Course SyllabusPrealgebraINSTRUCTOREric OllilaJackson Community CollegeTEXTPrealgebra by Tussy, Alan S. and R. David GustafsonATTENDANCECALENDARGRADINGGrade Percent1.0 64 - 60LATE WORKSUCCESSCourse SyllabusWinter 06MTH 110PrealgebraYou have enrolled in Jackson Community College’s Prealgebra. This is a three credit, 16-week course. We will be meeting twice a week for 1.5 hours for a total of 48 classroom hours.INSTRUCTOREric OllilaJackson Community College2111 Emmons RoadJackson, Michigan 49201Office – JM [email protected] Prealgebra by Tussy, Alan S. and R. David GustafsonISBN 0-534-37642-8COURSE DESCRIPTION MTH 110 Prealgebra 3crReview of arithmetic of positive and negative integers, fractions, decimals, percentages. Covers measurement and geometric calculations. Basic algebraic concepts include simplifying expressions and solving simple equations.COURSE GOALSStudents will be able to do:· Arithmetic of whole numbers and decimals.· Arithmetic of fractions.· Mathematics of ratio/proportion/percentage.· Mathematics of geometry/measurement. · Graphs/statistics/signed number arithmetic.· Algebraic operations/linear equations.· Students will be able to use appropriate technology as part of their completion of course objectives.· Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of current technology and its use and/or familiarity with scientific issues.ASSOCIATE DEGREE OUTCOMESThe Board of Trustees has stated that all JCC graduates should develop or enhance certain essential skills while enrolled at JCC. These are called Associate Degree Outcomes or ADOs. The ADOs that are addressed in this course are:ADO 3. Computational skills and understanding appropriate to the program of studyADO 4. Critical thinking and problem-solvingNote: This course does not satisfy the mathematics requirement for graduation from JCC. PREREQUISITES MTH 095 You may have met this requirement based on course placement, ACT scores orsuccessful college coursework.ATTENDANCEAttendance is an important part of your success in this class. You are expected to attend and participate in each class session. CALENDARPlease refer to the provided class calendar for information regarding topics and dates.GRADINGYour final grade will be a compilation of your efforts on Exams, Portfolio Project, Homework, Attendance, Participation, and Quizzes. The weight of each is shown below.Exams 60% (x)Final Exam 15% (y)Homework 20% (r)Quizzes, Attendance, Participation 5% (q)To calculate your final grade (g), add 60% of average of your scores for the exams, 15% of the score for the final exam, 20% of your average homework scores, and 5% of your quiz, attendance and participation grade. We can express this algebraically as:qryxg 05.02.015.06.0 Did that look like a story problem to you? This is just another real life example of the importance of algebra. You will be able to calculate your grade using this method by the end of the course.GRADING SCALE The grading scale is as follows: Grade Percent4.0 100 - 903.5 89 - 853.0 84 - 802.5 79 - 752.0 74 - 701.5 69 - 651.0 64 - 60E 60 - 0 HOMEWORKPlease refer to the homework assignment sheet for specific dates and problems. Homework for each chapter will be due the day of the review for the Chapter exams. Homework is to be submitted in paper/cardboard 3 tab folders. (Not a binder, file folder, or anything else) Late homework will not be accepted.DAILY HOMEWORK QUIZEach class day a quiz will be given. It will be taken from the homework list. You will be given section numbers and problem numbers. You will then copy the problem from your homework to the quiz. Daily homework quizzes may not be made up.COMPETENCY TESTSThere will be 4 competency tests. Each test will cover an important area of mathematics. The areas are: Whole Numbers IntegersFractions DecimalsEach test will consist of 10 questions. Eight of the questions will be more simple and 2 ofthe questions will be more complex. The more simple question will be worth 2 points each with no partial credit available. The more complex problems will be worth 4 points each with partial credit available based on submitted work.A score of 75% (or 18 points out of the 24 points) will be considered passing for each test.You MUST pass all 4 competency tests by April 20, 2006 to receive credit for completingthe course. Any student who does not pass all five tests will receive an E grade for the course regardless of the grades they received on their other work. Grades from the competency exams are not applied toward your grade.The competency tests must be passed without the aid of calculators or notes.You may retake the competency test up to three times.EXAMSThere will be 4 chapter exams and a comprehensive final exam. You may use a calculatorand notes on one side of an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper for these exams. You notes may not contain sample problems. Notes will be reviewed by the instructor before the exam.Exams, Tests and Quizzes are to be taken on the day announced. Please notify me immediately if you are unable to be present. You may take the exam early but not late unless appropriate documentation is presented. Once an Exam or Test is returned no make-up will be given. Quizzes may not be made up.LATE WORKAll assignments are to be submitted on or before their due date. Late assignments will notbe accepted. SUCCESSThe faculty in the math department have noted that a student’s learning will be enhanced if you follow some guiding principals.1) Read your textbook. 2) Work the examples.3) Attend class regularly4) Participate in class discussions5) Do your homework regularly6) Form a study group.These strategies have shown to contribute to success for others in the past. If you use even one of them your chances of success will be enhanced! Think of what could happen if you several of these on a regular basis!While it is expected that each student will succeed in this course, it is possible to fail. Youmay fail the course by not completing or performing poorly on class assignments and/or tests. You may be dismissed from the course for, but not limited to, the following reasons:cheating, stealing, destruction of property and disruption of the academic process. Please refer to JCC’s Academic Honesty Policy and the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for specific information.WITHDRAWAL DEADLINEThe withdrawal deadline for this semester is April 28,