Math 1310 M1Z - Metropolitan Community College

Metropolitan Community College
Modular Math Course
MATH 1310 – Intermediate Algebra
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Intermediate Algebra
MATH 1310 – Section M1Z
4.5
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Thursday, May 21, 2015
TTH 8 - 9:50 a.m.
None
May 7, 2015
Room 153, Elkhorn Valley Campus (EVC)
Modular
Math Center
Course MyLabsPlus Address:
http://mccneb.mylabsplus.com
CONTACT INFORMATION
INSTRUCTOR NAME:
OFFICE HOURS:
OFFICE LOCATION:
OFFICE TELEPHONE:
FACSIMILE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ACADEMIC AREA:
Joseph Lee
Tuesday, Thursday 10 AM – 12 Noon
Wednesday 9 AM – 11 AM
EVC, Room 156
402-289-1356
402-289-1423
jdlee3@mccneb.edu
Math & Natural Sciences
***Please see the “Process for Grade Appeals and Academic Concerns” as stated in the College
Catalog under Academic Information. If possible, please discuss concerns with the instructor before
contacting the Dean’s office.
MyLabsPlus/ Tech Support: 1-888-883-1299 24/7
Email and Chat support 24/7 by clicking on Help and Support in the upper right hand corner of the
course homepage. Scroll down and click on Search the knowledgebase, send a question, or chat with
a representative. On the right of the next page under Additional Resources, Hours of Operation click
on Contacting Support.
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course extends basic algebra skills and provides the background necessary for further
mathematics courses. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, radical, and rational equations;
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systems of linear equations; rational exponents and polynomial factoring; rational and radical
expressions; complex numbers; and graphs of linear and quadratic functions.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Within two years prior to beginning the course, either successful completion of MATH 0931 or MATH
0960 with a grade of P, or MCC placement test
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course each student will be able to:
1. Review the graphing of linear functions, graphing of other basic functions, and definition of a
function and its notation.
2. Expand upon operations involving exponents, polynomials, and the methods of factoring.
3. Solve systems of equations and apply them to solving application problems.
4. Simplify rational expressions and solve rational equations.
5. Simplify radical expressions, solve radical equations, define rational exponents, (manipulate and
convert from exponential to radical notation and vice versa), and perform operations with complex
numbers.
6. Solve quadratic equations with real and complex solutions.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The daily class period will consist of:
Working on your individual study plan to complete the course in one quarter. You have the option of
finishing early or progressing faster and going on to complete additional courses in the quarter if you
demonstrate mastery as you progress.
REQUIRED MATERIALS / SKILLS
You must have computer skills.
The options for purchasing the classroom materials are:
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Online Textbook: (Required) You may purchase the online tutorial MyLabsPlus (MLP) at the
bookstore, asking for ISBN: 9780558927189 or you may purchase the tutorial online at
http://mccneb.mylabsplus.com. Instructions for registration will be provided the first day of
class. This code is valid for one year from date of activation and is non-transferable.
Notebooks: Students are required to maintain a notebook of their written work for all
homework assignments and quizzes. All Pre-tests and Chapter Exams are taken on the
computer in a designated proctored testing area. Special testing paper will be provided to
show your work on exams. Calculators on cell phones, graphing calculators, and other
calculators with advanced problem solving capabilities are not allowed.
Ear buds: You will need to purchase ear buds for use in the classroom to listen to videos and
animations.
Scientific Calculators are allowed in MATH 1310.
24_hour Online Support: Email or chat 24/7 by clicking Help and Support on the course
homepage.
Tech Support: 888-883-1299 24/7
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SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS:
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Paper copy Textbook: (Optional) If you want a hard copy book you may buy or rent a text
book from the bookstore or another source. Any bound version of the text may be purchased
back by the bookstore at the end of the quarter.
Textbook Title:
Intermediate Algebra
Edition:
Eighth Edition (2010)
Author:
Carson/Jordan
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN
13 digits is 9780321607119 or ISBN-10 digits is: 0321607112
The Student Solutions Manual for the text is available in the Math Centers.
Computer Requirements:
Operating System
Version
Browser
Version
Browser
Windows 8
Firefox 17 and up
Chrome 21 and up
IE 10, 11 and up
Windows Vista
Firefox 10 and up
Chrome 16 and up
Internet Explorer 9
Windows 7
Firefox 10 and up
Chrome 16 and up
Internet Explorer 9 and up
Windows XP
10.9 (Mavericks)
Safari 7 and up
Chrome 31
Firefox 25 and up
10.7 (Lion)
Safari 5.1 to 6.1.1
Chrome 19 to 25
Firefox 16 and up
10.8 (Mountain
Lion)
Safari 6.1.1
Chrome 23 to 25
Firefox 17 and up
10.6 (Snow
Leopard)
Safari 5.1
Chrome 19 to 25
Firefox 16 and up
Ubuntu
Firefox 16 and up
Fedora
Firefox 16 and up
Chrome 21 and up
Microsoft Windows
Mac OS
Linux
Firefox 10 and up
Chrome 16
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
Assignments:
Students will work in MyLabsPlus (MLP) and progress through the modules as material is mastered.
A Pre-Test will be given at the beginning of each chapter and students passing with an 80% may
proceed to the next chapter. If an 80% is not achieved they will proceed to the first homework
assignment. The problems in the homework will be based on the questions not answered correctly in
the Pre-Test.
MyLabsPlus Homework
 There is one HW assignment in MyLabsPlus for each required section of the textbook.
 These are tutorial assignments with the many help button resources available to help you
learn.
 Complete each HW assignment as soon as you have studied the specific section of the
textbook and viewed the section video.
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You have unlimited time to complete each HW and you can resume numerous times until
you complete it.
For each question you can click on Help Me Solve This, View an Example, Textbook Pages,
or Print. These buttons will not be available on quizzes or exams.
Click on Continue to move on to the next question or click on the question number to
navigate through the questions.
Click Submit Work when you have completed the assignment or need to stop.
Homework Exercises are automatically graded by the computer and recorded in MyLabsPlus
Gradebook.
To review a specific HW at a later time, go to Gradebook and then click on Review. If you
missed a problem, your answer will be shown by rolling the cursor over the correct answer.
Report to me if you think the computer did not score a problem correctly or if you do not
understand your mistake.
MyLabsPlus Quizzes
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There are periodic quizzes. A score of 70% must be achieved to demonstrate mastery on each
quiz. You have a fixed time to complete quizzes. Once you start you must finish, and you
must stay on that quiz. If you try to open another page, MyLabsPlus may close and you will
not be able to continue. You will progress to the next homework assignment only after
mastering a quiz. If a quiz is not mastered the first time, the student will complete a review
module with questions based on the quiz results. When the review module is mastered at 70%
the student can retake the quiz. This process continues until the quiz is mastered at 70%.
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Quiz scores are automatically graded by the computer and recorded in Gradebook. To review
a specific Quiz, go to Gradebook and click Review. You can click on any question to view the
problem and the correct answer. The red X means that you got the problem wrong. You can
view your answer by rolling your cursor over the correct answer.
Exams
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Five proctored, individually administered, closed book exams will be given. Each exam will be
proctored in a designated testing area. Each exam must be mastered at 70% before moving
on to the next Pre-Test. If a student does not master the exam the first time, they will be
directed to a review homework assignment. The questions in the review assignment are based
on the results of the exam. After demonstrating mastery of the review assignment, the student
will be eligible to retest. This process continues until the student achieves 70% or above on the
exam. Then they will proceed to the next Pre-Test.
Maintenance of Student Records:
All work done in Course Compass/Math Lab will be available for at least three quarters following the
end of your quarter.
This is in accordance with Course Grade Appeal Procedures outline in the Metropolitan Community
College Catalog.
Assessment of Student Learning Program:
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked to
respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required to do for
this course may be shared with faculty and used for assessment purposes.
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Final Course Grade:
Means that the student has completed all modules for
Math 1310, receiving a 90% or higher average, per the
computation of the final grade found below.
Means that the student has completed all modules for
Math 1310, receiving an 80% or higher average, per the
computation of the final grade found below.
Means that the student has completed all modules for
Math 1310, receiving a 70% or higher average, per the
computation of the final grade found below.
Means that the student has not completed all modules for
Math 1310, but for those completed has received a 70%
or better average on all of the required Pre-tests or
exams. If the student wishes to reenroll in modular math,
they must complete within one year of activating their
code. Student should attend at least 80% of all scheduled
classes.
Indicates failure. This grade indicates that significant
progress has not been made toward mastering the subject
matter, due to lack of effort and/or attendance.
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B
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R – Need to Re-enroll
F - Fail
Computation of Final Grade:
The graded assignments are weighted as shown below along with the overall average needed to earn
a grade of A, B, C, R, F.
60%
20%
15%
5%
= Five tests taken in MyLabsPlus
= MyLabsPlus Quizzes
= MyLabsPlus Homework
= Attendance, etc.
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79% R, and F.
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend class each day. Attendance will be taken daily. Students are
expected to be on time for each class.
Students who attend no class meetings up to March 19, 2015 will be subjected to the
Attendance/Participation Reporting notice below.
Attendance/Participation Reporting: To confirm each student’s eligibility to remain registered for
the class, the instructor will officially report attendance/participation on or before the Census Date.
Students in this section must attend a class meeting by March 19, 2015.
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A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations may receive a final grade mark of F.
Classroom Behavior:
The student should:
1. Take notes on the videos and read the e-textbook material.
2. Participate in class discussions with the instructor and ask questions.
3. Keep up with the schedule in order to complete at least one course in the quarter. This will
require working outside of class at home, in the Math Center, or other locations where
computers and internet access is available. Do not get behind!
4. Bring questions to class.
5. Be respectful of other students and the instructor.
When Help is Needed:
The student should:
1. Contact the instructor as soon as there is a problem.
2. Use the materials in the Multimedia Library in MyLabsPlus. Visit a Math Center on any campus
for help with specific problems.
3. Work with classmates, friends, tutors or Math Center personnel. Form study groups. The
instructor is also available for help outside of class. Use all available resources.
MCC’s EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
Classroom Expectations:
Students are expected to do the following:
Attend regularly.
Stay on track. That is, keep up with the prescribed schedule to complete a minimum of one course in
one quarter. Of course, you can proceed as quickly as you desire and complete up to three courses
for no additional cost.
Keep an efficient notebook. Students in this course are required to keep a notebook where they show
the work they did to complete homework and quiz assignments in MyLabsPlus (MLP). Work should
be kept organized and well labeled. Any notes from reading the text, watching videos, powerpoints,
etc., should also be kept in this notebook. Work for completing exams will be recorded on special
paper at the time of testing. Notebooks will be reviewed throughout the quarter.
Communication Expectations:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Conduct Code
(http://mccneb.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/Course-Catalog/Student-Services/Student-Conduct),
which calls for responsible and cooperative behavior. Please think critically, ask questions, and
challenge ideas, but also show respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and
maintain the confidentiality of thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review
information at http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.
Academic Honesty Statement:
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for class work may be subject to copyright
protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website at
http://www.mccneb.edu/library or by your instructor. In response to incidents of student dishonesty
(cheating, plagiarism, etc.), the College imposes specific actions that may include receiving a failing
grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the College, or dismissal from the College.
Disciplinary procedures are available in the Advising/Counseling Centers or at
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http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V-r_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw through MyWay at
http://myway.mccneb.edu or by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553.
Failure to officially withdraw may result in an (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is noted in the
CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Learning and Tutoring Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly, supportive
learning environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff members in these
centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math, and writing skills. Selfpaced, computer-assisted instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second
Language, and online course orientation is also available.
Detailed information about the Learning and Tutoring, Math, and Writing Centers is in the My Way
portal, the College Catalog, and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/ltc/.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with
documented qualifying disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations from
Disability Support Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students have
arranged for accommodations with DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss these
accommodations. For further information, please contact DSS or visit http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Metropolitan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, marital status, age, disability or sexual orientation in admission or access to its
programs and activities or in its treatment or hiring of employees.
Technology Support:
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help
Desk at 457-2900 or mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
Technology Resources:
By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and phones),
you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community
College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and Resources. It
is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures
Memorandum may b e found at the following website:http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/X15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf.
STUDENT SERVICES IMPORTANT DATES are located online under Student Online Services, and
Important Dates. http://www.mccneb.edu/sos/enrollman.asp
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SCHEDULE:
This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning
outcomes. The instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule to enhance learning for students.
Minimum requirements to complete Math 1310 in one quarter:
CALCULATOR ALLOWED ON ALL ASSIGNMENTS!
Date
Module
Module Contents
Week 1 – Due start of class
Tuesday, March 17
Mod 21
Week 2 – Due end of class
Thursday, March 19
Mod 22
Week 3- Due end of class
Thursday March 26
Mod 23
Mod 21 - Chapter 3&4 Pre-test
Mod 21 - Sec. 3.1A, 3.2A, 3.3A
Mod 21 - Quiz A over Sec. 3.13.3
Mod 22 - Sec. 3.5A, 4.1A, 4.2A,
4.3A,
Mod 22 - Quiz A over Sec. 3.5,
4.1-4.3
Mod 23 – Exam – Chapters 3&4
Mod 23 - Chapters 5&6 Pre-test
(Material from Ch 6 only).
Week 4 – Due end of class
Thursday April 2
Mod 24
Week 5 – Due end of class
Thursday April 9
Mod 25
Week 6 – Due end of class
Thursday April 16
Mod 26
Week 7 – Due end of class
Thursday April 23
Mod 27
Week 8 – Due end of class
Thursday April 30
Mod 28
Mod 24 - Sec. 6.1A, 6.2A, 6.3A,
6.4A
Mod 24 - Quiz A over Sec. 6.16.4
Mod 25 – Exam – Chapters 5&6
(Material from Ch 6 only).
Mod 25 - Chapter 7 Pre-test
Mod 25 - Sec. 7.1A, 7.2A
Mod 25 - Quiz A over 7.1 – 7.2
Mod 26 - Sec. 7.3A, 7.4A
Mod 26 - Quiz A over Sec. 7.37.4
Mod 26 – Exam – Chapter 7
Mod 27 - Chapter 8 Pre-test
Mod 27 - Sec. 8.1A, 8.2A, 8.3A, 8.4A
Mod 27 - Quiz A over Sec. 8.1 –
8.4
Mod 28 - Sec. 8.5A, 8.6A, 8.7A
Mod 28 - Quiz A over Sec. 8.5 –
8.7
Mod 29 – Exam – Chapter 8
Mod 29 - Chapter 9 Pre-test
Mod 29 - Sec. 9.1A, 9.2A
Mod 29 – Quiz A over Sec. 9.1 –
9.2
Mod 30 - Sec. 9.3A, 9.4A
Mod 30 - Quiz A over Sec. 9.3 –
9.4
Mod 30 – Exam - Chapter 9
Week 9 – Due end of class
Thursday, May 7
Mod 29
Week 10 – Due end of class
Thursday May 14
Mod 30
Last Day.Thursday May 21
Complete any unfinished work.
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Mod 30-Comprehensive Quiz.
Consult instructor about new plan
for next quarter.