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MAT 154AA – INTERMEDIA ALGEBRA Spring 2011
INSTRUCTOR:
Helen Shen PHONE:
530-541-4660, Extension 364 E-MAIL:
shen@ltcc.edu OFFICE HOURS: Room A204
Mon. & Wed.
Tue. & Thurs.
Fri.
LTCC MATH PAGE:
http://www.ltcc.edu/academics.asp?scatID=5&catID=34 TEXTBOOK (OPTIONAL):
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra,
by Martin-Gay, Fourth Edition Required
Software License: It is
required to have a software license to use the software MyMathLab in this
class. Students have two choices.
The first
choice is to purchase the
textbook from the bookstore. The textbook comes with the software license
for an additional cost of approximately $5. The
second choice is to purchase
the license alone either from the bookstore or online at coursecompass.com.
The license gives you access to the textbook online. This is a more
economical choice, but is only recommended to students who have online access
and feel comfortable reading a computer screen instead of a traditional book.
If you purchase a used textbook, you will also need to purchase the software
license. The software license is valid as long as the student uses the same
textbook; the student may need to call the tech support to obtain another access
code if the student takes the same class again later.
Our Course Id is shen91787
For assistance
call 1-800-677-6337.
Mon – Fri
Online assistance is available 24 hours every day at:
247pearsoned.custhelp.com COUSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a continuation of MAT 152B or MAT 152BB. We will continue our study of functions and quadratic equations. New topics will include inverses of functions, exponential and logarithm functions, conic sections, and sequences and series. PREREQUISITE:
A grade of C or better in Math 152B, Math 152BB, or equivalent; or
a satisfactory score on Mathematics Assessment Test. CALCULATORS:
You will need a scientific calculator for this course. It
should have an ln key, a log key and an exponent key. Graphing calculators will
not be allowed on quizzes and exams. TUTORING:
Tutoring is available in the Math Success Center (MSC) in Room A201.
Students will earn 0.5 point toward the total grade for every 10 hours in
MSC or DRC. However, if any student misses three or more classes, no lab credit
will be granted. STUDENT LEARNING 1. Apply the course topics to real-world situations. OUTCOMES:
2. Sketch and interpret the graphs of functions and relations introduced
in intermediate algebra. 3. Simplify mathematical expressions into forms more amenable to analysis.
4. Provide solutions to equations using methods from intermediate
algebra.
GRADING POLICY:
Method of Student Evaluation
Homework (Online, 23 sections)
22.5%
Quizzes (Five, In Class)
15%
Exams (Three, In Class)
37.5%
Final (Covers entire course content)
25%
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage.
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
less than 60% CHECKING YOUR
You
can check your grade at any time in MyMathLab where you will be doing
GRADE ONLINE:
your
homework. I will drop a student from the class if the student misses six classes
or more and is unable to keep up with the learning.
HOMEWORK:
Homework will be done online using MyMathLab. Due dates are listed
for you when you go on line to do the assignments.
Feel free to consult a fellow classmate, a tutor, your instructor, or
anyone else for assistance on the homework. In addition, the computer will give
you help with any problem, show you an example of a similar problem, and in some
cases show you a video of someone teaching how to do that type of problem.
You can work on homework after the due date but there are penalties for
being late (see the make-up policy below).
If you don’t have the internet
connection at home, you can print them out in school at Math Lab, TLC, or D-wing
Lab, work the problem on the papers, and enter the answers in school.
EXAM POLICY:
Grading will be based on progress
towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept
that is being tested. The more you show me with steps and detail, the better
your chances for partial credit. You provide me the communication and
detail in your answers; and I will give you the best grade I can based on that
communication and answer. You can use one page of notes, front and back, for
quizzes, exams and the final. MAKE-UP POLICY:
For Quizzes,
Exams and the Final,
make-up is possible if the instructor is
contacted in advance and the absence is excuse; there is a 10%
penalty if the absence is not excused. The make-up test needs to be taken before
the next class. Homework will
be accepted late up to one week after it is assigned for half credit; the online
homework will be closed after the due date, and I will reopen it next day
morning for another week for the late homework. If you take the make-up test at
TLC, you need to make an appointment at TLC 24 hours ahead by going to
TLC, call (530)541-4660 x 740, or e-mail TLCProctors@ltcc.edu. COMMUNICATION
You
can communicate with me either by coming to class or office hours, sending POLICY:
an
e-mail, or calling on the phone. I will respond to your e-mails in a timely
manner, and I will do my best to return your calls (you need to make sure
to leave your number clearly). If you miss the class, it is your responsibility
to pick up the class handouts or obtain the information either from your
classmates or from me during the office hours.
I
have students work together to help each other. Please feel free to ask me
directly if you like to work with me one-on-one.
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Please come see me if you do not understand my policies.
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Since English is my secondary language, please
be sure to ask me if you have any
difficulty to understand math due to my accent. I will be happy to clarify. LEARNING
If you have a learning disability,
be sure to discuss your special needs with me DISABILITIES:
during the first week of class.
Learning disabilities will be accommodated. HOW TO SUCCEED
1)
Read your textbook before class. IN A MATH CLASS: 2) Choose to attend all class periods and be on time. 3)
Exchange
names and phone number with classmates.
4) Learn from your mistakes and be
patient with yourself.
5) Don’t be afraid of asking questions.
6) Know how to get help if you need it.
7) Organize your class materials.
8) Do your homework.
9) Check
your work.
10) Hand in assignments on time. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING):
Academic dishonesty of any form will not be tolerated.
Students caught cheating on exams or quizzes will receive a score of zero on the
assignment for the first offense and a course grade of F for the second offense. Cheating will be defined as but not limited to: (1) using any method to copy another’s work on an exam, quiz, or final (2) directly copying another student’s homework assignment (3) using any method other than your own honest efforts to complete exams, quizzes, the final, or homework assignments. The following activities are NOT cheating: (1) collaborating with other students to complete homework assignments (2) working with math tutors or academic coaches to complete homework assignments (3) working with other students to study for exams, quizzes or the final. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
If you need help paying for your books or other expenses, call our financial
aid officer, America Ramirez, at 541-4660 x236, email her at
Ramirez@ltcc.edu, or drop by A100.
WHERE TO FIND A COMPUTER ON CAMPUS:
Computers are available for your use in the following locations on campus:
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Tutoring & Learning Center (TLC)* open Mon – Thurs 10 – 6, Fri 10 – 2, Sat 11 –
3.
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Open Labs in the D-wing which have available times posted by the door of each
lab.
* Both the TLC and the MSC are in room 201.
Tentative Lecture Schedule for Math 154AA
Be
sure to use class time, office hours, and the MSC to get all of your questions
answered.
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