Course Syllabus
Math 80 Intermediate Algebra Summer 2021
Class Information
Recording of the courtesy orientation on Monday 5/24/21 at 9:30 am
Ticket # 20270
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 Summer 2021)
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.
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 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 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 three to four assignments per day (for summer courses) so that you are caught up by the 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 summer session starts when you access any homework assignment (you will be asked to purchase it). 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 80 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 carefully 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
For this summer course there will be five exams (one per week) and one comprehensive final exam. The exams will be open for four days (Thursday through Sunday) and you will be allowed two attempts. 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 necessary 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 is 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 under the Student Resources Module.
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 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 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 Summer 2021 first 6-week 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 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 Summer 2021 session 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 Summer 2021 (Subject to change)
Math 80 Calendar with Objectives Summer 2021.doc
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WEEK |
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SECTION AND OBJECTIVE |
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Week 1 |
M, May 24
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Introduction/syllabus, Mandatory Check-in, Syllabus Quiz, Discussions Sec. 2.1: Solving Linear Equations in One Variable Sec. 2.1: Solving Linear Equations with Fraction and Decimal Coefficients Quiz Practice with Proctorio |
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Tu, May 25
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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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W, May 26
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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 Sec. 2.6: Solving Compound Inequalities |
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Th, May 27
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Sec. 2.7: Solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities Sec. 3.1: The Rectangular Coordinate System and Graphing Linear Equations Sec. 3.1: Graphing Linear Equations with Intercepts Exam 1 Sec. 2.1-3.1 |
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Week 2 |
M, May 31
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Sec. 3.2: The Slope of a Line Sec. 3.2: Graphing Linear Equations with Slope Sec. 3.2: Applications of Slope and Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Sec. 3.3: Equations of Lines Memorial Day |
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Tu, June 1
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Sec. 3.3: Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Sec. 3.4: Graphing Linear Inequalities Sec. 3.5: Introduction to Functions |
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W, June 2
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Sec. 3.5: Function Notation Sec. 3.6: The Vertical Line Test and Graphs of Functions 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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Th, June 3
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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 Sec. 4.4: Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables Exam 2 Sec. 3.2 – 4.4 |
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Week 3 |
M, June 7
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Sec. 4.7: Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities 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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Tu, June 8
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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 |
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W, June 9
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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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Th, June 10
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Sec. 6.4: Choosing a Factoring Strategy Sec. 6.5: Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring Exam 3 Sec. 4.7 - 6.5 |
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Week 4 |
M, June 14
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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 Sec. 7.3: Simplifying Complex Rational Expressions |
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Tu, June 15
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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 |
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W, June 16
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Sec. 8.1: Understanding Radical Expressions Sec. 8.2: Simplifying Radical Expressions Sec. 8.3: Rational Exponents Sec. 8.4: Operations with Radical Expressions |
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Th, June 17
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Sec. 8.5: Dividing Radical Expressions and Rationalizing Denominators Sec. 8.6: Solving Radical Equations Sec. 8.7: Radical Functions Exam 4 Sec. 7.1 - 8.7 |
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Week 5 |
M, June 21
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Sec. 8.8: Introduction to Complex Numbers Sec. 8.8: Multiplying and Dividing Complex Numbers and Powers of i Sec. 9.1: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root Property Sec. 9.2: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square |
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Tu, June 22
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Sec. 9.3: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula Sec. 9.4: Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods Sec. 9.5: Problem Solving with Quadratic Equations |
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W, June 23
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Sec. 9.6: Parabolas and Their Properties Sec. 9.6: Graphing Quadratic Functions Sec. 9.7: Transformations of Parabolas |
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Th, June 24
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Sec. 9.7: Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Transformations Sec. 9.8: Solving Quadratic Inequalities Exam 5 Sec. 8.8 - 9.8 |
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Week 6 |
M, June 28
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Sec. 10.1: Composite Functions Sec. 10.1: One-to-One Functions Sec. 10.1: Inverse Functions Sec. 10.2: Graphing Exponential Functions |
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Tu, June 29
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Sec. 10.2: Applications with Exponential Functions Sec. 10.3: Introduction to Logarithms Sec. 10.3: Logarithmic Functions and Applications Sec. 10.4: Understanding the Properties of Logarithms |
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W, June 30
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Sec. 10.4: Using the Properties of Logarithms Sec. 10.5: Solving Logarithmic Equations Sec. 10.5: Solving Exponential Equations and Applications |
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Th, July 1
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Sec. 11.1: The Distance and Midpoint Formulas Sec. 11.1: The Equation of Circles Final Exam (covers Chapters 2-11. Available from Monday 6/28/21 through Saturday 7/02/21) |
Student Learning Outcomes from OpenStax Textbook:
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 from OpenStax Textbook:
- 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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