Intermediate Algebra Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

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Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:

• consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
• consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
• consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
• consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
  • NOTE:  The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.

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Course

MATH-0303-015 Intermediate Algebra

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Math 0302-minimum grade of C, TSI Math score of 344 or an equivalent score on a state-approved test or department chair consent

Course Description

A study of relations and functions, inequalities, algebraic expressions and equations (absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational), with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic expressions and equations.

Graphing calculator required.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Elayn Martin-Gay, Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, Sixth Edition, Pearson; ISBN: 9780134193090

Supplies

Required Materials
MyMathLab code/E-textbook Hardback Textbook (optional) Notebook paper,pencils, erasers, a ruler or straightedge, graph paper Graphing Calculator,(suggested TI-83/TI-84) No Calculators with Logic or factoring Capabilities; i.e. TI-89.	AC ID Access to printer(printer available in the Outreach Center with purchase of a pre-paid copy card) Internet access 3 ring binder Dividers

Student Performance

Student Performance/Learning Outcomes

After studying the material presented in the course, you will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Developmental Mathematics Department.

• Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex numbers.
• Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function.
• Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and evaluate absolute value, polynomial, and radical, and rational expressions.
• Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, and radical equations.
• Identify and solve absolute value and linear inequalities.
• Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations.
• Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other disciplines.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY:  Scholastic dishonesty (cheating) will not be tolerated in this course and will result in a zero on the assignment or exam involved and may result in you being denied access to this course.  Further action may be sought if necessary.  Scholastic dishonesty is clearly defined in the Student Rights and Responsibilites.  You are expected to conduct yourself in this course according to the standards outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilites.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS: You will be expected to follow proper online etiquette in discussion postings, chats and emails.  In order to receive credit for a course, all material listed on the syllabus must be covered.  The instructor sets the pace to ensure that these requirements are met. 

PHONE/PAGER:  It is the policy of the Mathematics Department that cell phones and pagers must be turned off or in silent mode in the Math Testing Center.  Cell phones may not be visible during testing at all.

Food/Drink and Cell Phone Policy

Food and drinks are allowed in the Outreach Center (Durrett 104). Only drinks are allowed in the  Math Testing Center (Durrett 103). Cell phones should be turned off, or in silent mode in the classrooms, Outreach Center, and the Math Testing Center. Cell phone calculators may not be used at any time.  Any devices requiring headphones are not allowed in the Math Testing Center.

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria:

Your grade will be determined as follows:

Homework	10%
Online Chapter Tests	50%
Midterm	20%
Final	20%

  All deadlines are listed in the Semester Schedule.

ModuleTests--There will be 5 module tests which will be taken online.  You are not allowed to use notes, homework, or the textbook while taking any Online Module Test.  Each test may be taken ONE time.  Your attempt must be completed before the due date. There will be no makeup tests allowed. Any test not taken by the due date will receive a grade of zero.

Midterm and Final--You will be required to take a Midterm Exam and a Final Exam in the Math Testing Center on the Amarillo College Washington Street Campus or other preapproved site.  The Midterm will cover all the material in Modules 1-3.  The Final is comprehensive. Deadlines are published for both the Midterm Exam and the Final Exam on the Semester Schedule. 

You must present an Amarillo College ID to the Math Testing Center personnel in order to take the Midterm and Final.  You must bring a pencil and can use a basic function/scientific calculator on the Midterm and the Final.  You may NOT use a cell phone calculator nor have a cell phone out while taking tests in the Math Testing Center. You are responsible to read and follow the Math Testing Center rules stated below.

Students who live further than 60 miles from the Amarillo Washington Street Campus have the option of taking the Midterm Exam and Final Exam with a proctor at a local educational institution.  You must contact Gretta Johnson and make this request to test off-campus by the 3^rd day of class in order to have this option.  Please fill out a  proctor form (found in AC Connect on left side of home page of the class) for the tests that will be taken at another site.

Course Notebook - You will keep a course notebook. You may turn in a course notebook at the midterm for the first check and at the final for the final check.  If the criteria is met from the course “notebook information” provided on AC connect, your lowest module test grade may be dropped. The Midterm Exam and Final Exam cannot be dropped.  Be sure to print the information from the “Notebook” link on the left in AC Connect.

 Grades will be given as follows:
A    90-100
B    80-89
C    70-79
D    60-69
F    Below 60 (Unsatisfactory)

• A grade of "F" will be earned as follows:
  • You complete the course with an overall average below 60.
  • You do not complete the course and so not drop the course in time to receive a grade of "W" and do not meet the requirements listed below for a grade of "I"(incomplete).
  • You receive an "I" (Incomplete) after signing an Incomplete contract, but so not satisfy the conditions for removal by the agreed-upon date.
  • You violate the cheating and plagiarism policy.
• Incomplete:
  • A grade of "I" (Incomplete) is not generally given in developmental math courses. Any exceptions will be made by your instructor on an individual basis, and only for extreme circumstances.
  • A grade of "I" (Incomplete) will be possible only if the student has at most the Final Exam and one Module test to complete. If the instructor agrees to give the student an incomplete, the student must sign a contract that specifies the requirements for changing the temporary grade of "I" to the letter grade earned by the student. The student will have a maximum of three months from the date the contract is signed to fulfill these requirements. If the student has not met those requirements by the end of the three months, the grade of "I" will automatically be changed to an "F". 
• Withdrawal:
  • You will receive a "W" for a withdrawal/drop if the withdrawal is initiated before the deadline stated in AC Connect under Self Service – click on Academic profile – “Important Course Section Dates.” You must initiate the withdrawal process with your instructor before the deadline stated in AC Connect under Self Service. 

Attendance

General Attendance Policy

Regular attendance online is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Although on campus attendance is not required, students enrolled in this online class are required  to post discussions, check e-mails and do homework.  Students should expect to spend a minimum of 8 – 12 hours per week for this class.  You must log in at least 4 times a week and participate online in the course with daily deadlines.  You must also have the ability to be on the Amarillo College Campus at least two times to take a midterm and a final. 

Calendar

Additional Information

Math Testing Center  Durrett 103	Outreach Center  Durrett 104
Monday - Thursday	Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm last test will be handed out at 9:00 pm	8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday	Friday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm last test will be handed out at 7:00 pm	8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday	Saturday
9:00a m  – 8:00 pm last test will be handed out at 7:00 pm	9:00 am - 8:00 pm
371-5088	371-5119

Math Testing Center General Rules

• Books can be placed on the bookshelf before you request a test but Amarillo College is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• To request a test, fill out a “Test Request” slip.
• All tests must be taken in order. Once a test is taken, you may not go back and take (or re-take) a previous test.
• An Amarillo College picture ID is required in order to take or view any test in the Math Testing Center.
• No scratch paper is allowed for testing. You may use the back of the test to show your extra work.  Once you have begun work on a test, you cannot leave the Math Testing Center and return to finish that test at a later time.
• In the testing room, please do not sit by someone with the same colored test. All purses must be on the floor.
• The Math Testing Center will not hand out a test less than one hour before closing.
• The Math Testing Center personnel will pick up your test five minutes prior to closing.
• Students can log in to AC Connect to get their test results.
• Tests and test questions may not be taken out of the Math Testing Center.
• The Math Testing Center hours are posted outside of the MTC door, in this syllabus, in Blackboard, and in the Math Testing Center.
• Please come prepared. If you do not have a pencil, you may purchase one from the Math Testing Center for 25 cents.  Please bring exact change. Pens are not allowed on any test.
• Childcare arrangements must be made prior to testing. Children may not accompany students into testing room or be left unattended anywhere on campus.
• CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
• Cell phones must be turned off as not to disturb other students who are testing. NO CELL PHONES in the Testing Room.  If we see your cell phone out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, YOU WILL RECEIVE an "F" for the course!