Math 100 Online - Beginning AlgebraMath 100 Online - Beginning AlgebraSummer 2010 - You are responsible for all of the information contained inthe syllabus that follows.Instructors: Dean PietromonacoTim CurranOffice: EDC-251 (Curran) FL1-133 (Pietromonaco)For office hours of instructors, please click on the home pages below.Email: [email protected]@flc.losrios.eduHome Page: www.flc.losrios.edu/~currantwww.flc.losrios.edu/~pietrodSyllabus Quiz:A quiz over this syllabus will be due when you come to take the first exam. The Syllabus Quiz can be accessed by clicking on the following link: SYLLABUS QUIZ Catalog Description:This course presents the fundamental concepts and operations of algebra with problem solving skills emphasized throughout. Topics include: properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, integer exponents, polynomials, factoring polynomials, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, rational exponents, systems of linear equations and inequalities, the rectangular coordinate system, graphs and equations of lines, and solving quadratic equations. This is a 5-unit course that is degree applicable and may be transferable. Please see a counselor for questions about transferability.Student Learning Outcomes for MATH 100:- evaluate and expand polynomial expressions (including expressions written in scientific notation). - report solutions to polynomial operations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. - record factors of polynomial expressions by removing common factors, factoring difference of square expressions, and factoring trinomial expressions including perfect square trinomials. - apply rules of exponents (including negative exponents) in the simplification of algebraic expressions. - solve linear equations, linear formulas (of more than one variable), linear inequalities, and 2x2 systems of linear equations. - produce graphs of solution sets of linear equations and linear inequalities in two variables. - evaluate and simplify radical expressions and solve equations involving these. - solve application problems using algebraic expressions, algebraic equations, algebraic inequalities, and graphing techniques. - solve quadratic equations by factoring and using the quadratic formula. Textbook & Materials:Beginning Algebra, Seventh Edition ISBN 978-0-321-57375-9. You must buy a book thatis bundled with My Math Lab. Written by Tobey-Slatter and Published by Prentice Hall. The Beginning Algebra text can be purchased at the Folsom Lake College Bookstore.Pre-Requisite:Minimum grade of "C" in Math 30 or successful completion of an assessment test with arecommendation of Math 100. Please note that self-assessment at ARC is not acceptedfor placement at FLC.We will check for your proof of meeting the prerequisite during the orientation meeting. Failure to show verification that you have met the prerequisite by the end of the first week on instruction will result in your being dropped from the course.Course Objectives:- To introduce students to the structure of the real number system and develop skills in manipulating algebraic expressions.- To help students develop an understanding of the concepts of algebra and then gain confidence in their ability to apply this understanding to real world problems.- To help students gain problem-solving skills and become independent learners who are able to take responsibility for the learning process.- To help prepare students to successfully continue in the further study of math, science or other courses that require algebra if they desire to continue in those studies.How the online class works:The course is an online course that uses both a book and an online software system (MyMathLab). You are expected to read the book and complete all online assignments. It is also recommended to complete all of the suggested book work. You should familiarize yourself with the online support services and use them to aid in the successful completion of the required course material. After you have completed required online homework and quizzes, you should come in to FLC or the EDC to take the test during one of the schedule lab hours. You must have Photo ID with you in order to take an exam. You need to take all tests on or before the deadlines specified on the testing information page. It is your responsibility to know and meet these deadlines. No extensions or incompletes will be given. If you miss an exam and do not contact your instructor within 3 days, you may be dropped from the course.Getting Help:Communication with the instructor is available through e-mail or in person at the instructor support hours or office hours. Students are encouraged to come in for help or test preparation if they need that level of support. An instructor is available for help in the Folsom Lake College Math Reading and Writing Center (FL2-239) and the El Dorado Center Tutoring Center (C-204) during the regularly scheduled lab times. You can get help from and/or take a test during any of these times. No appointment is needed. For testing times and deadline dates please use the link on the main course page in MyMathLab.Homework:Each unit has multiple online homework assignments to help you prepare for the exam. Each assignment has a unique due date. Those due dates are listed on the website page where you access the online homework. Online homework will be submitted directly to your instructor through MyMathLab. For full credit on the online portion of your homework you must complete all the required problems with at least 80% accuracy. This means you will receive a score of 0 on an assignment if you complete it with less than 80% accuracy. To view and complete the online homework, click on the online homework link in MyMathLab. Suggested Book Work (Not Required, but Highly Recommended):We have also provided suggested problems from the book to help you better prepare for the exam. These problems are not to be handed in. To view the suggested problems from the book, click on the suggested bookwork link in MyMathLab. Please be aware that Chapter 3 is the last chapter to study, positioned between your last "regular" test (#5 on Chapters 9 & 10) and the final exam. There is no online work required for chapter 3, but there is some "suggested bookwork" from your text. The math department cannot emphasize enough that reading chapter 3 and doing these exercises will