OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MAT 070-OC2 Syllabus
Semester: Fall 2014
Instructor: Jinhee Canfield
Phone: 847-376-7134
Office: 2524(DP campus)
Office Hours: M/W: 11:50am – 1pm, T/R: 9am – 10am
Email: (the quickest way to reach me)
For important course dates for this semester, please see:
http://www.oakton.edu/academics/acad_calendar/index.php
I. Course Course Course
Prefix Number Name Credit Lecture Lab
MAT 070 Elementary Algebra 4 4 0
II. Prerequisite:
MAT 060 or appropriate score on Mathematics Placement Test.
III. Course (Catalog) Description:
Course prepares students for an intermediate algebra course by covering the
fundamental concepts, operations, and applications of basic algebra. Algebraic
topics include linear equations and inequalities, polynomial operations, graphing
equations and inequalities in two variables, and systems of equations. Course
objectives will be achieved using computer-assisted learning, group discussions,
and individual tutoring.
IV. Course Objectives:
Module 6 Objectives:
o Solving and graphing first degree equations in one variable.
o Successfully solving formulas for specific variables.
o Demonstrating the ability to solve applied problems involving first degree equations in one variable.
o Successfully solving and graphing first degree inequalities in one variable.
Module 7 Objectives:
o Being able to simplify expressions using the laws of exponents.
o Demonstrated abilty to calculate using Scientific Notation.
o Being able to perform addition and subtraction of polynomials.
o Performing multiplication of polynomials including some special products.
o Performing division of a polynomial by a monomial.
Module 8 Objectives:
o Being able to factor out the greatest common factor from a polynomial.
o Factoring trinomials successfully.
o Being able to factor polynomials using the difference of squares.
o Providing evidence of the ability to solve quadratic equations by factoring.
Module 9 Objectives:
o Solve and graph first degree equations in two variables.
o Calculate slope and intercepts of linear equations in two variables.
o Solve applied problems involving slope.
o Solve and graph first degree inequalities in two variables.
Module 10 Objectives:
o Recognizing and applying concepts involved pertaining to functions.
o Solving problems involving direct and indirect variation sucessfully.
o Being able to solve systems of two equations using Graphing, Substitution, and Addition methods.
o Recognizing and applying concepts regarding applied problems involving systems of two equations
V. Academic Integrity:
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
· cheating,
· plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
· falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
· helping others to cheat,
· unauthorized changes on official documents,
· pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
· making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
· any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Outline of Topics:
Module 6: Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
2.1 The Addition Property of Equality
` 2.2 The Multiplication Property of Equality
2.3 Further Solving Linear Equations
2.4 Problem Solving
2.5 Formulas and Problem Solving
2.6 Percent and Mixture Problem Solving
2.7 Solving Linear Inequalities
Module 7: Polynomials
3.1 Exponents
3.2 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
3.3 Introduction to Polynomials
3.4 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
3.5 Multiplying Polynomials
3.6 Special Products
3.7 Dividing Polynomials with Monomials
Module 8: Factoring Polynomials
4.1 The Greatest Common Factor
4.2,4.3,4.4 Factoring Trinomials
4.5 Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials and the Difference of Two Squares
4.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Module 9: Graphing Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables
6.1 Reading Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System
6.2 Graphing Linear Equations in two variables.
6.3 Intercepts
6.4 Slope and Rate of Change
6.5 Equations of Lines
6.7 Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Module 10: Functions, Direct and Indirect Variation and Systems of Equations
7.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
7.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
7.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
7.4 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving
VII. Methods of Instruction:
This is an online class. Students will do all homework and quizzes on the mylabs plus website accessible through myoakton. An optional tutoring lab will be available outside of class. The instructor is also available to help via email as well as face to face if arranged in advance. Calculators/computers will be used.
VIII. Course Practices Required:
Mathematics 060, 070, 080 and 110 are sequential courses utilizing a classroom instructor and an interactive computer website. Each course is divided into five modules. Each module must be completed with a minimal posttest score of 70%. Students may complete a course at any time during the semester. Upon completion of a course, the student can start the next sequential course in all courses except Mat 110. A new access code must be purchased at that time. If all modules of a course are not successfully completed within a semester, the student will receive a grade of “F” and can re-enroll in the same course the following semester beginning with their first uncompleted module. The student can notify the new instructor to have all completed work and module tests imported into the next course.
Homework, quizzes, and the module practice tests can be completed at home.
The first four module tests can be taken in any order but module 10 must be taken last.
Homework and quizzes can be taken in class or at home. All post-tests must be taken in the Testing Center.(either the room 2409-DP campus or the room A135-skokie campus.)
You need a picture ID when you go to the Testing Center to take any module post test.
Calculators may be used but not cellphone calculators.
IX. Instructional Materials:
Required Website: MyMathLabPlus using Introductory Algebra by Elayn Martin-Gay 4th. ed. The required code for this can be purchased in the bookstore or directly on the website using a credit card.
Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule of Classes.
A scientific calculator is required.
Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule of Classes.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Students must complete the following work with the following minimal scores:
Homework, class work, and study plans (unlimited attempts) 100%
Quizzes (unlimited attempts) 70%
Module Post-test 70%
Students may not use notes when taking a Post-test.
There is a module review test for each module that will cover the same material as the posttest and it is highly recommend you take this test as if you are under test conditions (no notes) to see if you are ready for the posttest. This pretest can be done at home and can be taken multiple times.
If a posttest is failed, it can be retaken after completing the posttest homework with 100%.(mandatory to retake the post test) If a test is failed two times, you must make arrangements with the instructor for another retake.
Tests can be taken in any order with the exception of the last module(module 10) which must be taken last.
Students who pass 4 of the 5 module tests by the end of the semester will get an incomplete and have more time to finish the final module.
XI. Other Course Information:
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING COURSE WORK:
1. READ TEXT
Begin by clicking on the Module, then select “Click here to open the Chapter # Multimedia Library to view videos, PowerPoint presentations, animations and other multimedia resources available for your textbook”. View the section lecture video, PowerPoint and/or textbook examples BEFORE you attempt the work.
2. HOMEWORK
Select the module, then the section. Select “Click here to do your section Homework”. Complete your work using the help buttons to the right of each problem. Show all your work in your notebook. Be sure to label Homework Module # and Section # as your heading. You must work until you have 100%. Please get help from your classroom instructor, lab tutors, and/or learning center tutors.
3. QUIZ
Select the module, then the section. Select “Click here to take your section Quiz.” Show all your work in your notebook. You may not receive instructor/tutor assistance when taking a quiz. Be sure to label Quiz Module # and Section # as your heading.
4. RE-TAKE QUIZ
If your quiz score is below 70%, correct your errors in your notebook. If you have trouble understanding your errors, get help (instructor, tutors, videos, textbook, etc.). Do not retake the quiz until you feel reasonably certain that you will receive 70% or higher. If confident, retake the quiz. If your quiz score is 70% or higher, begin the next section’s homework.
5. STUDY PLAN
If you retake a quiz and still score below 70% select “Click here to go to your Chapter Study Plan to see your progress and do practice exercises.” Show all your work in your notebook. Be sure to label Study Plan Module # and Section # as your heading. When you have finished all pencil problems correctly, show your instructor, and request access to another quiz retake.
6. POST-TEST
When you successfully complete all Module homework and quizzes, take the Module Post-test. All Post-tests must be taken in the classroom and require an instructor password. You may not receive instructor/tutor assistance or notes when taking a Post-test. Click the specific module, then the posttest in the left blue box. You must score 70% on the Post-test to pass the module. Consider taking the Module Review Test before taking the Post-test as a way to make sure you are successful when you take the Post-test.
7. CUSTOMIZED MODULE HOMEWORK
If you score below 70% on the posttest you must complete the custom module homework. Select the module, select Module # Post-Test Homework, then select “Click here to work the Module # Post-Test homework”.