

Quizzes ( 5% ):

2 Math 141 Fall 2011 CRN 10217 Syllabus There will be 11 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 your answers. Any answer, which is not boxed, will not be graded.  When you are finished taking the quiz, turn your paper over.  If you are not present during the time of the quiz, you will not be allowed to take it.  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. The lowest quiz score will be dropped.

Math Lab (4%):  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 http://math.fullcoll.edu/math-lab.html.

Class Work (5%)  During some class meetings you will work in groups on practice problems. These problems will usually come from chapter packets that will be posted on MyGateWay. You should always print the packets and bring them to class.  Students not having 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.  The tentative due dates for chapter packets can be found on the last page of the syllabus.

Exams ( 60% ):  There will be an exam 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.  Be sure to keep your exams since they will be excellent preparation for the final.  The exams will be designed to test your understanding of the concepts covered in the course. This means that the exams will not consist solely of the problems that closely resemble homework problems. Instead, they may contain problems that combine two or more different concepts from different text sections or that test your understanding of a definition. Be prepared!

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Final ( 20% ):  The Final will be cumulative and is in 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 taken on 12/13/2011 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.

Extra Credit: Will be offered from time to time as either in-class or take-home assignments.

POLICIES Cheating: If you cheat on a test you will receive a zero score for the test. This zero score will not be replaced with the final exam score. 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, and be marked absent for the day. 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. I reserve the right to assign a new seat to any student who disrupts class or fails to participate during classroom discussions.

4 Math 141 Fall 2011 CRN 10217 Syllabus Attendance:  Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class and after breaks. A seating chart will be used to take roll and take note of early departures.  An unexcused absence on the first day of classes may result in student being dropped from the course.  After missing more than two classes 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 is September 5, 2011. No “W” shall be recorded on the student’s transcript when withdrawing from the course.

The second withdrawal deadline is November 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 about two 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! 5 Math 141 Fall 2011 CRN 10217 Syllabus  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 things PASS 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.

Fullerton College 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 Fullerton College website, www.fullcoll.edu.

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 6 Math 141 Fall 2011 CRN 10217 Syllabus 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 Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Thursday 7 Math 141 Fall 2011 CRN 10217 Syllabus Week 1 8/16 8/18 Week 10 10/18 10/20 1.1-1.2 1.3-1.4 6.5 Exam 2 Review Week 2 8/23 8/25 Week 11 10/25 10/27 1.5-1.6 Quiz 1 7.1 Quiz 8 1.7, 2.1 7.2-7.3 Week 3 8/30 9/1 Week 12 11/1 11/3 2.2, 2.4 Quiz 2 7.4, 8.1 Quiz 9 2.5, 3.1 8.2-8.3 Week 4 9/6 9/8 Week 13 11/8 11/10 3.2-3.3 Quiz 3 8.4, 9.1 Quiz 10 3.4-3.5 9.2-9.3 Week 5 9/13 9/15 Week 14 11/15 11/17 3.6 Exam 1 9.5 Exam 3 Review Review Week 6 9/20 9/22 Week 15 11/22 11/24 3.7, 4.1 Quiz 4 9.6 No class 4.2-4.3 Week 7 9/27 9/29 Week 16 11/29 12/1 4.4, 4.5 Quiz 5 10.1-10.2 Quiz 11 4.6, 5.1 10.3 Review Week 8 10/4 10/6 Week 17 12/6 12/8 5.2-5.3 Quiz 6 Exam 4 Catch up 5.4-5.5 Review Week 9 10/11 10/13 Week 18 12/13 12/15 6.1-6.2 Quiz 7 Final Exam No class 6.3-6.4

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

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