BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE
ACF 93 (BEGINNING ALGEBRA) COURSE SYLLABUS
SPRING - SESSION A - 2013
January 16 – March 18
Class Schedule: Monday-Wednesday-Friday: 8:00-9:45 AM
Instructor: Patricia Arteaga
Telephone #: (973) 748-9000 x258 E-mail:
Communication with Instructors: All students are expected to communicate with their instructors via e-mail. If you need to open a Bloomfield College e-mail account, visit the Help Desk at Talbott Hall.
Mailbox: See front desk staff in LRC Office hours: Per appointment only.
Course website may be found at www.bloomfield.edu/tutorial (look for the course link on the right.)
IMPORTANT MESSAGES
From the Services for Students with Disabilities Office:
Bloomfield College will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students are encouraged to contact Disability Services for information about registration. Services are available only to students who are registered and submit documentation.
Coordinator of Disabilities Services
Learning Resource Center
(973) 748 – 9000 ext. 654
From the Registrar’s Office:
It is the student’s responsibility to be registered for classes through the Registrar’s Office and cleared though the Bursar’s Office. Students who attend classes and who are not properly registered and cleared will not be reinstated into the class and will not receive credit.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
ACF 93 is a basic algebra course. It is worth 1.0 course units. The purpose of this course is to review basic algebra and prepare you for the other math courses you will need in your college education. At the end of the course, you will receive a grade of “Pass” or “Repeat”. If you need to repeat this course, you will take ACF 93 again. You may repeat this course once without permission from the Academic Standards Committee.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
Note: All materials must be brought to every class.
· Textbook: Developmental Mathematics: Basic Mathematics and Algebra Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis, Salzman, Hestwood, Pearson, 2008
· MyMathLab access code (included with textbook.) See addendum “MyMathLab Instructions” attached to this syllabus.
· Calculator: Texas Instrument Graphing Calculator (TI-83)
· Notebook and writing implements
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate mastery of the following topics (USING A CALCULATOR):
· Equations, Inequalities, and Applications: Solving linear equations
· Graphs of Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables: Reading and drawing graphs; finding the slope of a line; writing the equation of a line; graphing inequalities in two variables.
· Factoring: Factoring trinomials and solving quadratic equations by factoring; solving applications of quadratic equations.
· Rational Expressions: Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing complex fractions.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Every student is expected to complete the required MyMathLab homework and quiz assignments.
Calculators may be used on all class work, homework, quizzes, and in-class tests. All homework must be completed by the due date for full credit. 10% of the grade will be deducted for late homework.
TESTS
Missed tests may not be made up. A missed test will receive a grade of 0. Tests will not be curved.
QUIZZES
Take-home quizzes will be given on MyMathLab. The quizzes must be completed by the due date.
TUTORIALS
Students are expected to take the responsibility of improving their academic performance. You have several options to get extra help.
· Seek your instructor’s advice.
· Ask for help from the embedded tutor assigned to your section.
· Make an appointment for a free tutorial session. Go to LRC or call at (973) 748 – 9000 x256 or x239. Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM and Saturdays, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
· Use the Study Plan and comprehensive tutorial features in MyMathLab.
· Access reliable online math resources. Please visit www.bloomfield.edu/tutorial for more information.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance to class is mandatory for all sessions, as per BC policy. You are only allowed to accumulate three (3) absences before being withdrawn from the course. Arriving to class late or leaving class early is not acceptable, and students will accumulate ½ an absence when they are not in class for the full period.
Note: It is school regulation that students wait at least 20 minutes for the teacher to arrive.
Working on MyMathLab assignments is mandatory. A student who doesn’t log in on a weekly basis will accumulate ½ absences for each week that he/she fails to log in.
STUDENT PROFESSIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT
Students are expected to behave in a professional manner. Disruptive and rude behaviors are unacceptable. Academic integrity is enforced. Please read the addendum “Student Professional Code of Conduct” attached to this syllabus.
GRADE EVALUATION
Grade EvaluationTests / 4 in-class tests @ 100 points each / 32 %
Homework / Daily assignments / 15 %
Online Quizzes / 5 online quizzes / 23%
Cumulative Final Exam / 1 exam (1 hr 45 min) @ 200 points / 30%
PASS
REPEAT / Cumulative average 70% or higher
Cumulative average less than 70%
CLASS WORK AND HOMEWORK SCHEDULE FOR ACF 93 – SPRING-SESSION A - 2013
NOTE: Please be aware that the schedule below is a guideline and subject to change.
CLASS # / LECTURE ON SECTION (S) / MyMathLab Homework Due(Calculators allowed at all times) / Time Management
(# of problems)
1
W: 1/16 / Overview of the syllabus
10.3
2
F: 1/18 / 10.4 and 10.6 / Read course syllabus
Homework 10.3 / 11 problems
3
W: 1/23 / 11.1-11.2 / Homework 10.4 and 10.6 / 24 problems
4
F: 1/25 / 11.3 - 11.4 / Homework 11.1– 11.2
Start Quiz Chapter 10 / 21 problems
10 first problems
5
M: 1/28 / Question & Answer
TEST 1
(Chapter 10) / Quiz Chapter 10 / Problems 11-33
6
W: 1/30 / 12.1 - 12.2 / Homework 11.3 – 11.4
Start Quiz Chapter 11 / 23 problems
Problems 1 - 5
7
F: 2/1 / 12.3 - 12.4 / Homework 12.1 – 12.2
Continue working on Quiz Chapter 11 / 21 problems
Problems 6 - 10
8
M: 2/4 / Question & Answer
TEST 2
(Chapter 11) / Quiz Chapter 11 / Problems 11 - 46
9
W: 2/6 / 12.5 - 12.6 / Homework 12.3 – 12.4
Start Quiz Chapter 12 / 22 problems
5 first problems
10
F: 2/8 / 13.1 - 13.2 / Homework 12.5 – 12.6
Continue working on Quiz Chapter 12 / 18 problems
Problems 6 - 14
11
M: 2/11 / 13.4 - 13.5 / Continue working on Quiz Chapter 12 / Problems 15 - 35
12
W: 2/13 / Question & Answer
TEST 3
(Chapter 12) / Quiz Chapter 12 / Problems 36 - 50
13
F: 2/15 / 13.6 - 13.7 / Homework 13.1 – 13.2 / 26 problems
14
M: 2/18 / 13.8 / Homework 13. 4 – 13. 5 / 24 problems
15
W: 2/20 / 14.1 / Homework 13. 6
Start Quiz Chapter 13 / 10 problems
13 first problems
16
F: 2/22 / Review Day / Homework 13.7
Continue working on Quiz Chapter 13 / 13 problems
Problems 14 - 25
17
M: 2/25 / 14.2 / Homework 13.8
Continue working on Quiz Chapter 13 / 8 problems
Problems 26 - 40
18
W: 2/27 / Question & Answer
TEST 4
(Chapter 13) / Quiz Chapter 13 / Problems 41 - 53
CLASS # / LECTURE ON SECTION (S) / MyMathLab Homework Due / Time Management
(# of problems)
19
F: 3/1 / 14.3 / Homework 14.1 – 14. 2 / 25 problems
20
M: 3/11 / 14.4 / Homework 14. 3
Start working on Quiz Chapter 14 / 7 problems
15 first problems
21
W: 3/13 / Review Day
Prep for final test / Homework 14.4
Continue working on Quiz Chapter 14 / 11 problems
Problems 16 - 25
22
F: 3/15 / Question & Answer
FINAL TEST
(Comprehensive – Special emphasis on Chapter 14) / Quiz Chapter 14 / Problems 26-33
23
M: 3/18 / Conference with Instructor / Mandatory Class Meeting
ADDENDUM: MYMATHLAB INSTRUCTIONS
TO REGISTER: You must have the following items when you are ready to register.
1) A valid e-mail address; one that you check daily.
2) The access code that comes with the textbook.
3) The ACF 93 course program code provided by the course instructor. (For this course use xxxx)
Instructions to register if you do not have an access code from another semester:
· Go to www.mymathlab.com.
· Click the Register button and choose the student option.
· Once again, click the Register button under student.
· Click on “get access to a new course”. Carefully type the information that is asked such as your username, password, e-mail address, etc.
Instructions to register if you already have an access code from a prior semester:
· Go to www.mymathlab.com and click the Log In button.
· Enter your login name and password and click Log In.
· Click the Enroll in Another Course button.
· Enter the new Course ID from your instructor and follow the on-screen instructions to complete enrollment.
Instructions to use MyMathLab once you are registered:
· Go to www.mymathlab.com
· Go to Login
· Choose the student’s option
· Once again, Login under Returning Users
· You will be directed to your MyPearson page.
· Click on the course link (found under MyCourseCompass Courses heading on the left side of page).
· The Drill Exercises will be found under “Homework”.
Use the tutorial help links that are found at the right hand side of each problem.
Note: If you use the Ask My Instructor feature, you must type in your course instructor’s e-mail address which is found on this syllabus.
Use the other features that are available on MyMathLab such as the study plan, practice tests & quizzes, and tools for success.
ADDENDUM: STUDENT PROFESSIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT
The guidelines below will ensure the right academic atmosphere conducive to learning.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature, professional manner. We expect students to demonstrate respect for all others in the room, including instructors, other students and visitors. Lack of respect towards the teacher and/or students will not be permitted. The disruptive student will be reprimanded according to the severity and frequency of his/her actions.
Violations of the Code will be addressed in accordance with College Policies listed in the catalog.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students are expected to maintain high standards of academic integrity. Cheating on a test, quiz, or homework assignment is not accepted. Students who are found to have cheated will receive a “0” for the test, quiz, or homework. Furthermore, a report of the incident will be forwarded to the Dean of Faculty. A second incident may result in failure in the course and will be brought before the Judiciary Board.
COLLEGE-WIDE CELL PHONE POLICY
Cell phones must be put away (in a purse, book bag) or clipped onto clothing.
All cellular phones must be placed on “Off” mode when attending class and during on-campus work hours. If an incoming call interrupts the class, the student will be asked to immediately turn his/her cellular phone to the “Off” mode.
Except in the case of an extreme emergency (notify the instructor if this will be the case) students should not disturb the class by leaving the room (see disruption or obstruction of college activities in Bloomfield College catalog) to receive an incoming call or to make a phone call.
Under no circumstance should students make a phone call or send a text message during class lectures/discussions or major campus ceremonies and events.
The College is aware that cell phones are used for emergency notification. Therefore, each faculty member during the first week of class will select at least three students who are registered for the E2Campus emergency text messaging service. These selected students will have their cell phones turned on “vibrate” mode to receive possible emergency alerts.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
It is inappropriate to
· attend to personal business such as checking e-mail or entering a social network site when assigned class work at a computer lab;
· have Ipod plugs in your ears;
· leave the class while the instructor is giving a lecture to take care of personal business;
· show inappropriate displays such as yawning, continuous sighing, etc.;
· lay you head on the desk or fall asleep;
· eat during class;
· leave the class during lecture to get something to drink or eat;
· talk during the lecture;
· do assignments not related to the course;
· groom yourself during class;
· use slang and/or obscene and abusive language.
PARTICIPATION
Students are expected to
· bring all materials to every class – textbooks, notebooks, writing implements, calculators, rulers (if necessary) and other items as requested by the instructor;
· attend class having completed homework assignments;
· be active learners by taking notes, asking questions and doing the class work assigned by the instructor.
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