CCBC
Essex
MATH
082 Introductory Algebra Section: ETA
CLASSROOM LOCATION: F 303
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Brown SEMESTER: FALL 2009
PHONE: 443.840.2825 EMAIL: LBrown@ccbcmd.edu
WEBPAGE:
http://student.ccbcmd.edu/~lwalte19/lwalterhome.html
OFFICE: F 401
OFFICE HOURS: Tues. and Thur. 5:15 – 5:45 pm
in F 303 and Thur. 1:45 – 3:45 pm in F 401
Course Pre-requisites: MATH 081, RDNG
051 or LVR 1 or by consent of Coordinator
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
Covers first degree equations and inequalities, linear equations in two variables, systems of equations, polynomials, and factoring.
REQUIREMENTS:
About the Course:
This
section of Math 082 is taught as an individualized, non-lecture course. Students learn the skills required for
subsequent math or science courses.
At
the beginning of the course, you will be given diagnostic tests to determine
which parts of the course you will need to study. After testing is completed, you will be
counseled by me to set up a schedule of work to be completed for the semester
(your Success Schedule) and to
determine a goal (math or science course).
During the semester, I will review your progress, and, at the end of the
semester, advise you of which course you should take next.
How the Class Works:
During
the first week of class, you will be assigned topics to work through on the
computer or in the textbook. Class time
is spent working through the assigned material and taking tests. It is
essential that you also do homework
to achieve your goal.
During
the class period, I will be available to answer questions and direct you. You may use the help of an in-class tutor, if
available, or your classmates. If you need
additional help, see me during my office hours.
Tutors may also be available outside of class time in the Student
Success Center, Room A-307, 443-840-1820.
You
will work through each chapter checked on your Success Schedule by using the
computer software and/or the printed materials.
At the end of each chapter is a practice
test to help you study for the
official chapter test. You are
responsible for all of the material on the chapter test.
Tests:
If you make more than two errors on the
practice test, you probably need more practice, and you should consult me
before taking the official chapter test. If you make no more than two errors on the
practice test for the chapter in which you are working, sign your Check-Out Form. Present your Check-Out Form to the staff, and
(s)he will give you the appropriate chapter test.
Give
your Check-Out Form to me before returning to your seat to take the test. Show all work, and number your problems on
scrap paper. Texts, notes, and other forms of a test may not be used when taking a
test or final. Also, other students, the
tutors, and your instructors are not permitted to help you when taking a test
or final. When you have completed
the test, staple your scrap paper to the test and return all work to the basket
at my desk.
You
must score 80% to pass a chapter test;
chapter tests must be taken again if the 80% mastery level is not
attained. You must score 70% to pass a final exam; final exams
must be taken again if the 70% mastery level is not attained. I
must sign the Check-Out form if you take a chapter test or the final exam more
than once. Students may take tests,
chapter and final, only during their regularly scheduled class period and final
exam period. Internet sites may not be
used on chapter tests or finals.
Self-Pacing:
In general, a student will need to
complete about 15 chapters in Math 082.
In order to finish in one semester, a student will need to complete more than 1 chapter per week. Ask me to
discuss a schedule and a timeline with you. Please note that the two-hour
exam period as set by the College for your section is the ONLY time during Final Exam Week when you
may go to the
Grading policy:
Chapter Score: A “chapter score” is the average
of all of the scores of the different forms of the test that the student
took for that chapter. Chapter scores
are computed starting in Spring, 2004, and are retained until the student
finishes the course.
Final Exam
Score: The “final
exam score” is the average of all of the scores of the different forms
of the final exam that the student took.
Course
Percentage: The average
of all of the chapter scores constitutes seventy (70) percent of the course
percentage, and the final exam score constitutes thirty (30) percent of the
course percentage. The course percentage
is computed upon completion of the course, after the student has passed all of
the required chapter tests and the final exam.
Course Grade: A student who finishes the
course will receive a course grade according to the following scheme: A (if the course percentage is 90 or
above), B (if the course percentage is at least 80 but less than 90), or
C (if the course percentage is less than 80.)
A student
receiving an A, B, or C in Math 082 should
register next for Math 083 (Intermediate Algebra). If a student completes Math 082 before the
end of the semester, (s)he may be able to enroll in a seven-week Math
083 course that very same semester.
An R grade
indicates satisfactory progress but that the student must complete more work to
finish the course. An R grade will be
given only to a student in Math 082 for the first time who starts at B1, B2,
or B3 and who does not complete the course but who meets both
of the following conditions:
1. mastery/completion of at
least 11 chapter tests and
2.
no more than 6 hours of class missed.
A student who
receives an R grade must register for another semester of Math 082.
A student
who returns to Math 082 or who starts Math 082 at B4 or at
a later chapter cannot receive an R grade, and he/she must finish the
course.
An F grade
indicates unsatisfactory progress and/or attendance. An F grade is given to students who have poor attendance (more than 6 hours
of class missed) or poor progress (not having mastered/completed
at least 11 chapter tests—or not finishing the course if they are students who
return to Math 082 or who start Math 082 at B4 or at a later chapter.)
A student must
receive an A, B, or C in Math 082 before being
able to register for Math 083.
AUDIT POLICY:
1.
Any
tests taken while a student has AU (Audit) status will not count and
must be retaken.
2.
Students
in developmental, zero-credit courses can change their registration to AU
(Audit) at any time before November 6,2009
without needing an official signature. After
November 6, in order to change to AU
(Audit) status, students in developmental, zero-credit courses must obtain the
signature of the dean of the subject area.
Attendance policy:
Attendance at each class and lab is
essential. Please be on time. Students with a legitimate problem about
attendance should discuss the situation with their instructor. To complete satisfactorily the attendance
requirement, you cannot miss more than 6
hours of class. Please see me if there are any special
problems.
NOTE: The deadline for withdrawing from a course or
changing to an audit for the Fall, 2009, semester is November 6, 2009.
Failure to officially withdraw from a class you have stopped attending
may result in an "F" grade.
COLLEGE POLICY on REPEATED COURSES:
Policy on Repeated Courses,
page 194 of the 2004-2006 CCBC catalog states, “Students may repeat a course
only once without permission. When a
student repeats a course, only the higher grade is computed into the Quality
Point Average (QPA). All grades will
remain on the student’s transcript.
Before a student is permitted to register for the course for a third
time, the student must have the permission of the academic dean responsible for
the course. Before a student may repeat
a developmental course that he or she has failed twice, the student’s record
must be reviewed by a support team which will make recommendations regarding
enrollment.” Please note: The instructor does not have the authority to
grant permission to register for a third attempt at the course.
CALENDAR:
FALL 2009 – AUGUST 31-DECEMBER 12
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Friday |
September 18 |
50% Refund
Period Ends |
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Thursday
through Sunday |
November
26-November 29 |
College Closed |
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Friday |
November 6 |
Last Day to
withdraw “W” |
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Sunday-Saturday |
December 13-19 |
Final Exam Week |
COMMENTS:
443-840-1308
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Fall,Winter,Spring,Summer
Friday 8:00 am -
3:00 pm Fall and Spring Only
Saturday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Fall and Spring Only
Materials:
Calculators may be used in class and on all tests
for Math 082. Keep in mind that some credit math courses use graphing or
scientific calculators. The TI-89 and
the TI-92 are not allowed.
Internet sites may not be used
on chapter tests or finals.
TEXT(S): All students
are required to purchase the following text:
Math 082 Introductory
Algebra Text by CCBC
Special
procedures:
There are many
additional resources in the
1) There
are several computer programs for
you to use. Most topics in the course
are explained in the Authorware programs, available on computers in the
2) There
are videotaped lectures and streaming
video lectures on almost every topic, any of which may be watched in class.
Videotapes may be borrowed from the CCBC Essex library with a valid ID for use
at home.
3) There
are many supplementary drill sheets,
certain practice tests and booklets available from the office, and a small
library of books.
FINAL EXAM:
Students will take the Final Exam after
completing all required chapters. All
work, including the Final Exam, must be completed by the last day of class.
Tentative
list of dated assignments:
Dates are individualized for each student (see Success Schedule).
Rationale:
This course provides the student with a
foundation in the basic concepts and methods of algebra needed to pursue more
advanced mathematics courses. This
course is the second of three developmental courses designed to prepare
students with the mathematical background necessary for general education level
mathematics. The course is non-credit,
does not transfer, and will not satisfy the mathematics requirement for an
Associate's Degree. Students successfully completing this course will be
prepared to advance into Intermediate Algebra.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Solve linear equations in one variable
2. Use linear equations to solve word problems.
3. Solve linear inequalities in one variable.
4. Use linear inequalities to solve word problems.
5. Interpret and calculate slopes.
6. Apply rules of integer exponents.
7. Perform operations on polynomials.
8. Factor polynomials (binomial and trinomials).
9. Graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables.
10. Solve systems of linear equations
MAJOR TOPICS
I. Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
A. Properties
B. Solve Linear Equations and Inequalities
C. Applied Problems
D. Formulas
II. Linear Equations in Two Variables
A. Rectangular Coordinate System
B. Slope of a Line
C. Graph Linear Equations
III. Systems of Linear Equations
A. Solve by the Graphing, Substitution, and Addition Methods
B. Applications
IV. Exponents
A. Product, Quotient, and Power Rules
B. Integer Exponents
V. Polynomials
A. Evaluate
B. Operations on Polynomials
VI. Factoring
A. Greatest Common Factor
B. Factoring Trinomials
C. Special Factorization
D. Solve by Factoring
COLLEGE POLICIES FOR COURSE SYLLABI
Disabled
Students
In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, CCBC is committed to providing an environment
that is conducive to learning for all students.
Any student who is disabled and requires special accommodation should
contact the appropriate campus as follows:
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Campus: |
Office: |
Room: |
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Disabilities Support Services |
K-200 |
443-840-4718 |
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Disabilities Support Services |
A-100 |
443-80-3774 |
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Disabilities Support Services |
A-210 |
443-840-1741 |
Code
of Academic Integrity
For the College to make its maximum contribution as an
institution of high learning, the entire college community must uphold high
standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior. In seeking the truth, in learning to think
critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service, honesty is
imperative. Each student has a
responsibility to submit work that is uniquely his or her own, or to provide
clear and complete acknowledgement of the use of work attributable to
others. To these ends, the following
actions are expected of students:
·
Complete all work
on exams without assistance.
·
Follow the
professor’s instructions when completing all class assignments.
·
Ask for
clarification when instructions are not clear.
·
Report to the
instructor any unauthorized information related to an exam.
·
Provide proper
credit when quoting or paraphrasing.
·
Submit only one’s
own work.
Students who do not accept responsibility for the
integrity of their own work will experience sanctions, including a written
reprimand, failure of the assignment, failure of the course, and/or dismissal
from the program. For repeat and extreme
offenses, the College reserves the right to suspend or expel students.
Writing
Policy
The College recognizes that clear, correct, and
concise use of language is characteristic of an educated person. Therefore, whenever possible, faculty members
in all disciplines should require written assignments in their courses in order
to encourage effective writing by their students. Also, instructors should consider the quality
of writing in determining a grade for a written assignment. Poor writing can be a sufficient cause for a
failing grade on a paper and, in extreme cases, a failing grade in a course.
Inclement Weather/Emergency
Closing Policy
In the event that the
college (or a specific campus) opens late due to weather-related or other
emergency conditions, classes will commence at the announced opening time and
resume the normal schedule thereafter for the remainder of the day. Faculty, students, and classified staff
should report to wherever they would normally have been at the announced
opening time. **
Students and faculty engaged
in field placement programs (such as internships, clinical placements, etc.)
should discuss the handling of emergency situations at the beginning of the
placement period. Both the requirements
of the program and the safety of persons involved should be considered in
planning a course of action in those cases where students are expected to
report to off-campus locations.
** For example, if you had a
class that began at 9:35 and the college opened at 10:00 because of snow, you
would report to your 9:35 class at 10:00.
When the college closes because of severe weather or
emergency conditions, announcements of class cancellations are made on local
radio and television stations and the college website (www.ccbcmd.edu). Closings and delays will also be recorded on
the campus weather lines:
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443-840-5959 |
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410-285-9666 |
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443-840-1820 |
TUTORING SERVICES
Students are encouraged to
seek help from their instructors whenever they encounter academic difficulty
(either during scheduled office hours or by appointment). In addition, each campus offers free academic
support services. For more information, contact:
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Campus: |
Office: |
Room: |
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Tutoring
Services |
F-200 |
443-840-5959 |
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Tutoring
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CAR-530 |
410-285-9666 |
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A-307 |
443-840-1820 |
CIVILITY AND COMMUNITY
BUILDING EXPECTATIONS
Creating a Culture of CARE©
(Compassion, Appreciation,
Respect, Empowerment)
As
members of the CCBC community of learners, we are expected to act with respect,
honesty, responsibility and accountability.
Each of us is expected to be aware of the impact our behavior has on the
community. CCBC wishes to each learner
to commit to the following actions:
•
Become an active and engaged learner
•
Celebrate the richness of our diversity
•
Respect the campus and its code of conduct
•
Practice empathy and compassion
•
Promote the empowerment of others
MAJOR RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY
POLICY
Students not attending class
because they are observing major religious holidays shall be given the
opportunity, to the maximum extent possible, to make up, within a reasonable
amount of time, any academic work or tests they miss. Arrangements between the
student and the faculty member(s) for the student to make up missed assignments
or tests must be made in advance
of the religious holiday, at the initiation of the student.
STUDENT E-MAIL ACCOUNTS
CCBC
has joined the ranks of the very few community colleges in
For
information about the system and how students can determine their email
address, go the CCBC Home Page and click on “Student Email”. From here students can find their email
address, get to an on-line user manual and access instructions on how to
forward the CCBC email to the system of choice (AOL, Comcast, Hot Mail, etc.)