Spring 2009
Room, and time:
SBS E-220, 1-2:15PM
Instructor: Dr. Sally Moite
Office: NSM
E116
Office hours: TTH
9-9:45AM, 2:30-3:15PM (Please come by for five minutes during the first three
weeks of class.)
Phone: (310)
243-2064 (during office hours)
Email: smoite@csudh.edu
Web Page: http://www.csudh.edu/math/smoite
Online Tutorial and Homework http://www.mhhe.com/csudh/Algebra
Course Code CCA-9C-733
Computer Support (800)
331-5094 or www.mhhe.com/support
Computer Lab WH D-160, CSUDH
Help Desk 310-243-2500
Most MAT 03
students take the course to satisfy part of the ELM requirement. Students may
satisfy the ELM requirement by earning CR grades in our math sequence MAT 03
and MAT 09. There are other ways to satisfy the ELM requirement. For example,
one may satisfy the ELM requirement by earning a score of 50 or above on the
ELM exam, or a score of 550 or higher on the math SAT. You may repeat
the ELM exam as many times as necessary to earn a passing score.
Please consult the University Advisement Center http:www.csudh.edu/uac/ or the Testing
Office http://www.csudh.edu/testing/
for details.
Preparation math
courses MAT 03 & MAT 09 are not enough to prepare students for the more
demanding courses like MAT 153 College Algebra and Trigonometry or MAT 191
Calculus I that are required in math and science majors. MAT 03 & 09 are
designed only to prepare students for general education math courses MAT 105
and MAT 131 and general education science courses. Students with rusty math
skills who are planning to major in science or math should take a full course
in Intermediate Algebra at a local community college.
Preliminary
Concepts such as arithmetic with signed numbers and fractions, linear equations
and inequalities, applications, graphs of linear equations and inequalities,
systems of linear equations, exponents, polynomials, scientific notation,
rational exponents and radicals, complex numbers, factoring, rational
expressions, complex fractions, word problems, and applications.
MAT 03 meets for
three hours of lecture per week for sixteen weeks. It is a pre-collegiate
course. It is graded on a CR/NC basis and does not count toward the Bachelor's
degree.
MAT 03 has no
prerequisites and is intended for students who scored less than 42 on the
current ELM exam.
Custom website MathZone
Home Work Manager, ALEKS Assessment, and Messersmith Beginning & Intermediate Algebra eFlash book
ISBN 0077299647 (students can print
chapter by chapter).
·
Optional:
Messersmith Beginning & Intermediate Algebra
ISBN 0078061547
o
Includes
required Custom Website Authorization code (do not purchase both the text and
the Custom Website MathZone card above – purchase either this text at the
bookstore or the card, not both).
o
The
actual textbook is not required, but is available at the bookstore.
o
Copies
of the textbook are on reserve in the library.
After completing
MAT 03 the student should be able to
Students must be
able to demonstrate through written assignments, exams, and discussions, that
they have achieved the objectives of MAT 03.
Evaluations are based
on homework, class participation, quizzes, and scheduled examinations covering
students' understanding of the topics covered in MAT 03. MAT 03 is a CR/NC
class.
Grading Policy:
|
10% of grade = |
“You Try” Homework |
|
10% of grade |
Online Homework |
|
10% of grade = |
Quizzes |
|
70% of grade = |
2 Midterms (20% each) 1 Final (30%) |
|
Extra Credit 5% |
Class participation |
Exams
Midterms and the
final exam are cumulative common exams written and graded by the math
department. Quizzes, homework, or other tests may be common or written and
graded by the individual instructors. To receive credit for the course, a
minimum score of 70% is required. Midterm dates are listed on the calendar at
the end of this syllabus. Final exams are given according to the CSUDH final
exam schedule. There are no makeup exams.
Homework and Class Participation
Homework: “You try” problem homework
is due the class day after the section is listed in the schedule and will be
checked off in class. Online homework is through MathZone. Dates and times of
completion are listed for each assignment. Take homework seriously! It is the
main vehicle for learning in math classes.
Attendance: Students are expected to attend every scheduled
class. It is the student’s responsibility to keep informed of any announcements,
syllabus adjustments, or policy changes. Students who miss the first week of
classes will be dropped.
Behavior: The most important rule for this class is RESPECT
THE RIGHTS OF YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS. Therefore, no disruptive behavior will be
permitted during class time; this includes but is not limited to coming to
class late, leaving early, use of cell phones or other communication devices
(such as the ringing of phones or alarms) and listening to music. All cell
phones, IPODs, and other communication devices must be turned off and remain
out of sight.
Participation: Student participation is
expected such as contributing to group and class discussions. Research has
shown that such activities promote learning.
Assignments are due
at the start of the class. There are no exceptions; no late or make-up work
will be accepted. It is the student’s responsibility to have homework done by
the start of class on the due date. Since some homework is online that means
the date and time of completion must be before the start of class. “You Try”
homework is due by the start of class and must be delivered in person. There
are no makeup tests except in an extreme emergency, but then proof of the
emergency must be provided when requesting a makeup and you must contact the
instructor directly, or by email as soon as possible; do not wait until the
next class to ask about a makeup test since the test may be discussed during
that class time.
The mathematics
department does not tolerate cheating. Students who have questions or concerns
about academic integrity should ask their professors or the counselors in the
Student Development Office, or refer to the University Catalog for more
information. (Look in the index under "academic integrity".)
Cal State Dominguez
Hills adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations,
and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations for students
with temporary and permanent disabilities. If you have a disability that may
adversely affect your work in this class, I encourage you to register with
Disabled Student Services (DSS) and to talk with me about how I can best help
you. All disclosures of disabilities will be kept strictly confidential. Please
note: no accommodation may be made until you register with the DSS in WH B250.
For information call (310) 243-3660 or to use telecommunications Device for the
Deaf, call (310) 243-2028.
Research
shows success in math class depends very much on two factors: the amount of
time spent working on the material, and the student’s beliefs about mathematics
and what it means to understand and do mathematics. With this in mind, here are
some suggestions:
In
addition, you need to have:
As
we will spend a lot of time working in partnerships, in groups, and in class
discussions, here are some rules to help you navigate what may be an unfamiliar
experience in a math class.
These
rules are meant to benefit the entire class, and to ensure that everyone has
the opportunity to contribute and to learn.
Practice
Problems
can be found in four locations. The first is “You Try” problems, the second is
online, the third is at the end of each section, and the fourth is either at
the end of the mid-chapter review or the chapter review. It is highly
recommended that you first view the online tutorials associated with each
chapter before completing the online homework exercises. The advantage of doing
online exercises for homework is that you will be provided with instant
feedback and hints on how to properly complete the exercise. The student is
responsible for strengthening their understanding of each topic. It is
suggested that if a student does poorly on a class quiz, then the student
should study the online tutorials – exercise videos and eProfessor for that
topic. If needed arrange for tutoring at the CLASS Center.
C.L.A.S.S. – Free tutorial services to
all CSUDH students
CLASS has free tutoring
available; drop by their offices for information on how to take advantage of
their free services. Also, CLASS will be offering a variety of workshops to
help students enrich and improve their various academic skills. All CLASS
workshops are free and participation is easy. Students may stop by the noted
locations at the scheduled starting times. Below are two of the prescheduled
workshops that could be of benefit, there are more workshops scheduled as the
semester progresses. If you have questions, please stop by the CLASS office at SCC Building 11, Phone:
310-243-3827
For
students: How to be a great math student by Oxreider and Roy
For
teachers (and students): What’s math got to do to it? by Jo Boaler
For
parents (and students): The equation for excellence: How to make your child
excel at math by Arvin Vohra
Furlough
Days
Because of the budget crisis, I will not teach or have office hours on three days
during the term, and the class will not meet on those days. You will need to
study and master the material for those days independently and do the homework.
(Because you need to learn to be an independent learner, this may not be such a
bad thing.) Skim and then read the book chapter and do the homework. Be sure at
the beginning of the term that you find some other students to work with, so
you can review this material together. Do not miss other days of class so you
are ready for the material you must learn on your own. Furlough days will be Th
Oct 8, Th Oct 16 and Tu Nov 24.
Revision
history:
Prepared by J. Wilkins 8/26/2009 Revised 7/7/01, 7/25/06 (G. Jennings), and
revised 08/28/08 by D. Post with portions gleaned from syllabi of both M. Jones
and S. Yoshinobu. Adapted by S. Moite