Math 092 - Elementary Algebra Online

Course Syllabus

Instructor: Harry Blair
Office: DTV 229 (Don Talley Vocational Building)
Phone: (360) 442-2560
Office Hours: M, W, F, 1-2pm and T, Th, 9-10am, and after 2:00pm as available for drop in students and by appointment.
Email: hblair@lcc.ctc.edu

Instruction by Computer:	Please note that the primary method of instruction in the course is computer lessons. The material is presented through computer software. It is also a distance education course, so we'll communicate primarily via email and phone, but don't hesitate to email or call for an appointment if you'd like to talk face to face. Please also feel free to drop in after 2:00. I'm usually in my office at that time.
Text:	Personal Academic Systems Notebook (PAN), required. DO NOT UNWRAP THE CELLOPHANE COVERING THE PAN…UNLESS (1) YOU CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR AND (2) YOU ARE COMMITTED TO THE COURSE1!!! The Academic Systems PAN is not considered for “buy back” by the bookstore. Note: The Academic Systems student set of CD’s included in the Pan are for home or on campus use. LCC is not the vendor nor does it support the software therein contained. The vendor, Academic Systems, has supplied an e-mail contact, on-line support, and a 1-800 number for the purchaser in the event there are difficulties in its operation. Reminder: The database which keeps track of your progress is updated whenever you log off at the end of the session. If you are inadvertently disconnected form the Internet while working on a course, the records of your participation in that work session will be lost. Note: On Monday, April 13, you must insert the verification disk that comes with your PAN in order to log on to the system.
Prerequisite:	Math 091 with a grade of C or better, by test placement, or instructor permission. Students with a transcript grade below C for Math 091 or entering Math 092 from a lower course than Math 091 as noted on their transcript will be dropped from the course. A grade of C or better is required in Math 092 to register for Math 099.
Special Supplies:	You must take all tests and do all homework with a #2 mechanical pencil. Be sure you bring enough lead!
Course Content:	Designed as an introductory course for students without high school credit in algebra or for those students needing review. Includes properties of real numbers, linear equations, inequalities, and introduction to graphing, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, roots and radicals, and quadratic equations. We will cover material from sections: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 9.1, 9.2, 10.1, 10.2

Unit – I Real Numbers Linear Equations & Problem Solving	Lesson 1.1 – Real Numbers
	Explain Concept 1:		Number-line and Notation
	Lesson 1.2 – Factoring & Fractions
	Explain Concept 1:		GCF and LCM
	Explain Concept 2:		Fractions
	Lesson 1.3 – Arithmetic of Numbers
	Explain Concept 1:		Operations on Numbers
	Lesson 2.1 – Algebraic Expressions
	Explain Concept 1:	Simplifying Expressions
	Lesson 2.2 – Solving. Linear		Equations
	Explain Concept 1:		Solving Linear Equations I
	Explain Concept 2:		Solving Linear Equations II
	Lesson 2.3 – Problem Solving
	Explain Concept 1:		Number and Age
	Explain Concept 2:		Geometry
	Lesson 2.4 – Linear Inequalities
	Explain Concept 1:		Solving Inequalities

Unit – II Graphing Equations & Inequalities	Lesson 3.1 – Introduction to Graphing
	Explain Concept 1:	Plotting Points
	Explain Concept 2:	Rise and Run
	Explain Concept 3:	The Distance formula
	Lesson 4.1 – Graphing equations
	Explain Concept 1:	Graphing Lines I
	Explain Concept 2:	Graphing Lines II
	Explain Concept 3:	Slope of a Line
	Lesson 4.2 – The Equation of a Line
	Explain Concept 1:	Finding the Equation I
	Explain Concept 2:	Finding the Equation II
	Lesson 4.3 – Graphing Inequalities
	Explain Concept 1:	Linear Inequalities

Unit – III Solving Linear Systems / Exponents and Polynomials	Lesson 5.1 – Solving Linear Systems
	Explain Concept 1:	Solution by Graphing
	Explain Concept 2:	Solution by Algebra
	Lesson 5.2 – Problem Solving
	Explain Concept 1:	Using Linear Systems
	Lesson 6.1 – Exponents and Polynomials
	Explain Concept 1:	Property of Exponents
	Lesson 6.2 – Polynomial Operations I
	Explain Concept 1:	Adding & Subtracting
	Explain Concept 2:	Multiplying & Dividing
	Lesson 6.3 – Polynomial Operations II
	Explain Concept 1:	Multiplying Binomials
	Explain Concept 2:	Multiplying & Dividing

Unit - IV Factoring Polynomials / Rational Expressions	Lesson 7.1 – Factoring Polynomials I
	Explain Concept 1:			Greatest Common Factor
	Explain Concept 2:			Grouping
	Lesson 7.2 – Factoring Polynomials II
	Explain Concept 1:			Trinomials I
	Explain Concept 2:			Trinomials II
	Lesson 7.3 – Factoring by Patterns
	Explain Concept 1:			Recognizing Patterns
	Lesson 8.1 – Rational Expressions I
	Explain Concept 1:			Multiplying and Dividing
	Explain Concept 2:			Adding and Subtracting
	Lesson 8.2 – Rational Expressions II
	Explain Concept 1:			Negative Exponents
	Explain Concept 2:			Multiplying and Dividing
	Explain Concept 3:		Adding and Subtracting
	Lesson 8.3 – Equations with Fractions
	Explain Concept 1:	Solving Equations
	Lesson 8.4 – Problem Solving
	Explain Concept 1:			Rational Expressions

Unit V – Rational Exponents & Radicals / Quadratic Equations	Lesson 9.1 – Roots and Radicals
	Explain Concept 1:	Square Roots and Cube Roots
	Explain Concept 2:		Radical Expressions
	Lesson 9.2 – Rational Exponents
	Explain Concept 1:		Roots and Exponents
	Explain Concept 2:		Simplifying Radicals
	Explain Concept 3:		Operations with Radicals
	Lesson 10.1 – Quadratic Equations I
	Explain Concept 1:		Solving by Factoring
	Explain Concept 2:		Solving by Square Roots
	Lesson 10.2 – Quadratic Equations II
	Explain Concept 1:		Completing the Square
	Explain Concept 2:		The Quadratic Formula

Participation:

To successfully complete this course, you need to be online and spend a minimum of 10-12 hours per week, reviewing problems and working on the computer or in your PAN. Your online participation will be monitored.

Lab Hours:

Computer Lab Science 101 will be open for drop in on M, W, F from 8:00am to 9:25am. A number of computers have been set up with Academic Systems (AS) in the LCC computer lab (Applied Arts Bldg.). Check for a day and night schedule for open lab hours. You may also find computers with AS access in the Tutoring Center of the Library. You must check in with the Tutoring Center staff for access permission.

Orientation/ Entering Assessment:	April 6^th 7 p.m. SCI 101
	April 7^th 8 a.m. SCI 101

Important Dates:	Last Day for 100% Refund	April 12
	Last Day for 50% Refund	April 23
	Instructor Absent	May 14
	Last Day to Drop Classes	May 21
	Memorial Day Holiday	May 31
	Last Day of Spring Classes	June 14
	Final Exam Dates at the Learning Center M128	June 16/17/18

Homework:

Turn in homework every other week, when you come on campus to take tests. You may turn it in at the proctoring center. No late homework will be accepted. See below for assignments. Work all homework problems assigned in the PAN as listed in the Unit lesson handout as well as every 5^th problem, i.e.,5, 10, 15, … of the Applied Problem section with addition/deletions indicated. Assigned homework will be accepted up until the third day scheduled for the “unit test” over current material. Each assignment paper, whether completed or not, should be handed in with the minimum indication of student name, date, course title and number, lesson section and page number of the assigned homework. Problems should be numbered and stated succinctly with sufficient steps shown to support the solution set. Answers only will not be accepted where problem solving process is necessitated. Homework is to be organized, neat, and legible with all problems attempted.

If you have computer or Internet service provider problems which prevent your from participating, you are responsible for informing your instructor by email or telephone immediately. You will be expected to use the computers in the Instructional Computer Labs in the Applied Arts Building on campus or to make arrangements with someone to use their computer until your computer problems are fixed, so you will be able to finish the course on time.

Tests:

There will be five regular tests (one every two weeks), plus a Final Exam.  There will be no make-up tests, with the exception of DIRE personal illness! If a test is missed, that grade will be replaced by the percent grade of the final exam. If a second test is missed a zero will be given for that test and all subsequent missed tests.

Note: Take a look at the course schedule including days/time scheduled for testing. If you can not meet the schedule requirements of this course as noted, then give serious consideration to dropping the course.

On an individual basis and at the instructors’ discretion, special consideration may be given a student missed exam. Prior arrangements must have been made or the student absence is due to some unforeseen circumstance warranting an exception (late homework will be given the same consideration). As the current quarter progresses, a “recap quiz” covering a collection of significant problems missed from the 1^st and 2^nd term TESTS may be given as means of review. “Recap quizzes” cannot be made up. Only the positive results of the “recap quiz” will be used in calculating the UNIT TEST average.

Tests will be given in the Learning Center, Main 128. Calculators may not be used for Math 092 testing. Testing dates are listed in this syllabus, and you may take them at any time on those on those dates that the Test Proctoring Center is open. At this time, the hours for the Center are as follows.

Mondays	8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., closing at 2:30 p.m. Evening hours: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., closing at 8:00 p.m.
Tuesdays	8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., closing at 2:30 p.m. Evening hours: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., closing at 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays	8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., closing at 2:30 p.m.
Thursdays	8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., closing at 2:30 p.m. Evening hours: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., closing at 8:00 p.m.
Fridays	8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., closing at 2:30 p.m.

You may call the center at (360) 442-2570 to confirm the hours.

Quizzes:

These are the on-line Evaluates that are in the Academic Systems program. You will receive credit for each one that you complete with a grade of 75% or better. You may take an evaluate a second time in order to improve your grade, but no more. If taken a second time, the score received will be recorded replacing the first quiz results, even if lower. You are encouraged (not required) to take the PAN Evaluate and the “on-line” Practice Test in the Overview section of the software. A score of 90% or better on the Practice Test may be used in lieu of the “on-line” Evaluate if the evaluate is not taken. If the Practice Test has not been used and both attempts at the Evaluate score less than 75%, you may take the Practice Test as a “third” Evaluate equivalent. Once started, the Practice Test or Evaluate must be completed within one-half hour of start. Please note that your time on the computer is recorded. To receive credit the EVALUATE must be completed the day before the first day of testing over the same material as indicated on the schedule. If the Explain has not been completed the recorded score will go to zero for the Evaluate/Practice Test.

Grading

Although faculty are only required to identify those students with grades of “D” and “F” at mid-term and give final grades, you may expect, based on you performance, grade reports for work completed through weeks, two, five, seven, and nine, as time permits. A “progress report” form filled out by the instructor may be mailed out from registration through week five for those students below “C” level. Students demonstrating unsatisfactory progress may also receive a mid-term warning letter sent out from the registration office.

Grade weights:
Homework	10 %
Time (5 hr./wk min. on-line)	10 %
Evaluates (min. score of 75%)	10 %
Unit Test (5)	25 %
Mid-Term Exams (2)	10 %
Final Exam	35 %

	Grade Scores: + and - will be assigned. If you are taking the class pass/fail, you must receive 65% to pass.	90-100% - A's 80-89% - B's 70-79% - C's 60-69% - D's 59% and below – F I – Incomplete
Incomplete grade:	A grade of “I” (incomplete) is not an automatic grade given upon request by the student. It is up to the discretion of the instructor to award/deny a grade of incomplete. An incomplete, although rarely given, may be awarded for this course if the student has completed at least 80% of the course work and holds a weighted grade of “C” or better at the time of the request. If in the opinion of the instruction the circumstances of the request are justifiable, a grade of incomplete may be awarded.
Proceeding in the course:	As you begin each Unit/section, you will notice the Overview section. It is here you will find the Practice Test. You may elect to take it as a preview to the Explain or hold it as a “third” opportunity as an Evaluate equivalent (see Evaluates above). You may elect to skip the Overview and get on with the Explain for the instruction. You are required, at a minimum, to begin each lesson with the Explain module. The Explain is required to be completed prior to taking an Evaluate and should be repeated if below 70%. An “NS” score will indicate that the Explain has been repeated as shown in the “check my progress” recorded data. After completing the Explain, you may (not required) go on and work the Apply module, and for lessons other than the Essentials, work the Explore modules (not required) for additional support. When you have completed Explain module (others as needed) for a lesson, work the assigned homework problems in your PAN. There are additional practice problems if you feel you need to do more. If you are satisfied that you know the material you may want to work out the PAN Evaluate or go to the on-line Evaluate. I am here to assist and answer questions. If you are confused about something, please ask. Related video tapes for elementary algebra may be found in the LCC Library. In addition, you may seek assistance by visiting “study tables’ at the Tutoring Center in the Library (check tutoring schedule). Math students may also take advantage of the daily “open” Math Lab in Main 128. I encourage you to stop by and visit with me about your studies, whether it’s about homework assignment, review a quiz, or other course survival concerns.
Honesty/Student Conduct:	Adherence to the student Academic Integrity and Conduct codes is required (see the LCC Student Handbook). Academic honesty is expected at all times. Any evidence of cheating will result in a failing grade. Disorderly or abusive conduct is prohibited.
Getting help:	Phone or email me, or come to my office. You can also get assistance by visiting the Tutoring Center in the Library building on campus. Their phone number is (360) 442-2572.

Schedule - Spring 2004

Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
#1	5 Apr 2004	6 Apr 2004 Orientation/Entering Assessment	7 Apr 2004 Orientation/Entering Assessment	8 Apr 2004 1.1	9 Apr 2004 1.1/1.2
#2	12 Apr 2004 1.2	13 Apr 2004 1.3	14 Apr 2004 1.3/2.1	15 Apr 2004 2.1	16 Apr 20043 2.2
#3	19 Apr 2004 2.2/2.3	20 Apr 2004 2.3	21 Apr 2004 2.3/2.4 Test 1 hand in homework	22 Apr 2004 2.4 Test 1 hand in homework	23 Apr 2004 3.1 Test 1 hand in homework
#4	26 Apr 2004 3.1/4.1	27 Apr 20044.1 4.1	28 Apr 2004 4.1/4.2	29 Apr 2004 4.2/4.3 Test 2 hand in homework	30 Apr 2004 5.1 Test 2 hand in homework
#5	3 May 2004 5.1/5.2 Test 2 hand in homework	4 May 2004 5.2	5 May 2004 6.1	6 May 2004 6.1/6.2	7 May 2004 6.2
#6	10 May 2004 6.2	11 May 2004 6.3	12 May 2004 6.3 Test 3 hand in homework 1^st Half Take-Home Mid-Term Exam*	13 May 2004 7.1 Test 3 hand in homework 1^st Half Take-Home Mid-Term Exam*	14 May 2004 7.1 Test 3 hand in homework 1^st HalfTake-Home Mid-Term Exam *
#7	17 May 2004 7.2	18 May 2004 7.2	19 May 2004 7.3	20 May 2004 7.3/8.1	21 May 2004 8.1
#8	24 May 2004 8.2	25 May 2004 8.2/8.3	26 May 2004 8.3	27 May 2004 8.4 Test 4 hand in homework	28 May 2004 9.1 Test 4 hand in homework
#9	31 May 2004 Memorial Day Holiday	1 June 2004 9.1 Test 4 hand in homework	3 June 2004 9.1./9.2	4 June 2004 9.2	5 June 2004 9.2
#10	7 June 2004 10.1	8 June 2004 10.1/10.2	9 June 2004 10.2 Test 5 hand in homework 2^nd Half Take-Home Mid-Term Exam *	10 June 2004 Test 5 hand in homework 2^ndHalf Take-Home Mid-Term Exam*	11 June 2004 Test 5 hand in homework 2^ndHalf Take-Home Mid-Term Exam*
#11	14 June 2004 Final Review 8-9am and 6-7pm in Sci. 101	15 June 2004	16 June 2004  Final Exam**	17 June 2004 Final Exam**	18 June 2004 Final Exam**

* You may pick up the 1^st and 2^nd Half Take-Home Mid-terms at the time of testing (Testing Center, Main 128). The 1^st Half Take-Home Mid-Term Exam is to be handed in on the day of Test #4 at the Testing Center. The 2^nd Half Take-Home Mid-Term Exam is to be handed in at the Testing Center when taking the Final Exam.

**You may take the COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM on Wednesday 16 June, Thursday 17 June or Friday 18 June in the Proctoring Center of the Learning Center, Main 128. Check with the Center for testing hours during finals week.

Homework 1:    Due April 21/22/23

(hand in at Testing Center when taking test)

Unit 1 – Real Numbers/Linear Equations & Problem Solving

1.1	Homework: p.73, probs.(1,5,9) Apply: pp.74-75, probs.( 5,10,15,20)
1.2	Homework: p.98, probs.(1, 5,9,13,17,21,25,30) Apply: pp.99-100, probs.(5,10,15,20,25, 30,35,40,45,50,55)
1.3	Homework: p.119, probs.(1,5,9,13,17,18) Apply: p.120, probs.(5,10,15,20,25)
2.1	Homework: p.137, probs.(1,3,5,7,9,11) Apply: p.138, probs.(5,10,15,20,25)
2.2	Homework: p. 161, probs.(1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29) Apply: pp.162-163, probs. (5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60)
2.3	Homework: pp.180-181, probs.(1,5,9,13,17,21) Apply: pp.182-184, probs.(5,10,15,20, 25,30,35,40,45,50,55)
2.4	Homework: p.199, probs.(2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18) Apply: p.200, probs.(5,10,20,25)

Homework 2:    Due Apr 29/30/May 3

(hand in at Testing Center when taking test)

Unit 2 – Graphing Equations & Inequalities

3.1	Homework: pp. 226-228, probs.(1,6,9,13,17,21,25,29,33) Apply: pp. 229-233, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60,65,70,75,80)
4.1	Homework: pp.260-261, probs.(1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29,33,36) Apply: pp.262-264, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60,70,75,80)
4.2	Homework: pp.281-282, probs.(1,5,9,13,17,21,24,29) Apply: pp.283-285, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55)
4.3	Homework: p.296, probs.(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12) Apply: p.297, probs.(5,10,15,20,25)

Homework 3:    Due May 12/13/14

(hand in at Testing Center when taking test)

Unit 3 – Solving Linear Systems / Exponents and Polynomials Note: Pick up 1^st Half Take-Home Mid-term Exam

5.1	Homework: pp.322-324, probs.(1,5,9,13,17,19,21,25,29) Apply: pp.325-328, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55)
5.2	Homework: p.343, probs.(1,3,5,7,9,11) Apply: pp.344-346, probs.(5,10,15,20,25)
6.1	Homework: p.380, probs.(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12) Apply: p.381, probs.(5,10,15,20,25)
6.2	Homework: pp.397-398, probs.(2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24) Apply: pp.399-400, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55)
6.3	Homework: pp.419-420, probs.(1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29) Apply: p.421, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55)

Homework 4:    Due May 27/28/June 1

(hand in at Testing Center when taking test)

Unit 4 – Factoring Polynomials / Rational Expressions

7.1	Homework: p.430, probs.(1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23) Apply: pp.400-441, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55)
7.2	Homework: p.462, probs.(1,5,9,13,17,19,21,25,29) Apply: pp.463-464, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60)
7.3	Homework: p.478, probs.(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12) Apply: p.479, probs.(5,10,15,20,25)
8.1	Homework: p.499, probs.(2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24) Apply: pp.500-501, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55)
8.2	Homework: pp.529-530, probs.(1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29,33) Apply: pp.531-533, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60,65,70,75,80)
8.3	Homework: p.546. probs.(2,4,6,8,10,12) Apply: p.547, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,28)
8.4	Homework: p.562, probs.(1,3,7,11) Apply: pp.563-564, probs.(5,10,15,20)

Homework 5:    Due June 9/10/11

(hand in at Testing Center when taking test)

Unit 5 – Rational Exponents & Radicals – Quadratic Equations Note: Pick up 2^nd Half Take-Home Mid-Term Exam

9.1	Homework: p.600, probs.(1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,2,1,23) Apply: p.601, probs.(5,10,15,20)
9.2	Homework: pp.633-634, probs.(1,5,11,14,20,23,26,30,34) Apply: pp.635-637, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60,65,70,75,80)
10.1	Homework: pp.655-656, probs.(2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24) Apply: pp.657-658, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55)
10.2	Homework: pp.683-684, probs.(1,5,9,13,17,20,21,25,30) Apply: pp.685-686, probs.(5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55)