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| Along with this class specific information, you must also
read the MATH ONLINE
SYLLABUS. Refer to that document for instructor contact info, course requirements, procedures, policies, and supporting information. That document along with this one make up the complete course syllabus. |
Class: Elementary Algebra MATH 090, item #1445 section 1DL, 5
credits, summer 2008
Location: Clark College online course
NOTE: This class runs four days per week for five weeks
Mon 6/30/08 through Thurs 7/31/08.
WARNING: This is a fast-paced compressed version of the normally 10-week long
math 090 course.
This is the first course in a two-term sequence of developmental algebra intended to improve your critical thinking abilities and prepare you for college level mathematics courses. This course focuses on linear functions, graphs, and equations. We will study algebraic expressions, linear equations, linear inequalities, an introduction to graphs and functions, lines, systems of linear equations, integer exponents, and polynomials.
The math 090-095 sequence is designed for the student who is
prepared to take algebra at an accelerated pace. This sequence can instead be
taken in a normal-paced three-term sequence by taking math 089-091-093 (algebra
I-II-III). The 089-091-093 sequence covers the same material overall, but fewer
topics/chapters per term than the accelerated 090-095 sequence. By opting to take the accelerated
sequence you should be prepared for the added workload and fast-paced delivery. See Clark
Math Dept's
Should I take
the math 089-091-093 or the math 090-095 sequence? flyer for more information.
NOTE: The 10-week math 090 course is the accelerated
elementary algebra class; the 5-week summer math 090 class is a compressed
version of the accelerated course! Please be prepared to cover the material very
quickly.
Pre-Algebra (Clark's math 030) passed with a grade of at least "C" or qualifying score on the placement test. Basic knowledge of computers and the internet is mandatory.
CLASS WEBSITE:
web.clark.edu/skeely/OL/EALG
Math Online Website:
www.columbiaview.net/OL
Links to supplemental course pages, support,
internet resources, and lots more!
Blackboard website:
clark.blackboard.com
The
course management system software Clark uses to conduct its online classes. BB
is where you "go to class".
Textbook website: MyMathLab at
www.coursecompass.com/ccindex.html ($$ access code required)
Complete online version of the textbook, multimedia
files, and interactive tutorial exercises.
REQUIRED:
MyMathLab Student Access Kit (ISBN 032119991X / 9780321199911)
MyMathLab access to the online text and testing center is REQUIRED. MyMathLab is an online course delivery system that provides access to the
complete textbook online (printable too!), solutions manuals, multimedia files
including video mini-lectures, interactive tutorial
exercises, quizzes, exams, and access to the publishers call-in tutor center.
ATTENTION MAC USERS: Macintosh users please read Will MyMathLab work with MAC computers? before purchasing MyMathLab!
OPTIONAL TEXT: Introductory & Intermediate Algebra for College Students
2nd edition by Blitzer (ISBN 0131492594 / 9780131492592)
The entire textbook is available online in printable electronic form through
MyMathLab so buying a hard copy textbook is optional and unnecessary
unless you really want one. If you do opt to buy the hard copy text new, it comes bundled with MyMathLab
access.
ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO HAVE THE TUSSY TEXT: If you already have Elementary and Intermediate Algebra 3rd edition by Tussy/Gustafson (used in on-campus 089-095 classes), then you may use it to study from rather than the text listed above, but you are still required to have MyMathLab access since the tests are conducted in MyMathLab. The course calendar will cross-reference reading assignments to both texts.
OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENT: GOLDen Mathematics: Elementary Algebra 2nd edition by Sally Keely. Available from www.lulu.com/skeely downloadable by chapter/topic or in its entirety as an e-book (under $20). See FAQs - GM ebooks for more detailed information.
MYMATHLAB COURSE ID: keely96984 (available 6/29/2008)
To register with CourseCompass/MyMathLab you will need an access code ($$) and
the course ID (above in red).
Follow the specific directions below. If you have trouble refer to
Course
Compass's "Getting
Started".
| If you already have an unexpired CourseCompass/MyMathLab access code from
another course with the same textbook: Changing the course ID code is free! You do not need to purchase another MML access code! Go to CourseCompass.com, login to your account, on the "My CourseCompass" page click "Enroll in another course", enter the new course ID (above in red), and follow the on-screen directions. If you have trouble refer to CourseCompass's "Enroll in Another Course" but be sure to scroll down to "If you are enrolling in another course with the same textbook". |
| If you already have a CourseCompass/MyMathLab access code from another
course with a different textbook: Unfortunately you will need to purchase a new access code for the new textbook. Follow one of the options below to purchase an access code. Then to register, see CourseCompass's "Enroll in Another Course". You will need the course ID (above in red). |
| If you do not already have valid CourseCompass/MyMathLab access: You will need to purchase a MyMathLab student access code. Several buying options are listed below. Once you have the student access code, see CourseCompass's "How To Register (for Students)". You will need the course ID (above in red). |
- Purchase MyMathLab access code online using a credit card.
- Purchase MyMathLab access code from the Clark College bookstore.
- Purchase MyMathLab access code from another online source. Google MyMathLab Student Access Kit ISBN 032119991X.
- Purchase a new hard copy text (see title, author, ISBN above) which comes bundled with a MyMathLab access card.
Daily access to a high-speed internet connected computer and a reliable e-mail account are necessary. See FAQs - software requirements for additional information including any additional required software.
This class involves a fair amount of graphing and requires an electronic graphing device.
Most students benefit from having a graphing calculator. I recommend a TI-84 or TI-89. I have online instructions and examples for the TI-84, TI-86, and TI-89. See Clark Math Dept's Which Graphing Calculator Should I Buy? flyer for more information. You are expected to already know how to perform basic operations with your calculator. We will cover graphing equations and analyzing graphs on a calculator during the course. If you have never used a graphing calculator before, you might consider taking the 1-credit graphing calculator class MATH 080 along with this class and/or purchasing Prof. John Mitchell's "TI Calculator Primer" available for a nominal fee from the Clark College bookstore (it is user friendly!).
If you need to purchase a calculator, you can buy new at the Clark College bookstore, office supply stores, electronic stores, or buy new/used online. The Clark College bookstore has used graphing calculators for rent (subject to availability). If you are on financial aid, you may qualify to borrow a calculator from the Clark College mathematics department (first come, first serve).
Being an online class, you may prefer to use an online graphing program. There are several shareware programs and free online graphing applets available. I will share some of my favorite sites with you in class upon request.
The total points possible in this class are as follows. They are subject to slight changes. Refer to the math online syllabus for details about each component and important grade policy information.
| Class Participation (6 pts per week) | 30 |
| Discussions Questions (5 @ 4 pts each) | 20 |
| Graded Assignments (5 @ 4 pts each) | 20 |
| Online Weekly Quizzes (4 @ 20 pts each) | 80 |
| Online Final Exam | 50 |
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Total Points Possible: 200 |
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I consider this class syllabus and the math online syllabus to be contracts between you and I. I agree to abide by all of the policies and procedures contained herein, and by staying in the class, so too do you. If there is anything in either document with which you cannot or will not abide, you should withdraw at once.
Originally written: 2000-05-25
Last revision:
2008-08-01 04:50 PM
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