Duration of Session 3:
Lecture CRN Room, and time:
Lab MAT 010L: CRN, Room, and
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No Classes On: Monday,
November 12th
Quizzes:
First 15 minutes every Monday (Wednesday if Monday is a holiday)
Final Exam:
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Most MAT 013 students take the course to satisfy part of the ELM requirement. Students may satisfy the ELM requirement by earning CR grades every course in our 4 unit remedial math sequence MAT 011 (1 unit), MAT 012 (1 unit), MAT 013 (1 unit), and MAT 014 (1 unit). Each one unit course lasts five weeks, so the whole sequence can be completed in one and one-third semesters.
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
Remedial math courses MAT 011-014 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 011-014 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 and should take a full course in Intermediate Algebra at a local community college.
Rational exponents and radicals, complex numbers, factoring, rational expressions, complex fractions, word problems, and applications.
MAT 013 meets for three hours of lecture per week for five weeks with a mandatory lab, MAT 010L, that meets every Friday for three hours per week for five weeks. It is a pre-collegiate course that is graded on a CR/NC basis and does not count toward the Bachelor's degree.
To enroll in MAT 013 students must show they have credit in MAT 012 or equivalent. MAT 013 is intended for students who scored less than 50 on the current ELM exam.
A Review of Algebra Skills for College Students, Second Edition 2007, by Susan McClory. Addison-Wesley. ISBN # 0-536-40037-7.
After completing MAT 013 the student should be able to
Expected outcomes - Students must be able to demonstrate through written assignments, exams, and discussions, that they have achieved the objectives of MAT 013.
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Grading Policy:
MAT 013 is a CR/NC class.
Final exams are 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.
Dates for quizzes, homework, etc. are determined by the instructor. Final exams are given on the last scheduled class meeting if the class meets during the first two thirds of the semester. If the class meets during the last third of the semester the final exam is given on the scheduled date for final exams for that class.
Homework: Homework is to be turned in on time (no late assignments accepted - the lowest two grades will be dropped). 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 initial the attendance roster at every meeting and to keep informed of any announcements, syllabus adjustments, or policy changes made during scheduled classes. 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).
Participation: Student participation is expected such as contributing to group and class discussions.
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 delivered to the instructor by the start of class on the due date. This can be done either by email or by having a classmate bring it to class. 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 me directly, by email or voice mail as soon as possible; do not wait until the next class to ask about a makeup test.
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 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.
Three sources of practice problems are available to students; the end of each chapter, Appendix A beginning on page 135; and Worksheets that have been created by the Math Department or instructor. It is recommended that you complete the problems on the worksheets during the lab and at home then, upon the completion of the chapter, do the problems found at the end of each chapter and Appendix A.
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Prepared by J. Wilkins