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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Accelerated Beginning Algebra
MATH 0960 7A
6.0
Begins 12/05/11 Ends 2/27/12
Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 9:45am
Monday, February 13, 2012
Classroom
South Omaha Campus Mahoney Building Room 202
Patricia Conrad pconrad@mccneb.edu
738-4698
738-4535 http://faculty.mccneb.edu/pconrad
Monday - Thursday 8:00-8:30am, 1 –2pm
South Omaha Campus Mahoney Building Room 110Q
Math and Natural Sciences; Academic Dean, Brad Morrison
This course is designed for the student who needs to review basic algebra skills. It is a fast-paced course that contains all of the content of both MATH 0930 Beginning Algebra Part 1 and MATH 0931
Beginning Algebra Part 2 in a single course. Topics include positive and negative real numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities along with their applications; integer exponents, operations with polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, equations of lines, and graphing of linear equations and inequalities.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Within two years: Completion of MATH 0910 or MATH 0930 with a grade of P, or qualification by the
MCC Placement Test
Advising note: This course (MATH 0960) is designed for students who have recently successfully completed one year or more of high school algebra.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Edition:
Author:
Publisher:
Elementary Algebra for College Students
Eighth Edition (2010)
Allen R. Angel
Prentice-Hall
Calculators will be allowed on tests ONLY IN CHAPTER 3. Calculators on cell phones, graphing calculators, and other calculators with advanced problem solving capabilities may not be used.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Perform basic mathematical operations on positive and negative real numbers
2. Solve linear equations and linear inequalities
3. Solve application problems requiring linear equations with one or two variables
4. Perform operations using integer exponents
5. Perform operations on polynomials
6. Factor polynomials and solve quadratic equations by factoring
7. Reduce/simplify and multiply and divide rational expressions
8. Graph linear equations and write equations of lines

CLASS STRUCTURE
Class periods will begin with students asking questions about the homework and material covered in the previous class. A lecture and discussion of new material will follow. Tests (except for retakes) will be taken during class time.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
METHODS OF ASSESSING STUDENT PROGRESS
Home work will be turned in and checked for completeness. There will be six in-class, closed book tests. You must obtain at least 80% on each of these tests to earn a passing grade.
If you earn less than 80% on any test and have turned in all of the assigned homework , you may retake that test to try and bring your grade for that test up to 80%. You may take a maximum of four retakes.
MAKE-UP/ RETAKE TEST PROCEDURES
Test dates are listed in the Projected Schedule of Assignments. If you are unable to be in class on a test day you must make arrangements with the instructor before the day of the test to take the test at the Testing Center. If you do not take a test in class on the scheduled day and have not made arrangements with the instructor, your score on the test will be 0% and your next attempt will be considered a retake. Be prepared to present a picture ID when you take exams in the Testing Center, and arrive at least two hours before closing time. Make-up tests must be taken by the day of the next scheduled class.
To take a test at the South Omaha Campus Testing Center, Connector Building Room 102:
Call 738 – 4613 to make an appointment.
SOC Testing Center Fall Hours are: Monday – Thursday: 8:15am – 7pm
Friday: 8:15am – 5pm
Saturday: 8:15am – Noon
If it is necessary for you to RETAKE a test, you should follow the same procedure as above to schedule the retake with the Testing Center. The retake must be completed within two weeks of the original test date, excepting retakes on the last test, which must be taken by the last day of the quarter .
Prepare carefully for any retake you must take.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
Homework is due the class session after it is assigned. You will not receive credit for homework turned in after that time, but you must turn in all homework before retaking a test. If you fail to turn in 9 or more homework assignments on time, the highest grade you can earn is an R. If you fail to turn in 15 or more homework assignments on time, you will fail the class.
MAINTENANCE OF STUDENT RECORDS
All grading will be done within two class meetings and students will be notified of their grade unless instructor has an unforeseen emergency. Tests will be 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.
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).
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CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING FINAL COURSE GRADE
P – Indicates a passing grade. The student has scored 80% or above on every test and the final group activity, and has attended 80% of the scheduled class periods (no more than 9 absences) and completed 80% of the assigned homework.
R – Indicates a re-enroll. The student has made significant progress toward mastering the course objectives and attended class regularly, but has failed to achieve the required competency for the grade
P as listed above. Significant progress is defined as scoring 60% or better on each test, completing
60% of the assigned homework, scoring at least 80% on the final group activity and attending 75% of the scheduled class periods (no more than 11 absences).
F – Indicates failure. The student has not made significant progress as defined above toward mastering the course objectives.
FX – above
Indicates failure due to absence. The student has not made significant progress
and has more than 6 absences.
STUDENT OPTIONS IF NOT PASSING as defined
If before the end of the term your test scores put you in a position where you cannot pass, discuss the situation with your instructor. The best option is to remain in the class and work toward the requirements for the grade R
(re-enroll). To eventually pass this class you must improve your algebra skills for every course objective, so make the best use of your time and resources and increase your chance of passing when you re-enroll in the course.
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE
To earn a passing grade, you must attend 80% of the scheduled class sessions (no more than 9 absences). A Student who has more than 11 absences may receive a final grade mark of FX, indicating an absence-related failure, or a failing (F) grade.
TARDINESS
Being late to class is disruptive, results in your not receiving valuable information and instruction, and when avoidable is inconsiderate. Repetitive and/or lengthy tardiness will be charged as absences.
STUDENT USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
Only students with a documented disability requiring the use of technology other than a calculator
(laptop computer, recording device, etc.) will be allowed to use such devices in the classroom. All other students will refrain from using laptops, cell phones, etc. Students violating this policy will be directed to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class period and will be counted absent for the class.
BEHAVIOR
To show respect for your fellow students and make the best use of class time:
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Make a commitment to always arrive to class on time and stay the entire scheduled period.
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Turn off cell phones before entering the classroom.
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Direct your attention to the instructor during lectures and explanations.
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Refrain from socializing and conducting personal business during class time.
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METHODS OF LEARNING
To maximize the probability of success in this course:
Be prepared to spend 2 hours working outside of class for every one hour of class time.
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Attend all classes and arrive on time; bring text, assignment, and materials.
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Complete all assignments; if unable to complete them, bring questions to class.
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Keep up with assignments and pace of the class; do not get behind.
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Take notes during classroom lectures, especially sample problems.
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Get notes from a classmate or the website if you have to miss a class.
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Participate in classroom discussion: ask questions.
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Arrange for help out of class if needed, work with classmates, friends, form study groups.
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Read the text! The explanations in the text are for you, the student.
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Prepare/study for tests by (re)working several problems from the text.
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
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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-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf
.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw 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) of a failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is noted in the COURSE
IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 457-
2900 or 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
.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
If you have a disability that may substantially limit your ability to participate in this class, please contact a Disability Support Services Counselor located in the Student Services Office on each campus.
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented qualifying disabilities. However, it is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations. For further information, please visit
Student Services. http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/ and/or contact
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LEARNING SUPPORT
SOURCES OF STUDENT ASSISTANCE
South Omaha Campus Math Center
Monday – Thursday 9am
Connector Building, Room 223
– 9pm
Friday
Saturday
9am – 3pm
10am – 2pm
738-4531
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/ .
You may visit me during my office hours. If you are seeking assistance with course material you must bring your class notes and attempted homework. You may visit the Math Centers at the South Omaha
Campus, Fort Campus, Elkhorn Valley Campus or at the Sarpy Center in the Academic Resource
Center. They have staff to help you, instructional software, and access to websites corresponding to the text. Appointments are not necessary.
2011 Winter Quarter Important Dates
Classes Begin…………………………………………………………………………………………………….December 2 F
Census Date ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..December 15 TH
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class……………………………………………………………….…Varies by Class*
Last Class Day before Holiday Recess……………………………………………………………………………December 22 TH
Holiday Recess/College Closed…………………………………………….....………………......December 24-January 2 SA-M
Spring Priority WebAdvisor only registration for Current Students w/ 50+credit hrs………………………………….Jan. 3 T
Spring Current Student WebAdvisor only regi stration begins……………………………………………………….January 5 TH
Spring General Registration Begins……………………………………………………………………………….…..January 11 W
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recess (college closed)……..……………………………… …………………………..January 16 M
Fall Quarter Term Incomplete “I” Grades Due………………………………………………………………………February 13 M
Classes end…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….February 27 M
All Winter grades due and posted to WebAdvisor by 11:59 p.m. ………………………………………………February 29 W
*To view the last day to withdrawal “drop” a class 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. The refund 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 withdrawal 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 funds authorized for the quarter. Payment is based on enrollment as of that date.
REFUND POLICIES 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 stud ent from the obligation to pay. To withdraw “drop” from a course, log on to WebAdvisor https://webadvisor.mccneb.edu
and click “Register and Drop Sections”.
An official schedule change that reduces or termin ates a student’s academic credit load may entitle the student to a refund. The eligibility and amount of a refund is automatically calculated by the date of the withdrawal.
A student may see the refund percentage received through midnight of the same day by logging into WebAdvisor and clicking on the Tuition Refund Calculator
A link to the Student Information Calendar is available once logged in on WebAdvisor.
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Notice: This syllabus is written as an expectation of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning outcomes.
However, the instructor reserves the right to make changes in this schedule that may result in enhanced or more effective learning for students. These modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will be done within the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan Community College.
:
This schedule is subject to change. If you miss a class it is your responsibility to find out the actual assignment.
Listed for each date is the work you should complete after that class. EOO stands for every-other-odd; (15-87) EOO means work problems 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39,etc.
DATE SECTION ASSIGNMENT FOR AFTER CLASS
12/05 Monday
12/06 Tuesday
1.3 Fractions 1.3 (11-75) odd
1.4 Real Number Sets 1.4 (11 – 51) odd
1.5 Inequalities 1.5 (11
– 77) odd
12/07 Wednesday
12/08 Thursday
12/12 Monday
12/13 Tuesday
12/14 Wednesday
12/15 Thursday
1.6 Adding Real #’s 1.6 (13 – 91, 125 – 139) odd
1.7 Subtracting Real #’s 1.7 (15 – 87, 107 – 129) EOO
1.8 Multiply& Divide 1.8 (11-127) odd
1.9 Order of Operations 1.9 (7
– 93) EOO, (95 - 121) odd
1.10 Prop. of Real #’s 1.10 (1 – 57) odd
Practice Test page 90 (4-25) all
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.1 (9
– 121) EOO
2.2 (11 – 65) odd, 77, 79
2.3 (9
2.4 (7
– 59) odd, 73, 75, 77
– 75) EOO, (77 – 95) odd, 99, 101
12/19 Monday
12/20 Tuesday
2.5
2.6
12/21 Wednesday 2.8
Review
12/22 Thursday
2.5 (11
2.6 (11
2.8 (9
– 77) odd, 89
– 57) odd page 122 (1
Page 169 (1
– 20) all
– 21) all
– 25, 37 – 81) odd
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DATE SECTION
1/03 Tuesday 3.1
1/04 Wednesday 3.2
1/05 Thursday 3.3
1/09 Monday 3.4
ASSIGNMENT FOR AFTER CLASS
3.1 (11
3.2 (7 - 45) odd, NOT 21
3.3 (11
– 97) odd
– 37) odd
Part A motion
Part B, money page 211 (7
– 27, 31) odd page 213 (33 – 45) odd
1/10 Tuesday 3.4
1/11 Wednesday Review
Part C, mixture
Practice Test
1/12 Thursday
1/16 No Class Martin Luther King recess, College Closed page 213 (47-51, 55, 63, 65) odd page 219 (1-12, 15-25) all
1/17 Tuesday 4.1 Exponent Rules page 230 (11 - 131) EOO, (133 – 139) odd
1/18 Wednesday 4.2 Negative Exponents 239 (13
– 141) EOO, 131
1/19 Thursday 4.3 Scientific Notation
4.4 Add, subtract page 247 (9 – 43) odd page 255 (17
– 117) EOO, 137, 139
polynomials
1/23 Monday 4.5 Multiply Polynomials page 265 (11 – 107) EOO, 121
1/24 Tuesday 4.6 Divide Polynomials page 272 (17 – 41) odd
Review
Practice test page 277 (1 – 71, 91 – 131) odd page 279 (1-7, 10
– 24) all
1/25 Wednesday
1/26 Thursday
1/30 Monday
5.1 Factoring
5.2 Factoring
5.3 Factoring
1/31 Tuesday 5.4 Factoring
2/01 Wednesday 5.5 Factoring page 287 (49
– 99, 107) odd page 293 (35 – 65) odd, 81-83 page 300 (11
– 67) EOO, (71-87) odd page 311 (5 – 65) EOO, 79, 83 page 318 (13 – 97) EOO
2/02 Thursday 5.6 Use factoring to solve equations
2/06 Monday 6.1 Simplify Rational
Expressions
6.2 • , ÷, Rational
Expressions page 323 (7 page 343 (11 page 350 (7
– 55) EOO, 65, 67, 69
–65) odd, 79
– 75) odd
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DATE SECTION
2/07 Tuesday Chapter 5 review
Chapter 6 Review
ASSIGNMENT FOR AFTER CLASS page 334 (1
Page 335 (3 page 399 (1
– 129)
– 24)
– 23) odd
2/08 Wednesday
2/09 Thursday 7.1 Graph points page 409 (1 and find solutions to linear equations
– 43) odd
2/13 Monday 7.2 Graph Linear Equations
page 418 (9
– 23) odd, (25 – 57) EOO,
(65 – 71) odd
2/14 Tuesday 7.3 Slope of a Line
2/15 Wednesday 7.4 Slope-Intercept and
Point-Slope forms page 427 (11 page 439 (9
– 67) odd, 73, 75
– 63) odd
2/16 Thursday 7.5 Graphing
Linear Inequalities
2/20 Monday Chapter 7 Review page 444 (5 page 458 (1
– 25) odd
– 23, 27 – 43) odd
2/21 Tuesday
2/22 Wednesday
2/23 Thursday Group Final activity
2/27 Monday
Sunday Monday
Room CON 223
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Chris
9am-3pm
Basic Math
–
Calc III & Stats
Bryan
9:30am-2pm
Basic Math
–Calc
Kirk
10:45am-12:45pm
Basic Math –
Calc & Stats
Laura
3-6pm
Basic Math –
Calc III & Stats
Doug *
2-9:00pm
Basic Math
–
Calc & Stats
Chris
9am-1pm
Basic Math
–
Calc III & Stats
Doug
9am-5:30pm
Basic Math –
Calc & Stats
Linda
10:30am-12:30pm
Basic Math – College
Algebra
Bryan
12:30-4:30pm
Basic Math –Calc
*
Laura
4:30-9pm
Basic Math
–
Calc III & Stats
Chris
9am-3pm
Basic Math –Calc III
& Stats
Kirk
9:45am-
12:45pm
Basic Math – Calc
& Stats
Bryan
10:30am-2pm
Basic Math –Calc
Laura
3-6pm
Basic Math –Calc III
& Stats
Doug *
2-9pm
Basic Math –Calc &
Chris
9am-1pm
Basic Math
–
Calc III & Stats
Doug *
9am-5pm
Basic Math –
Calc & Stats
Linda
10:30am-1pm
Basic Math – College
Algebra
Len
1-6pm
Basic Math
–
Calc III & Stats
Frank
5-9pm
Basic Math –
Stats Calc III & Stats
Monday - Thursday ~ 9am-9pm Saturday ~ 10am-2pm Phone #402738-4531
Friday ~ 9am-5pm Sunday ~ Closed *Math Center Specialist
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Doug *
9am-5pm
Basic Math –Calc &
Stats
Laura
11am-3pm
Basic Math
–Calc
III & Stats
Frank
10am-2pm
Basic Math –Calc III
& Stats
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