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ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA Math 72 (5 credits) Winter 2002 Section
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ELEMENTARY
ALGEBRA Math
72 (5 credits) Winter 2002 Section
CC: Daily">
ELEMENTARY
ALGEBRA Math
72 (5 credits) Winter 2002 Section
CC: Daily">
ELEMENTARY
ALGEBRA Math
72 (5 credits) Winter 2002 Section
CC: Daily, 9:00 - 9:50 Section
DD: Daily, 10:00 - 10:50 FACULTY : David
Nelson
Office: SMT 327 Email: dnelson@greenriver.edu
Phone: (253) 833-9111 ext.4226 Web Site: http://www.instruction.greenriver.edu/dnelson
OR you can go to the GRCC home page: http://www.greenriver.edu
then go to Learning, Divisions, Mathematics, People. Office Hours: Daily 11:00 - 12:00 OR
by appointment Fax: (253)-288 - 3464 Mailbox: My mailbox is located on the
third floor of SMT behind the secretaries. TEXT: Introductory Algebra: A Just-In-Time Approach 2nd ed. by Alice Kaseberg
CALCULATOR: A graphing calculator is required for this course. I will
demonstrate with a TI-82 or TI-83. (They are extremely similar.) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study of sets, operations on signed numbers, properties
and terminology of real numbers, absolute value, simplifying algebraic
expressions, integer exponents, graphing and solving linear equations and
inequalities, unit analysis, ratios, rates, and proportions, solving systems of
equations, factoring and performing operations on polynomial expressions,
Pythagorean Theorem, functions, and applications PREREQUISITE: The prerequisite for this class is Math 70 with a grade of 2.5
or higher, or appropriate Compass score, or instructor's permission. STUDENTS SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you
believe you qualify for course adaptations or special accommodations under the
Americans With Disabilities Act, it is your responsibility to contact the
Disability Support Services Coordinator, (Joanne Martin), in the LSC and provide
the appropriate documentation. If you have already documented a disability or
other condition which would qualify you for special accommodations, or if you
have emergency medical information or special needs I should know about, please
notify me during the first week of class. You can reach me by phone or you can
schedule an office appointment to meet me. My phone and office are listed at the
top of this document. If you use an alternative medium for communicating, let me
know well in advance of the meeting (at least one week) so that appropriate
accommodations can be arranged. Disability Support Services is located in LSC
126 and may be contacted at: (253)833-9111 x 2631 or TDD at (253) 288-3359. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Students will
demonstrate the ability to: 1. find real solutions for linear
equations; -- using tables, graphs and algebra 2. solve literal equations; 3. simplify expressions involving
integer exponents; 4. add, subtract, and multiply
polynomials; 5. factor quadratic trinomials; 6. graph linear equations, derive
equations for lines 7. solve unit analysis problems; 8. solve ratio, rate, and
proportional reasoning problems; 9. apply the Pythagorean Theorem to
solve problems; 10. use functions in the form of
graphs, tables and linear equations CAMPUS-WIDE OUTCOMES: Green River College has identified ability
areas that we believe encompass knowledge and are the most important skills,
behaviors, attitudes, and values that students will need in order to be
successful after leaving the college. Among these ability areas, this class will
address Responsibility, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning, Critical Thinking, and
Written & Oral Communications. You will be assessed on these outcomes
through classroom participation, homework, tests, projects and activities. MY EXPECTATIONS: Remember that to be
a successful math student you need to follow these four basic rules: 1. Everyone
will have the opportunity to speak without fear of censure. The instructor must
recognize you first. 2. There is no such thing as a dumb
question!!! 3. No one will be allowed to dominate
any discussion. 4. Side conversations will not be
tolerated. LATE WORK: You must take exams at the scheduled time, including the final. If
you must miss an exam for any reason, notify me before the exam. Make-up exams
may be available provided that I have been notified before the exam, and a
reasonable excuse is offered. Any project, quiz or exam taken late will be
subject to a penalty of at least 10%. All late assignments must be completed by
March 15th. CHEATING: Students who engage in behaviors that may be interpreted as
cheating will receive a zero score on the assignment in question. A second
offense will result in a 0.0 course grade. Common "cheating" behaviors
include talking with another person during an exam, using notes on an exam
unless specifically authorized, and copying answers from someone else's exam. ASSESSMENT: Most problems will be
graded on a 5 point scale as follows: Points Work 0 - No attempt 1 - Restating the problem, drawing a
picture, etc. 2 - Some correct ideas 3 - Half correct ideas 4 - Mostly correct ideas 5 - Perfection Your final grade will be a composite of the following. Quizzes: 10% Projects:
15% Homework: 25% Tests: 30% Final Exam: 20% QUIZZES and THE GATE TEST: The Gate Test is designed as a diagnostic tool to
measure whether the student has the prerequisite skills for a particular course.
The Gate Test will be given on the second day of class. The Gate Test will count
as a quiz score. A sample copy will be distributed the first day of class. In
addition to the Gate Test we will have four other quizzes. The lowest quiz score
will be dropped. PROJECTS: There will be 2 projects completed throughout the quarter that I
will discuss in detail when assigned. These projects will require the ability to
effectively communicate ideas through writing. Point distribution for the
projects will be given when the assignment is distributed. HOMEWORK & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES: Your homework score is based on two
components: problems from the text and in-class assignments. Required problems
from the text are listed later in the syllabus. On days homework is due, I will
select 4 or 5 problems from the list and will ask for volunteers to come to the
board and answer the questions. You will earn up to 10 points for each problem
you do. Points will be awarded for volunteering and being prepared to provide an
answer to the questions. I expect every student will make at least 3 trips to
the board during the quarter. In-class assignments: Occasionally we will have
in-class assignments or group mini-projects that will count as homework as well.
These in-class assignments may be turned in late, but will be subject to a 10%
penalty. TESTS: Refer to the calendar to see which day tests will be given. All tests
with the exception of the Gate Test and the final exam will be given in the
Testing and Assessment Center (TAC) in the Rutkowski Learning Center (RLC 173).
The TAC is open from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM except for Fridays when the center closes
at 4:30. There will be class held at the regular times on test days. If you have
difficulty taking the test during these times, please see me. FINAL EXAM: The comprehensive final exam will be in class on Tuesday, March
19 from 8 - 10 AM for the 9 AM class and on Wednesday, March 20th from 9 - 11 AM
for the 10 AM class. DECIMAL GRADING: GRCC uses numerical
grading. Numerical equivalent of grades is as follows: 95-100% : 4.0 89 : 3.4 83 : 2.8 77 :
2.2 71 : 1.6 65 : 1.0
94% : 3.9 88 : 3.3 82 : 2.7 76 : 2.1 70 : 1.5 64 : 0.9
93% : 3.8 87 : 3.2 81 : 2.6 75 : 2.0 69 : 1.4 63 : 0.8
92% : 3.7 86 : 3.1 80 : 2.5 74 : 1.9 68 : 1.3 62 : 0.7
91% : 3.6 85 : 3.0 79 : 2.4 73 : 1.8 67 : 1.2 61 : 0.6
90% : 3.5 84 : 2.9 78 : 2.3 72 : 1.7 66 : 1.1 60 : 0.5 Below 60: 0.0 If you are taking this class as a prerequisite, you must receive a 2.5 or
above to go on to Math 97. If you wish to take this class Pass / Fail, you must
fill out a form with the registrar by Feb. 6. A grade of P does not meet the
prerequisite for Math 97. AN INVITATION: If you have any questions about the course or the assignments,
or have any problems with due dates or your grade, or just want to talk, PLEASE
make an appointment to see me during office hours or at an arranged time. WHERE TO GO FOR HELP! I. Teachers' office hours Teachers are
contractually obligated to have to be in their office at specific times to help
students, if office hours conflict w/ your schedule, You can make an appointment
to meet at another time. Roughly 50% of my office hours are not used by
students. II. Math Learning Center SMT 355 The MLC often has
times when tutors are available for drop in tutoring. Check with your instructor
or the Math Learning Center for specifics. III. Video Tapes The Math Learning
Center has a series of video taped lectures available for checkout. IV. Student's Solutions Manual. Available through
the bookstore, this book contains worked out solutions to all the odd problems
in the text. V. Attend Class every day. Although attendance
doesn't directly influence your grade, there is a strong correlation between
attendance and success in mathematics. VI. Do your homework. To be able to do
anything well, you must practice. I have selected a list of problems that will
be similar to exam questions. If you have any difficulty completing these
problems, try some other problems in the same section to get more practice. You
can always check your answers in the back of the book. VII. Form a study group. Exchange phone
numbers with some others in our class or set a time to get together and study.
This is a great opportunity to make new friends and a quick source of help if
you ever get stuck while working on your own. VIII. Math 072 Maintenance Modules A one-credit class
that helps keep your algebra skills sharp. See the Math Learning Center for more
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