Syllabus
Math 98 XY: Beginning Algebra with Geometry
Spring 2015
Course Title
Credit Hours
Length of course
Prerequisites
Section
Classes
Instructor
Beginning Algebra with Geometry
4
16 weeks (weekend classes: 14)
Placement test or consent of department chair
98 XY (section number: 55555)
Monday, Wednesday x:xx APM - xx:xx APM in Room 3333
John Doe
Office: Room 3333
e-mail: jdoe1@ccc.edu
phone.: (773) 907-xxxx
Office Hours
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Textbook
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Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students Robert Blitzer, 4 th edition, Pearson, 2013.
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Attendance Policy modify if needed, the text below is just an example
Attendance is an essential part of the course. Regular attendance is expected of all students in the course.
Attendance will be taken each class period. Students are expected to be on time and to attend the entire session.
Please make every effort to arrive to class on time. If you arrive after attendance has been taken, check at the
end of class that your attendance record has been corrected. If you are absent, you are responsible for all work
and assignments covered in lecture that day.
No-Show Withdrawal (NSW)
Students who do not attend the first two class sessions will be withdrawn from the class by the instructor and
issued an NSW. For classes that meet once a week: Students who do not attend the first class session will be
withdrawn from the class by the instructor and issued an NSW.
Administrative Withdrawal (ADW)
Students will be administratively withdrawn at midterm if at least two of the following apply:
1. Less than 70% of assignments up to the midterm have been completed.
2. Less than 70% of quizzes and tests up to the midterm have been attempted.
3. Less than 50% of class sessions up to the midterm have been attended.
Withdrawal from the course modify if needed, the text below is just an example
Not attending classes does not constitute withdrawal from the course. After midterm, instructors can no longer
drop students from the course. If students stop attending classes after the midterm, the instructor can only assign
a grade of F. If you no longer attend classes, it is essential that you stop by at the registrar’s office and
officially withdraw from the course to protect your average. The last day for student initiated withdrawal is
Monday, April 13. Before withdrawing from the course, students are encouraged to consult the instructor.
Grading Policies
Grading Scale modify if needed, the text below is just an example
Grading of all assignments, quizzes, and exams will be based on the following scale.
90-100: A
80-89: B
70-79: C
60-69: D
0-59: F
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Midterm Grade modify if needed, the text below is just an example
The midterm grade will be the weighted average of the grades shown below with their weights.
Exam 1: 25%
Homework: 5%
Exam 2: 35%
Quizzes: 35%
Before determining the grade given for quizzes, the lowest quiz score will be dropped.
Final Grade modify if needed, the text below is just an example
The final grade will be the weighted average of the grades shown below with their weights.
Exam 1: 15%
Exam 4: 20%
Exam 2: 15%
Quizzes: 25%
Exam 3: 20%
Homework: 5%
Before determining the grade given for quizzes, the lowest two quiz scores will be dropped.
Makeup Policy modify if needed, the text below is just an example. Makeup policy is at the discretion of the
instructor.
Without exception, quizzes may not be made up. Permission to make up an exam is at the discretion of the
instructor, and will be granted only in cases of emergency. If an absence is anticipated, the student should notify
the instructor prior to the absence. Students need to present written documentation to make up an exam.
Homework modify if needed, the text below is just an example. Makeup policy is up to the discretion of the
instructor.
Homework is an essential part of the learning process; do not expect to do well in this course without keeping up
with the homework. Homework is expected to be turned in at the beginning of class, stapled, written neatly and
legibly. To earn full credit, always show all work. A solution turned in without work shown will receive a maximum
of 20% credit. Write as legibly as possible and circle your final answers. Homework assignments turned in late will
receive up to 50% credit. If an assignment is more than one week late, no credit will be given.
Academic Integrity modify if needed, the text below is just an example.
The CCC has no tolerance for violations of academic integrity. Plagiarism and cheating of any kind are serious
violations of these standards and will result, minimally, in the grade of F. All course work will be checked for
academic integrity. In this course, the first violation will result in an F for the assignment; the second violation will
result in course failure. Make ups and revisions are not available after an infraction of academic integrity. For
further information, please refer to the student policy manual at
http://www.ccc.edu/departments/Documents/studentpolicymanual.pdf
General Information modify if needed, the text below is just an example.
At all times, please treat the instructor, other students, and their opinions with respect. Before arriving to class,
please turn off all cell phones, pagers, and other loud devices. Please make every effort to arrive on time
for class.
Arrive to office hours prepared. If you have missed a class, be sure to obtain and read all class-related material
(handouts, text book section, and class notes). Have a list of specific questions. If you need help with a problem,
bring your work on the problem with you.
Please retain all class-related material until you receive your final grade for the course.
Students who register late are responsible for all course work they missed due to their absence.
If you wish to contact the instructor about grades or attendance or other administrative issues via email please
use your CCC student account. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is a federal law that protects
the privacy of student educational records: www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html. Faculty cannot
reveal information about students, or discuss student records over the phone or unsecure e-mail. CCC student
email meets FERPA requirements.
Academic Support Services
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Critical Reading Center: The Critical Reading Center helps students with reading assignments. This is a
comfortable space to ask questions about college readings. We specialize in helping:
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Understand your reading assignment
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Increase your reading speed
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Build your vocabulary
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Learn how to annotate academic texts
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Understand the main idea to help you summarize what you read
Appointments are 50 minutes long. To book one, call us, stop by, or use GradesFirst. Bring your student ID and
schoolwork to all appointments.
Location: Room 2230, Main Building
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9am-7pm; Friday & Saturday 9am-12pm
Contact: 773-907-6827 or trumancrc@ccc.edu
Math Center: The Math Center is an open space to work on math. Do your homework, find study groups, and
learn online. Make it a habit, and you’ll do better in math class.
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No appointments, just walk right in!
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Math professors and peer tutors roam the floor to help you with homework and understanding concepts
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Use one of 18 computer terminals for online study and homework
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One-on-one appointments are available for students in 3001/3002/90/98/99
Location: Room 1220B, Main Building
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9am-9pm; Friday & Saturday 11am-4pm
Contact: 773-907-6832
Tutoring Center: The Tutoring Center is here to help you succeed in your classes!
We provide tutoring in
the following courses: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Compass Test Prep, Computers, Adult Ed ESL, French,
GED, Humanities, Physics, and Spanish. We also offer:
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ESL Conversation Groups (For schedule go to Room 177)
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Introduction to Computers Workshops (See tutors in Room L567)
Appointments: To make an appointment, visit us in Room 177, call us, or use GradesFirst. Appointments are 50
minutes long. Please bring your student ID as well as any assignments and materials you need to ensure we a
successful tutoring session.
Locations:
Room 177, McKeon Building for most subjects
Room 2100, Main Building, for Spanish and French
L567, Main Building for Computers/CIS
Room 1925, Main Building for all Saturday Tutoring
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9am-7pm; Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-4pm
Contact: 773-907-4785
Writing Center: The Writing Center helps students with any writing assignment for any credit class.
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All our tutors are English professors who help you with:
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Understanding writing assignments
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Planning essays
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Generating, organizing, and revising ideas
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Proofreading for grammar
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Writing resumes, cover letters, transfer essays, and scholarship essays
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Powershots, our free one-hour mini-classes, give you extra help
Appointments are 50 minutes long. To book one, visit our front desk in 1435, give us a call, or use GradesFirst.
Please bring your student ID, assignment instructions, and anything you’ve written to your appointment. We also
accept walk-ins and have tables and computers to work on while you wait.
Location: Room 1435, Main Building
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9am-9pm; Friday & Saturday 9am-4pm
Contact: 773-907-4387
Wellness Center: The Wellness Center understands how difficult life can be and offers full support to
students. Support includes:
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Personal, individual counseling, offering a safe place to talk about what’s on your mind and to get
support to work through life’s challenges.
Support groups on different topics relevant to college students such as stress and time management,
busy parents, anger management, and veteran’s issues. Check with your Wellness Center to see what is
offered for each term.
Stress and Time Management coaching.
Help developing a stress and time management plan and learn personal organizational skills.
Referrals to community resources
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Low cost medical and dental care
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Emergency housing
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Groceries and hot meals
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Legal Services
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Child Care
To make a friendly appointment, walk in to Room S106 or call us 773-481-8560. Check us out! We’re friendly,
non-judgmental, and know what it takes to be successful in college.
Disability Access Center: DAC helps students with disabilities. Support services provided by DAC include
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Adapted Equipment and Assistive Technology
Advocacy for students with disabilities
Computers
Help with exams which may include more time for exams and quizzes
Note-takers
Print/Software enlargement services
Note-takers
Print/Software enlargement services
Sign Language interpreters
Test administration
Text to speech conversations
Appointments are 15 minutes long. To book one, visit our front desk in 1435 or give us a call. Please bring your
student ID. We also accept walk-ins.
Location: Room 1435, Main Building.
Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 9am – 5pm; Thursday, 9am – 6pm; Friday, 9am – 1pm.
Contact: 773-907-4725
Course Outline
For MW only! Note Holidays. If you are TTH, you will need to cut and paste the TTH outline.
Please note that the course outline is subject to change.
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Monday
Wednesday
Week 1
1.1, 1.2
1.3, 1.4
Week 2
Holiday
1.5, 1.6, 1.7
Week 3
1.8
2.1, 2.2
Week 4
2.3, 2.4
Exam
Week 5
2.5, 2.6
2.7
Week 6
Holiday
3.1
Week 7
3.2, 3.3
3.4
Week 8
Review
Midterm Exam
Week 9
4.1, 4.2
5.1
Week 10
5.2, 5.3
5.4, 5.5
Week 11
5.7
6.1
Week 12
6.2, 6.3
Exam
Week 13
6.4
6.5
Spring Break
Week 14
6.6
7.1
Week 15
7.2
Review
Week 16
Review
Final Exam
Last day for student initiated withdrawal: Monday, April 13
Course Information
Course Description: Algebra of real numbers, integer exponents, polynomial operations, factoring, rational
and complex expressions, linear equations, word problems, quadratic equations, and graphical and algebraic
solutions of simultaneous linear equations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the
course.
Students the Course Is Expected to Serve: This course is intended for students who lack credit in one
year of high school algebra or desire a review of the subject matter.
Course Objectives:
Understand and make connections between real numbers and expressions.
Develop the algebraic skills necessary for problem solving.
Develop the ability to model linear relations, including the use of graphing techniques as tools, for the purpose of
solving contextual problems.
Manipulate and apply literal equations for the purposes of solving contextual problems.
Writing and communicating the results of problem solving appropriately.
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Student Learning Outcomes: Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students will be able to:
Simplify expressions containing integer exponents.
Apply scientific notation to contextual (real-world) situations.
Know and use order of operations.
Evaluate algebraic expressions.
Perform operations on and simplify polynomial expressions.
Factor polynomials.
Understand the order relations on the set of real numbers and illustrate them on the real number line.
Translate between verbal expressions and algebraic or numerical expressions.
Identify and represent numerical or algebraic expressions in equivalent forms.
Solve linear equations and inequalities.
Solve factorable quadratic equations.
Solve and evaluate literal equations (formulas) of the first degree.
Solve systems of linear equations in two variables graphically and algebraically.
Formulate and apply a linear equation or inequality to a contextual (real world) situation.
Determine the slope of a line.
Graph linear equations by plotting points and using slope.
Identify and represent linear relationships in equivalent forms (i.e., graphical, algebraic, tabular, and contextual).
Apply formulas of area, perimeter and volume to basic 2- and 3-dimensional figures.
Truman College General Education Goals
The course addresses the following Truman College General Education Goals:
· The student communicates effectively in both written and oral formats.
· The student demonstrates the ability to think critically, abstractly, and logically.
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