JC MTH 120 - MTH 120 SYLLABUS

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Electronic Communication Devices PolicyMath 120- SyllabusBeginning Algebra Class Time: Mon/Wed 6:00 – 8:40 pm (May 12 – August 4)Building /Class Room: James McDivitt Hall Room 248 Instructor: Cathy Hawes E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Purpose and Learning ObjectivesCourse Description:Math 120 is the study of the following: variables and variable expressions, integers, laws of exponents, equations (linear, quadratic, rational, radical, and absolute value), linear inequalities, linear systems, coordinate graphing and problem solving.Official Math Department Syllabus – Created Fall 20051Prerequisite(s): Math 110 or equivalentCourse Goals: The purpose of this course is to develop a progressive understanding of more basic algebraic skills, concepts, andproblem 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. Great emphasis will be placed on understanding of terms, concepts, principles and theories rather than cramming and memorization.Performance Objectives:I. Core Course Objectives1. 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 equations and 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 a knowledge of current technology and its uses and/or scientific issues.II. Associate Degree Outcomes- The ability to comprehend and use information including written and oral forms (ADO 2)- Computational Skills and understanding appropriate to the program of study (ADO 3)- Critical thinking and problem solving (ADO 4)- A knowledge of science and technology (ADO 11)Course Information and RequirementsAttendance and Withdrawal Policy Please do not ever get behind because of lack of understanding. I always want to do my best to help you understand this thing called math. There are alternatives for help outside of class. Feel free to email at anytime and I will get back to you as soon as I can. 2. Tutoring: Math Tutors are available Monday – Thursday in the math lab, located in JM 245. The schedule is posted outside of the lab door. There are also video tapes available To be viewed that correspond to our course. Math tutors are also available in the Center for Student Success located in Official Math Department Syllabus – Created Fall 20052Walker Hall. Please contact the center for hours and availability.There are also personal tutors available through the Developmental Education Department. If you feel that you need a personal tutor, please come to see me and I will put you in touch with the person in charge of this service.3. Study Groups: I strongly encourage you to make a friend or friends in class that you can get together with outside of class. One of the best ways to study and to learn is by helping one another. From the items above, I hope it is obvious that your success is of utmost importance to all of us here. There is never a need to feel lost because of lack of understanding. There are so many ways for you to obtain math tutoring outside of the regular classroom. There is always some type of math help available. As long as you are being responsible for your learning by attending class, doing the assigned homework and other classroom activities, asking questions in class, and seeking help outside of class from the instructor, the tutoring services and your fellow classmates, success will be yours!!!4. You are responsible for the homework assignments. If you fail to come to class, you will not only miss the lectures, but will also miss the quizzes and the homework review. You will consequently receive a poor grade, not because you cannot do math, but because you failed to show up in class. Remember, there is a strong positive correlation between attendance and performance. It has also been determined that for each hour spent in class, one should spend at least two hours studying and reviewingoutside of class. Be sure to allow time to do your coursework, to ensure success.5. Calculators: Graphing Calculators (TI-85 or TI-86 preferred) are required for MTH 131, 132,140, 151, 154, and 251. For MTH 110 and MTH 120, a calculator is not required, but it would be advisable to have a scientific calculator that performs the basic operations (add,subtract, multiply, and divide), percents and fractions. (In the past, a TI-30 has been a good choice.)6. Attendance is required and will be taken in some fashion daily (either by roll call or quiz). Attendancewill be included in the quiz grade. Quizzes count 15% of your grade. 7. You bear the sole responsibility for your withdrawal from this course just as you did when you registered forthe course. Please check online to find the date for this class.8. Classroom Behavior: As stated in the Student Handbook, “misconduct for which students or visitors are subject to discipline are as follows: 1) Dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the College. 2) Forgery, alteration, or misuse of College documents, records or identification.3) Obstruction or disruption of teaching, lecturing, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or other authorized activities on College premises...”Official Math Department Syllabus – Created Fall 20053I would like to specifically address the highlighted words in this section: It is important for each student to be in class on time. Not only is the class disrupted by latecomers, the late student misses out on enough time to take quizzes, misses being counted for attendance, and any instructions given at the beginning of class. It is also important that students do not get up and leave in the middle of class . (It is disruptive ,to my teaching and others learning, for students to get up and leave or wander in and out of class at any given time.) 9. 2.0 Grade Requirement: Any student planning to


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