Wayne County Community College District Mathematics Department MAT112 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA 3 CREDITS FALL 2013 CRN 80924 M&W 2:30-3:55 DOWNRIVER SIETZ Semester: Section Number: Time & Days: Instructor: Course web site: Contacting Instructor: Mobile Class Info: Office hours:
Fall 2013 August 20, 2013 – December 9, 2013 CRN 80924 Downriver Campus 2:30 – 3:55 Monday & Wednesday (No meetings September 2 and November 27) Richard Sietz (Michigan State University - Eastern Michigan University - Wayne State University) www.teacherweb.com/mi/wcccd/sietz email: rsietz1@wcccd.edu (Send a message with MAT112 MW in the subject line.) Facebook: rsietz1 or Twitter: sietz or mathsietz.tumblr.com M W 1:00–2:30 and T R 10:00–11:30
Course Prerequisites: Textbook: Material:
MAT100 or MAT105 or placement test. eBook (lower cost) or Algebra Introduction and Intermediate (Aufmann : Lockwood) Calculator, pencil instead of ink pen, 1 package of short Scantrons, 1 long Scantron for the exam.
Course Descriptions:
Use signed numbers to solve first and second-degree equations and inequalities. Writing and solving word problems using variables. We will apply algebra to geometry problems. Function notation. Rules of exponents. Graphing linear equations and linear systems. Solve systems of linear equations.
Homework: WebAssign:
Homework will be assigned and the student is expected to use the completed work as notes. Class key: wcccd 5422 4679
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all class sessions. When absence from class is unavoidable, it is the student's responsibility to make arrangements for makeup work and to determine whether announcements relevant to the course were missed during the absence.
Test/Makeup Policy:
You will be allowed to use calculators and some notes on certain tests. If circumstances cause you to miss a test, you can take an alternate test after class on a later date without the use of notes.
Behavior:
Students are expected to show courtesy to and respect for each other. You should plan to stay in the room for the entire class period. Please do not bring children to class. No cell phone may be used in the classroom. You will loose any attendance points if you text or answer your mobile phone during class.
Mobile Phones: Grades:
You must master the required content to pass. Your grade will be based on attendance/class participation, quizzes/projects and tests according to the indicated scale below. If an emergency such as hospitalization prevents you from finishing the class a grade of incomplete can be given. However you must have had regular attendance and must have a passing grade. If you are unable to pass the class and wish to withdraw you must initiate this yourself. Please note the deadlines.
Grading:
Assessments Final Attendance/WebAssign
General Objectives:
To develop an understanding applying variables in formulas and solving these formulas. I will use story problems and real world problems for writing equations. We will solve linear systems and quadratic forms.
Support Services:
Learning Resource Centers (LRC) are located on all campuses. They provide students and faculty with a collection of material selected to support the college curricula. There are videotapes for most math topics. College tutoring service available in the Tutoring Lab.
Dropping Classes & Drop Dates:
Monday, October 14, 2013 ...................................... Last Day To Withdraw From Classes With "W" Grade ................................................................................ (Without Instructor's Signature) Tuesday, November 19, 2013 ................................. Last Day To Withdraw From Classes with "W" Grade ................................................................................ (Instructor's Signature Required) Students desiring to drop classes must complete the appropriate form in the Office of Records/Registration at the campus. Please follow the drop procedure so that an E grade will not appear on your records
Disclaimer:
10-40 points each 50 points extra points
A: 100% - 90% C: 79% - 70% E: 54% -
B: 89% - 80% D: 69% - 55%
The above schedule and procedures stated in this course syllabus are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.
MAT112 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA FALL 2013 CRN 80924 M&W 2:30-3:55 DOWNRIVER SIETZ PREREQUISITES: MAT100 or MAT105 or placement test. TEXTBOOK: eBook or Algebra Introduction and Intermediate (Aufmann : Lockwood)
It is recommended that you have a calculator. SCHEDULE: Subject to minor changes.
[01] AUG 21 W ebAssign +Sietz [02] AUG 26 Sections 1.1, 1.2
[03] AUG 28 Sections 1.3, 1.4
[XX] SEP 02 NO CLASSES
[04] SEP 04 Section 1.5 + Review
[05] SEP 09 Section 2.3
[06] SEP 11 Section 2.5 Quiz 1 Calculations & Variables [08] SEP 18 Section 2.6 Quiz 2 Tables of Values [10] SEP 25 Section 3.2 Quiz 3 Solving Equations [12] OCT 02 Sections 4.1, 4.2 Quiz 4 Solving Percent Equations [14] OCT 09 Sections 4.4, 4.5
LABOR DAY
[07] SEP 16 Section 2.6 [09] SEP 23 Section 3.1 [11] OCT 04 Section 3.3 [13] OCT 07 Sections 4.2, 4.3 [15] OCT 14 Section 4.5
[16] OCT 16 Section 4.6 Quiz 5 Geom etry Data Equations [18] OCT 23 Section 5.1
[17] OCT 21 Section 5.1 [19] OCT 28 Section 5.2 [21] NOV 04 Review of modeling [23] NOV 11 Section 6.2
[21] OCT 30 Section 5.3 Quiz 6 Equations Inequalities ABS [23] NOV 06 Section 6.1
[25] NOV 18 Section 6.3
[25] NOV 13 Section 6.3 Quiz 7 Slope and Equations [26] NOV 20 Section 6.4
[27] NOV 25 Sections 7.1, 7.2
[XX] NOV 27 NO CLASSES
[28] DEC 02 Review for final exam
[29] DEC 04 FINAL EXAM
THANKSGIVING BREAK
[30] DEC 09 Wrap-up 8:30 – 4:00 only if you are missing a quiz Disclaimer:
The above schedule is subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances. My web site will post any chances to the schedule.
Quiz and Test Points with Current Average Item Score Points Total Average