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 - 60SUCCESSCourse SyllabusFall 07MTH 120Beginning AlgebraYou have enrolled in Jackson Community College’s Beginning Algebra. This is a four credit, 16-week course. We will be meeting for a total of 64 classroom hours.INSTRUCTOREric OllilaJackson Community College2111 Emmons RoadJackson, Michigan 49201Office – JM [email protected](This is the only email that I check regularly.)TEXT 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 – Winter 07OllilaASSOCIATE 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.HOMEWORKHomework problems are housed on the MyMathLab website. I will give you instructionson how to access this website. The only way to complete and submit homework is via thissite.The homework is designed to help you learn how to work the problems correctly. There are a variety of hints, tips and demonstrations that are available 24/7 on MML. If you choose you may seek further assistance on your homework. You may resubmit your homework as many times as you like before the deadline. That means that if you receiveda score of 75% on an assignment and you were not happy with that score you could redo the assignment and resubmit for a different grade. This may be done as many times as you like. The problems will be similar in style but the numbers will be different for each try.Give yourself ample time to complete the homework especially when you are getting used to the system. If you begin 90 minutes before the deadline and you try to submit your work 1 minute after the deadline it will be refused by the system.Even if you are absent on the day it is due, homework will not be accepted late. JOURNALYou will be required to keep a math journal. This is to be kept in a one subject spiral notebook. The journal will be used to work your problems as you complete them on the computer. If you have questions about specific problems, make a note in your journal. This will be a quick reference once you come to class and ask for help.Math is as much about processes as it is about answers. The computer asks for answers. I want to see processes. You will show me how you got your answers in your journal. This will also allow me to identify where you went wrong if you are having trouble. Bring your journal to class everyday. I will ask to see your journals on occasion to be sure that you are showing your work correctly.EXAMSPage 3 of 6MTH 120 – Winter 07OllilaThere will be 5 chapter exams and a comprehensive final exam. You may use a calculatorfor these exams. Notes will not be allowed for exams. Necessary formulas will be supplied.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.PORTFOLIO PROJECTEach student will complete an additional assignment referred to as the Portfolio Project. The project will be discussed in class and a due date will be announced.GRADINGYour final grade will be a compilation of
View Full Document
Unlocking...