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Intermediate Algebra
MATH-1310-5A
4.5 credit hours
9-4-13
11-18-13
MW 5:30-7:20 pm
11-4-13
FOC-10-218
Computer Enhanced
http://www.mccneb.mylabsplus.com
CONTACT INFORMATION
INSTRUCTOR NAME:
OFFICE HOURS:
OFFICE LOCATION:
OFFICE TELEPHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ACADEMIC AREA:
Chad Haugen
M: 1-3 pm, TTH 4:15-6:15 pm
Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 222G
457-2469
cjhaugen@mccneb.edu
Math and Natural Sciences
MyLabsPlus Tech Support: 1-888-883-1299
Hours: Monday to Friday - 11 am to 7 pm
24_hour Online Support:
Email or chat 24/7 by clicking Help and Support on the course homepage.
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course extends basic algebra skills and provides the background necessary for further mathematics courses.
Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, radical, and rational equations; systems of linear equations;
rational exponents and polynomial factoring; rational and radical expressions; complex numbers; and graphs of
linear and quadratic functions.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Within two years prior to beginning the course, either successful completion of MATH 0931 or MATH 0960
with a grade of P, or MCC placement test
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course each student will be able to:
1.
Review the graphing of linear functions, graphing of other basic functions, and define a function and its
notation.
2.
Expand upon operations involving exponents, polynomials, and the methods of factoring.
3.
Solve systems of equations and apply them to solving application problems.
4.
Simplify rational expressions and solve rational equations.
5.
Simplify radical expressions, solve radical equations, define rational exponents, (manipulate and convert
from exponential to radical notation and visa/versa), and perform operations with complex numbers.
6.
Solve quadratic equations with real and complex solutions.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
The textbook for this class is: “Intermediate Algebra” by Carson/Jordan, 3rd Edition, Pearson. You will be
required to complete the Homework and Quizzes online using MyLabsPlus (MLP). In order to do this, you will
need to have a computer with internet access and basic technical/computer skills. Even if you purchase a
textbook elsewhere, you will also be required to purchase a MLP registration packet containing the access code
and register in MLP.
Choose ONE of the following options for purchasing the required MyLabsPlus access and text:
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Purchase an MLP registration code packet online (lowest cost option) or at the bookstore. This option
provides access to the online textbook; it is not necessary to have a paper text.
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Purchase a bundle that includes both the MLP registration code and a three-hole binder ready text book
in one package. This package will be available in the Metro bookstores. The ISBN for the
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA PKG bundle is 1269194275.
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Purchase an MLP registration code online or in the bookstore and buy or rent a text book from the
bookstore or another source. The 13 digit ISBN for the text only is: 9780321607119.
You can visit the MyLabsPlus website at: http://mccneb.mylabsplus.com
You can visit the online bookstore
at: http://shop.efollett.com/htmlroot/storehome/metropolitancommunitycollege141.html
Other Required Material:
You will need a notebook, paper, graph paper, pencils and a scientific calculator. Cell phones may not be used
as a calculator. Some calculators with advanced features will not be allowed on exams.
COURSE STRUCTURE:
The daily class period will consist of:
1.
Review of material from previous class meetings.
2.
Presentation of new material and topics.
3.
Discussion of the lecture material.
4.
In-class time for practice and tests.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
TESTS:
 There will be four closed-book tests, worth 50% of your grade, given during the term. Each test will be
announced in advance. There are no retake options.
 There will be a Departmental Final Exam, worth 10% of your grade. It is a closed book test that consists of
10 multiple choice questions administered during the last week of the class.
 The combined average of the tests and the final must be 60% or above to achieve a grade of C or above in
the class. All tests must be attempted to pass the class.
 Students must be present for tests. Make-up tests will only be given in the case of extreme emergencies and/or
only if the student has made arrangements prior to the test.
 If an emergency arises, a student must contact the instructor within 24 hours of the test to let the instructor
know of the circumstances for missing the test. The student must make arrangements to take the make-up test
prior to the next class meeting.
 A 10% penalty may be assessed on any test taken after the scheduled testing day.
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QUIZZES:
 MyLabsPlus Quizzes are worth 20% of your grade.
 There are up to 2 attempts for each Quiz. If you are not happy with the first score, you may retake it. The
highest score will be recorded. No late submissions will be accepted, so make sure your quiz is completed on the
due date.
 You have a fixed time to complete quizzes. Once you start a quiz, you must finish it. If you try to open another
page, MyLabsPlus may close and you will not be able to continue.
 Quiz scores are automatically graded by the computer and recorded in the MLP grade book. To review a specific
Quiz, go to Results and click Review.
HOMEWORK (HW)
 There is one HW assignment in MyLabsPlus for each required section of the textbook. While the homework is
submitted online, you are expected to keep a hard copy notebook of all of your work for solving the homework.
The notebook should come to class with you each day, and I may ask to check the notebook at any time.
 MyLabsPlus HW is worth 15% of your grade.
 It is recommended that you begin to complete each HW assignment as soon as you have studied the specific
section of the textbook, however the actual due dates are listed on the syllabus.
 You have unlimited time to complete each HW and you can resume numerous times until you complete it. Each
problem may be worked up to three times by clicking Similar Exercise.
 Please make sure that your homework is submitted by the due date. Late assignments may be submitted, but
MyLabsPlus will deduct 5% from questions scored after the due date. I will not extend the due date on
homework.
 Click Submit Work when you have completed the assignment or need to stop. You may revisit the same section
anytime up to the due date and continue where you left off. Make sure you click Submit Work each time you
need to leave.
 Homework Exercises are automatically graded by the computer and recorded in MyLabsPlus Results.
 Homework scores are automatically graded by the computer and recorded in the MLP grade book. To review a
specific homework assignment, go to Results and click Review.
ATTENDANCE:
 Attendance will be worth 5% of your grade. For more details, refer to the attendance statement in the
Expectations of Students section of this syllabus.
FINAL GRADE SUMMARY:
There are 5 categories that you will be graded on and they are weighted as follows.
50% = Unit Tests
10% = Final
20% = Quizzes, submitted via MyLabsPlus
15% = HW, submitted via MyLabsPlus
5% = Other (attendance)
GRADE SUMMARY:
A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79%
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F = Below 60%
MAINTENANCE OF STUDENT RECORDS
Graded material will be returned within 2 class periods of it being collected. Graded tests will be kept on file in the
instructor’s office for one quarter following the quarter in which the course was completed. This is in accordance with
Course Grade Appeal Procedures outlined in the Metropolitan Community College Catalog.
ASSESMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning. You may be asked
to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked to respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other
cases, tests or assignments you are required to do for this course may be shared with faculty and used for assessment
purposes.
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE STATEMENT:
Regular attendance of classes is absolutely essential for this course. Each day of attendance will be worth 1 point. A
maximum of 22 attendance points will be available this quarter. The student must make up all work that is missed.
Notify the instructor if you cannot attend a class or need to leave early.
WX: After the first class meeting and through the Census Date, the instructor will disenroll (WX) students who have
never attended. The Census Date is listed under the Important Dates for the course in the official Class Schedule at
http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/.
FX: An FX is a final grade given to a student who stops attending a class, does not return, and fails.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
The student should:
1.
Read the textbook material ahead of time.
2.
Participate in class discussions by answering questions asked by the instructor, and asking questions.
3.
Bring your assignment to each class with all problems completed or with your questions if it is not
completed.
4.
Use PENCIL on tests and quizzes.
5.
Be respectful of other students and the instructor. Avoid disruptive behavior and profanity in the classroom.
6.
Turn off cell phones and any musical devices. Texting during class is unacceptable behavior.
When Help is Needed:
The student should:
1. Contact the instructor as soon as there is a problem. If a student seeks help from the instructor, they must bring
their attempted homework, class notes, and textbook.
2. View the videotapes of the lecture material and use the software available in MyLabsPlus and the Math Center.
3. Work with classmates, friends, tutors or Math Center personnel. Form study groups. The instructor is also
available for help outside of class. Use all available resources.
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COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Code of Conduct
http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp, which calls for responsible and cooperative behavior. Please
think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also show respect for the opinions of others, respond to them
politely, and maintain the confidentiality of thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/html.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for class work may be subject to copyright protection.
Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website at http://www.mccneb.edu/library or by your
instructor. In response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.), the College imposes specific actions
that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the College, or dismissal from
the College. Disciplinary procedures are available in the Advising/Counseling centers or at
http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V-r_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw through MyServices on the
MCCMyWay portal at http://myway.mccneb.edu or by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1 – 800 – 228 –
9553. Failure to officially withdraw will result in either an attendance-related failure (FX) or failing (F) grade. The last
date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Academic Resource Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly, supportive learning environments
that can help students achieve educational success. Staff members in these centers provide free drop-in assistance with
basic computing, reading, math, and writing skills. Self-paced, computer-assisted instructional support in reading,
vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and online course orientation is also available. Detailed information
about the Academic Resource, Math, and Writing Centers is in the Student Handbook, College Catalog, and online at
http://www.mccneb.edu/arc/.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented qualifying
disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations from Disability Support Services (DSS) located in
each Student Services Office. After students have arranged for accommodations with DSS, the student and instructor
should privately discuss these accommodations. For further information, please contact DSS or visit
http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 457–2900 or
email mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and phones), you acknowledge
and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community College Procedures Memorandum on
Acceptable Use of Information Technology and Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with these
procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum may be found at the following website:
http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/X-15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf.
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SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS:
Date
September 4
9
11
16
18
23
25
30
October
2
7
9
14
16
21
23
28
30
November 4
6
11
13
18
Scheduled Material
Syllabus, MLP intro, 3.2
3.3
3.5, 4.1
4.2, 4.3
Review, Exam 1
5.1*, 5.2
5.3, 6.1
6.2, 6.3
6.4
Review, Exam 2
7.1
7.2, 7.3
7.4
Review, Exam 3
8.1, 8.2
8.3
8.4, 8.5
8.6, 8.7
Review, Exam 4
9.1, 9.2
9.3, 9.4
Comprehensive Final
Due Dates in MyLabsPlus
Chapters 3 and 4 HW and Quizzes
Chapters 5 and 6 HW and Quizzes
Chapter 7 HW and Quizzes
Chapter 8 HW and Quizzes
Chapter 9 HW and Quiz
Note: The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus (such as dates of exams) at any point during the semester. Any such
changes will be announced in class. It is the student’s responsibility to keep informed of such changes.
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MyLabsPlus Menu
(Down the left side of the Homepage)
1.
Announcements – This takes you to the Homepage for this course and displays all announcements.
This page will not be used to display the regular course announcements from week to week.
2.
Homework – This link takes you to the section/homework exercises for the course. Click on the desired
set of homework to begin.
3.
Quizzes - This link takes you to the quizzes for the course. Click on the desired quiz to begin.
4.
Study Plan – This link allows you to complete tracked, but ungraded problems that come from the
homework for each section. You can pick a chapter, section, and an objective to find questions specific
to mastering a particular concept. Your work is tracked, but is not part of your grade.
5.
Gradebook – This link takes you to the MyLabsPlus grade book where you can see the results of your
individual assignments, quizzes and overall grade in the class.
6.
Chapter Contents – This link contains access to the multimedia online textbook.
7.
Tools for Success – This link contains an Interactive Learning Styles Inventory, basic math and algebra
review cards, graphing calculator review card, translating word problems tutorial, Chapter Test Prep
Videos, and video lecture podcasts.
8.
Multimedia Library – This link contains access to Chapter Prep Quiz Videos, multimedia text,
animations, power point review slides for each section, and lecture videos for each section.
THESE LINKS CONTAIN ACCESS TO SOME EXCELLENT LEARNING TOOLS! PLEASE
REVIEW AND USE AS NEEDED!!
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2013 Fall Quarter Important Dates
Classes begin .......................................................................................................................................... Sep 3 Tu
Census Date/Tenth Day* date ............................................................................................................. Sep 16 M
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class without receiving a grade .............................. Varies by Class**
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class with a refund varies**............................See Refund Policy
Summer quarter “I” incomplete grades are due ....................................................................................... Nov 4 M
Classes end ............................................................................................................................................ Nov 18 M
Fall grades due and posted by 7:00 a.m. ............................................................................................... Nov 21 Th
Thanksgiving Day recess/college closed ...................................................................................... Nov 28 – Dec 1
Current Student (greater than 50 hours) Winter 2013 (13/WI) Registration begins……....................... Sep 11 W
Current Student (less than 50 hours) Winter 2013 (13/WI) Registration begins ..................................... Sep18 W
General Registration Winter 2013 Registration begins (13/WI) ............................................................. Sep 25W
*Tenth Day is the date on which your enrollment level is checked.
**To view the last day to withdraw “drop” a class to prevent receiving a grade, go to the class schedule found
online at http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/classschedule.asp . Then, find the course section and click on the
Important Dates link on the same line as the course title. Dates for each course section are automatically
calculated based on the start and end dates and the number of sessions for a course. A student must withdraw
by this date to avoid an “F” grade.
Note: Schedule changes may have implications for students on Financial Aid. Check with the Financial Aid
Office prior to any schedule changes at 402-457-2330. The Census Date is the date on which Financial Aid
Student’s enrollment is checked to determine the type and amount of authorized funds for the quarter.
Payment is based on enrollment as of that date.
 REFUND POLICY for Credit Courses
A student is responsible for withdrawing “dropping” from a course(s) if unable to attend. Non-attendance or
non-payment does not relieve a student from the obligation to pay.
An official schedule change that reduces or terminates a student’s academic credit load may entitle the student
to a refund. Go to “My Services” and click “Student Accounts”, then “Tuition Modeler” to see the refund
percentage received through midnight of the same day you “drop” withdraw from a class.
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