Course Syllabus
Math 80 Intermediate Algebra Spring 2020
Class Information
Ticket #30305
Semester: Spring 2020 from Jan 13, 2020 - May 22, 2020
Instructor: Daniela Cortez e-mail: dcortez@cerritos.edu Phone: 562-860-2451 ext. 2664
Office Hours During Finals Week
Textbook: Openstax Intermediate Algebra along with the Adaptive Online Learning Course ware knewton's Alta
Calculators: A Graphing Calculator such as TI 83, TI 84, or TI 84 C is strongly recommended for Math 60, Math 70, and math 80 classes.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Create, analyze, and interpret non-linear models of real-world applications
- Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly with the appropriate use of
mathematical notation and vocabulary - Express answers in complete sentences when appropriate
- Demonstrate an understanding of relations and functions and convert flexibly among and use various representations for them, including tables, graphs, equations, and verbal descriptions
- Use appropriate technology to foster mathematical understanding, solve mathematical
problems, and judge the reasonableness of their results
Course Description
Math 80 reviews and extends the concepts of elementary algebra, with problem solving skills emphasized throughout. Topics that are reviewed and extended include linear and quadratic equations, factoring polynomials, rational expressions, exponents, radicals, equations of lines, and systems of equations. New topics include graphs and their translations and reflections, functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, graphs of quadratic functions, conic sections, nonlinear systems of equations, polynomial, rational, and absolute value inequalities, sequences, series, and the Binomial Theorem.
Homework
Homework for this online course is due weekly every Sunday at 11:59 pm. However, it is intended for you to work at a rate of about one section assignment per day so that you are caught up by the quiz or exam date. Each homework assignment is worth 10 points and it will be automatically graded on canvas by the due date. . For this course you will purchase the adaptive learning system Knewton's Alta which can allow you to finish your assignment in a short period of time if you have learned the material well, but can take you much longer if you attempt the work without knowing the concepts. The idea is that you read the book and/or the related instruction from Knewton before you attempt the course work. Take advantage of all the resources provided by Knewton’s Alta.
Quizzes
There will be eight online quizzes throughout the semester. Each quiz will cover the content of one chapter. The quizzes will be open for a whole week and two attempts per quiz are allowed.
There are no make-up quizzes.
Discussions
In order to allow student collaboration, there may be graded class discussions through out the semester. The prompts for each discussion will cover overarching topics from one or more modules. Your classmates will be able to see your posts. Please read Web Etiquette.
Exams
There will be two exams and one comprehensive final exam. Exam 2 and the Final Exam will be taken online. They will be open for about a week and you will be allowed two attemps. Once you start the exam you will have two and a half hours to complete the exam.
No make-up exams will be given unless documented proof is presented in the event an unexpected emergency that conflicts with any of the exams occurs. You must take the final exam to pass the course.
Exam Reviews
The reviews will be on canvas in the review center. The virtual exam reviews will be scheduled on the Friday during the week for which the exam is open via conferzoom.
Dates for Exams:
Exam 1 (Chapters 2 - 6) Available in the Success Center Testing Room from Monday 3/02/20 through Monday 3/09/20
Exam 1 Review Day : Friday March 6, 2020, at 9:00 am in Room MCIS 113
Exam 2 (Chapters 7 - 10) Available Canvas from Monday 5/11/20 through Monday 5/18/20
Exam 2 Review Day : Friday May 15, 2020, at 10:00 am, via conferzoom
Final Exam (Chapters 2-11) Available on Canvas from Monday 5/18/20 through Friday 5/22/20
Final Exam Review Day : Friday May 22, 2020, at 10:00 am, via conferzoom
The Success Center Hours is open virtually. Please visit the website for more information
Grading Policy
Grades are based upon the combination of points on a weighted scale. Points will be given for online homework, quizzes, exams and final exam.
Homework, quizzes and discussions make up 40% of the grade. Exams make up 40% and the final exam makes up 20% .
Where A: 90-100% B: 80-89% C: 70-79% D: 60-69% F: 59 & below
Attendance Policy
Cerritos College Attendance and Grading policies: It is the responsibility of students to attend classes regularly and apply themselves to the college studies in which they are enrolled... Students not in attendance or late for the first class meeting are subject to drop. Students who are absent in excess of 10% of the total class hours are subject to drop. Students who are absent during the course add period are subject to drop.
This course is a four-unit course taught in a 18-week format. Total "class" hours for this course are 72 hours. This means that if you miss more than 8 hours (or the equivalent of two Modules since each module "class time" is equivalent to four hours), you could be dropped. Again, federal law requires faculty to drop online students for non-participation.
Deadlines
It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the course before the deadline. Failure to officially withdraw from class will result in an “F” grade for the course.
Dead line to withdraw from the class without a “W” is January 31, 2020.
Dead line to withdraw from the class with a “W” is April 24, 2020.
Deadline to Elect P / NP is February 18, 2020.
Academic Integrity
If you are caught participating in an act of academic dishonesty, you will receive a disciplinary F in the course and your name will be reported to the appropriate academic dean.
Student-Teacher Communication
You may contact me:
Via Canvas (Inbox): Anytime during the semester. Please allow at least two days for a response.
Via e-mail to dcortez@cerritos.edu: Anytime during the semester. Please allow at least two days for a response.
Via voicemail: 562-860-2451 Ext: 2664: Anytime during the semester. Please allow at least a day for a response.
Disabled Student Programs and Services
If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and the Disabled Student Programs and Services at (562) 860-2451 ext.2335, as early as possible in the term.
Technology Requirements
Basic Computer Skills
In order to succeed in a Mathematics online course, it is important for you to have access to a computer as well as general computer skills. You must be able to connect to and navigate the internet as well as use e-mail comfortably.
Supplies
You will need a computer with the ability to open Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Word, Power Point and Adobe Flash to play videos.
Cerritos College Computer Lab
As a registered student you may access this course using any properly equipped Cerritos College computer lab computer. You will need a current Cerritos College Student ID in order to use the campus lab facilities. Even if you rely on machines in the campus labs, to utilize the email aspect of a course, you must have your own email account. Free email accounts are readily available from many online sources such as Google, Yahoo, and Hotmail.
Technical Support
Please contact me via the Inbox or email (dcortez@cerritos.edu) early in the week if you do not understand instructions. Do not wait until the day an assignment is due or even the weekend the assignment is due to work on the assignment. If you have problems then, I will not be able to help you. Remember, late assignments, for whatever reason, will be considered late.
If you have technical problems, please contact the Online E-Courses Technical Support link (TNStudentHelp@cerritos.edu). I cannot help you with technical problems however, you may wish to let me know that you are having technical problems and that you have contacted Tech Support.
You may also be able to get assistance from the Student Success Center. Their Web site can be found at: http://cms.cerritos.edu/sc/.
Web Etiquete
- Be Respectful to your fellow classmates and instructor
- Be aware that what you write may be misconstrued, so think about it before you send it.
- Do not write in all capitals. This is considered SHOUTING
- Do not belittle any of your classmates opinions and ideas. Everyone is entitled to their own ides whether you like it or not, it is ok to disagree in a constructive way
- Do not write in texting language. If you are "U" make sure you spell out you
- Do not expect immediate responses to questions. Just because this is an online class does not mean that fellow students and/or instructor is always online and available. All questions will be answered within 24 hours unless it is the weekend, then questions will be answered on Monday
Math 80 Online Tentative Schedule Spring 2020 (Subject to change)
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Week 1 |
M, Jan 13
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-Introduction/syllabus, Sec. 2.1: Solving Linear Equations in One Variable Sec. 2.1: Solving Linear Equations with Fraction and Decimal Coefficients |
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W, Jan 15 |
Sec. 2.2: An Introduction to Problem Solving Sec. 2.2: Percent Change and Interest Applications Sec. 2.3: Literal Equations and Using Formulas with Geometry |
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Week 2 |
M, Jan 20 |
Sec. 2.4: Mixture Problems with Coins, Tickets, or Stamps Sec. 2.4: Mixture Word Problems and Uniform Motion Sec. 2.5: Solving Linear Inequalities Quiz 1 (Chapter 2) |
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W, Jan 22 |
Sec. 2.6: Solving Compound Inequalities Sec. 2.7: Solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities |
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Week 3 |
M, Jan 27 |
Sec. 3.1: The Rectangular Coordinate System and Graphing Linear Equations Sec. 3.1: Graphing Linear Equations with Intercepts Sec. 3.2: The Slope of a Line Sec. 3.2: Graphing Linear Equations with Slope |
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W, Jan 29 |
Sec. 3.2: Applications of Slope and Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Sec. 3.3: Equations of Lines |
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Week 4 |
M, Feb 3 |
Sec. 3.3: Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Sec. 3.4: Graphing Linear Inequalities Sec. 3.5: Introduction to Functions Quiz 2 (Chapter 3) |
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W, Feb 5 |
Sec. 3.5: Function Notation Sec. 3.6: The Vertical Line Test and Graphs of Functions |
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Week 5 |
M, Feb 10 |
Sec. 4.1: Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables by Graphing Sec. 4.1: Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Algebraically |
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W, Feb 12 |
Sec. 4.2: Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables and Problem Solving Sec. 4.3: Mixture Problems and Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables |
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Week 6 |
M, Feb 17 |
Sec. 4.4: Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables Sec. 4.7: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities Quiz 3 (Chapter 4) |
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W, Feb 19 |
Sec. 5.1: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials and Polynomial Functions Sec. 5.2: Simplifying Expressions with Properties of Exponents and Negative Exponents Sec. 5.3: Multiplying Polynomials |
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Week 7 |
M, Feb 24
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Sec. 5.3: Special Products of Binomials and Multiplying Polynomial Functions Sec. 5.4: Dividing Polynomials and Polynomial Functions Sec. 5.4: Synthetic Division and the Remainder and Factor Theorems Quiz 4 (Chapter 5) |
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W, Feb 26 |
Sec. 6.1: The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping Sec. 6.2: Factoring Trinomials Sec. 6.3: Factoring Special Products |
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Week 8 |
M, Mar 2 |
Sec. 6.4: Choosing a Factoring Strategy Sec. 6.5: Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring (Review for Exam 1) |
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W, Mar 4 |
****Exam 1**** Exam 1 covers Chapters 2-6 and it will be available from Monday 3/02/20 through Monday 3/09/20 |
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Week 9 |
M, Mar 9 |
Sec. 7.1: Domain of Rational Expressions and Simplifying Rational Expressions Sec. 7.1: Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Sec. 7.2: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions |
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W, Mar 11 |
Sec. 7.3: Simplifying Complex Rational Expressions Sec. 7.4: Solving Rational Equations and Using Rational Functions Quiz 5 ( Chapter 7) |
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Week 10 |
M, Mar 16 |
Spring Break |
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W, Mar 18
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Enjoy!
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Week 11 |
M, Mar 23
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Classes Cancelled Campus Wide
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W, Mar 25
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Classes Cancelled Campus Wide
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Week 12 |
M, Mar 30
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Sec. 7.5: Uniform Motion, Work, and Problem Solving Sec. 7.6: Solving Rational Inequalities Sec. 8.1: Understanding Radical Expressions |
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W Apr 1 |
Sec. 8.2: Simplifying Radical Expressions Sec. 8.3: Rational Exponents |
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Week 13 |
M, Apr 6 |
Sec. 8.4: Operations with Radical Expressions Sec. 8.5: Dividing Radical Expressions and Rationalizing Denominators |
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W, Apr 8 |
Sec. 8.6: Solving Radical Equations Sec. 8.7: Radical Functions Quiz 6 (Chapter 8) |
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Week 14 |
M, Apr 13
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Sec. 8.8: Introduction to Complex Numbers Sec. 8.8: Multiplying and Dividing Complex Numbers and Powers of i |
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W, Apr 15 |
Sec. 9.1: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root Property Sec. 9.2: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square Sec. 9.3: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula |
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Week 15 |
M, Apr 20 |
Sec. 9.4: Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods |
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W, Apr 22 |
Sec. 9.5: Problem Solving with Quadratic Equations Sec. 9.6: Parabolas and Their Properties Sec. 9.6: Graphing Quadratic Functions Quiz 7 ( Chapter 9) |
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Week 16 |
M, Apr 27
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Sec. 9.7: Transformations of Parabolas Sec. 9.7: Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Transformations |
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W, Apr 29
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Sec. 9.8: Solving Quadratic Inequalities Sec. 10.1: Composite Functions Sec. 10.1: One-to-One Functions |
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Week 17 |
M, May 4 |
Sec. 10.1: Inverse Functions Sec. 10.2: Graphing Exponential Functions |
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W, May 6 |
Sec. 10.2: Applications with Exponential Functions Sec. 10.3: Introduction to Logarithms Sec. 10.3: Logarithmic Functions and Applications Quiz 8 ( Chapter 10) |
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Week 18 |
M, May 11
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Sec. 10.4: Understanding the Properties of Logarithms Sec. 10.4: Using the Properties of Logarithms |
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W, May 13
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Sec. 10.5: Solving Logarithmic Equations Sec. 10.5: Solving Exponential Equations and Applications Sec. 11.1: The Distance and Midpoint Formulas (Extra credit) Sec. 11.1: The Equation of Circles (Extra credit) (Review for Exam 2) ***Exam 2*** Exam 2 covers Chapters 7-10 and it will be available from Monday 5/11/20 through Monday 5/18/20 |
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Week 19 |
M, May 18 |
Finals Week_ Review for Final |
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W, May 20 |
Finals Week_ Review for Final |
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F, May 22 |
***Final Exam*** The Final Exam covers Chapters 2-11. It will be available from Monday 5/18/20 through Friday 5/22/20 |
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- simplify expressions and solve equations involving absolute values, polynomials, rational expressions, radicals, exponentials, and logarithms.
- solve systems of equations and solve linear, polynomial, rational, and absolute value inequalities.
- demonstrate an understanding of the definition of a function and use function notation, including the algebra of functions, composite functions, and inverse functions.
- sketch the graphs of basic functions, quadratic functions, transformations of these functions, and conic sections.
- apply algebraic methods when solving word problems.
Course Content:
- Linear Equations and Inequalities: solving equations, applications, inequalities, and absolute value equations and inequalities
- Quadratic Equations and Inequalities: factoring, completing the square, the quadratic formula, applications, quadratic inequalities, graphing quadratic functions
- Graphs and Functions: definition and function notation, intercepts, domain and range, graphs of basic functions including x^3, 1/x, square root, cube root, and absolute value, transformations of functions including horizontal and vertical shifting, vertical scale factor and reflections, functions as mathematical models, algebra of functions, composite functions, inverse functions
- Linear Functions: slope, equations of lines including slope-intercept form and point-slope form, applications
- Polynomial Functions: factoring higher degree polynomials including sum and difference of cubes and expressions with quadratic form, solving polynomial equations, applications, long division of polynomials, synthetic division, the Remainder Theorem, finding a polynomial given its real zeros, polynomial inequalities
- Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions: integer exponents, factoring expressions containing integer exponents, rational expressions and functions, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing rational expressions, solving rational equations, variation, applications, rational inequalities
- Radicals and Complex Numbers: radicals and rational exponents, factoring expressions containing rational exponents, simplifying radical expressions, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing radical expressions, rationalizing binomial denominators, solving radical equations, operations on complex numbers and applications
- Conic Sections: midpoint formula, distance formula, graphs of parabolas (vertical and horizontal), circles, ellipses, hyperbolas, translations of each conic, identify conic sections from their equations, complete the square to write the equation in standard form
- Exponential Functions: graphs and transformations; solve exponential equations; modeling exponential growth and decay; the natural base
- Logarithmic Functions: definition and notation; common logs, natural logs and change-of-base; properties of logarithms; solve logarithmic equations; logarithmic functions and their graphs; applications
- Systems of Equations and Inequalities: substitution and addition methods of solving 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 linear systems of equations, non-linear systems of equations, systems of inequalities, and applications
- Systems of Equations and Inequalities: substitution and addition methods of solving 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 linear systems of equations, non-linear systems of equations, systems of inequalities, and applications
Textbook:
Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!
Intermediate Algebra from OpenStax, ISBN 1-947172-03-4
You have several options to obtain this book:
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Course Summary:
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