Math 40: Elementary Algebra                                                                          
Section # 4821   
Meeting: Friday, 8:30am-10:30 am  at Room: MCS-209

Email: mroeun@Elcamino.edu  or 714-251-6102 (Emergency Only and not weekend)

***For all general questions, please post it via coursecompass>discussion board>general forum.

Course Policies:

Attendance:   Attendance will be taken every class session and you must log onto Coursecompass at least twice a week by posting a thread which will count as your attendance.  Students with two consecutive absences MAY be dropped from the class!  Any student who misses two exams will be dropped from the class.  Students are responsible for any material/announcements missed in class regardless of their presence including being aware of your status in the class.  You are expected to be present on time at all class meetings and to actively participate!

You are expected to be at all class meetings on time!! Taken this class seriously is the first step to your success. 

           Withdrawal from the class through the Admissions Office is the student’s responsibility.  If you have any concerns regarding your attendance please contact me immediately via email, telephone or during my office hours. 

Academic  Integrity:    

            Students are responsible to inform themselves of College policies regarding the  Code of Academic Integrity.  Any incident of cheating will be brought to the  immediate attention of the Academic dean and appropriate actions will be taken including receiving an F grade for the course.  A report will be filed with the Campus Disciplinarian.  CHEATING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! 

Syllabus:

Calculators:  

Calculators will be allowed in class.  No cell phones use will be allowed in class!  Cell phones must be completely off otherwise you will be asked to leave the class and one absence will be granted to you.  Cell phones may not be used as calculators!!

Homework:     Success in any math class is dependent upon completing and understanding all  assignments.  Most homework will be given on-line. The work you need to do to complete your on-line homework should be neatly written in your notebook together with the title, section and the grade you earn. Absolutely no late homework will be accepted!  It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the assignment during an absence.
 

Class work:     You will often be given class work and it may be collected at any time during class. No makeup work is possible for missed class work.

Quizzes:         There will be on-line and in-class quizzes. There are no make-ups on quizzes. The work you do to complete online quizzes should be neatly written in your notebook together with the assignment title and the grade you earned.

Exams:            There will be three exams and a comprehensive final at the end of the 16 weeks semester. No make-up exams will be given but your final exam will only replace one missed exam.  Contact me immediately if you miss an exam. Students who miss two or more exams will be dropped from the class.  Tentative exam dates are noted on the Class Schedule at the end of this syllabus.

 

Students with Special Needs:  Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this course are encouraged to contact the Special Resource Center at 310-660-3295 as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.  As well, please contact me privately to discuss your specific needs.

                         

 

Keys to success: 

It is expected that students spend a minimum of at least two hours outside of class foreach hour spent in class.  Spending more time on material from class and explaining concepts to other students in class is an excellent way of achieving success.  Active participation is very important.  Ask questions, answer questions, talk to other students in class, form study groups outside of class, and always remember to ponder beyond what we discuss in class!  Next, remember to keep an open mind.  A big part of learning and understanding mathematics is believing that you are capable of succeeding.  Always  remember to have fun!! 

Students will be assessed through class participation, their performance on exams, quizzes, and assignments.  The completion of the assignments will prepare you for each quiz/exam.  You are expected to complete each assignment by the next class meeting so that you are ready to ask questions in class.  You should see me for assistance as soon as an exercise is not understood, but not without first seriously attempting to do the problem on your own.  It is highly recommended that you also take advantage of the various tutoring services offered on campus.  It is your own responsibility to have an interest in your education!

I look forward to a fun Spring of 2011

Grades:           Discussion Board                                       32 points                          
                          Brief Bio                                                       5 points

                          Online HW/Quiz Notebook (4)                40 points   (10pts each)              

                          Exams (3):                                                375 points   (125pts each)                          
                          Quizzes Online (9)                                     90 points     (10pts each)                          
                          Quizzes (5 pop quizzes in-class)              50 points                          
                          Homework Online                                  144 points    (3pts each)                      

                          Final Exam:                                               200 points

 

              Scale: A =  90 - 100%    C =  70 – 79%     F =  under 60%

                                      B =  80 - 89%      D =  60 – 69%

Last Day to Add (Full Semester Classes) Friday, February 25^th, 2011 
Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund Friday, February 25^th, 2011 
Last day to drop without notation on permanent record is Friday, March 11^th, 2011.
Last day to drop with a “W” is Friday, May 13^th, 2011 

Assignments:

  Go http://tours.pearsoncmg.com/tours/cc_register_single.html  to begin registering :

      use Course ID:roeun80467

Course Material:

Chapter Power Point Presentations:

Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine

Actvity for Factoring:

Factor by GCF
Factor by Grouping
Factor Trinomials
Factor Difference of Square
Factor using Any Methods

All Homework and  Online-Quizzes will be done via www.coursecompass.com. Lectures, inclass-Pop Quizzes, and ALL EXAMS will be done in a classroom setting.

Last Day to Add (Full Semester Classes) Friday, February 25^th, 2011 
Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund Friday, February 25^th, 2011 
Last day to drop without notation on permanent record is Friday, March 11^th, 2011.
Last day to drop with a “W” is Friday, May 13^th, 2011   

All assignments are via: www.CourseCompass.com