Course Syllabus
N48 Syllabus
Math N48 Pre-Algebra / Algebra Basics Overview Spring 2018
Room: R-113 TTH 5:00 – 7:05 PM Sec. 47355
Instructor: Mike Zeller Email: Zeller_Michael@sac.edu
Text: Prealgebra 1st edition, by Marecek, Anthony-Smith, OpenStax.
The text is free online and a pdf version can be accessed at https://openstax.org/l/santaana.
Warning: This digit must be the letter, lower case “l”. This is not the number “1”. If you use a number here instead of a letter, it will take you to an older, incorrect version of the book and the homework you do will be incorrect.
Workbook: Strategies for Success 2nd edition, by Marecek, Anthony-Smith, Pearson Education.
Course Description and Purpose: The purpose of this course is to strengthen your arithmetic skills and to give you an introduction to basic algebra concepts, math vocabulary, and algebraic operations in preparation for an elementary algebra course. It is intended to ease students’ transition from Basic Mathematics into Elementary Algebra. Operations on real numbers, linear equations, graphing, polynomials and factoring will be covered.
Prerequisite: Math N05 or N06 or equivalent course (C or better) or equivalent skills (as measured by the Math Level 1 Exam.)
Attendance: Attend every class! If you must miss class, make arrangements to get class notes from another student. Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. A student may be dropped due to excessive absences (the seventh absence means you may be dropped). If you miss two classes in the first two weeks, you may be dropped and another student added.
Drops: If you decide to drop this class and stop attending, it is your responsibility to turn in a drop card to the Admissions Office. The last day to drop without a “W” is Feb. 18. Last day to drop with a “W” is May 6. “Due to enrollment demand, a student may be dropped by the instructor when not appearing at the first class meeting…” (College Catalog 12/13, pg. 21).
Homework: In any math course, it is essential to get “hands on” experience with the concepts. One important way to do this is by doing your homework. Plan to spend at least four hours per class session on your homework. Keep your homework organized and bring it to class each day. You may want to purchase a loose-leaf notebook to use for this class.
Homework assigned for each section is to be completed by the following class meeting.
Homework is to be done in pencil on full-sized notebook paper or graph paper.
Homework will be checked on most days and is worth 8 points each time it is checked. Selected problems will be chosen to be graded for completeness and work shown. Homework must be neat, complete and readable. Be ready!! Late homework is not accepted.
Tests and Homework:
A total of 200 points will come from homework. To succeed in this class you must do the homework. Plan to spend two hour per class hour on your homework. It will be assigned daily and be due the next class session. At that time, we will answer question on the assignment. It is your responsibility to be sure you understand every problem that is assigned.
Every few days there will be a homework check. At that time you will be told to put away your text and take out certain assignments. Then you will be required to do up to four problems from these assignments. These will be graded and counted towards your homework grade. Each homework check is worth 8 points. Homework checks are given to all students present. There is no Make-up for absent or late students. Further homework is in the form of three assignments from the Strategies for Success book due at the time of each exam worth 8 points each. (See the page describing these assignments near the back of this syllabus.)
There will be five 100 point tests. Dates for the tests are on the attached schedule, however, the dates may change if the instructor finds it necessary and such changes will be announced in advance in class. All tests are comprehensive and are closed book. Tests must be taken on designated days, no make-ups will be given. For exams, if an unforeseen problem occurs, students need to contact the instructor before the Exam to see if a possible solution can be found.
A comprehensive final exam will be given. It is worth 200 points. (Thursday, May 31.)
Supplies: The Textbook and the Strategies for Success Workbook. You may want to acquire: a highlighter (not yellow), colored pen or pencil, graph paper and a non-graphing scientific calculator (TI-30 or TI- 36 or equivalent). You may not use any electronic device other than a calculator in class.
Grades: Grades will be based on your percentage of total points possible. You need approximately 90% of the total points for an A (810-900pts), 80% for a B (720-809pts), 70% for a C (630-719pts), and 60% for a D (540-629pts). Below 60% is an F (0-539pts).
Tests 500 pts
Homework 200 pts
Final 200 pts
Total 900 pts
Academic Honesty Policy Information
Refer to Standards of Student Conduct, BP5201, in Student Handbook (2012-2013) pg 33.
Introduction
Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise. As institutions, we also consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing
students into acts of dishonesty.
Procedures
In cases where a violation of academic honesty is discovered, the faculty member is encouraged to file an “Academic Misconduct Incident Report” form and distribute the form to the appropriate offices listed.
There are two categories of sanctions: Limited and College-wide. Limited sanctions include an academic action such as assigning a lower grade or a grade of “F” for the assignment, project, or test. College-wide sanctions include any sanction that will affect a student’s standing with the college-at-large, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the College. In matters relating to academic honesty violations, the primary responsibility for disciplinary proceedings rests with the instructor and the academic division where the violation allegedly occurred. The Dean of Student Affairs will assist in all College-wide sanctions.
Student Honesty: Academic dishonesty or cheating is defined as an intentional act of fraud in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization. This includes assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty, whether it is in coursework or on exams. There is absolutely NO tolerance for cheating in this class. Any student caught cheating or assisting another student in the act of cheating will receive an “F” grade for the assignment. There will be several opportunities for collaborative activities in this class, however collaborating on class tests or quizzes will not be tolerated. Anyone seeking help from or providing assistance to another student on a test or quiz will receive a zero.
Test Rules: Tests and Quizzes are closed book and closed notes.
No looking at another student’s desk or paper.
No sharing of supplies.
No talking (the instructor can’t tell if you are discussing math or music.
The use of any electronic devices (i.e. cellular phones, pagers, electronic dictionaries/translators, Palm Pilots, etc.) other than approved calculators during class tests and exams is prohibited. A violation of this policy may result in the filing of an Academic Honesty Incident Report with the Dean of Students.
ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
A student with a disability, who would like to request an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS). To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the Learning Disabilities Program in Johnson Center, U-103, or phone (714) 564-6264, TTY (714) 564-6284 for a referral to the appropriate DSPS Department.
Veteran’s Center
There is support available for veterans in the Veteran’s Center located in U 103.
Student Learning Outcomes
As a result of completing Mathematics N48, the student will be able to:
- Recognize, read and apply algebraic vocabulary and symbols
- Evaluate algebraic expressions
- Perform algebraic operations on polynomial expressions
- Solve equations involving linear expressions
- Graph linear equations
- Set up and solve word problems
- Students will be able to use linear equations in one variable to correctly solve basic word problems by
the end of the semester.
- Students will be able to self-assess their study skills as needed for success in a math class by the end of
the semester,
Guidelines and Standards for Student Conduct
Guidelines and Standards for Student Conduct can be found in College Catalog pages 27-28.
Disciplinary Action
Violations to any tenets within the
standards of student conduct are subject to
a possible: warning, reprimand, probation,
suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions
may be imposed singly or in combination.
How to survive this course:
A) Keep this overview and notify me of any trouble you are having in the course.
B) You are required to read all sections in the text to supplement the lecture, because it is impossible to cover all the material in class. Class lectures make more sense if you have read the material before the date on the schedule. Plan also to reread each section after it is discussed in class. Take notes of the lectures so that you can review them later.
C) There are videos in the library which accompany the text available at the library for you to check out over night. (A great idea, if you must miss a lecture.)
D) Give yourself plenty of time outside of class to review your notes, read the text, work homework problems, and study. If possible set up a study group of 1 – 5 other students. Studying with others can help you through any questions and force you to communicate solutions to other students. The best way to learn a subject is to teach it.
E) Focus on vocabulary!!
F) Don’t let yourself get behind. Keep a positive attitude. Get help when you need it.
G) Further assistance is available at the Math Center and the Tutorial Learning Center located on the second floor of Building L, the library building. Video tapes are available in the Library and a CD Rom is packaged with the book.
Names & phone numbers of three classmates, those you don’t already know:
- _____________________________________ _______ - ____________
- _____________________________________ _______ - ____________
- _____________________________________ _______ - ____________
Math N48
Assignments from Strategies for Success Study Skills
On the day of each exam, before the exam begins the following assignments from the Strategies for Success Study Skills book will be due. The pages are perforated so they can be torn out of the book. Be sure to staple them before you hand them in. The pages must be stapled together in order.
Due on Feb. 22 before exam 1:
SS-Reading your Textbook Pt 1-p.5
SS-Reading your Textbook Pt 2-p.7, 8
SS-On Time and ReadyTo Go!-p15
Due on Mar. 15 before exam 2:
SS-Test Preparation Skills-p.17, 18
SS-Test Stress Reduction-p.19, 20
SS-Test Taking Skills-p.21, 22
Due on Apr. 12 before exam 3:
SS-Post Test Check Up-p.23, 24
SS-Test Analysis Test #1-p.25 - 27
SS-Successful Student Behavior-p.31
Due on May 1 before exam 4:
SS-Textbook Tour-p.35
SS-Homework Skills-p.43, 44
SS-Mid-Term CheckUp Part 1-p.49
Due on May 24 before exam 5:
SS-Mid-Term CheckUp Part 2-p. 51
SS-Attendance-p.53
SS-Help!-p.57 - 59
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Math 48 Daily Class Schedule Fall 2016 |
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Spring Break |
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Spring Break |
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10.5, 10.6 |
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Exam 4 |
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12.3, 12.4 |
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Holiday |
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12.5 |
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29 Review |
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31 Final Exam Tuesday June 8 |
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Homework problems for Math 48
“odds” means 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13… “every other odd” means 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25…
“multiples of 3” means 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ….
1.1 odds: 1 – 55
2.1 odds: 1 - 63
2.2 odds: 69 - 141
2.3 odds: 147 -211
2.4 odds: 215 – 259
2.5 odds: 267 – 313
3.1 odds: 1 - 59
3.2 odds: 63 - 123
3.3 odds: 127 - 207
3.4 odds: 211 – 279
3.5 odds: 285 – 347
4.1 odds: 1 - 71
4.2 odds: 77 - 167
4.3 odds: 185 - 247
4.4 odds: 255 – 313
4.5 odds: 317 – 409, 415, 419 425
4.7 odds: 499 - 569
5.1 odds: 1 - 87
5.2 odds: 95 – 165, 179, 183, 187
5.3 odds: 201 - 281
5.4 odds: 285 - 353
5.7 odds: 489 - 529
6.1 multiples of 3: 3 - 87
6.2 99, 101, 107, 111, 115, 119, 123, 127, 131, 135, 137, 141, 143, .2
6.3 every other odd: 153 - 197
6.4 every other odd: 205 - 241
7.1 odds: 1 - 17
7.2 multiples of 3: 21 - 87
7.3 multiples of 3: 90 - 153
7.4 odds: 159 – 209
8.1 multiples of 3: 3 – 63
8.2 odds: 69 – 107
8.3 multiples of 3: 112- 201
8.4 multiples of 3: 210 – 246
9.1 multiples of 3: 3 – 48 11.1 odds: 1 - 57
9.2 51, 53, 55, 63, 65, 67 11.2 multiples of 3: 63 - 126
9.3 multiples of 3: 81 – 120, 121, 124 11.3 odds: 135 - 209
9.4 141, 145, 149, 153, 157, 159, 169, 179, 193 11.4 odds: 215 - 247
9.5 multiples of 3: 219, 252 11.5 odds: 279 - 309
9.7 every other odd: 309 - 357
12.1 odds: 1 - 33
10.1 odds: 1 – 51 12.2 multiples of 3: 39 - 93
10.2 odds: 55 – 137 12.3 multiples of 3: 117 - 195
10.3 odds: 145 – 213 12.4 multiples of 3: 207 - 264
10.4 odds: 219 – 265
10.5 multiples of 3: 273 – 363
10.6 odds: 371 - 401
Course Summary:
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