Course Syllabus
Math 60 Elementary Algebra Summer 2021
Class Information
Recording of the courtesy orientation on Monday 5/24/21 at 8:30 am
Ticket # 20269
Semester: Summer 2021 Room: Online May 24, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Instructor: Daniela Cortez e-mail: dcortez@cerritos.edu Phone: 562-860-2451 ext. 2664 (N/A for Spring 2021)
Textbook: Openstax Elementary Algebra along with the Adaptive Online Learning Course ware knewton-Alta
Note: The Elementary 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.
Office Hours
Week 1: Thursday 5/27/21 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Week 2: Thursday 6/03/21 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Week 3: Wednesday 6/09/21 and Thursday 6/10/21 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Week 4: Wednesday 6/16/21 and Thursday 6/17/21 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Week 5: Wednesday 6/23/21 and Thursday 6/24/21 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Week 6: Thursday 7/01/21 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Embedded Tutoring
Via TechConnect Zoom (Tab on the left) or just click on the links below.
Letter of Introduction from your embedded tutor
Mondays and Wednesdays
Math 60 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Math 80 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesdays and Thurdays
Math 60 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Math 80 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Fridays
Math 60 from 10:00 am -11:00 am
Math 80 from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Success Center Tutoring
Visit the Website or use the link below
Cerritos Collge Success Center Math Tutoring
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 the meanings of equivalent froms of equations and expressions
- Use appropriate technology to foster mathematical understanding, solve mathematical problems, and judge the reasonableness of their results
Course Description
Math 60 is a first course in Algebra. Topics included are first-degree equations and inequalities, multiple representations of a linear relationship, linear systems of equations in two variables, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and square roots, and quadratic equations.
Homework
Homework for this online summer course is due weekly every Sunday at 11:59 pm . However, it is intended for you to work at a rate of about three to four section assignments per day so that you are caught up by the weekly exam. 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
The only quiz for this Math 60 summer course is the "Practice with Proctorio Quiz" which will give you the opportunity to get acquainted with the proctoring system (more details under Exams). The document with the instructions on how to take a quiz/exam using Proctorio is under the "Student Resources Module". Please make sure you read the instructions before you attempt the quiz.
Discussions
In order to allow student collaboration, there will be graded class discussions through out the summer session. The prompts for each discussion will cover overarching topics from one or more concepts. Your classmates will be able to see your posts. Please read Web Etiquette.
Exams
There will be five exams and one comprehensive final exam. The exams will be open for four days (Thurday through Sunday) 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. The document with the 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 four days 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 Test Review Center for Math 60.
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 30% of the grade and exams including the final exam make up 70% of the grade.
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 6-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 three days since each day of "class time" is equivalent to three 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 May 28, 2021
Deadline to withdraw from the class with a “W” is June 22, 2021
Deadline to apply for Pass/No Pass is June 3, 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 Summer 2021 session.
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 Summer 2021 session, 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 60 Online Tentative Schedule Summer 2021 (Subject to change)
Math 60 Calendar With Objectives_20269_Summer 2021
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WEEK 1 |
M, May 24
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Courtesy Orientation: Introduction/syllabus, Mandatory Check-in, Syllabus Quiz, Discussions -2.1 Solve Equations with the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality -2.1 Application Problems and the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality Quiz Practice with Proctorio (Open from Monday 5/24/21 to Sunday 5/30/21) |
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Tu, May 25
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-2.2 Solve Equations with the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality -2.2 Application Problems and the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality -2.3 Solving Linear Equations |
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W, May 26
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-2.4 General Strategies for Solving Linear Equations -2.5 Solving Linear Equations with Fractions -2.5 Solve Linear Equations with Decimals |
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Th, May 27
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-2.6 Distance, Rate, and Time and Literal Equations -2.7 Inequalities, the Number Line, and Interval Notation Exam 1 Sec. 2.1-2.7 (Open from Thursday 5/27/21 to Sunday 5/30/21) |
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WEEK 2 |
M, May 31
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-2.7 Solving One-Step Linear Inequalities -2.7 Solving Linear Inequalities -3.1 An Introduction to Problem Solving Memorial Day |
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Tu, June 1
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-3.2 Percent Problems and Percent Increase and Decrease -3.3 Simple Interest and Discounts -3.3 Solve Mixture Word Problems |
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W, June 2
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-3.4 Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem -3.4 Area and Perimeter of Rectangles -3.5 Uniform Motion -3.6 Problem Solving with Linear Inequalities |
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Th, June 3
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-4.1 Reading Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System -4.2 Graphing Linear Equations -4.3 Intercepts on the Coordinate Plane Exam 2 Sec. 2.7-4.3 (Open from Thursday 6/03/21 to Sunday 6/06/21) |
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- WEEK 3 |
M, June 7
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-4.4 Understanding Slope -4.4 The Slope Formula -4.5 Slope-Intercept Form -4.5 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines |
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Tu, June 8
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-4.6 Equations of Lines -4.6 Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines -4.7 Graphing Linear Inequalities |
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W, June 9
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-5.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing -5.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution -5.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination |
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Th, June 10
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-5.4 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving -5.5 Mixture Problems and Systems of Equations -5.6 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities Exam 3 Sec. 4.4-5.6 (Open from Thursday 6/10/21 to Sunday 6/13/21) |
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WEEK 4 |
M, June 14
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-6.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials -6.2 Product Properties of Exponents -6.3 Multiplying Polynomials |
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Tu, June 15
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-6.4 Special Products of Binomials -6.5 Quotient Properties of Exponents and Dividing Monomials -6.6 Dividing Polynomials |
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W, June 16
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-Negative Exponents -Scientific Notation -7.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping |
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Th, June 17
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-7.2 Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient of 1 -7.3 Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient Other than 1 -7.4 Factoring Special Products -7.5 Choosing a Factoring Strategy Exam 4 Sec. 6.1-7.5 (Open from Thursday 6/17/21 to Sunday 6/20/21) |
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WEEK 5 |
M, June 21
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-7.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring -8.1 Domain of Rational Expressions and Simplifying Rational Expressions -8.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions |
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Tu, June 22
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-8.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with a Common Denominator -8.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators -8.5 Simplifying Complex Fractions |
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W, June 23
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-8.6 Solving Rational Equations -8.8 Uniform Motion, Work, and Problem Solving -9.1 Understanding Square Roots |
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Th, June 24
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-9.2 Simplifying Square Root Expressions -9.3 Adding and Subtracting Square Root Expressions Exam 5 Sec. 7.6-9.4 (Open from Thursday 6/24/21 to Sunday 6/27/21) |
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WEEK 6 |
M, June 28
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-9.4 Multiplying Square Root Expressions -9.5 Dividing Square Root Expressions and Rationalizing Denominators -9.6 Solving Radical Equations |
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Tu, June 29
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-10.1 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root Property -10.3 Solving Quadratic Equations with the Quadratic Formula -10.4 Problem Solving with Quadratic Equations |
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W, June 30 |
-10.5 Parabolas and Their Properties -10.5 Graphing Quadratic Equations Final Review |
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Th, July 1 |
Final Exam Sec. 2.1-10.5 (Open from Thursday 7/01/21 to Saturday 7/03/21) |
Student Learning Outcomes from OpenStax Textbook:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, research methods, core empirical findings, andhistoric trends in psychology.
- Explain (including advantages and disadvantages) and compare major theoretical perspectives of psychology (e.g., behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and socio-cultural);
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following nine general domains: (1) biological bases of behavior and mental processes, (2) sensation and perception, (3) learning and memory (4) cognition, consciousness, (5) individual differences, psychometrics/measurement, personality, (6) social processes (including those related to socio-cultural and international dimensions), (7) developmental changes in behavior and mental processes that occur across the lifespan, (8) psychological disorders, and (9) emotion and motivation;
- Describe and demonstrate an understanding of applied areas of psychology (e.g., clinical, counseling, forensic, community, organizational, school, health);
- Draw the distinction between scientific and non-scientific methods of understanding and analysis.
- Recognize and understand the impact of diversity on psychological research, theory and application, including (but not limited to): age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, socio-economic status, disability, and sexual orientation.
- Understand and apply psychological principles to personal experience and social and organizational settings.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills and information competence as applied to psychological topics.
Textbook:
Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!
Elementary Algebra 2e from OpenStax (Links to an external site.), ISBN 978-1-975076-47-4
You have several options to obtain this book:
- View online (Links to an external site.)(Links to an external site.)
- Download a PDF (Links to an external site.)
You can use whichever formats you want. Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device.
Course Summary:
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