MATH115 (ELEMENTARYALGEBRA) SYLLABUSSANGELES
LA MISSION COLLEGE
Section 0354 (TTh10:40AM—1:10PM)in CMS 021
INSTRUCTOR: Petikyan Gohar
�Office hours: TTR 1:15pm–1:40pm in CMS 247
�Phone number: 818-736-1336
�Email:
�Web: www.lamission.edu/~petikyg
Text: Prerequisites:
Course Description:
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, by
Elayn Martin-Gay, Custom Edition for Los Angeles Mission College
with MyLabsPlus
A grade of C or better in math
112,or appropriate skill level demonstrated through the math placement process.
This is the first course in Algebra. There will be a brief review of concepts learned in pre-algebra using more challenging illustrations and examples. Topics include the real number system, integer exponents, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions, radicals, solving different types of equations, linear equations and inequalities in two variables, systems of linear equations in two variables, and problem solving involving the different types of equations.
Grading: Tests: 55% of the grade
There will be 5 tests during the semester. The tests will be cumulative and include problems similar to those from previous tests. Your lowest test score will be replaced with your score on the Final.
The tentative dates for these tests are:2/26,3/19,4/16,5/12,5/26
There will be no makeup tests given without prior authorization or an official medical notice.
“Learning is not something that happens to students, it is something that happens by students.”
Assignments: 15% of the grade
These include Homework, Class work and quizzes.
Students enrolled in this section of Math115are required to register with MyMathLab online program and enroll in my section courseID:petikyan86297 to complete the required online homework and quizzes. The access code for MyMathLab will be packaged with the new textbook sold in the bookstore. Text books purchased online or at other bookstors may not include the access code for MyMathLab. In that case students may purchase the access code for MyMathLab separately online at http://www.coursecompass.com/.
Since MyMathLab does not grade each step of students ’work , it is important that you write down your solving steps clearly in another book in order to identify them is takes made I may ask you to turn all written work per lab assignment to support answers submitted through MyMathLab. To get the most benefit and full credit for the lab assignments you should show your work in a clear and organized manner.
Final: 30% of the grade
The final is partly on MyMathLab system and part on paper.
Final June 4 ,2015 (10:00AM—12:00PM)
Grades:
90—100% A
80—89% B
70—79% C
60—69% D
0—59% F
Attendance:
Attendance is not part of your grade but it is a crucial part of learning and a major factor in your success. You may be excluded if you have an excessive number of un excused absences or tardiness but it is your responsibility to drop the class if you do not want to continue. Please do not assume that I will necessarily exclude you.
Calculators:
You will need as scientific calculator for some chapters. Cell phone, IPods, and graphing calculators are not allowed on exams.
Student Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this course , a successful student will be able to:
1. Simplify and evaluate various algebraic expressions.
2. Solve, graph, and analyze various algebraic equations and systems of equations, including utilizing them to solve application problems.
Other resources:
Tutoring:
If you have questions and cannot make it to my office hours, or you just like to get more help , free tutoring is available at the Math Center located in the basement of the Campus Center. MyMathLab online tutorial can be accessed in the Math Center computers or any other computer with Internet access. Video lectures for each section of each Chapter of the textbook are accessible through MyMathLab under Multimedia Library on the left column and selecting “Section Video Lecture”.
Counseling Office:
The Counseling Office is located in the student services annex and provides assistance with academic goals, Career planning ,and personal concerns. All students are strongly urged to make an appointment with a counselor prior to registering for classes for the purpose of establishing a program of study.
(www.lamission.edu/counseling)
Disabled Students Programs Services
(DSPS):
The DSPS office is located in the instructional building room 1018. (www.lamission.edu/dsps)
If you are registered through the DSPS office and need special accommodations, please let me know as soon as possible so I can arrange for them.
Study Skills:
The learning resource center is an excellent source for study skill and academic help. I also really like the following website for tips on how to be a successful learner in a math class.http://mathcs.slu.edu/undergrad-math/success-in-mathematics
Classmates’ Phone numbers:
STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT:
Dishonesty, such as cheating, knowingly furnishing false information to instructors and college personnel, turning in work that is not one’s own (plagiarism) will be grounds for disciplinary action at LAMC according to the Standards of Student Conduct. The penalty may range from no credit for the assignment up to an F” grade and disciplinary action.
Important dates:
Last day to add a class: 2/20
Last date to drop without a W: 2/22(online) Last date to drop with a W: 5/10(online)
Anticipated Daily Schedule (The dates are subject to change):
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday2/9 / 2/10
Intro+Chapter1
Review / 2/11 / 2/12
2.1to2.3 / 2/13
President’s day
2/16
President’s Day / 2/17
2.4,2.5 / 2/18 / 2/19
2.6,2.7 / 2/20
2/23 / 2/24
2.8and Review / 2/25 / 2/26
Ch1 &2 Test
3.1 / 2/27
3/2 / 3/3
3.2to3.4 / 3/4 / 3/5
3.5,3.6 / 3/6
3/9 / 3/10
4.1to4.3 / 3/11 / 3/12
4.5,4.6 / 3/13
3/16 / 3/17
4.7and Review / 3/18 / 3/19
Ch3 &4 Test
5.1 / 3/20
3/23 / 3/24
5.2,5.3 / 3/25 / 3/26
5.4,5.5 / 3/27
3/30 / 3/31
Cesar Chavez Day / 4/1 / 4/2
5.5,5.6 / 4/3
4/6
Spring Break / 4/7
Spring Break / 4/8
Spring Break / 4/9
Spring Break / 4/10
Spring Break
4/13 / 4/14
5.7 and Review / 4/15 / 4/16
Ch5 Test
6.1 / 4/17
4/20 / 4/21
6.2,6.3 / 4/22 / 4/23
6.4,6.5 / 4/24
4/27 / 4/28
6.5a, 6.6 / 4/29 / 4/30
7.1,7.2 / 5/1
5/4 / 5/5
7.3,7.5 / 5/6 / 5/7
Review and 8.1 / 5/8
5/11 / 5/12
Ch6 &7 Test
8.3 / 5/13 / 5/14
8.4,8.5 / 5/15
5/18 / 5/19
8.6,9.1 / 5/20 / 5/21
9.2and Review / 5/22
5/25
Memorial day / 5/26
Ch8 &9 Test / 5/27 / 5/28
Final Review / 5/29
Final June 4 ,2015 (10:00AM—12:00PM)
Room to be Announced