El Camino University Syllabus
El Camino College - Compton Center
Intermediate Algebra - Mathematics 73 - Hybrid
Spring 2010 Course Syllabus
MISSION STATEMENT
El Camino College offers quality, comprehensive educational programs and services to ensure the educational success of the students from our diverse community.
Professor: Dr Jose M Villalobos, Ph.D.
Class: Math 73 Credit Hours: 5
Section: 9647
Course Dates: February 13, 2010 - June 11, 2009
Date/Time: Saturday 12:30p.m – 2:50p.m
Location: MS 210
Office: MS 115
Phone: (310) 900-1600x2424 Email: jvillalobos@elcamino.edu , est64e@gmail.com
Website: http://www.compton.edu/facultystaff/jvillalobos/index.html
Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday --- 4:00pm – 4:45 pm, …show more content…
Tuesday/Thursday --- 5:30 pm - 7:00pm, Saturday --- 9:00am – 10:00am or by appointment.
Course Materials
Textbook: Intermediate Algebra, 8th edition by Charles P. McKeague . Calculator: Calculators will be allowed in the class.
Online Component:
To access the online portion of the course :
1. Go to www.ilrn.com
2. Go to create account:
3. In Location choose “California” and in school name enter “El Camino – Compton Center”
4. Select “Course Key” (first choice)
5. Enter Key: E-KDKZ334KU9BE
6. Complete the form and you are ready to start.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 40 or Mathematics 41B with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite, or qualification by testing (El Camino College Mathematics Placement Test) and assessment.
Course Description: This intermediate algebra course is designed for students who are not considering further study in the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics. In the context of studying basic functions and their graphs, students strengthen and expand their algebra skills. Functions studied include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, and radical functions, as well as the absolute value function. Particular emphasis is placed on the operations on functions, solving equations and inequalities, as well as using functions to model real life situations. Other topics include solving systems of equations and applications.
Note1: Mathematics 73 serves as a prerequisite course for all transfer-level mathematics course sequences, EXCEPT the calculus sequence (Mathematics 170, 180, 190, 191 and 220). Students who have passed Mathematics 73 and wish to enter the calculus sequence should consult a counselor. This intermediate algebra course satisfies the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science general education mathematics competency requirement.
Note2: Students enrolled in this course are required to participate in individual and group activities.
A. Course Objectives 1. Carry out numerical operations and manipulate algebraic expressions, including expressions with rational and negative exponents. 2. Recognize functional relationships in the form of graphs, data or symbolic equations. 3. Solve problems involving a variety of function types, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational and radical functions, as well as the absolute value function. 4. Graph a variety of functions and relations and draw connections between these graphs and solutions to problems. 5. Solve a variety of equations and inequalities, as well as systems of equations and inequalities, using algebraic and graphical methods. Types of equations include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational and radical equations, as well as absolute value equations. 6. Using numerical, symbolic and graphical methods, model application problems, solve them and interpret the results in the context of the problem.
B. Methods of Evaluation 1. Computational or non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including: i. Exam ii. Quizzes iii. Homework/ Class work Problems
Attendance: Attendance will be taken every class session.
Students with three consecutive absences will be dropped from the class! Any student who misses two exams will be dropped from the class. Students are responsible for any material/announcements missed in class regardless of their presence including being aware of your status in the class. You are expected to be present on time at all class meetings and to actively participate!
You are expected to be at all class meetings on time!! Taken this class seriously is the first step to your success.
Withdrawal from the class through the Admissions Office is the student’s responsibility. If you have any concerns regarding your attendance, please contact me immediately via email, telephone or during my office hours.
Academic Students are responsible to inform themselves of College policies regarding the
Integrity: Code of Academic Integrity. Any incident of cheating will be brought to the immediate attention of the Academic dean and appropriate actions will be taken including receiving an F grade for the course. A report will be filed with the Campus Disciplinarian. CHEATING WILL NOT BE …show more content…
TOLERATED!
Calculators: Calculators will be allowed in class. No cell phones use will be allowed in class! Cell phones must be completely off otherwise you will be asked to leave the class and one absence will be granted to you. Cell phones may not be used as calculators!!
Homework: Success in any math class is dependent upon completing and understanding all assignments.
The homework will be completed online. You have as many tries as you need.
Class work: You will often be given class work and it may be collected at any time during class. No makeup work is possible for missed class work.
Quizzes: The quizzes will also be done online. You have three tries for each of them.
Exams: There will be three exams. No make-up exams will be given but your final exam will only replace one missed exam. Contact me immediately if you miss an exam. Students who miss more than one exam will be dropped from the class. The final exam will be comprehensive. Tentative exam dates are noted on the Class Schedule at the end of this syllabus.
Students with Special Needs: Any student who feels that he or she may qualify for accommodations for any type of disability, please see me immediately with the proper documentation.
Keys to success: It is expected that students spend a minimum of at least two hours outside of class for each hour spent in class. Spending more time on material from class and
explaining concepts to other students in class is an excellent way of achieving success. Active participation is very important. Ask questions, answer questions, talk to other students in class, form study groups outside of class, and always remember to ponder beyond what we discuss in class! Next, remember to keep an open mind. A big part of learning and understanding mathematics is believing that you are capable of succeeding. Always remember to have fun!!
Students will be assessed through class participation, their performance on exams, quizzes, and assignments. The completion of the assignments will prepare you for each quiz/exam. You are expected to complete each assignment by the next class meeting so that you are ready to ask questions in class. You should see me for assistance as soon as an exercise is not understood, but not without first seriously attempting to do the problem on your own. It is highly recommended that you also take advantage of the various tutoring services offered on campus. It is your own responsibility to have an interest in your education!
Grades: Attendance and Class-work 50 Exams (3): 300 Quizzes (10) 100 Homework 100 Final Exam: 200
Grading Scale: A 90 - 100% C 70 – 79% F under 60% B 80 - 89% D 60 – 69%
Important Dates:
• Last day to drop and be eligible for a refund of enrollment fee is Friday, February 26, 2010. • Last day to drop without notation on permanent record is Friday, March 5, 2010. • Spring Break: April 10 - 16, 2010. • Last day to drop with a W is Friday, May 14, 2010. • Memorial Day holiday-campus closed, Monday, May 31, 2010.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO).
Students will demonstrate their understanding of how to find the solutions to the equation f(x) = 0 (if any) using the quadratic formula.
Tentative Math 73 Schedule Spring 2010
|Date |Section/Q/T |
|2/13/10 |Introduction 1.1 – 1.4 |
|2/20/10 |2.1 – 2.4 |
|2/27/10 |2.5 – 2.6, 3.1 |
|3/6/10 |3.2 – 3.5 Review |
|3/13/10 |Review/ Test 1 |
|3/20/10 |3.6 – 3.8 |
|3/27/10 | 4.1 ,4.5,5.1 -5.2 |
|4/3/10 |5.3 – 5.6 |
|4/10/10 |Spring Break |
|4/17/10 |5.7 – 5.8, 6.1 – 6.2 Review |
|4/24/10 |Review/Test 2 |
|5/1/10 |6.3 – 6.4, 6.6 -6.7 |
|5/8/10 |7.1, 7.3 – 7.5 |
|5/15/10 |7.6, 8.1 – 8.4 |
|5/22/10 |8.4/8.5 - 8.6, 10.1 |
|5/29/10 |Review/Test 3 |
|6/5/10 |Review/Final |
Note: This syllabus is tentative and it may be modified at any time.
Intermediate Algebra - Mathematics 73 - Hybrid
Spring 2010 Course Syllabus
MISSION STATEMENT
El Camino College offers quality, comprehensive educational programs and services to ensure the educational success of the students from our diverse community.
Professor: Dr Jose M Villalobos, Ph.D.
Class: Math 73 Credit Hours: 5
Section: 9647
Course Dates: February 13, 2010 - June 11, 2009
Date/Time: Saturday 12:30p.m – 2:50p.m
Location: MS 210
Office: MS 115
Phone: (310) 900-1600x2424 Email: jvillalobos@elcamino.edu , est64e@gmail.com
Website: http://www.compton.edu/facultystaff/jvillalobos/index.html
Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday --- 4:00pm – 4:45 pm, …show more content…
Tuesday/Thursday --- 5:30 pm - 7:00pm, Saturday --- 9:00am – 10:00am or by appointment.
Course Materials
Textbook: Intermediate Algebra, 8th edition by Charles P. McKeague . Calculator: Calculators will be allowed in the class.
Online Component:
To access the online portion of the course :
1. Go to www.ilrn.com
2. Go to create account:
3. In Location choose “California” and in school name enter “El Camino – Compton Center”
4. Select “Course Key” (first choice)
5. Enter Key: E-KDKZ334KU9BE
6. Complete the form and you are ready to start.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 40 or Mathematics 41B with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite, or qualification by testing (El Camino College Mathematics Placement Test) and assessment.
Course Description: This intermediate algebra course is designed for students who are not considering further study in the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics. In the context of studying basic functions and their graphs, students strengthen and expand their algebra skills. Functions studied include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, and radical functions, as well as the absolute value function. Particular emphasis is placed on the operations on functions, solving equations and inequalities, as well as using functions to model real life situations. Other topics include solving systems of equations and applications.
Note1: Mathematics 73 serves as a prerequisite course for all transfer-level mathematics course sequences, EXCEPT the calculus sequence (Mathematics 170, 180, 190, 191 and 220). Students who have passed Mathematics 73 and wish to enter the calculus sequence should consult a counselor. This intermediate algebra course satisfies the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science general education mathematics competency requirement.
Note2: Students enrolled in this course are required to participate in individual and group activities.
A. Course Objectives 1. Carry out numerical operations and manipulate algebraic expressions, including expressions with rational and negative exponents. 2. Recognize functional relationships in the form of graphs, data or symbolic equations. 3. Solve problems involving a variety of function types, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational and radical functions, as well as the absolute value function. 4. Graph a variety of functions and relations and draw connections between these graphs and solutions to problems. 5. Solve a variety of equations and inequalities, as well as systems of equations and inequalities, using algebraic and graphical methods. Types of equations include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational and radical equations, as well as absolute value equations. 6. Using numerical, symbolic and graphical methods, model application problems, solve them and interpret the results in the context of the problem.
B. Methods of Evaluation 1. Computational or non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including: i. Exam ii. Quizzes iii. Homework/ Class work Problems
Attendance: Attendance will be taken every class session.
Students with three consecutive absences will be dropped from the class! Any student who misses two exams will be dropped from the class. Students are responsible for any material/announcements missed in class regardless of their presence including being aware of your status in the class. You are expected to be present on time at all class meetings and to actively participate!
You are expected to be at all class meetings on time!! Taken this class seriously is the first step to your success.
Withdrawal from the class through the Admissions Office is the student’s responsibility. If you have any concerns regarding your attendance, please contact me immediately via email, telephone or during my office hours.
Academic Students are responsible to inform themselves of College policies regarding the
Integrity: Code of Academic Integrity. Any incident of cheating will be brought to the immediate attention of the Academic dean and appropriate actions will be taken including receiving an F grade for the course. A report will be filed with the Campus Disciplinarian. CHEATING WILL NOT BE …show more content…
TOLERATED!
Calculators: Calculators will be allowed in class. No cell phones use will be allowed in class! Cell phones must be completely off otherwise you will be asked to leave the class and one absence will be granted to you. Cell phones may not be used as calculators!!
Homework: Success in any math class is dependent upon completing and understanding all assignments.
The homework will be completed online. You have as many tries as you need.
Class work: You will often be given class work and it may be collected at any time during class. No makeup work is possible for missed class work.
Quizzes: The quizzes will also be done online. You have three tries for each of them.
Exams: There will be three exams. No make-up exams will be given but your final exam will only replace one missed exam. Contact me immediately if you miss an exam. Students who miss more than one exam will be dropped from the class. The final exam will be comprehensive. Tentative exam dates are noted on the Class Schedule at the end of this syllabus.
Students with Special Needs: Any student who feels that he or she may qualify for accommodations for any type of disability, please see me immediately with the proper documentation.
Keys to success: It is expected that students spend a minimum of at least two hours outside of class for each hour spent in class. Spending more time on material from class and
explaining concepts to other students in class is an excellent way of achieving success. Active participation is very important. Ask questions, answer questions, talk to other students in class, form study groups outside of class, and always remember to ponder beyond what we discuss in class! Next, remember to keep an open mind. A big part of learning and understanding mathematics is believing that you are capable of succeeding. Always remember to have fun!!
Students will be assessed through class participation, their performance on exams, quizzes, and assignments. The completion of the assignments will prepare you for each quiz/exam. You are expected to complete each assignment by the next class meeting so that you are ready to ask questions in class. You should see me for assistance as soon as an exercise is not understood, but not without first seriously attempting to do the problem on your own. It is highly recommended that you also take advantage of the various tutoring services offered on campus. It is your own responsibility to have an interest in your education!
Grades: Attendance and Class-work 50 Exams (3): 300 Quizzes (10) 100 Homework 100 Final Exam: 200
Grading Scale: A 90 - 100% C 70 – 79% F under 60% B 80 - 89% D 60 – 69%
Important Dates:
• Last day to drop and be eligible for a refund of enrollment fee is Friday, February 26, 2010. • Last day to drop without notation on permanent record is Friday, March 5, 2010. • Spring Break: April 10 - 16, 2010. • Last day to drop with a W is Friday, May 14, 2010. • Memorial Day holiday-campus closed, Monday, May 31, 2010.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO).
Students will demonstrate their understanding of how to find the solutions to the equation f(x) = 0 (if any) using the quadratic formula.
Tentative Math 73 Schedule Spring 2010
|Date |Section/Q/T |
|2/13/10 |Introduction 1.1 – 1.4 |
|2/20/10 |2.1 – 2.4 |
|2/27/10 |2.5 – 2.6, 3.1 |
|3/6/10 |3.2 – 3.5 Review |
|3/13/10 |Review/ Test 1 |
|3/20/10 |3.6 – 3.8 |
|3/27/10 | 4.1 ,4.5,5.1 -5.2 |
|4/3/10 |5.3 – 5.6 |
|4/10/10 |Spring Break |
|4/17/10 |5.7 – 5.8, 6.1 – 6.2 Review |
|4/24/10 |Review/Test 2 |
|5/1/10 |6.3 – 6.4, 6.6 -6.7 |
|5/8/10 |7.1, 7.3 – 7.5 |
|5/15/10 |7.6, 8.1 – 8.4 |
|5/22/10 |8.4/8.5 - 8.6, 10.1 |
|5/29/10 |Review/Test 3 |
|6/5/10 |Review/Final |
Note: This syllabus is tentative and it may be modified at any time.