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About Your Program at Benedictine University – Moser College
About This Document
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commitment to advancements in technology and blended learning.
About Moser College
The Moser College of Adult & Professional Studies delivers its curricular
programs in a specifically designed structure deliberately oriented for working,
adult learners. The Moser College is committed to providing a learning
environment which extends beyond the classroom and is designed specifically
to meet the needs of its students and their employers by bringing a quality
educational experience without requiring the student to relocate or travel
extensively beyond their home area. Benedictine University's Moser College of
Adult & Professional Studies is fully accredited by the Higher Learning
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About Blended Learning
Blended learning is the integration of different learning environments: mainly
the online format with the face-to-face format, but may also include mobile
learning. Blended learning, also referred to as hybrid learning, relies on both
the advantages of digital/technology innovation and the methods of face-toface instruction. At Moser College, we use blended learning by combining
asynchronous online classroom sessions with a face-to-face classroom
environment. We alternate between the online session and the face-to-face
session in 5-week courses, with the A session being face-to-face and the B
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The Ten Hallmarks of a Benedictine Education
A Benedictine Education
Based on the Rules of Saint Benedict, a Benedictine
Education is based on the Benedictine Wisdom
Tradition that sets as its goals the transformation of the
Human mind AND Heart and has at its foundation “The
Ten Hallmarks of a Benedictine Education”.
The Ten Hallmarks
Each academic year Moser College will be celebrating
two of the Hallmarks. This academic year 2011-2012,
the Hallmarks Stability and Stewardship have been
chosen. The ten hallmarks are:
1. Love of Christ and Neighbor
2. Prayer: a Life marked by liturgy, lection and
Mindfulness
3. Stability: commitment to the daily life of this place,
its heritage and tradition
4. Conversatio: the way of formation and
transformation
5. Obedience: a commitment to listening and
consequent action
6. Discipline: a way toward learning and freedom
7. Humility: knowledge of self in relation to God,
others and creation
8. Stewardship: responsible use of creation, culture
and the arts
9. Hospitality: openness to others
10. Community: call to serve the common good
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Student Expectations
Expectations of Students
In order to get the maximum use of the time available, it is expected that you
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Read the material to be covered in the class and complete required
assignments prior to attending the class/session;
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Arrive/login to class/session prepared to participate actively;
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Be prepared to actively participate in the collaborative activities of each
class/session; and
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Always feel free to seek additional help from the instructor when the need
arises.
Attendance Policy
Students may not miss more than 25% of the live classroom sessions. Doing so
will result in an F for the course.
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Submission of Work
All assignments are to be submitted into Desire 2 Learn (D2L) unless otherwise noted by instructor.
Assignments must be submitted by due date. Any assigned work submitted late for any unexcused
reason will receive a lowered grade. Please refer to your instructor’s late work policy located in D2L.
In the event that you miss an examination for due cause, arrangements must be made with the
instructor for a make-up examination. Important criteria concerning the submission of work:
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Make-up examinations may differ from the original class examination.
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Per University policy, assignments cannot be accepted by an instructor after the last day of the course.
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Only discussions threads posted by 11:59 pm CST on the due date will count for grading purposes.
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About Netiquette
What is Netiquette?
"Netiquette" stands for "Internet Etiquette", and refers to the set of practices which help to make the online
experiences pleasant for all involved. As you might expect, netiquette, like other forms of etiquette, is about
courtesy, manners, codes of behavior, protocols and respect. Netiquette primarily focuses on how we interact with
one another online, by being aware of: our use of language, others’ cultural background, conventional norms, and
other behaviors. Below you will find guidelines concerning the basics of online interaction. If it isn’t something you
would say or do in the face-to-face classroom, it is probably inappropriate in the online class as well.
Netiquette Basics
1. Follow the Golden Rule (“One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself”)
2. Be ethical, fair, tolerant and mindful of others – avoid stereotyping, judgment and prejudice
3. Know the boundaries of particular cyberspaces – what is acceptable in a text or chatroom with friends may
not be appropriate in a classroom or in an online conversation with an instructor
4. Respect the time of others by: 1) using descriptive subject lines, 2) resizing images for the web, 3) providing
links instead of copying and pasting content, 5) using white space by inserting blank lines between paragraphs
and headers and 6) limiting your use of attachments
5. Copy the minimum number of people – it is tempting to send “email” or “message blasts” because it is easier
for the poster, but it is not easier for the reader
Inappropriate Online Usage
1. Avoid “flaming” – flaming is sending offensive, insulting or criticizing messages. This happens more often
online then in face-to-face interaction, because there is an illusion of anonymity.
2. Flaming is neither productive nor appropriate for the learning environment
3. Always avoid flaming when it comes to content and opinions, but also avoid it when it comes to grammar,
punctuation and spelling corrections
4. Avoid using CAPS if possible and never type messages in ALL CAPS – this is considered yelling and is often
seen as a form of aggression
5. Use emoticons ( :) , :( , :-) ) sparingly and avoid the use of JK, BRB, LOL and other text language
Confidentiality and Privacy
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Email, messaging and posting are forms of written record and are just as permanent as a letter or document
Do not publicize your own or others’ personal information (such as email, phone numbers, last names etc.)
Respect copyright and cite any and all sources
Do not expect that your communications are private, instead assume all communications are public
For more information please review Netiquette by Virginia Shea
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Individual Development and Educational Assessment
IDEA Objectives
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Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a team.
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Developing creative capacities (writing, inventing, designing,
performing in art, music, drama, etc.)
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Gaining a broader understanding and appreciation of intellectual/
cultural activity (music, science, literature, etc.)
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Developing skill in expressing oneself orally or in writing.
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Learning how to find and use resources for answering questions or
solving problems.
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Developing a clearer understanding of, and commitment to, personal
values.
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Learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and
points of view.
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Acquiring an interest in learning more by asking questions and
seeking answers.
IDEA Description
The IDEA student survey focuses on the instructor’s learning objectives for the course and on the
progress each student made toward achieving those objectives. By answering thoughtfully and
honestly, your ratings and comments will be much more helpful – to the instructor, the department
chair, and the dean of the college. As students, you should also know that student ratings and
comments have been used to help evaluate courses and to improve the educational experience at
Benedictine University. The appropriate standard of conduct with respect to student surveys is
thoughtful comments and constructive criticism – respectfully communicated.
A Focus on Learning
“The IDEA Student Ratings system looks at instruction in terms of its endgame. Rather than
emphasizing teaching style or personality, the IDEA system focuses on student learning and the
methods used to facilitate it.” – from the IDEA website: www.theideacenter.org/node/5
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Student Weekend Course Overview
Course Description
Intermediate Algebra provides the necessary algebraic tools required to link mathematics with real
life applications.
Course Materials
Required Textbook and Materials
Blitzer, R. (2009). Intermediate Algebra for College Students Plus MyMathLab Student Access Kit 5e.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson-Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780321565266
Suggested Course Materials
TI-83 Plus or Ti-84 Plus graphing calculator is required.
Technological Computer Requirements
Students in the Blended program will need: High-speed Internet access; a sound card and speakers;
Windows XP (minimum)/Windows 7 (recommended) or Mac OS X 10.5 or higher; and Firefox 3.6 or
higher. It is also highly recommended that students have access to a microphone or webcam for
optional audio/videoconferencing.
Discussion Forum Guidelines
The Course Grading Scale
A
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4.00
90 - 100%
EXCELLENT
B
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3.00
80 – 89%
GOOD
C
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2.00
70 – 79%
SATISFACTORY
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60 – 69%
PASS
F
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BELOW 60%
FAIL
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INC
INCOMPLETE
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make a post to each discussion question for that
week by day 4 of each week and respond to at least
two other postings by the end of the week. Individual
Posts are worth up to 5 points and the total
Response Posts are worth up to 5 points total. Each
discussion will total up to 10 points.
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Student Weekend Course Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Assignments
Explain and interpret various topics of Algebra
•Assess a variety of multi-media video and animation clips in MyMathLab
•Construct valid arguments in critical thinking exercises
•Relate with other students methods of simplifying algebraic expressions
and solving algebraic equations
Discussion Posts
Discussion – #1
Discussion – #2
Discussion – #3
Discussion – #4
Discussion – #5
Discussion – #6
Discussion – #7
Points
70
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Utilize multi-media to enhance further mathematical knowledge
•Translate English Phrases into algebraic expressions
•Evaluate algebraic expressions
•Solve algebraic word problems using linear applications
•Interpret information about a function from its graph
Homework
MyMathLab assignment – #1
MyMathLab assignment – #2
MyMathLab assignment – #3
MyMathLab assignment – #4
MyMathLab assignment – #5
MyMathLab assignment – #6
MyMathLab assignment – #7
210 Pts
30 pts
30 pts
30 pts
30 pts
30 pts
30 pts
30 pts
Assess student’s mathematical comprehension of various algebraic
properties
•Translate English Phrases into algebraic expressions
•Evaluate algebraic expressions
•Solve algebraic word problems using linear applications
•Interpret information about a function from its graph
•Develop linear functions that model real-life data
•Model data with linear functions and make predictions about future data
Assessments
Quiz #1
Quiz #2
Quiz #3
Quiz #4
Quiz #5
Quiz #6
Quiz #7
210 Pts
30 pts
30 pts
30 pts
30 pts
30 pts
30 pts
30 pts
Analyze a multitude of application problems as a team
•Identify the benefits of working a s a team
•Utilize classroom discourse to promote critical thinking techniques
• Model data with linear functions and make predictions about future
data
Group Work
Group assignment 1
Group assignment 2
Group assignment 3
Group assignment 4
Group assignment 5
105
21
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Examine various application problems as part of a class
•Compose meaningful classroom discourse to promote self-learning
•Apply classroom knowledge to real-world application
•Compare areas of life experiences which are relevant to mathematics
Participation
Participation – Session 1A
Participation – Session 1B
Participation – Session 3A
Participation – Session 3B
105 pts
26 pts
26 pts
26 pts
27 pts
Total Points for course
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700 pts
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Student Weekend Course Schedule
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Assignments
01 A
F2F
Algebraic expressions
Operations with Real Numbers
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Graphing equations
Solving linear equations
Problem solving and using formulas
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01 B
F2F
Introduction to functions
Graphs of functions
The algebra of functions
Linear functions and Slope
The Point-Slope Form of a line
Read Sections 1.1 thru 1.5 in textbook
Section 1.1 Practice Exercises
Section 1.2 Practice Exercises
Section 1.3 Practice and Application
Exercises
Section 1.4 Practice and Application
Exercises
Section 1.5 Practice and Application
Exercises
Introduction to TI-83 Plus or Ti-84 Plus
graphing calculator (Basic instructions and
pages 32, 33, 41, 44, 45)
Team assignment – Group Project Chapter
1 – Page 84
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Read Sections 2.1 thru 2.5 in textbook
Section 2.1 Practice and Application
Exercises
Section 2.2 Practice and Application
Exercises
Section 2.3 Practice and Application
Exercises
Section 2.4 Practice and Application
Exercises
Section 2.5 Practice and Application
Exercises
Team assignment – Group Project Chapter
2 – Page 155
MyMathLab practice assignment
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02 A
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Algebraic expressions
Operations with Real Numbers
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Graphing equations
Solving linear equations
Problem solving and using formulas
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Discussion #1
MyMathLab – Homework #1
Study Plan #1
Quiz #1
Discussion #2
MyMathLab – Homework #2
Study Plan #2
Quiz #2
02 B
online
Introduction to functions
Graphs of functions
The algebra of functions
Linear functions and Slope
The Point-Slope Form of a line
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Discussion #3
MyMathLab – Homework #3
Study Plan #3
Quiz #3
Discussion #4
MyMathLab – Homework #4
Study Plan #4
Quiz #4
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03 A
F2F
Introduction to polynomials
Polynomial Functions
Multiplication of Polynomials
Factoring Trinomials
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03 B
F2F
Factoring special forms
A general factoring strategy
Polynomial equations and their
applications
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Sections 5.1 thru 5.4 in textbook
Section 5.1 Practice and Application
Exercises
Section 5.2 Practice and Application
Exercises
Section 5.3 Practice and Application
Exercises
Section 5.4 Practice and Application
Exercises
Team assignment – Graphing exercise Page 351 Problems 117-121
Sections 5.5 thru 5.7 in textbook
Section 5.5 Practice and Application
Exercises
Section 5.6 Practice and Application
Exercises
Section 5.7 Practice and Application
Exercises
Team assignment – Group Project –
Chapter 5 - Page 381
Team assignment – Page 387 problems 91,
92, 100, 101, 102
04 A
online
Introduction to polynomials
Polynomial Functions
Multiplication of Polynomials
Factoring Trinomials
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Discussion #5
MyMathLab – Homework #5
Study Plan #5
Quiz #5
Discussion #6
MyMathLab – Homework #6
Study Plan #6
Quiz #6
04 B
online
Multiplying and dividing rational
expressions and Functions
Adding and subtracting rational
expressions
Division of Polynomials
Radical expressions and functions
Rational exponents
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Discussion #7
MyMathLab – Homework #7
Study Plan #7
Quiz #7
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