Welcome to MAC 1105 College Algebra (Online)
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Course Credits:
727Internet
Asynchronous
5/18/2015
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Course Prerequisites
Prerequisite: MAT 1033 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test.
Course Materials (Access/Textbook)
A MyMathLab Access Code is required to participate in this course. The access code
includes access to MyMathLab, an online copy of the textbook, an online copy of the
student's solutions manual, a multi-media library including lecture videos, and more. The
access code can be purchased alone or packaged with a regular hardcover textbook. If
you are considering getting a textbook, it is much less expensive to buy it as an unbound
package than to buy the access code and textbook separately. The textbook used in this
course is College Algebra Essentials 4th ed. by Blitzer.
ISBN-13: 978-0321199911 (MyMathLab Access Code only)
ISBN-13: 978-0321869715 (unbound textbook + MyMathLab Access
Code)
IMPORTANT: If you are currently unable to purchase an Access Code or- you are waiting for your Access Code, you can still register with MML
and begin your course work on the first day of classes. Pearson allows all
students a grace period before an Access Code is required. Please get
started on your course work right away.
Calculators
Scientific calculators are allowed, but a graphing calculator (TI-83, TI-84, TI-84+) is
strongly recommended. However, certain models (TI-89’s, TI-92’s, TI-Nspire, etc...) are
not allowed on quizzes, tests, or exams.
Course Description
Major topics include: functions and functional notation; domains and ranges of functions;
graphs of functions and relations; operations on functions; inverse functions; linear,
quadratic and rational functions; absolute value and radical functions; exponential and
logarithmic properties, functions and equations; systems of equations and inequalities;
applications such as curve fitting, modeling, optimization, exponential and logarithmic
growth and decay.
Course Objectives
1. The student will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts of algebra when
determining characteristics and properties of relations and functions and performing
processes.
2. The student will demonstrate the ability to solve and graph a variety of equations and
inequalities, relations and functions
3. The student will demonstrate understanding of the concepts of this course.
Course Requirements
All assignments for Week 1 and Week 2 MUST be completed by their respective
deadlines in order to remain active in the course. Failure to do so will result in a "No
Show" for those weeks. If a student is deemed a "No Show", he/she will be
administratively withdrawn from class. Also, if a student fails to complete Test 1 and
Test 2 by their respective deadlines, then by the 60% point of the term he/she will be
classified as not actively participating and will be administratively withdrawn from class
with a WF which becomes an F on the students transcripts. Please note that if a student
is receiving financial assistance and is also categorized as a WF, then the student
may be required to pay back some or all of the financial aid:
http://www.spcollege.edu/withdrawal/
Important Dates
http://www.spcollege.edu/calendar
-Course Dates: 5/18/2015 - 7/23/2015
-Deadline to drop with refund: 5/22/2015
-Deadline to withdraw without refund: 6/26/2015
Tentative Schedule (Assignment Due Dates)
Please print Step 2: Know the Assignment Due Dates Schedule located in the START
HERE: Important Course Information module. Please do this ASAP.
VERY IMPORTANT: All assignments for the week, unless otherwise
noted, are due on Friday by no later than 11:00PM EST (at the end of the
week in which they are assigned). To avoid being locked out of a Test
(and therefore receiving a zero "0%" for the Test) please do not wait
until the last minute to complete the weekly assignments leading up to
each Test (no later than 11:00PM Fri. EST). Plan ahead and do your best
to complete everything a few days before the end of each week… in that
way, if you have trouble getting the required minimums of 70% on any of
the Homework assignments, or 70% on any of the Test Review Follow Up
homework assignments, you’ll be able to seek help before it is too late.
Only if the Homework, and Follow Up Review requirements have all
been met will you be eligible to take a Test.
Exam Dates
-Proctored Midterm Exam: 6/19/2015 - 6/21/2015
-Proctored Final Exam: 7/17/2015 - 7/19/2015
-Proctored Exam Registration: All students must identify and register their Exam
preference. To do so, go to Step 3: Register your Exam preference (MUST BE
COMPLETED BY ALL STUDENTS) located in the START HERE: Important
Course Information module. Students must register their preference within the first two
weeks of the semester. Please do this ASAP.
-Proctored Exam Requirement: On Exam day, students must present a valid form of ID to
their Proctor (College Student ID, Drivers Liscense, Passport, etc...). Students are also
allowed to bring along a calculator, though one may be provided by the testing facility.
Books, formula sheets, and notes of any kind are not allowed. Scratch paper will be
provided.
User Agreement
To gain access to the remaining course materials/modules, you must score 100% on Step
4: User Agreement located in the START HERE: Important Course Information
module. Before you begin the User Agreement, please take some time to carefully read
and acknowledge the terms and policies of this Syllabus, the Assignment Due Dates
Schedule, and the Proctored Exam Registration. NOTE: Answers to certain questions can
be found by searching SPC's website (http://www.spcollege.edu/). After successful
completion of the User Agreement, return to the Table of Contents and you'll find
a MyMathLab Content module (shown below) which contains the password that
unlocks your first MML assignment.
MyMathLab (MML) Materials:
Multimedia Library
The MML Multimedia Library (ML) is loaded with a variety of resources
that are designed to complement your MML Assignments. Depending on
the Chapter/Section, an ML search will return links to: Animations,
Chapter Test Prep Videos, PowerPoint presentations Section Video
Lectures, and more...
To access the ML, go to the MyMathLab Content module and select the
1st option. From here, select the Chapter/Section and Media Type that
you'd like to explore and then click on the Find Now button (an example
search is shown below).
Homework Assignments & Reviews 5% of Final Grade
After you've engaged the Multimedia Library and before you can take a
Unit Test, you'll need to complete all of the Homework Assignments, a
Test Review, and then a Test Review Follow Up Homework Assignment
leading up to each Test. This class is set up to encourage Mastery
Learning, so you may rework any Homework Assignment, Test Review,
and Test Review Follow Up in order to get a perfect score (unlimited
attempts); however, the computer will use the highest score for each
assignment to average your final grade in the course.
-Requirement: You must score at least 70% on each Homework
assignment and at least 70% on the Test Review Follow Up in order to be
eligible to take the Unit Test. After each Unit Test, any Assignment not
attempted by the respective Test due date will be assigned a zero (0%). If
you have difficulty with a problem, do not stop once you get the problem
correct. Depending on the Assignment, there are several tools available
for each problem (Help Me Solve This, View an Example, Video,
Textbook, Ask My Instructor).
Section Quizzes 10% of Final Grade
At the end of each lesson in the MML online curriculum, there is a Section
Quiz. Each Quiz consists of five questions and will be taken on a weekly
basis (2 attempts) and each Quiz is timed (30 minutes).You may not use
your book or your notes during the Quiz. Before you attempt a Section
Quiz please refer to the Study Plan mentioned below.
-Requirement: You must score at least 70% on each respective
Homework Assignment in order to take a Quiz. Any Section Quiz not
taken by its respective due date will be assigned a zero (0%). No 3rd
Attempt Quizzes or Make-up Quizzes, no exceptions!
Unit Tests 15% of Final Grade
You will be taking four (4) online Unit Tests according to the Assignment
Due Dates Schedule. These Tests (1 attempt), as well as their Reviews,
can be found in MyMathLab. It is your responsibility to complete the
Tests by the due dates designated by your instructor (please refer to the
Due Dates Schedule in my|Courses).
- Requirement: Prior to each Test Review becoming available, you must
complete all of the Homework Assignments with a minimum of 70% for
each assignment. It is advisable you take the Review multiple times in
order to better prepare for the actual Test.
- Requirement: Following each Test Review, there is a Test Review
Follow Up Homework assignment that focuses on the concepts you did
not master in the Test Review. You must score at least 70% on each Test
Review Follow Up Homework assignment.
- Requirement: Prior to each Test becoming available, you must get the
required minimums of 70% on all of the Homework assignments, and
70% on the Test Review Follow Up homework assignment. You may not
use your book nor your notes during the Unit Tests. Each Unit Test is
timed (90 minutes).
A student missing a Test deadline for ANY reason will receive a zero for
that Test. No Make-up Tests, no exceptions!
Study Plan 0% of Final Grade
The Study Plan is designed to help you focus on objectives that need
further review. After you have completed assignments, click on the 3rd:
Get more practice with Study Plan link in the MyMathLab Content
module. Select the chapter and section of interest to see what objectives
are mastered and which need to be reviewed. The Study Plan provides
additional problems to help you master the concepts based on your
Homework, Quiz, Review, and Test results. The Study Plan is not
included in your overall grade and is completely optional.
my|Courses (Powered by D2L) Materials:
You must login into our my|Courses course at least once each week. Here
are some tips about using the my|Courses course:
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Log in to my|Courses (https://mycourses.spcollege.edu) to confirm
that you have access. Email me or phone me if you do not see
your class in my|Courses.
Report any problems to the SPC Student Technical Call Center at
727 341-4357 or via email at Onlinehelp@spcollege.edu. Their
web site is
http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/help/technical/tech_help.shtml.
In order to better serve our faculty and students, we are asking that
both the instructor and student Log Out whenever leaving your
computer unattended. By logging out, my|Courses server space is
freed, and therefore, optimizing the system.
Midterm Exam -- Proctored (Supervised) Exam 35% of Final
Grade
For all students, the Midterm Exam must be taken by the dates defined in
this syllabus. This exam is timed (90 minutes) and MUST be proctored
(supervised) at an educational facility near you.
In either case, please refer to the Online Proctored Exam Information link
provided near the top of this page. You must pass the Midterm Review
with a minimum of 70% in order for the Midterm Exam to be accessible.
A student missing the exam deadline for ANY reason will receive a zero
for the exam. No Make-up Exams, no exceptions! All OSSD students
must provide appropriate documentation if they need special arrangements
for testing and must make arrangements for their testing.
Final Exam -- Proctored (Supervised) Exam 35% of Final
Grade
For all students, the Final Exam must be taken by the dates defined in this
syllabus. This exam is timed (90 minutes) and MUST be proctored
(supervised) at an educational facility near you.
In either case, please refer to the Online Proctored Exam Information link
provided near the top of this page. You must pass the Final Review with a
minimum of 70% in order for the Final Exam to be accessible. A student
missing the exam deadline for ANY reason will receive a zero for the
exam. No Make-up Exams, no exceptions! All OSSD students must
provide appropriate documentation if they need special arrangements for
testing and must make arrangements for their testing.
Extra Credit
No official extra credit assignments are available. Extra Credit is not an option for this
course.
Technical Issues:
Your course has been directly linked to MyMathLab (Pearson's MyLab and Mastering).
Should you experience technical difficulties with MML and would like to contact
Pearson's Technical Support, you must be logged into your my|Courses course. Select
the Course Home tab, open the MyLab & Mastering Link by clicking on Pearson's
MyLab and Mastering , and then on the page that appears select the Diagnostics tab.
The Diagnostics page contains information that you must provide to Pearson's Technical
Support in order for them to assist you. You'll also find several options to CONTACT
PEARSON 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT on the right hand side of the page.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: If you are experiencing
technical difficulties with My|Courses and/or MyMathLab, before you
contact either SPC's Tech Support or Pearson's Tech Support, please be
sure to rule out the possibility of a bad (or limited) internet connection as
well as the possibility of an incompatible browser, browser setting,
firewall setting, recent update, etc... , by using a different computer on a
different network via a different browser (For example: Internet Explorer,
Firefox, and Chrome have all been known to work properly). It is your
responsibility to have a verified and reliable back up method for
completing your assignments in the event that your primary means of
connection does not function properly.
COURSE REFERENCES:
Library Services
There are libraries at various SPC sites. You may choose the one that is most convenient
for you. You also can access library services online at
http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/
Grading Policy
At the end of the semester, the lowest Unit Test score will be dropped. Course letter
grades will be determined based on the following scale:
Grade Grade Points Percentage
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89.9
C = 70 - 79.9
D = 60 - 69.9
F = Below 60
Grades of "I" (Incomplete) are NOT given in this course. If you do not complete the
course by the scheduled final exam date, you will receive an "F" for the course.
Total course grade points will consist of an aggregate of points from the following areas:
35% - Final Exam
35% - Midterm
15% - Unit Tests
10% - Section Quizzes
5% - Homework & Reviews
0% - Study Plan
State policy specifies that students may not repeat a college credit course for which a
grade of “C” or higher has been earned except by appeal to the campus Academic
Appeals committee. You may repeat a college credit course one time without penalty. At
the third attempt, you will pay the full cost of instruction. The full cost of instruction rate
for the academic year is stated in the course catalog. In addition, at the third attempt you
may NOT receive a grade of “I,” “W,” or “X,” but must receive the letter grade earned.
This grade will be averaged into your overall grade point average.
Attendance Policy
The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum
http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm
For this class, attendance is defined as follows: Students are required to logon to
my|Courses on a regular basis, complete all assignments, tests, and exams on or before
the due dates, and to interact with your professor and peers. Professors will verify that
students are in attendance at least once each week during the first two weeks of class.
Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively
withdrawn. Immediately following the 60% point of the term, each instructor will verify
which students are actively participating in class. Students classified as not meeting the
criteria for active class participation will be administratively withdrawn with a “WF”.
Active class participation for this class is defined as responding to emails and/or posting
to the discussion board as required by your instructor as well as completing Media
Assignments, Homework, Quizzes, Tests, and Exams by the required deadlines. If a
student fails to complete Test 1 and Test 2 by their respective deadlines, then by the 60%
point of the term he/she will be classified as not actively participating and will be
administratively withdrawn from class with a WF which becomes an F on the students
transcripts. Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term up
until the last date to withdraw. Students and instructors will automatically receive an email notification to their SPC email whenever a withdrawal occurs.
Academic Integrity
St. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy. It is your responsibility to be
familiar with the policies, rules, and the consequences of violations. There is no tolerance
for cheating and academic dishonesty. Discipline can range from a zero on a specific
assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F. Note that copy/pasting
published information, whether it's from your textbook or the Internet, without citing
your source is plagiarism and violates this policy. Even if you change the words slightly
the ideas are someone else's so you still have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism,
bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and fabrication are defined in Board Rule 6Hx234.461. Student Affairs: Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior.
http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/stu_affairs_honesty.htm
Disability Policy
If you wish to request accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please
make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on campus. If you have a documented
hearing loss, please contact the Program for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing at 727-791-2628.
If you will need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation, please contact
your campus learning specialist immediately about arrangements for your safety. The
Office of Services for Students with Disabilities can be reached at 791-2628 or 791-2710
(CL), 341-4758 (SP/G), 394-6108 (SE), 712-5789 (TS), 341-3721 (HEC) or 341-4532
(AC). http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/Current/ossd.htm
MISCELLANEOUS:
Student Expectations
All electronic devices such as cell phones, beepers, pagers, and related devices are to be
turned off prior to entering the classroom, library, and laboratories to avoid disruption.
Use of any device in these areas is a violation of College Policy and subject to
disciplinary action. College computers are intended for academic work. Inappropriate use
of computers during class time is prohibited. Students should understand that they may be
required to use the Internet for some courses. Furthermore, students may be required to
have discussions of class assignments and share papers and other class materials with
instructors and classmates via chat rooms and other mechanisms. Therefore, Internet
users may be able to access students' work whether the access is secured or unsecured.
The College cannot protect students from the type of materials on the Internet or the
potential piracy of students' materials. Each student's behavior in the classroom or Web
course is expected to contribute to a positive learning/teaching environment, respecting
the rights of others and their opportunity to learn. No student has the right to interfere
with the teaching/learning process, including the posting of inappropriate materials on
chatroom or Web page sites. The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to
leave the classroom, lab, or Web course and to file disciplinary charges if disruptive
behavior continues.
What Students can expect from Instructor
The instructor will establish and maintain, with your involvement and help, a safe,
comfortable learning environment in which your opinions and thoughts are valued. The
instructor will make meaningful assignments designed to broaden your knowledge and
help improve your ability to problem solve utilizing the critical thinking skills developed
in the study of Mathematics.
Dual Enrollment, Early Admissions, & Early College Students
Dual Enrollment, Early Admissions, or Early College student may not withdraw from any
college level course without consultation with the Early College/Dual Enrollment office.
Withdrawal from a course may jeopardize the student's graduation from high school. The
Dual Enrollment office can be reached at 712-5281 (TS), 791-5970 (CL) or 394-6000
(SE).
FDLE Statement
Federal and state laws require a person designated as a “sexual predator or offender” to
register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE is then
required to notify the local law enforcement agency where the registrant resides, attends,
or is employed by an institution of higher learning. Information regarding sexual
predators or offenders attending or employed by an institution of higher learning may be
obtained from the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for the particular
campus by calling the FDLE hotline (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or (1-888-357-7332), or by
visiting the FDLE website at http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/homepage.do
If there are questions or concerns regarding personal safety, please contact the Provost,
Associate Provost, Campus Security Officer, or Site Administrator on your campus.
Campus Safety and Security
For information on campus safety and security policies please contact 791-2560. If there
are questions or concerns regarding personal safety, please contact the Provost, Associate
Provost, Campus Security Officer, or Site Administrator on your campus.
http://www.spcollege.edu/central/campussecurity/CScrimereports.htm
Emergency Preparedness
In the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St.
Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your
course work online. Following the event, please visit the college Web site for an
announcement of the college's plan to resume operations.
You should familiarize yourself with the emergency procedures and evacuation routes
located in the buildings you use frequently. Located in each classroom is an Emergency
Response Guide (flip-chart) that contains information for proper actions in response to
emergencies. You should be prepared to assess situations quickly and use good judgment
in determining a course of action. You should evacuate to assembly areas in an orderly
manner when an alarm sounds or when directed to do so by college faculty or staff or
emergency services personnel. You may access additional emergency information by
going to http://www.spcollege.edu/central/campussecurity/EM/. In face to face courses
your instructor will review the specific campus plans for emergency events.
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