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1 Math 141, Spring 2018

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Fullerton College Math 141 – College Algebra

Spring 2018 Section: 20869/22586

Time: M, W, 08:15am - 10:20am- 1900-FC 1957 Instructor: Minh Bui Email: [email protected] Office: 1252-04 Phone: 714-992-7387 Office Hours: M, W, 7:00 – 8:00am, T, TH 6:30am – 7:00am, TH 9:30 – 10:30am Website: http://staffwww.fullcoll.edu/mbui/ Course Description: This course is one of two pre-calculus courses. Topics covered include a review of the fundamentals of algebra, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, and miscellaneous topics. Students that have passed MATH 041 F with a grade of "C" or better are eligible to enroll in this course. Prerequisites: This course may be taken prior to or concurrently with MATH 142 F. Both MATH 141 F or MATH 141HF and MATH 142 F are required for enrollment in MATH 150AF. Prerequisites: MATH 030 F with a grade of "C" or better and MATH 040 F with a grade of "C" or better or math skills clearance. Transferability: CSU, UC Course Materials: 1. MyMathLab access (required) nested in Canvas. 2. Textbook is College Algebra 10/E by Michael Sullivan - optional. Textbook pages can also be printed from our

course in MyMathLab. 3. Scientific calculator – You will need a calculator. A graphing scientific calculator may be used on the exams.

Cell phones or any other devices are NOT permitted. 4. Student ID is required for all exams.

Student Learning Outcomes: Student will be able:

• To identify and solve linear, quadratic, or higher order equations or inequalities using an appropriate method.

• To construct the graph of higher degree polynomial functions and rational functions. Accommodated testing for students with disabilities: Fullerton College is committed to providing educational accommodations for students with disabilities upon the timely request by the student to the instructor. All students who have been authorized for academic adjustments / accommodations for examinations / tests should submit the proper authorizations forms within the first two weeks of the course. Disability Support Services functions as a resource for students and faculty in the determination and provision of the accommodations. To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the Disability Support Services (DSS) at (714) 992-7099 in room 842 (behind the library & next to the

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mailroom). Communication: Every student is assigned a college email account and PIN (Personal Identification Number). In a course of this type, it is important that I can communicate with you via email. Please do not change your email address in the middle of the semester. Grades will be determined on the performance of completed homework, chapter tests, quizzes, and a comprehensive final. I’ll honor with the below grading scale.

Grading Scale:

Categories Points Total Percentages

5 Tests 100 each 500 90%-100% A

Homework 15 each 75 80%-89% - B

5 Quizzes/Review Test 10 each 50 70%-79% - C

Final 200 200 51%-69% - D

825 50%-Below - F

Student Expectations: By signing up for this class, it is expected that students will complete assignments on time and will work independently on the exams. You must complete 70% of the homework on time regardless of any reasons. This includes computer technical problems. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be dropped from the course. Technical difficulties will not be considered a valid excuse for late assignments or missed on-line tests. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure proper internet connection. Online Homework: Homework in this class will be turned in online using a program called MyMathLab (MyLab/Mastering). You will be graded on the percentage of exercises that are answered correctly. You are responsible for understanding all assigned homework problems. So, practicing your homework problems is a great way to get ready for your chapter tests. Homework is assigned each week. Homework is due the days BEFORE test days at 12 midnight. (See the timeline at the end of the syllabus for more detailed information.) NO LATE homework will be accepted!

a. On MyMathLab, click Homework. You will see a list of assignments for each section and their due dates. Click the assignment you wish to work on. Click Question 1 to begin. When you are finished, click Save. You may submit homework at any time and return to it later with your problems and answers intact. Just make sure you click the “Submit” button anytime you update your work so that you will get credit for it. Even after you have saved your work, you can still re-open the assignment, continue to work, and then resave. Also, you can continue to retry incorrect problems by clicking Similar Exercise.

b. The homework is interactive, meaning you can get help on the right-hand side, “View an Example”, “Help Me

Solve This,” and see the solution worked out in details, step by step. There are also instructional videos available of an instructor giving lectures and working out problems from all the topics we cover in the class. It's like having "an instructor in your computer."

5 Chapter Test Reviews: It is due the night before test at 12 midnight.




Exams policy: There will be five chapters’ exams and one comprehensive final throughout the semester, with no opportunities for making up ALL missed exams. Exception will be considered in the events of emergency such as unexpected illness, the loss of an immediate family member, etc. In any events, documents will be required to validate your absences. (No documents=unexcused absence) So please plan accordingly and make sure to be present on exam days. If you miss the final exam you will automatically receive an “F” in the course. No Excuses!! The exam will cover all the material since the previous exam. Final: All students are required to take the final exam to pass the class. The final exam is comprehensive over the entire semester.

Fullerton College Mathematics Help and Recourses: If you need help, please get it as soon as possible rather than waiting until it is too late. There is help available through:

Fullerton College Math Lab 800 Bldg (LLRC), 1st Floor, Room 807 – (714) 992-7140

http://math.fullcoll.edu/mathlab.html

Fullerton College Tutoring Center: provides free tutoring by faculty-recommended tutors on a walk-in basis

and by appointment. It is on the 1st floor of the new Library/Learning Resource Center (800 Building) in room 806. For more information about The Tutoring Center, call (714) 992-7151

Withdrawal and Drop Policy: To be considered active in this course, each student must stay current with the due dates. If you fall behind 2 or more weeks you may be dropped. Withdrawal from the class through the Admissions Office or Fullerton College MyGateway is the student’s responsibility. Do not assume that I will drop you from a class.

You may be dropped from the class for any of the following: **Not registering in MyMathLab course through Canvas by Mon. Feb. 5 **Expired MyMathLab temporary access **3 unexcused absences. Two tardiness = One (1) unexcused absence. Leaving early also counts as an unexcused absence.

IF YOU FAIL TO OFFICIALLY DROP and do not complete the course, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN “F” ON YOUR PERMANENT RECORD. Let’s make sure this doesn’t happen to you! Communication is the key. Do not just “disappear” from the course. Always let me know what is going on! Critical Dates for this Course

*Without a “W” and qualify for refund – Feb. 11 *With a “W” – April 29

How to Succeed in this Course: Instructors are here to create a learning environment – whether you learn depends on your willingness to listen, ask appropriate questions, and do the work necessary to pass the course. You will have to work hard to succeed in this course! You should plan to spend at least 12 hours per week studying for this course. This includes reading from the assigned list above and doing homework. Students often ask for advice about how to study and learn mathematics. There is no single best method, but here are a few suggestions.

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1) Have a positive attitude: Negative thinking (I can't do this or I've never been good in math) or Indifference (I don't really need this stuff) are self-defeating and can stand in the way of accomplishment. Try to be positive and open to new ideas.

2) Attend every lecture. 3) Do homework- Work problems of each Chapter Review Exercises. Homework problems alone may not be

enough to prepare you for examinations. You should do as many problems as possible. Students who attempt to complete their assigned homework in classroom at the last minute often earn lower grades and are more likely to miss deadlines.

4) Pay attention to your mistakes. If you get a wrong answer, think of it as an opportunity to learn something. Don't give up--the fastest way to real understanding is to figure out why you made a mistake.

5) Record important terms and formulas. When you come to a new definition or concept, phrase it in your own words, make up an example, or draw a picture.

6) Keep track of the Big Ideas. For each chapter, try to summarize for yourself what you have learned--see if you can write down the most important ideas with names or labels you understand. You may not think the terminology or section titles are important, but using a label or name for each idea will help you retrieve that idea when you need it. Keep these to use as study guides for the test-These will be a big head start on your exam formula sheets.

7) Do not spend more than about 15-20 minutes on any one problem. If you haven’t solved the problem in this time, you are missing something and further effort is an inefficient way to use valuable study time. Go on to other problems and return to the difficult ones when you have had a bit more practice.

8) Form study groups. 9) Seek help when you need.

FULLERTON COLLEGE MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE DIVISION SELECTED COLLEGE POLICIES

Cheating will not be tolerated. On my home page there is also a link to the FC Academic Integrity. Please read through it. As a faculty member I agree to abide by the tenets of this code, and expect all students to do so as well. You may also read them online at the Fullerton College website, www.fullcoll.edu. (See school catalog). Please be sure that you have read these publications thoroughly. Violators will be dealt with according to the Fullerton College policy. Any student caught cheating or assisting another student in the act of cheating will receive an “F” grade for the assignment and/or the course. A grade of “F” assigned to a student for academic dishonesty is final and shall be placed on the transcript. If the student withdraws from the course, a “W” will not replace an “F” assigned for academic dishonesty. Academic disciplinary actions taken by the instructor based on alleged cheating may be appealed as specified in the Colleges Instructional Grievance Policy. You are advised to read the sections on Student Code of Conduct and Academic Honesty in the college schedule. WAIT TIME FOR LATE INSTRUCTORS If, due to unforeseen emergencies, the instructor does not arrive at the scheduled start time for class, students are to wait for fifteen minutes (unless otherwise notified by the division). If they do not receive notification to wait for their instructor to arrive, after 15 minutes the students may leave with no penalty for absence or assigned work due for that class meeting. Conclusion The rules established herein are not negotiable. The student’s enrollment in this course shall be interpreted as his/her consent to abide by the guidelines stated above. These rules are in addition to those stated in the Student

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Code of Conduct published each semester in the Schedule of Classes. Any student who believes they have been subjected to an unfair action should first speak with his/her instructor. A formal student grievance procedure is also available as a last result. ******************************************************************************************************************

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Homework & Exams Weekly Assignments Schedule:

You should read textbook first, watch Video Lectures at the Chapter Contents, and then try to "Do Homework" and "Take a Quiz" for the assigned sections. Since you are being provided with due dates well in advance, there will be no extensions for due dates for homework. Reasons such as “MyMathLab was down” will not be accepted.

Note: If you have trouble using Internet Explorer, try using Firefox instead. *The weekly assignment is given by the number of the week specified by the first day of the week. Week 1 – (01/29 – 02/05) 1. Read Sections 1.1 -1.6. 2. Do Homework for Sections 1.1 -1.6. Week 2 – (02/06 – 02/12) 1. Read and Watch the Video of Sections 1.7, 2.1 – 2.3. 2. Do Homework for Sections 1.7, 2.1 – 2.3. Week 3 – (02/12 – 02/18) 1. Read Sections 2.4 – 2.5. 2. Do Homework for Sections 2.4 – 2.5 Take Test 1 for Chapters 1–2 Week 4 – (02/19 – 02/25) 1. Read Sections 3.1 – 3.6. 2. Do Homework for Sections 3.1 -3.6. Week 5 – (02/26 – 03/04) 1. Read Sections, 4.1, 4.3 – 4.6. 2. Do Homework for Sections 4.1, 4.3 – 4.6. Week 6 – (03/05 – 03/11) Take Test 2 for Chapters 3 – 4 1. Read Sections, 5.1 – 5.2. 2. Do Homework for Sections 5.1 – 5.2.

Week 7 – (03/12 – 03/18) 1. Read and Watch the Video of Sections, 5.3 – 5.6.




2. Do Homework for Sections 5.3 – 5.6. Week 8 – (03/19 – 03/25) 1. Read sections, 6.1 – 6.6. 2. Do Homework for Sections 6.1 – 6.6 Week 9 – (03/26 – 04/01)

Monday, March 26 – Sunday, April 1 ............................ Spring Recess

Week 10 – (04/02 – 04/08) 1. Read of Sections, 6.7–6.8. 2. Do Homework for Sections 6.7 –6.8. Take Test 3 chapters 5 – 6 Week 11 – (04/9 – 04/15) 1. Read and Watch the Video of Sections 8.1 – 8.4. 2. Do Homework for Sections 8.1 – 8.4. Week 12 – (04/16 – 04/22) 1. Read Sections 8.5 – 8.7. 2. Do Homework for Sections 8.5 – 8.7. Week 13 – (04/23– 04/29) Take Test 4 chapters 7 – 8. 1. Read Sections 9.1 – 9.3. 2. Do Homework for Sections 9.1 – 9.3. Week 14 – (04/30 – 05/06) 1. Read Sections 9.4 – 9.5. 2. Do Homework for Sections 9.4 – 9.5. 3. Read Sections 10.1 – 10.3. 4. Do Homework for Sections 10.1 – 10.3. Week 15 – (05/07 –05/13) 1. Take Test 5 chapters 9 – 10 2. Final Review Week 17 – (05/21 –05/25) Final Review Take Final Exam on campus (2 hours) for Chapters 1 – 10 on May 23rd, 2018.

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