Mat112 syl fall2013 tr 80921

Wayne County Community College District Mathematics Department MAT112 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA 3 CREDITS FALL 2013 CRN 80921 T&R 11:30-12:55 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 80921 Downriver Campus 11:30 – 12:55 Tuesday & Thursday (No meetings October 2 and November 28) 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 TR 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 9009 6633

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 80921 T&R 11:30-12:55 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 20 W ebAssign + Sietz

[02] AUG 22 Sections 1.1, 1.2

[03] AUG 27 Sections 1.3, 1.4

[04] AUG 29 Section 1.5 + Review

[05] SEP 03 Section 2.1

[06] SEP 05 Section 2.2

[07] SEP 10 Section 2.3 Quiz 1 Calculations & Variables [09] SEP 17 Section 2.6 Quiz 2 Tables of Values [11] SEP 24 Section 3.1 Quiz 3 Solving Equations [13] OCT 01 Section 3.3 Quiz 4 Solving Percent Equations [15] OCT 08 Sections 4.2, 4.3

[08] SEP 12 Section 2.5

[17] OCT 15 Section 4.5 Quiz 5 Geom etry Data Equations [19] OCT 22 Section 5.1

[18] OCT 17 Section 4.6

[XX] OCT 29 NO CLASSES

[21] OCT 31 Section 5.3 Quiz 6 Equations Inequalities ABS [23] NOV 07 Section 6.1

DISTRICT CONFERENCE DAY

[22] NOV 05 Review of modeling [24] NOV 12 Section 6.2

[10] SEP 19 Section 2.6 [12] SEP 26 Section 3.2 [14] OCT 03 Sections 4.1, 4.2 [16] OCT 10 Sections 4.4, 4.5

[20] OCT 24 Section 5.1

[26] NOV 19 Section 6.3

[25] APR 25 Section 6.3 Quiz 7 Slope and Equations [27] M AY 02 Section 6.4

[28] NOV 26 Review for final exam

[XX] NOV 28 NO CLASSES

[29] DEC 03 Wrap-up 9:00 – 11:30 only if you are missing a quiz

[30] DEC 05 FINAL EXAM

Disclaimer:

THANKSGIVING BREAK

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