OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

                                                          COURSE SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR:    Carole Shapero                      FALL , 2008

PHONE:   635-1459                                               OFFICE Hours: MON : 8- 8:30 ; 10:20 - 11 WED:8- 8:30 ; 10:20 - 11;12:50-2:40   

                                                                                                                Tues, Thursday and Friday: By Appointment and Online

 

COURSE WEBSITE: http://elearn.oakton.edu

I.         

Course Prefix

Course Number

Number of Credits

MAT

120

4

 

 

II.                  Prerequisites: 

            MAT 052 or Math Placement test

 

III.        Course (catalog) Description:

This course covers the algebra of real and complex numbers including polynomials, roots and radicals, first and second degree equations, functions, and logarithms.

 

IV.       Learning Objectives:

·         Demonstrate an understanding of the real numbers and their properties.

·         Perform the basic operation and factoring with polynomials.

·         Perform the basic operations of rational expressions.s inverse.

·         Solve first and second degree equations and inequalities in one variable.

·         Perform the basic operations with complex numbers.

·         Demonstrate the ability to use the definitions and laws of exponents, roots,  and radicals.

·         Solve equations and inequalities in two variables.

·         Solve systems of linear equations.

 

V. Academic Integrity:

The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Oakton Community College has adopted a Code of Academic Conduct and a Statement of Student Academic Integrity. These may be found in the Student Handbook. You may also find a summary of the Code of Academic Integrity in the college catalog.Among the violations of academic integrity listed and defined are: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic dishonesty, falsification of records and official documents, personal misrepresentation and proxy, and bribes, favors and threats.

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Pursuant to the due process guarantees contained in the Policy and Procedures on Student Academic Integrity, the minimum punishment for the first offense for a student found in violation of the standards of academic integrity is failure in the assignment. In addition, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of three years.

 

VI. Outline of Topics

Solving Equations and Inequalities

Graphs of Equations and Inequalities

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Polynomials

Rational Expressions and Equations

Radical Expressions and Equations

Quadratic Equations

VII. Methods of Instruction:

Lecture, discussion, class problems, group work, website

 

VIII. Course Practices and Policies:

·        HOMEWORK:

Homework can be done and submitted in mymathlab using quizzes and study guides. For students who choose to do homework from the book, the assignments are listed below and will be collected, checked and returned during exams. If all the homework is turned in (either on paper or in mymathlab) , one bonus point will be added to your final average.

·        MAKE-UP TESTS: Only one make-up test is allowed per student during the term. The student must follow this procedure to take a make-up test:

1. Call 635-1459 before the scheduled start of the exam giving your name and requesting a makeup test.

2. You must be in the testing center to begin the test before the start of the next class period.

·        ATTENDANCE: Attendance, though not required, is strongly recommended. If you must miss a class, you will need to learn the material on your own and cannot expect the teacher to “teach” you the material in a private session.

·        LATENESS: Occasional lateness will be tolerated with the following provisions: Students should enter quietly without disturbing those around them. You must try your best to “catch up” with what has preceded your arrival without asking those around you. It would also help to check after class to see if you have missed any important announcements. Lateness on exam days will not be tolerated. If a student arrives more than ten minutes after the start of an exam will lose the option of an untimed test and  have the time for the test limited at the teacher’s discretion.

 

IX. Instructional Materials:

Text: Bittinger Intermediate Algebra Online text or tenth edition with My Mathlab (ISBN 0536482543)

 

X. Methods of Evaluation:

There will be five tests plus a comprehensive final. Chapters covered on each test is  listed below. Students who miss fewer than 4 classes (3 or less) will have the lowest grade dropped (which may be the final) and the average of the remaining tests will determine their grade. Students who miss more than 3 classes will Be graded on the average of all 6 tests.
Homework counts 1 bonus point toward final average.

TEST 1: Chapter R,1    TEST 2: Chap 3,4   TEST 3: Chap 5 Test 4: chapter 6 Test 5: Chapter 7

GRADING SCALE: 90-100 = A    80-89.99= B  70-79.99= C   60-69.99= D  below 60= F  

 

XI. Other Course Information:

            If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services.  To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services.  All students are expected to fulfill essential requirements.  The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.