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MATH 90, FALL 2015 (4 UNITS)
SECTION #56575, MW 9:35 AM – 11:40 PM, BLDG. 21, ROOM 156
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This course is designed to serve as preparation for the study of College Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry and other college mathematics courses. Topics include a review of the real number system, an introduction to imaginary and complex numbers, the solution of first degree, quadratic and systems of equations, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and radicals, graphs of functions (both linear and nonlinear) and of relations, and exponential and logarithmic functions.
Math 42 or Math 50 (or BOTH Math 50A and Math 50B) with a grade of 'C' or better.
You may be asked to provide written proof that you have met this prerequisite.
Online access to ConnectMath is required and includes complete digital access to your e-book, videos and homework.
To register, go to http://www.connectmath.com
. You can purchase the access code directly from the website
(cheaper) or from the Rams bookstore.
Your Course Code is
. You may begin registration process at ConnectMath beginning first day of class.
TO LOG INTO CONNECT MATH FOR THE FIRST TIME:
1. Go to http://www.connectmath.com and click on the "SIGN UP NOW!" link located near the top of the page.
2. Enter the course code (see above).
3. Verify you have selected the correct class.
4. Choice #1 : If you have an access code purchased at the Campus Bookstore, enter it. Otherwise,
Choice #2 : Click on “PURCHASE AN ACCESS CODE ONLINE” link and purchase the access code.
Continue with the registration process until your account has been set up successfully. After you complete your account set up, you will be logged into CONNECT MATH.
TO ADD NEW COURSE TO THE EXISTING CONNECT MATH ACCOUNT:
Log into your account and click on Edit Profile link in the upper right-hand corner. After you type your password once more, you should be able to add the new Course Code to your account.
The 2-week financial aid code for this course is 517C6-9E508-6A983-1CF02 . Note that it does not give an additional two weeks to your course. You will need to extend your account BEFORE the end of the two weeks.

I will provide class notes for the first two chapters (R and 1). Once you register on ConnectMath, you will find all future lecture notes under the Resources tab > Course Files . You are responsible for printing out your notes for the rest of the course.
No calculators of any form will be allowed at any time during this course. It pretty much defeats the purpose of learning the material. No electronic devices may be on during lectures. All electronic devices must be off and placed face down on the desk during exams and quizzes – no exceptions!
PRACTICE is a vital component in learning mathematics. You are to do the assigned homework at the Connect Math website. You may take each homework assignment as many times as you wish, and I will only count the highest grade for each. The lowest three HW assignments will be dropped at the end of the term. Homework for each unit will be due at midnight on the day before each unit test.
There will be occasional pop quizzes in the course. The lowest one will be dropped at the end of the term.
There will be three unit exams (09/28,11/02,12/09) and a cumulative final exam (12/16). TEST QUESTIONS MUST BE
WORKED BY ALGEBRAIC METHODS THAT ARE REQUESTED ON THE TEST PAPER FOR CREDIT TO BE GIVEN.
If a test is not taken, it is recorded as a zero (0) score. The final exam is a comprehensive exam and is REQUIRED. STUDENTS
ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE EXAMS AS SCHEDULED AND NO RE-TAKES, PRE-TAKES OR MAKE-UPS WILL BE GIVEN. DO
NOT MISS EXAMS.
It is your responsibility to be aware of your grade. Your final grade will be determined as follows:
Online Homework 20% of your grade A: [90,100)
Unit Exams 45% of your grade (15% each) B: [80,90)
Pop-Quizzes
Final Exam
10% of your grade
25% of your grade
C: [70,80)
D: [65,70)
F: [0, 65)
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND CLASS EVERY DAY. AFTER 4 HOURS OF ABSENCE (2 CLASSES), YOU MAY BE
DROPPED FROM THIS CLASS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP YOUR ENROLLMENT STATUS CURRENT. YOU
RISK AN “F” IF YOU STOP ATTENDING WITHOUT OFFICIALLY WITHDRAWING. DO NOT BRING FRIENDS OR
CHILDREN TO CLASS. PLEASE PUT AWAY ALL MP3 PLAYERS AND TURN ANY CELL PHONES TO SILENT MODE
DURING CLASS TIME. NO CELL PHONES WILL BE ALLOWED ON YOUR DESK DURING EXAMS. WE ARE HERE TO
LEARN; PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TEXTING DURING CLASS.

Class attendance is not a measure of performance or proficiency. Whether a student is just physically present in the class is not a valid basis for grading. Reference Title 5 Section 55002 of the California Code of Regulations: (A) Grading Policy. The course provides for measurement of student performance in terms of stated course objectives and culminates in a formal, permanently recorded grade based upon uniform standards in accordance with section 55758 of this Division. The grade is based on demonstrated proficiency in the subject matter and the ability to demonstrate that proficiency, at least in part, by means of written expression that may include essays, or, in courses where the curriculum committee deems them to be appropriate, by problem solving exercises or skills demonstrations by students.
Students with special needs are encouraged to meet with instructors to discuss the opportunity for academic accommodation and be referred to disabled student program and services per Administrative Procedure (AP 3440).
While students may work together on the researching of any assignment, it is expected that each of their writing assignments reflect substantial individual effort. Any student who commits plagiarism or is found to have cheated on a scheduled exam is subject to a zero score for that specific exam which may result in a term grade of "F" for this course. Students should be aware that cases of cheating and/or plagiarism will be forwarded to the appropriate college administrator promptly.
The college administration has a range of sanctions that may be imposed including, but not limited to, academic suspension or expulsion from the college.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND CLASS EVERY DAY. AFTER 4 HOURS OF ABSENCE (2 CLASSES), YOU MAY BE
DROPPED FROM THIS CLASS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP YOUR ENROLLMENT STATUS CURRENT. YOU
RISK AN “F” IF YOU STOP ATTENDING WITHOUT OFFICIALLY WITHDRAWING. DO NOT BRING FRIENDS OR
CHILDREN TO CLASS.
Class attendance is not a measure of performance or proficiency. Whether a student is just physically present in the class is not a valid basis for grading. Reference Title 5 Section 55002 of the California Code of Regulations: (A) Grading Policy. The course provides for measurement of student performance in terms of stated course objectives and culminates in a formal, permanently recorded grade based upon uniform standards in accordance with section 55758 of this Division. The grade is based on demonstrated proficiency in the subject matter and the ability to demonstrate that proficiency, at least in part, by means of written expression that may include essays, or, in courses where the curriculum committee deems them to be appropriate, by problem solving exercises or skills demonstrations by students.
Please read carefully the set of rules applicable to the emails you may need to send me during the course:
• The title of the email must include the following information: class name, meeting days and times, your first and last name, and reason for emailing. For example,
M90, MW 10:15 AM, Jane Smith, Missed class due to illness.
• Do not email asking questions that can be answered by reading the syllabus. For example, you may NOT get a response to a question, “Can I take the test at a later date?” or “When is the final exam?”
• Write emails using proper grammar, punctuation and capitalization. In other words, do not “text” me.
Emails that don’t follow these rules may not be answered.

First day of class
Labor Day (college closed)
August 31
September 7
Last Day to Drop without receiving a ‘W’ September 13
Last Day to Drop and receive a ‘W’
Veteran’s Day (college closed)
Last Day of Class, Final Exam
October 17
November 11
December 16
This is course requires reliable computer access. Please ensure your computer is in good repair at the start of the semester. It is suggested that before any major assignments, you re-start your browser to clear any memory caches which may cause issues. Java software tends to “junk up” your browser at times. While documented outages may occur, it is the student's responsibility to meet all deadlines in this course. If your internet service at home is unreliable, do not wait until the last day to start assignments. There are plenty of computers that you are able to use on campus.
At the start of the semester, please go to www.connectmath.com/downloads and install the latest versions of many key plug-ins and movie players.
Upon completion of the course the student can:
1. find the domain of polynomial, radical, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions.
2. express sets and inequalities using set notation and interval notation.
3. choose an appropriate method (graphing, substitution, elimination, row reduction of matrices, or
Cramer’s Rule) to solve a system of equations or an application involving a system of equations and determine whether the solution is reasonable.
4. translate application problems into algebraic equations.
You are strongly encouraged to get tutoring or go to the Math Success Center, study in groups, and see me for help outside of class. All of these are free! Students that get help outside of class are typically much more successful than those that do not.
Regular Math Success Center hours are:
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (starting the second week of class)
The Math Lab is located in building 42 (the Academic Commons). Outside of these those hours, please go to the information booth at the east end of the Tech building to sign in for tutoring help. The MSC will begin operation the second week of the semester.