Instructor: Dr.
Sally Moite Office: NSM E-116
Office hours: MF 2:35-3:45 PM (No appointment needed) or by appointment
Phone: (310) 243-2064 (during office hours)
Email: smoite@csudh.edu Web Page: http://www.csudh.edu/math/smoite
MathZone Web Page: http://www.mhhe.com/csudh/Algebra Class Code: AE8-F4-6EA Computer Lab: WH D-144
CLASS Tutoring Center: SCC 1130
Most MAT 09
students take the course to satisfy the ELM requirement. Students may satisfy
the ELM requirement by earning CR grades every course in our math sequence MAT
03 (3 units) and MAT 09 (3 units).
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/oir/testing/
for details.
Remedial 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. The math sequences MAT
03 & MAT 09 are both 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.
Quadratic formula,
solving quadratic equations, graphs, brief and practical introduction to
logarithms and exponential functions, word problems, applications. Satisfies
the ELM requirement.
To enroll in MAT 09
students must show they have credit in MAT 03 or they must have an ELM score of
42 through 49 or equivalent.
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.
Calculator Use - A scientific calculator is
required. Bring it to class each day and to tests and the final. The use of
graphing or cell phone calculators is not permitted for the tests and final in
this class.
Expected outcomes - Students must be able to demonstrate through
written assignments, exams, and discussions, that they have achieved the
objectives of MAT 09.
Grading Policy:
|
10% of grade = |
You Try Problems in the
text. |
|
10% of grade = |
Online Homework |
|
10% of grade = |
Quizzes |
|
5% extra credit |
Some board work in class |
|
70% of grade = |
2 Midterms (20% each) 1 Final (30%) |
MAT 09 is a CR/NC
class.
Final exams and other tests are common exams written and graded by the math
department. Quizzes are written and graded by the instructor. Online homework
is common. To receive credit for the course, a minimum score of 70% is
required.
Homework: Homework is online through
MathZone. 1) Do the You Try Problems in the eBook or text. (You may print out
the text chapter by chapter.) Do these problems in a notebook, showing the
work. (You Try Problems follow most examples in the text of the book.) Put your
name and the section of the book at the beginning of the assignment. Your
notebook will be checked in class each day to see that you have done the
assignment. 2) Do the online
assignment. 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 be in class for quizzes, homework
checks, and classwork, and to keep informed of any announcements, syllabus
adjustments, or policy changes. Students who miss the first week of classes
will be dropped. Points may be deducted for arriving late or leaving early.
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 texting). All cell phones must remain out of sight and silent.
Participation: Student participation is
expected such as contributing to group and class discussions.
Study
Schedule:
It is expected that you will spend at least twice the in class hours studying
for this class outside of class, that is, at least 6 hours a week. Make sure
that you have planned sufficient study time in your weekly schedule for this
and your other classes.
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 in class
by the start of class on the due date. For homework is online that means the
date and time of completion must be before the start of class. (Note that
online assignments can be done after they are due for study or review, but not
for credit.) 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, by email, or voice mail 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".) Students
are encouraged to work together during and outside of class with the
understanding that each student must independently master the content of the
course. In accordance with these
policies the instructor acknowledges that the material and examples for this
course are taken or adapted from the course text or online material, and this
syllabus from the department syllabus.
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 should 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.
Doing the
Homework:
Practice Problems can be found in four locations. The first is You Try
exercises, 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 read the examples in the text
before completing the You Try homework exercises and check the You Try
exercises against the answers in the text at the end of the section. Correct
your work until you have the correct answer. It also is highly recommended that
you first view the online tutorials associated with each chapter (videos and
eProfessor) 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. Also, the
questions on the Tests and Final will be similar to the online exercises. 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 for that topic and register for MAT 10L where
students can receive one-on-one guidance. During the lab it is recommended that
the student not only work on the sections they find difficult, but also work on
the section related to class discussions for that week.
Revision history:
Prepared by J.
Wilkins 2/17/00. Revised 7/7/01, 7/25/06 (G. Jennings) and revised 08/07/08 by
D. Post with portions gleaned from syllabi of both M. Jones and S. Yoshinobu.
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