Math 082 Syllabus

MATH 082: Introductory Algebra Section: CMA & CNB

CCBC, Catonsville Campus School of Math and Science

I. Basic Course Information

A. Instructor: Debra Loeffler

B. Semester: Spring 2009

C. Office Location: E204F

D. Instructor’s contact information: 443-840-4255, dloeffler@ccbcmd.edu

E. Instructor’s office hours: CMA-TR 10:30-11:00 E204F, CNB-TR 2:10-2:40 E204F

F. Math Department: 443-840-4251 (Room E-204)

G. Testing Center: catonsville.testingcenter@ccbcmd.edu, 443-840-5246 (Room K-205)

H. Pre-requisites: Math 081 or a satisfactory score on the math placement test, RDNG 051 or LVR1 or by consent of the Coordinator.

II. Course Goals

A. Learning outcomes (as listed on the official common course outline):

a. Signed Numbers (Integers)

i. Operations on Signed Numbers

ii. Order of Operations

b. Introduction to Algebra

i. Expressions

ii. Solve Basic Equations

c. Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable

i. Properties

ii. Solve linear equations and inequalities

iii. Applied Problems for linear equations

iv. Literal equations

d. Linear Equations in Two Variables

i. Rectangular Coordinate System

ii. Slope of a Line

iii. Graph linear equations

iv. Find the equation of a line

e. Systems of Linear Equations

i. Solve by the graphing, substitution, and addition methods

ii. Applications

f. Exponents

i. Product, Quotient, and Power Rules

ii. Integer Exponents

g. Polynomials

i. Evaluate

ii. Operations on Polynomials

h. Factoring

i. Greatest Common Factor

ii. Factoring Trinomials

iii. Special Factorization

iv. Solve by Factoring

B. Objectives (as listed on the official common course outline):

Perform arithmetic operations and use Order of Operations on integers.
Solve equations using properties.
Translate sentences to equations and solve.
Solve linear equations in one variable.
Find the equation of a line.
Use linear equations to solve word problems.
Solve linear inequalities in one variable.
Interpret and calculate slopes.
Apply rules of integer exponents.
Perform operations on polynomials.
Factor polynomials (binomial and trinomials).
Graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables.
Solve systems of linear equations.

C. Rationale: Algebra is a branch of mathematics which studies equations and the methods for solving these equations. Algebra has evolved for more than 3000 years and has emerged as a basic tool of modern science, social science, business, and technology. Algebra is a foundation for al higher mathematics, including, but not limited to, trigonometry, calculus, finite mathematics, probability and statistics. Algebra teaches not only skills, but also thought processes that will be used again and again in college level mathematics courses.

III. Evaluation

A. Requirements & Grading Policy(papers, oral reports, projects, quizzes, tests, final exams, etc.)

a. Daily Assessments 25%

4 Tests (online) -20%, 5% each

b. Midterm exam-25%

c. Final exam (Cumulative)-30%

IV. Course Procedures

A. Materials : Intermediate Algebra (8^th ed.) by Charles McKeague

B. Special procedures :

Students should come to class prepared to work with a pencil and paper.

I expect that everyone knows the rules of etiquette. Therefore, when someone is talking, whether it is another student or the instructor, then no one else should be talking. There are times when you will be working on a problem together, and then normal “math” talk is permitted. I am responsible for a good learning environment free of distractions for all students, so therefore, if you are creating a distraction to learning, I will ask you to leave the room. If I have to ask again, you will leave and not return to class for the rest of the semester. No Exceptions, No Excuses!

All electronic devices should not be heard in class, so before entering the room, please turn the device off. If a cell or pager “goes off” during class, a point will be deducted from you grade.

Food is not allowed in the classroom. Drink will be allowed and should be disposed of properly. If trash is left behind, then NO drink will be allowed for the future.

If you have a letter of disability, please let me know the first week of class so that I can make accommodations for you.

Children are not allowed in class since they create a distraction to learning, so please make arrangements with someone to care for your child in those circumstances so that you can attend class.

C. Tentative list of dated assignments :

All dates for tests, including the midterm and final will be in the WebCT calendar. Please check each week to see what is due.

Attendance policy

Attendance at each class and lab is essential. Please be on time. Students with a legitimate problem about attendance should discuss the situation with their instructor.

NOTE: The deadline for withdrawing from a course or changing to an audit for the Spring 2009 semester is Monday, April 20, 2009 by 7 p.m. Failure to officially withdraw from a class you have stopped attending may result in an "F" grade. Please note that you may not audit a developmental course.

COURSE REPEAT POLICY

Students who have already received two grades (including W, AU, I, and R) in any course are prohibited from registering for the course for the third or subsequent time without the written permission of an academic dean or his/her designee. (Note: If the course is developmental, the recommendation of a support team [including at least one individual selected by the Dean of Developmental Education and Special Academic Programs and at least one individual selected by the academic unit] must be included in the decision making process of the academic dean or his/her designee.)

Disabled Students

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCBC is committed to providing an environment that is conducive to learning for all students. Any student who is disabled and requires special accommodation should contact the appropriate campus as follows:

Campus:	Office:	Room:	Phone:
Catonsville	Office of Disabilities Support Services	K-205	443-840-5246 443-840-4553 (TTY)
Dundalk	Office of Disabilities Support Services	A-100	443-840-3774 443-840-3529 (TTY)
Essex	Office of Disabilities Support Services	A-210	443-840-1741 443-840-1601 (TTY)

CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

For the College to make its maximum contribution as an institution of high learning, the entire college community must uphold high standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior. In seeking the truth, in learning to think critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service, honesty is imperative. Each student has a responsibility to submit work that is uniquely his or her own, or to provide clear and complete acknowledgement of the use of work attributable to others. To these ends, the following actions are expected of students:

· Complete all work on exams without assistance.

· Follow the professor’s instructions when completing all class assignments.

· Ask for clarification when instructions are not clear.

· Report to the instructor any unauthorized information related to an exam.

· Provide proper credit when quoting or paraphrasing.

· Submit only one’s own work.

Students who do not accept responsibility for the integrity of their own work will experience sanctions, including a written reprimand, failure of the assignment, failure of the course, and/or dismissal from the program. For repeat and extreme offenses, the College reserves the right to suspend or expel students.

Writing Policy

The College recognizes that clear, correct, and concise use of language is characteristic of an educated person. Therefore, whenever possible, faculty members in all disciplines should require written assignments in their courses in order to encourage effective writing by their students. Also, instructors should consider the quality of writing in determining a grade for a written assignment. Poor writing can be a sufficient cause for a failing grade on a paper and, in extreme cases, a failing grade in a course.

Inclement Weather/Emergency Closing Policy

In the event that the college (or a specific campus) opens late due to weather-related or other emergency conditions, classes will commence at the announced opening time and resume the normal schedule thereafter for the remainder of the day. Faculty, students, and classified staff should report to wherever they would normally have been at the announced opening time. **

Students and faculty engaged in field placement programs (such as internships, clinical placements, etc.) should discuss the handling of emergency situations at the beginning of the placement period. Both the requirements of the program and the safety of persons involved should be considered in planning a course of action in those cases where students are expected to report to off-campus locations.

** For example, if you had a class that began at 9:35 and the college opened at 10:00 because of snow, you would report to your 9:35 class at 10:00.

When the college closes because of severe weather or emergency conditions, announcements of class cancellations are made on local radio and television stations and the college website (www.ccbcmd.edu). Closings and delays will also be recorded on the campus weather line:

Catonsville	443-840-1711
Dundalk	443-840-1711
Essex	443-840-1711

TUTORING SERVICES

Students are encouraged to seek help from their instructors whenever they encounter academic difficulty (either during scheduled office hours or by appointment). In addition, each campus offers free academic support services, including in-person and “cyber” tutoring. For more information, contact:

Campus:	Office:	Room:	Phone:
Catonsville	Student Success Center	F-304	443-840-5959
Dundalk	Student Success Center	J-211	443-840-3666
Essex	Student Success Center	A-307	443-840-1820

CIVILITY AND COMMUNITY BUILDING EXPECTATIONS

(Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Empowerment)

As members of the CCBC community of learners, we are expected to act with respect, honesty, responsibility and accountability. Each of us is expected to be aware of the impact our behavior has on the community. CCBC wishes to each learner to commit to the following actions:

• Become an active and engaged learner

• Celebrate the richness of our diversity

• Respect the campus and its code of conduct

• Practice empathy and compassion

• Promote the empowerment of others

MAJOR RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY POLICY

Students not attending class because they are observing major religious holidays shall be given the opportunity, to the maximum extent possible, to make up, within a reasonable amount of time, any academic work or tests they miss. Arrangements between the student and the faculty member(s) for the student to make up missed assignments or tests must be made in advance of the religious holiday, at the initiation of the student.

STUDENT E-MAIL ACCOUNTS

CCBC has joined the ranks of the very few community colleges in Maryland who provide email accounts to all credit students. Each student who is registered in credit classes now has an email account and up to 5 Mb of storage in their mail box. This account will not be deleted even if the student graduates or leaves CCBC for any reason.

For information about the system and how students can determine their email address, go the CCBC Home Page and click on “Student Email”. From here students can find their email address, get to an on-line user manual and access instructions on how to forward the CCBC email to the system of choice (AOL, Comcast, Hot Mail, etc.)

Following is a list of sections that must be covered and will be included on the Midterm and Final Exams. Other sections may be covered as review or instruction at the instructor’s discretion.

Topics		Sections	Problems	Weeks
Real	1.3a	Find the opposite of a real number	1-12	1.5
Numbers	1.3c	Simplify expressions involving absolute value	17-28
	1.3d	Recognize and apply the properties of real numbers	41-52, 125-138
	1.3e	Recognize and apply the distributive property	53-100
	1.3g	Simplify algebraic expressions	113-124
	1.4a	Add and subtract real numbers	1-24
	1.4b	Multiply and divide real numbers	25-40, 109-114
	1.4c	Apply the rule for Order of Operations	41-90, 115-130
	1.4d	Simplify algebraic expressions	91-108
	1.4f	Find the value of an expression	135-136
		Test 1-Online
Equations &	2.1a	Solve a linear equation in one variable	1-98	2.0
Inequalities	2.2a	Solve a formula with numerical replacements	1-26
in One	2.2b	Solve formulas for the indicated variable	27-50
Variable	2.3a	Solve application problems	1-8
	2.4a	Solve a linear inequality in one variable and graph the solution set	1-36
	2.5a	Solve equations with absolute value symbols	1-40
		Test 2-Online
Graphs,	3.1a	Graph ordered pairs on a rectangular coordinate system	1-4	2.5
Functions &	3.1b	Graph linear equations by finding intercepts or by making a table	5-30
Applications	3.1c	Graph horizontal and vertical lines	33-36
	3.2a	Find the slope of a line from its graph	1-6
(Parallel &	3.2b	Find the slope of a line given two points on the line	7-18
Perpendicular	3.3a	Find the equation of a line given its slope and y-intercept	1-8
are not	3.3b	Find the slope and y-intercept from the equation of a line	15-24
required)	3.3c	Find the equation of a line given the slope and a point on the line	25-34
	3.3d	Find the equation of a line given two points on the line	35-40, 47-50
	3.4a	Graph linear inequalities in two variables	1-34
**********		MIDTERM– 25% of course grade, Chapters 1, 2 & 3	********	0.5
Systems of	4.1a	Solve systems of equations in two variables by graphing	1-10	2.5
Equations	4.1b	Solve systems of equations in two variables by the addition method	11-30
	4.1c	Solve systems of equations in two variables by the substitution method	31-42, 49-56
	4.5a	Solve application problems through the use of systems of equations	1-4, 7, 8, 15-19, 21-26
		Test 3-Online
Polynomials	5.1a	Simplify expressions using the properties of exponents	1-78, 101-118	2.0
	5.1b	Convert back and forth between scientific notation and expanded form	79-94
	5.1c	Multiply and divide expressions written in scientific notation	95-100, 119-120
	5.2a	Give the degree of a polynomial	1-12
	5.2b	Add and subtract polynomials	13-48, 59-60
	5.2c	Evaluate a polynomial for a given value	49-58
	5.3a	Multiply polynomials	1-56
		Test 4-Online
Factoring	5.4a	Factor out the greatest common factor	1-20	3.0
	5.5a	Factor trinomials when the leading coefficient is 1	1-28
	5.5b	Factor trinomials when the leading coefficient is a number other than 1	29-66
	5.6a	Factor perfect square trinomials	1-26
	5.6b	Factor the difference of two squares	29-46
	5.8a	Solve equations by factoring	1-30
**********		FINAL EXAM --- 30% of course grade , All Chapters		*****