Course SyllabusBeginning AlgebraINSTRUCTOREric OllilaJackson Community CollegeTEXTBeginning Algebra 4th ed, by K Elyan Martin-Gay.The purpose of this course is to develop a progressive understanding of basic algebraic skills, concepts, and problem solving techniques; to obtain a sense of how and why algebra is used, and to be able to relate these problems and use the learned problem solving techniques to real life applications. Emphasis will be placed on understanding of terms, concepts, principles and theories rather than cramming and memorization.ATTENDANCEGRADINGGrade Percent1.0 64 - 60CALENDARSUCCESSCourse SyllabusFall 06MTH 120Beginning AlgebraYou have enrolled in Jackson Community College’s Beginning Algebra. This is a four credit, 12-week course. We will be meeting for a total of 64 classroom hours.INSTRUCTOREric OllilaJackson Community College2111 Emmons RoadJackson, Michigan 49201Office – JM [email protected] Beginning Algebra 4th ed, by K Elyan Martin-Gay. ISBN 0-13-144444-1COURSE DESCRIPTION MTH 120 Beginning Algebra 4 crStudy variables and variable expressions, integers, laws of exponents, equations (linear, quadratic, and absolute value), linear inequalities, linear systems, coordinate graphing and problem solving.Prerequisite: MTH 110 - 2.0 or higher or equivalent COURSE GOALSThe purpose of this course is to develop a progressive understanding of basic algebraic skills, concepts, and problem solving techniques; to obtain a sense of how and why algebra is used, and to be able to relate these problems and use the learned problem solving techniques to real life applications. Emphasis will be placed on understanding of terms, concepts, principles and theories rather than cramming and memorization.Performance Objectives:1. Simplify basic algebraic, exponential, rational, and radical expressions using mathematical processes and symbol manipulation.2. Use algebraic processes to solve linear, quadratic, rational, radical and literal equationsand linear systems of equations.3. Demonstrate understanding of concepts of linear equations by: graphing a linear equation, finding x- and y- intercepts, and finding the slope of a line.4. Solve basic application problems using algebraic processes and procedural techniques.5. Demonstrate knowledge of current technology and its uses and/or scientific issues.Page 2 of 6MTH 120 – Fall 06OllilaASSOCIATE DEGREE OUTCOMESThe Board of Trustees has stated that all JCC graduates should develop or enhance certain essential skills while enrolled in the college. These are called Associate Degree Outcomes or ADOs. The ADOs that are addressed in this course are:- Comprehend and use information including written and oral forms (ADO 2)- Computational Skills and understanding appropriate to the program (ADO 3)- Critical thinking and problem solving (ADO 4)- Knowledge of science and technology (ADO 11)ATTENDANCEAttendance is an important part of your success in this class. You are expected to attend and participate in each class session. Attendance will be taken by calling roll and/or daily class work. If you do not plan to attend regularly, you are advised to drop the class.HOMEWORK FOLDERPlease refer to the homework assignment sheet for specific dates and problems. Homework for each chapter will be due on the day of the Chapter exams. Homework is to be submitted in paper/cardboard 3 tab folders. (Not a binder, file folder, or anything else). I will collect the homework folder at the beginning of each testing period. The folder should include all of the required assignments, in order, labeled with the assignment, and done in pencil. I expect all problems to be copied onto the paper and all of the work to be shown. I give zero credit for answers only. All problems and work mustbe shown to earn full credit. Late homework will not be accepted. EXAMSThere will be 5 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. Your notes may contain memory aids but not example problems. Notes will be checked before the exam by your teacher.Exams 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. I realize that situations sometimes occur that are beyond our control. These times are generally infrequent and not usually on test days. These times may happen once a semester to only one or two people (and usually not to the same person). Therefore, in case of an extreme situation, if you must miss on the day of exam, the following procedure must be adhered to in order to make up the exam:1. I must be notified before class begins, that you will be missing the exam.2. The missed exam must be taken before I return the exams to the class. Since you know the dates of the exams for the entire semester, it is expected that all appointments and activities you need to attend should be made at timesother than test day.Page 3 of 6MTH 120 – Fall 06OllilaPORTFOLIO PROJECTEach student will complete an additional assignment referred to as the Portfolio Project. The project will be discussed in class and will be due no later than Monday, November 20, or Tuesday November 21, 2005. GRADINGYour final grade will be a compilation of your efforts on Exams, Portfolio Project, ADO Project, Homework and Quizzes and classwork. The weight of each is shown below.Chapter Exams 50% (x)Final Exam 15% (y)Portfolio Project 5% (p)Homework Folder 15% (s)Quizzes/Class work 10% (r)Attendance/Participation 5% (q) The Final Grade (G) that you earn will be calculated by adding 50% of your Exam average, 15% of your Final Exam grade, 5% of your grade on the Portfolio Project, 15% of the average scores that you earned on the homework folders, 10% of the average grades from Quizzes/Class work and 5% for Attendance/Participation. Hey, this is starting to sound like a story problem! We can express this algebraically as; .5 .15 .05 .15 .1 .05G x y p s r q= + + + + +This is real life example of putting algebra to work. 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 - 0CALENDARPlease refer to the provided class calendar for information regarding topics and dates.Page 4 of
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