Metropolitan Community College
Class Syllabus – Spring 2013 (12/SP)
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
Title:
Prefix/Section:
Credit Hours:
Class Begins/Ends:
Meeting Day(s)/Time:
No Class Days:
Withdrawal Date:
Delivery Type:
Class Location:
Beginning Algebra Part 1
MATH-0930-4C
4.0
3-11-13 to 5-23-13
MTWTH 3-3:50 pm
5-9-13
Lecture
Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 221
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Office Location:
Office Telephone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Academic Program Area:
Chad Haugen
Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 222G
457-2469
MW: 12:30-2:30 pm
TTH: 8-10 pm
cjhaugen@mccneb.edu
Math & Natural Sciences
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description:
This course is for students who need to learn basic algebra skills. Topics include positive and negative real
numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities, and applications of linear equations.(Formerly MATH 0920)
NOTE: MATH 09XX courses carry credit for MCC only; the credit does not transfer nor does it count toward
graduation.
Course Prerequisites:
Within two years prior to beginning the course, either successful completion of MATH-0910 with a grade of P,
or MCC Placement Test.
Required Textbook and Materials:
Textbook:
Elementary Algebra for College Students
Edition:
8th Edition (2011)
Author:
Allen R. Angel and Dennis C. Runde
Publisher:
Pearson
Materials:
Textbook and notebook. The student solutions manual is optional.
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Supplementary Materials:
DVD’s and solutions manuals that accompany the textbook are available in MCC’s Math Centers. The Fort
Omaha Campus Math Center is located in Building 10 Room 207 (Phone# 457-2475). You can also find
practice problems from the textbook at http://www.interactmath.com. Simply click on the Enter button and
then select our textbook from the drop-down menu on the left side of the screen.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, each student will be able to:
1. Add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative real numbers.
2. Solve linear equations and linear inequalities.
3. Solve application problems requiring linear equations with one variable.
Course Structure:
The course material will be presented by lecture. Throughout the lecture the instructor will work problems on
the board asking for input from students. The instructor will spend the first few minutes of class answering
questions over the homework and then present new material.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
Types of Assessment/Assignments:
Exams:
There will be FIVE in-class, closed book exams, covering all the required objectives. Each exam will take place
in our regular class location (Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 221) on the scheduled day (see Schedule
of Assignments) during regular class time. Material presented in class as well as material found in the text will
be covered on the exams.
A student may retake any of the five exams on which he/she earns a score less than 80%, provided they can
show the instructor they have completed all the suggested homework problems for the corresponding unit. A
homework problem will be considered complete only if there is work to support the answer.
Each retake must be completed at the Fort Omaha Campus Testing Center (Building 10, Room 121, Phone#
457-2204) within one week of receiving the graded original exam. The FOC Testing Center is open Monday
through Thursday from 8 am to 8 pm, Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm, and is closed on
Sunday. Students must provide a government issued picture ID or a MCC student ID before they will be given
an exam. If you forget your ID, the Testing Center staff will not let you take/retake an exam. Also, make sure
to arrive at least 2 hours before closing time to take/retake an exam.
Note: Only very serious excuses (such as documented serious health problems, etc.) will be accepted for
missing an exam. In the event that such a situation occurs, the student is required to notify the instructor
prior to the exam’s date that he/she will be unable to take the exam with the class.
If documentation is provided and the student notified the instructor in advance, the student will be
allowed to make up the missed exam. The missed exam must be made up within one week of the
original exam date and will be taken at the FOC Testing Center.
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If no documentation is provided and the instructor was not notified in advance, the student loses their
opportunity to take the original exam. He/she will only be able to take the “retake” version of the
original exam and it must be completed within one week of the original exam date. Otherwise, the
student will receive a grade of 0 for that exam.
Grading Policy:
The student must obtain a minimum score of 80% on each of the five exams in order to earn a passing grade.
The criteria for determining the final course grade are as follows:
P = 80% - 100%
R = 60% - 79%
F = Below 60%
P – Indicates a passing grade. The student has obtained a minimum of 80% on each of the
required exams.
R – Indicates a re-enroll. The student has not mastered all of the material but has made
significant progress toward mastering the course objectives.
F – Indicates failure. The student has not made significant progress toward mastering the
subject matter.
FX – An FX is a final grade given to a student who stops attending a class (participating in a class
if it’s an online class), does not return, and fails.
Assessment 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.
Use of Student Work:
By enrolling in classes offered by Metropolitan Community College, the student gives the College license to
mark on, modify, and retain the work as may be required by the process of instruction, as described in the
course syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to use the work in any other manner without the
written consent of the student(s).
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is one of the most important factors in any class. In order to be successful in this class, attendance
is required. Attendance will be taken at the very beginning of each class meeting. Students arriving to class
late will be marked ABSENT. The student is responsible for all work missed from being absent. The instructor
will not re-teach the material.
WX Policy: 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/.
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Classroom Behavior:
Students are expected to behave in a responsible and courteous manner while in class. This includes:
1. Turning OFF cell phones.
2. Being on time for class.
3. Paying attention in class instead of reading a novel/magazine, talking to a neighbor, or sleeping.
4. Refraining from getting up in the middle of class to take care of things that should have been taken
care of prior to class and not leaving the classroom until class is dismissed.
NOTE: No children are allowed in class.
Class Participation:
Success in anything requires some participation. No part of your grade will be based on participation;
however, you will get out of the class what you put into the class.
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/.
Recording in the Classroom:
Students may not video or audio record class sessions without the instructor’s knowledge and permission. If
recording of class sessions is authorized as a reasonable accommodation under Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), the instructor must have the appropriate documentation from College Disability Support Services.
Permitted recordings are to be used only for the individual student’s educational review of the class session
and may not be reproduced, posted, sold or distributed to others. Students who violate this policy are subject
to disciplinary procedures as outlined in the Student Conduct Code.
Academic Honesty Statement:
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for classwork 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, illegal peer-to-peer file sharing, 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-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf.
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/.
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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/.
COLLEGE POLICIES
College policies, such as student rights and responsibilities, academic standards, plagiarism, and etc. are
outlined in the College Catalog and Student Handbook. This information can be accessed via the online
catalog at http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/catalog.asp.
Student Withdrawal:
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw through My Services on
the MCC My Way portal at http://myway.mccneb.edu or by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1800-228-9553. 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.
Student Code of Conduct:
The college has a standard code of conduct that involves consequences for specific academic and nonacademic behavior that may result in a failing grade, probation, or suspension from the college. More
complete information about the code of conduct is located in the Student Services portion of the online
catalog (http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp).
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Technology Resources:
As you pursue your educational objectives you may be required to use computer information technology
resources at Metropolitan Community College. Use of these resources is a privilege and carries with it a
responsibility to respect the rights and privacy of others, the integrity of the facilities, and to follow Student
Conduct Guidelines and College Policies.
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.
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 4572900 or mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
[Other pertinent college policies are posted on the CDS website www.mccneb.edu/cds]
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2013 Spring Quarter Important Dates
Current Student (greater than 50 hours) Summer 2013 (13/SS) Registration begins ............................... Mar 6 W
Classes Begin ...................................................................................................................................... Mar 8 F
Current Student (less than 50 hours) Summer 2013 (13/SS) Registration begins ................................... Mar 13 W
General Summer 2013 (13/SS) Registration begins ................................................................................. Mar 20 W
***Census Date/Tenth Day* .................................................................................................................... Mar 21 Th
Spring Recess/College Closed ......................................................................................................... Mar 30-31 Sa-Su
Classes Resume from Spring Recess ............................................................................................................ Apr 1 M
Winter Quarter Term Incomplete “I” Grades Due ..................................................................................... May 9 Th
Classes End .................................................................................................................................... May 23 Th
Spring grades due and posted by 11:59 p.m. ........................................................................................... May 25 Sa
Memorial Day Recess/College Closed ............................................................................................ May 25-27 Sa-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****
* Tenth Day is the date on which enrollment levels are checked.
**To view the last day to withdraw “drop” a class to prevent receiving a grade, go to the class schedule found
on line 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.
To withdraw “drop” from a course in My Way, go to “My Services”, click “Registration”. Then click “Register
and Drop Sections”. Find the class you wish to drop and check the box under the word Drop and click Submit.
You have successfully dropped the class if the message at the bottom of the screen states “the following
request(s) have been processed”.
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SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS:
This is a tentative schedule. It is your responsibility to contact the instructor to find out if the assignment/schedule has
changed if you miss class.
Date
March 11
12
13
14
18
19
20
21
25
26
27
28
April
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
15
16
17
18
22
23
24
25
29
30
May
1
2
Scheduled Material
Syllabus; Introductions
1.3
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.6
1.7
1.7
Review
Exam 1*
1.8
1.8
1.9
1.9
1.10
1.10
Review
Exam 2*
2.1
2.2
2.2
2.3
2.3
2.4
2.4
Review
Exam 3*
2.5
2.5
2.6
2.6
Suggested Homework Problems
1.3: pages 27-28 #1-75 odd
1.4: pages 34-35 #1-10 all, 17-51 odd
1.5: page 39 #11-77 odd
1.6: pages 48-49 #13-113 odd, 125-139 all
1.7: pages 57-58 #13-129 odd
1.8: pages 65-66 #11-127 odd
1.9: pages 73-74 #7-121 odd
1.10: pages 80-81 #1-57 odd
2.1: pages 99-100 #9-121 odd
2.2: pages 106-107 #11-65 odd, 77, 79
2.3: pages 113-114 #9-59 odd, 73, 75
2.4: pages 120-121 #7-95 odd, 99, 101
2.5: pages 130-131 #11-77 odd
2.6: pages 140-141 #11-25 odd, 37-81 odd
*No Calculators Allowed
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SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS: (continued)
Date
May 6
7
8
9
13
14
15
16
20
21
22
23
Scheduled Material
2.8
2.8
Review
Exam 4*
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.4
Review
Exam 5
Retakes, if needed
Suggested Homework Problems
2.8: pages 160-161 #9-57 odd
3.1: pages 181-184 #11-97 odd
3.2: pages 192-194 #7-45 odd
3.3: pages 200-201 #11-37 odd
3.4: pages 211-215 #7-51 odd, 55, 63, 65
*No Calculators Allowed
Note: This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning outcomes.
However, the instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule to enhance learning for students. Any modifications
will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will conform to the policies and guidelines of
Metropolitan Community College.
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