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Sequel to MAT 015. Flexible course covering additional topics in intermediate algebra and geometry beyond those that are covered in the basic remedial MAT 011-014 sequence. Aimed at preparing students for more technical university level math and science courses (e.g. precalculus).
MAT 016 meets for three hours per week for five weeks. It is a pre-collegiate course. It is graded on a CR/NC basis and does not count toward the Bachelor's degree.
To enroll in MAT 016 students must show they have credit in MAT 014 and MAT 015 or equivalent.
ALEKS computer-based algebra review software.
Intermediate Algebra (6th ed.) by Johnston, Willis, Lazaris, published by PWS Publishing Company. Bundled with WebAssign online supplement. ISBN #0495287741.
After completing MAT 016 the student should be able to solve more technical problems in intermediate algebra and geometry beyond the topics covered in MAT 011-015. Such topics may include completing the square, quadratic inequalities, rotation of coordinates, sequences and series, conic sections, etc.
It is expected that their skills in these areas will increase to a level beyond what they achieved in MAT 015.
Students will strengthen their skills in mathematics and skills in working with others through their participation in tutoring.
Evaluations will be based on progress reports produced by tutorial software (ALEKS) and the results of a final exam.
MAT 016 is a CR/NC class. To earn credit students must spend at least 15 hours actively working on tutorial software or participating in equivalent tutoring, and pass a proficiency exam.
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There are no make-up exams.
Students are required to spend a minimum of 3 hours per week in a supervised area actively working with the ALEKs software.
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 04/17/06 by G. Jennings. Revised 7/25/06 (G. Jennings).