Download Syllabus Math 0302 S08

COLLIN COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Number: MATH 0302
Course Title: Pre- Algebra
Course Description: Topics in mathematics such as arithmetic operations with signed
numbers, algebraic expressions, and polynomials; involves solving linear equations and
geometric application with an emphasis on developing critical thinking skills. Lab
included.
Course Credit Hours: Lecture Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Lab Hours: 1
Placement Assessment: Placement in MATH 0302. Consult the Testing Center Director
if you have questions about an assessment level.
Prerequisite: TSI placement.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Identify, classify, graph, and perform arithmetic operations involving real numbers.
2. Differentiate and apply a concept used to determine an exact or approximate value for
perimeter, area, circumference, and length of a side of a right triangle.
3. Simplify and evaluate an algebraic expression.
4. Add, subtract, and multiply two or more polynomials.
5. Demonstrate an algebra skill to solve a linear equation in one variable.
6. Solve and apply problems involving percent and proportion.
Withdrawal Policy: “See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to
withdraw.”
Collin College Academic Policies: “See the current Collin Student Handbook.”
Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal,
state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility
to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to
arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for
additional information.
INSTRUCTOR
INFORMATION
Instructor’s Name: Nasrin Bemani http://iws.collin.edu/nbemani
Office Number: K218, SCC
Office Hours
Tuesday & Thursday: Online 1:00-3:00 pm
Saturday: K218 7:30-8:55 am and 12:20-12:55 pm
Other times by appointment
Phone: 972-516-5099
In case of emergency, contact the Developmental Education office (SCC K102) at
(972) 881-5720. Contact your instructor by email as listed below.
Email: [email protected] Email messages will be replied within 48 hours. Weekend
or holiday email will receive responses within 48 hours following the next business day.
Always include your course name (Math 0302) in the subject line of all emails and use
your Cougarmail address.
Class Information:
Section Number: S08
Meeting Times: Saturday 1-4 p.m.
Meeting Location: K208
Administrative Withdrawal: Participation in class is an essential requirement of
this course. Maintain contact with your professor if you are not able to attend
class or complete an assignment on time. If you miss more than 20% of the
meetings of a Developmental Education class between the beginning of class
and the college withdrawal date, you may be administratively withdrawn from
this class. Administrative withdrawal may have academic, financial, financial
aid, and visa implications. It will count toward Collin’s Repeat Policy and the
27-hour limitation on Developmental Education courses. Administrative
withdrawal will take place after the full refund period, and if you are
administratively withdrawn from the course you will not be eligible for a tuition
refund. If you have questions about the administrative withdrawal policy, please
contact your professor.
College Repeat Policy: Developmental courses may be taken for a
combined total of no more than 27 credit hours. In addition, a student may
repeat this course only once after receiving a grade, including W. If you
drop this class before census day, it will not count against you.
Course Resources: The college provides group tutoring and a Math Lab at no charge at
each campus to support student success in this class. Students are required to purchase a
software license for use in this class.
Textbook: ISBN# 1256105120 Book bundle, which includes: Prealgebra (Custom
Edition for Collin College), 6th edition, by Martin-Gay; and MyLab Access Code. If you
purchase a used textbook, you will still need a MyLab access code. The cost of this code
plus your textbook may be more than the cost of a new textbook bundle.
Supplies: Calculators are NOT PERMITTED in this course until AFTER the test
on integers and operations with integers has been completed. Calculators with a
computer algebra system (CAS) will not be permitted on exams. You must bring the
following supplies to class: textbook, pen, pencil, notebook, and calculator.
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend class regularly, and to consult with
the instructor whenever an absence is necessary. If you miss any class, you will be
responsible for materials covered in that session.
Electronic Devices Policy: As per Section 6.1 Academic Etiquette and the College
Experience (pg. 147, paragraph 3) of the Collin Student Handbook with the exception of
a calculator, all electronic devices are to be switched off during class, unless an exception
is obtained from the instructor in advance.
Course Requirements: Complete the required tests, lab and homework assignments,
final examination, and any other assignments required by the instructor.
Method of Evaluation: Only AD, BD, CD, FD or I can be awarded in this class. A
grade of DD will never be awarded.
The grading Scale will be:
90-100%
= AD
80-89%
= BD
70-79%
= CD
0-69%
= FD
Homework 15%
Labs
10%
Tests
60%
Final Exam 15%
--------------------------------Total
100%
TESTS: Four unit tests will be given in class. There will be NO make-up tests. Any
special circumstances must be discussed with the instructor. If you miss one test, I will
replace it with the final exam grade. If you miss two or more tests, the missed test grade
will be replaced with a zero. If all tests are taken, I will replace the lowest test grade with
the Final Exam grade (provided it is higher). The grade average of the tests will count as
60% of the final grade.
FINAL EXAM: A comprehensive departmental final exam, which counts for 15%
of your final grade, is REQUIRED for all students at the end of the course (NO
EXCEPTIONS). If the exam is not taken, a zero will be recorded. No other grade can
replace the final exam.
HOMEWORK: There will be a MyMathLab assignment for every section covered in
this course. There is no limit for the number of times the homework and practice
labs can be done. The grade average of the homework assignments will count as 15% of
the final grade. The URL, instructions for enrolling, and the required course ID will be provided
in a separate document.
LAB EXERCISES: There are 10 “lab quizzes” required in this class. The lab quizzes
and practice labs use the MyMathLab Internet-based software. Practice labs are
available for unlimited practice. The graded labs are listed as lab quizzes and only one
(1) submitted attempt is allowed. Remember to submit the lab quiz when finished.
Graded labs are always due by 11:59 p.m. of the day stated in the course calendar. A
minimum grade of 70 on the Practice Labs is required prior to taking the lab quizzes. The
grade average of the ten lab quiz assignments will count as 10% of the final grade.
No lab grades will be dropped. The URL, instructions for enrolling, and the required
course ID will be provided in a separate document.
Withdrawal Policy: Our goal is for you to successfully complete this course
and to be prepared to successfully complete subsequent course(s). Prior to withdrawing
from this class, please meet with me to discuss your progress and to learn about the
support services provided at Collin to help you succeed.
The process for withdrawing from a Developmental course is (1) meet with your
professor, (2) meet with an advisor, (3) meet with the Dean of Developmental Education.
After completing these three steps, take the signed course withdrawal form to the
Admissions Office for processing. See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last
day to withdraw. If you simply stop attending, you may be administratively withdrawn
from this course. If you simply stop attending and participating, and do not withdraw
from this course, you will most likely receive an FD.
Collin College Academic Policies: Please refer to the current Collin Student
Handbook.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal,
state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility
to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to
arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for
additional information.
Academic Ethics: Every member of the Collin College community is expected to
maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. Collin College may initiate
disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic
dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or omissions related to
applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission of one’s own
work material that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve, but is not limited
to, one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of annotated
texts or teacher’s editions, use of information about exams posted on the Internet or
electronic medium, and/or falsifying academic records. While specific examples are
listed below, this is not an exhaustive list and scholastic dishonesty may encompass other
conduct, including any conduct through electronic or computerized means:
Plagiarism: is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own without
giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct
quotation.
Cheating: is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner
during an examination; collaborating with another student during an examination without
authority; using, buying, selling, soliciting, stealing, or otherwise obtaining course
assignments and/or examination questions in advance, copying computer or Internet files,
using someone else’s work for assignments as if it were one’s own; or any other
dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course.
If a determination of cheating is made by the Dean of Students Office:
1. A grade of zero will be assigned for the first offense.
2. A course grade of "FD" will be assigned for the second offense.
Collusion: is intentionally or unintentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act
of scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, failing to secure academic work;
providing a paper or project to another student; providing an inappropriate level of
assistance; communicating answers to a classmate about an examination or any other
course assignment; removing tests or answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a
classmate to copy answers.
See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.
Tentative Course Calendar: A tentative course calendar is attached to this syllabus.
Adjustments may be necessary and if adjusted, you will be notified.
Resources for Mathematics Students:
 Free tutoring, videotapes, graphing calculators, and computer assistance through
the Math Lab (SCC, D203).
 Free tutoring services through the ACCESS office (SCC, D140).
 Assistance from your instructor during office hours, or other times by
appointment.
Notes: (1) The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus during the
semester. Changes will be provided in writing during class hours.
(2) With the exception of a calculator, all electronic devices are to be switched off
during class, unless an exception is obtained from the instructor in advance.
(3) Please see: http://www.collin.edu/collegesurvival/ for a listing of available
college support resources.
Expectation: Maintaining a positive learning environment
As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to
develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your
instructor takes this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the
class if their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a
fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and
assist your instructor achieve this critical goal.
Creating Opportunities for Learning
As your instructor, it is my responsibility to present learning opportunities through
the course syllabus, lectures, labs, in-class and out-of-class exercises and
assignments.
It is your responsibility to do the learning by completing the readings, by attending
class and by participating in the class discussions and assessment/lab exercises.
Tracking Your Success at Learning
Your instructor will conduct quizzes, exams and assessments that you can use to
determine how successful you are at achieving the course learning outcomes
(mastery of course content and skills) outlined in the syllabus.
If you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to
reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. Your instructor welcomes a
dialogue on what you discover and may be able to assist you in finding resources on
campus that will improve your performance.
Tentative Course Calendar (Subject to change)
The homework due dates are indicated in MyMathLab
Date
Section/Coverage
1/24
1.3: Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers, and Perimeter
1.5: Multiplying Whole Numbers and Area
1.7: Exponents and Order of Operations
1.8: Introduction to Variables, Algebraic Expressions, and Equations
2.1: Introduction to Integers
2.2: Adding Integers
2.3: Subtracting Integers
2.4: Multiplying and Dividing Integers
2.5: Order of Operations
2.6: Solving Equations: The Addition and Multiplication Properties
Test 1 (Chapters1& 2)
3.1: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
3.2: Solving Equations: Review of the Addition and Multiplication
Properties
3.3: Solving Linear Equations in One Variable
3.4: Linear Equations in One Variable and Problem Solving
4.1: Introduction to Fractions and Mixed Numbers
4.2: Factors and Simplest Form
4.3: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Spring Break: No Class
4.4: Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions, Least Common
Denominator and Equivalent Fractions
4.5: Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
Test 2 (3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.5)
6.1: Ratios and Rates, 6.2: Proportions 6.3: Proportions and Problem
Solving,
Spring Holiday: No Class
1/31
2/7
2/14
2/21
2/28
3/7
3/14
3/21
3/28
4/4
4/11
4/18
4/25
5/2
5/9
5/16
6.4: Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem,
7.1: Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
7.2: Solving Percent Problems with Equations
7.3: Solving Percent Problems with Proportions
7.4: Application of Percent
7.5: Percent and Problem Solving: Sales Tax, Commission, and
Discount
7.6: Percent and Problem Solving: Interest
Test 3 (Chapters 6 & 7)
8.3: The Rectangular Coordinate System and Paired Data
9.2: Perimeter
9.3: Area, Volume, and Surface Area
10.1: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Appendix B: Quotient Rule and Negative Exponents (Negative
exponents only)
Appendix C: Scientific Notation
Test 4 (8.3,Chapter 9,10.1, Appendix B, Appendix C)
Review for Final Exam
Final Exam
Notes/Due Dates
Lab Quiz 1 (1.3,1.5,1.7,1.8) due 2/6
Lab Quiz 2 (2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6) due 2/20
Lab Quiz 3 (3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4) due 3/6
Last day to withdraw 3/20
Lab Quiz 5 (6.1,6.2,6.3,6.4) due 4/10
Lab Quiz 7 (7.4,7.5,7.6) due 4/24
Lab Quiz 8 (8.3,9.2,9.3) and lab Quiz 9
(10.1,Appendix B, C) due 5/8
Lab Quiz 10 (3.4, 6.3, 6.4, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 9.2, 9.3)
due 5/14
Blue book & Scantron required
MATH 0302 PREALGEBRA
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The student will be able to:
1. Identify, classify, graph, and perform arithmetic
operations involving real numbers.
Find the absolute value of a number.
Order and compare two or more real numbers.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide two signed numbers.
Identify the base and exponent of an exponential expression.
Simplify a numerical expression using the rules for order of
operations.
Find the Least Common Multiple of two or more numbers.
Simplify a rational number and add, subtract, multiply, and divide
two rational numbers (, no variables involved).
Simplify a numerical expression containing one or more square
roots of perfect squares.
Find a decimal approximation of a square root using a calculator.
Simplify a numerical expression which contains an exponent that is
an integer.
Write a decimal in scientific notation and convert a number in
scientific notation to decimal form.
Graph an ordered pair on a rectangular coordinate system.
2. Differentiate and apply a concept used to determine an
exact or approximate value for perimeter, area,
circumference, and length of a side of a right triangle.
Find the perimeter and area of a rectangle and a triangle.
Find the circumference and area of a circle and give both the exact
answer and a decimal approximation.
Find the missing length of a side of a right triangle.
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
3. Simplify and evaluate an algebraic expression.
Use the Commutative, Associative and Distributive Properties to
simplify a numerical and algebraic expression.
Identify and combine like terms in an algebraic expression.
Identify the terms, coefficients, and variables of a polynomial (if
applicable).
Translate verbal phrases into mathematical expressions.
Evaluate an algebraic expression for given values of the variables.
4. Add two or more polynomials and subtract two
polynomials.
Classify polynomials as monomials, binomials, or trinomials where
applicable.
Add and subtract polynomials.
5. Demonstrate an algebraic skill to solve a linear equation in
one variable.
Textbook Ref.
2.1
2.1, 4.5
2.2 – 2.4
1.7
1.7, 2.5
4.4
4.1 – 4.5
6.4
6.4
1.7, Appendix B
Appendix C
8.3
1.3, 1.5, 4.3,
4.4, 9.2, 9.3
9.2, 9.3
6.4
6.4
3.1
3.1
1.8, 3.1, 10.1
1.8, 3.2, 3.3,
3.4
1.8, 2.2 – 2.5,
4.5, 10.1
10.1
10.1
The student will be able to:
Solve a linear equation using the addition property of equality.
Solve a linear equation using the multiplication property of equality.
Solve a linear equation using both the addition and multiplication
properties of equality.
Solve an application modeled by a linear equation.
Translate word phrases to algebra.
6. Solve and apply problems involving percent and
proportion.
Solve percent problems.
Solve percent applications.
Translate a percent problem to a proportion.
Write a ratio as a fraction.
Decide if a proportion is true using diagonal products.
Solve a proportion.
Use a proportion to model an application.
Solve an application involving numbers.
Textbook Ref.
2.6, 3.2
2.6, 3.2
3.3
3.4
3.4
7.1, 7.2, 7.3
7.2, 7.3, 7.4
7.5, 7.6
6.1
6.2
6.2, 6.3
6.3
3.4