Course Syllabus

Math 80 Intermediate Algebra Spring 2021

Class Information

Recording of the courtesy orientation from Monday 1/11/21 at 10:00 am

Ticket # 31104

Semester: Spring 2021                           Room: Online                         Jan 11, 2021 - May 21, 2021

Instructor: Daniela Cortez              e-mail: dcortez@cerritos.edu                Phone: 562-860-2451 ext. 2664 (N/A for Spring 2021)

Office Hours  

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Office Hours during Finals Week

Wednesday 5/19/21 from 1:00 pm  - 2:00 pm

Thursday 5/20/21 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Friday 5/21/21 from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon

Success Center Tutoring: Visit the Website or use the link below

Cerritos Collge Success Center Math Tutoring

Textbook: Openstax Intermediate Algebra  along with the Adaptive Online Learning Course ware knewton-Alta 

Note: The Intermediate Algebra textbook is a free resource from openStax. However, the knewton-Alta course ware must be purchased. Details under homework below.

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:

1. Create, analyze, and interpret non-linear models of real-­world applications
2. Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly with the appropriate use of
   mathematical notation and vocabulary
3. Express answers in complete sentences when appropriate
4. Demonstrate an understanding of relations and functions and convert flexibly among and use various representations for them, including tables, graphs, equations, and verbal descriptions
5. 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.

Homework is allowed to be completed two days late, with a deduction of 10%  per day.

For this course, you will purchase Knewton-Alta, available on Canvas as soon as the semester starts when you access any homework assignment. Knewton-Alta is an adaptive learning system which may allow you to finish your assignment  in a short period of time  if you have learned the material well. However, due to its adaptive capability, it will provide remediation concepts when you answer the homework problems incorrectly.  This may take you more time to finish your homework than expected.

The idea is that students first read the textbook and/or the related instruction as well as watch the videos from Knewton-Alta before they attempt the course work.

Take advantage of all the resources provided by Knweton-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.  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. All exams will be remotely proctored (By Proctorio), thus a laptop or desktop web cam is necesary to take the exams.  You will be allowed to use a printer paper with formulas and concepts written (not typed). The paper may only contain formulas, definitions, and concepts but not worked out examples or homework problems; the paper will be scanned and submitted before the exam as a pdf file on canvas. Directions on how to submit work on canvas are under the student resources module.

No make-up exams will be given unless documented proof is presented stating that the unexpected emergency conflicts with the entire week in which the exams is to be taken.

You must take the final exam to pass the course.

Exam Reviews

The reviews will be on canvas in the review center. 

 

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 may 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.

Deadline to withdraw from the class without a “W” is January 30, 2021.

Deadline to withdraw from the class with a “W” is April 23, 2021.

Deadline to apply for Pass/No Pass is February 12, 2021.

 

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 one day for a response.

Via e-mail to dcortez@cerritos.edu: Anytime during the semester. Please allow at least one day for a response. 

Via voicemail: 562-860-2451 Ext: 2664 Not available during the Spring 2021 semester.

How to communicate via email:

• Under subject: Full Name and Course you are enrolled
• Reason for your email: Concise and clear

 

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

 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 Student Accessibility Services at (562) 860-2451 ext.2335, as early as possible in the term. During the Spring 2021 semester, you may contact SAS by visiting their website for details at https://www.cerritos.edu/sas/

 

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. During the Spring 2021 semester the Cerritos College Computer Lab is closed until further notice.

 

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 using "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 2021 (Subject to change) 

Math 80 Online_31104_Spring 2021.doc

WEEK	DATE	SECTION AND OBJECTIVE
Week 10	M, Mar 22	Sec. 7.1: Domain of Rational Expressions and Simplifying Rational Expressions Sec. 7.1: Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
	W, Mar 24	Sec. 7.2: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions Sec. 7.3: Simplifying Complex Rational Expressions                                     Quiz 5 (Chapter 7)
Week 11	M, Mar 29	Sec. 7.4: Solving Rational Equations and Using Rational Functions             Sec. 7.5: Uniform Motion, Work, and Problem Solving                            Sec. 7.6: Solving Rational Inequalities
	W   Mar 31	Sec. 8.1: Understanding Radical Expressions Sec. 8.2: Simplifying Radical Expressions
Week 12	M, Apr 5	Sec. 8.3: Rational Exponents                                Sec. 8.4: Operations with Radical Expressions
	W, Apr 7	Sec. 8.5: Dividing Radical Expressions and Rationalizing Denominators Sec. 8.6: Solving Radical Equations                                                                     Quiz 6 (Chapter 8)
Week 13	M, Apr 12	Sec. 8.7: Radical Functions                                                                                   Sec. 8.8: Introduction to Complex Numbers                                                Sec. 8.8: Multiplying and Dividing Complex Numbers and Powers of i
	W, Apr 14	Sec. 9.1: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root Property Sec. 9.2: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
Week 14	M, Apr 19	Sec. 9.3: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula Sec. 9.4: Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods
	W, Apr 21	Sec. 9.5: Problem Solving with Quadratic Equations                                                      Sec. 9.6: Parabolas and Their Properties                                                           Quiz 7 (Chapter 9)
Week 15	M, Apr 26	Sec. 9.6: Graphing Quadratic Functions Sec. 9.7: Transformations of Parabolas                                                     Sec. 9.7: Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Transformations                Sec. 9.8: Solving Quadratic Inequalities (Review for Exam 2)
	W, Apr 28	***Exam 2*** Exam 2 covers chapters 7-9. Available from Monday 4/26/21 through Monday 5/03/21
Week 16	M, May 3	Sec. 10.1: Composite Functions Sec. 10.1: One-to-One Functions Sec. 10.1: Inverse Functions
	W, May 5	Sec. 10.2: Graphing Exponential Functions                                     Sec. 10.2: Applications with Exponential Functions
Week 17	M, May 10	Sec. 10.3: Introduction to Logarithms                                                       Sec. 10.3: Logarithmic Functions and Applications                                Sec. 10.4: Understanding the Properties of Logarithms                         Sec. 10.4: Using the Properties of Logarithms                                              Quiz 8 (Chapter 10)
	W, May 12	Sec. 10.5: Solving Logarithmic Equations Sec. 10.5: Solving Exponential Equations and Applications                            Sec. 11.1: The Distance and Midpoint Formulas Sec. 11.1: The Equation of Circles      Final Review
Week 18	M, May 17	Finals Week­_ Final Review
	W, May 19	Finals Week­- Final Review
	F, May 21	***Final Exam*** The Final Exam covers Chapters 2-11. Available from Monday 5/17/21 through Friday 5/21/21

 

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.

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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

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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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