MAT 003 Exam Dates and Suggested Homework
This is a sample syllabus only. Ask your instructor for the official syllabus for your course.
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Most MAT 003 students take the course to satisfy the ELM requirement. Students may satisfy the ELM requirement by earning a CR grade in MAT 003 and MAT 095. 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/ for details.
Althouh MAT 003 and MAT 095 prepare students for general education math courses MAT 105 and MAT 131, they are not enough to prepare students for more demanding math courses like MAT 153, MAT 191 Calculus, etc. which are required in math and science majors. Students need a full course in Intermediate Algebra such as is offered in strong high schools and community colleges to prepare for MAT 153 or other courses for math and science majors.
Integers, rational and real numbers, basic algebraic expressions, ratio, percent, solutions and graphs of linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, applications.
MAT 003 meets for three hours of lecture per week. It is a pre-collegiate course. It is graded on a CR/NC basis and does not count toward the Bachelor's degree.
MAT 003 has no prerequisites. Generally, MAT 003 is intended for students whose scores on the current version of the ELM exam are less than 42. Students with scores 42-49 on the current ELM should are advised to take MAT 095. Students with scores 50 or greater on the current ELM are not required to take remedial math.
After completing MAT 003 the student should be able to
Students should be able to demonstrate through written assignments, tests, and/or oral presentations, that they have achieved the objectives of MAT 003.
Evaluations are based on homework, class participation, short tests and scheduled examinations covering students' understanding of and skill in basic algebra, exponents, ratio, percent, absolute value, linear functions, graphs, solving equations, applications to practical problems, mathematical writing, and related topics that are covered in MAT 003.
Grades in MAT 003 are based on homework, class participation, attendance, tests, midterms, and a final exam, as determined by the instructor following the guidelines in Course Outline: MAT 003, 095.
Grading policy regarding homework, class participation, attendance, quizzes, etc. is determined by the instructor. This is the most important component of the course because students who study hard, do their homework correctly and on time, attend class regularly, and participate actively in class do well on midterms and exams and can expect to pass the course. Students who fail in one or more of these areas will do poorly on exams and fail the course.
Midterms and the final exam are produced by the math department and are common for all sections of MAT 003.
Dates for quizzes, tests, etc. are determined by the instructor. Midterm and final exam dates are announced on Course Outline: MAT 003, 095
The math department does not generally provide makeup exams for students who miss regularly scheduled exams. It is the student's responsibility to make whatever arrangements are necessary to ensure that he or she is able to take exams at the regularly scheduled place and time.
Attendance requirements are determined by the instructor.
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.
Revision history: prepared 2/9/00, revised 4/28/01, 1/27/02, 7/10/03, 7/22/05, 7/25/06 (G. Jennings).