Welcome:We will successfully investigate algebra. This course will give you fundamental mathematical tools used throughout the sciences with an emphasis on problem solving. Welcome!

Course information:Name: ....................................Elementary AlgebraUnits: ...................................................................5Semester:.................................................Fall 2016Section Number:...........................................11966Dates:.......................Aug 20, 2016 - Dec 15, 2016Class Meetings:..Mon & Wed 8:00 am – 10:30 amLocation:.........................................McClellan 208Email:................................etgenb@arc.losrios.eduTelephone Number:.................................484-8635Office:.........................................Howard Hall 131Web Pages:.................ic.arc.losrios.edu/~etgenbm..........................................www.myopenmath.comARC Office Hours: Thur:...............5:00 – 5:15 pmMcClellan Office Hours: Mon & Wed:.......................10:30 – 11:30 am & 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Student Learning Outcomes:Upon completion, you will be able to:• simplify expressions using the basic operations and properties of real numbers. • solve one-variable equations and inequalities.• combine polynomials using the basic operations of polynomials.• factor a polynomial.• simplify rational expressions.• solve rational equations.• solve linear equations.• graph linear equations. • find the equation of a line given (a) the slope and a point on the line, and (b) two points on the line. • solve and graph systems of linear equations.• simplify expressions containing integer exponents. Simplify expressions containing second and third degree roots.• solve quadratic equations.• graph quadratic equations.• develop an appropriate equation or system of equations and use the resulting equation(s) to solve application problems.

Required DVD:The Codeby Marcus du Sautoy.UPC 0-54961-8781-9-2ISBN 978-1-59828-781-3ARC QA9 .C63 2012

Required Worksheets:Beginning Algebra Worksheetsby Benjamin Etgen.Lulu ID: 18847045www.lulu.com

Text:Beginning and Intermediate Algebraedited by Benjamin Etgen.ISBN-13: 978-1-329-69179-7www.lulu.com

Homework & Videos:Visit: www.myopenmath.comCourse ID: 10641Enrollment key: EtgenM100

GeoGebra:Visit: www.geogebra.org/cms/

Classroom Materials:Please bring the following with you to class:• Pencil• Binder and note paper• Pad of Graph paper (square rule)• Calculator

Google Mail:Configure your gmail at: https://apps.losrios.edu/

Final Exam:The comprehensive final exam is Wednesday, December 14 from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Elementary Algebra SyllabusMathematics 100 MW 8:00

How is it possible that mathematics, a product of human thought that is independent of experience,

fits so excellently the objects of reality?—Albert Einstein

The book of nature is written in thelanguage of mathematics.

—Galileo Galilei

Calculators:A scientific calculator will be appropriate for this class. Programmable or graphing calculators may be used with the permission of the instructor. Calculators may not be shared. Cell phones may not be used as calculators.

Studying & Homework:Studying is the single most important task to pass this class.Give yourself time to study regularly. (1) Begin by studying the section. Each evening slowly re-read the section. This time, ask yourself if each step makes sense. Note the new ideas in the section. Make sure that you can explain them inyour own words. Work through each example on your own on a separate piece of paper. Make clarifying notes as you work. (2) Next, complete your problem set. Do all the assigned problems in order. Notice how the same idea can be applied to different problems. If you have a question refer to your notes first then the book. Make a note of questions to ask. (3) Get in the habit of checking. (4) Finally, read the next section of the book. Look out for new words. Study two hours out of class for each hour in class. In algebra, this means at least two hours for studying each day and at least ten hours each week.

Homework is submitted using MyOpenMath. Completing each homework assignment on-time is a course requirement.

Chapter & Midterm Exams:Exams allow you to demonstrate what you have learned. Study for them by looking over your notes and handouts. Rework difficult problems from homework. Study the

problems in the chapter summary. Complete the review. There will be no make-up midterm exams. Exams which are missed will earn no points.

Participation & Attendance:Participation is very important for your success in mathematics. Be an active learner. Critically examine what we discuss in class. Take excellent notes, explaining each step. Asking questions is the best way to clarify what is being taught. It also helps your fellow students.

In cases of illness or emergency, email or call me on the day of the absence. Attendance is a course requirement. Students who exceed two unexcused absences may be dropped from the course at the professor’s discretion.

Assigning Grades:Grades are assigned fairly and consistently based on the following scale.

A.......................................................90% or more B........................................................80% - 89.9% C........................................................70% - 79.9% D........................................................60% - 69.9%F........................................................59.9% or less

There are many different ways to demonstrate knowledge of the course material. Your final score is computed using a weighted average.

Homework.......................................................10%Preliminary Exam..............................................5%Quizzes, Projects & Participation....................10%Midterm Exams...............................................45%Final Exam......................................................30%

Ethical Conduct:Cheating is submitting for credit the work of another as your own. (Allowing another to submityour work as their own is also cheating.) Cheatingwill not be tolerated. There are severe penalties for cheating, from being dropped and receiving an F in the course to being dismissed from school. Worse, cheating deprives you of an education.• Do not “glance” at other quizzes or exams.• Do not “chat” during quizzes or exams. As a student, your goal is conceptual understanding that allows you to solve problems in other settings. When asked, you will be able to explain your reasoning in your own words and solve similar problems.

Despite an objectivity that has no parallel in the world of art, the motivation and standards of

creative mathematics are more like those of art than of science.

—Lynn Steen

Classroom etiquette:Learning requires a respectful exchange of ideas. Demonstrating respect at all times is a course requirement. You are here to learn, as are your classmates. Please respect the following rules:• Arrive on time.• Be respectful of others.• Turn off pagers and cellular phones.• Listen when others are speaking.• Leave only after class is dismissed.

Other Resources:

Dates to Remember:Sept. 2....................Last Day to Drop with RefundSept. 4............Last Day to Drop without W/EnrollSept. 5....................................................Labor DayOct. 24......(registertovote.ca.gov) Register to VoteNov. 8.................................................Election DayNov. 15..........................Last Day to Drop With WNov. 24-27..........................Thanksgiving HolidayWednesday, Dec 14 (8:00-10:00).........Final ExamMarch 2, 2017............Cal Grant Applications Due

Learning Resource Center Tutoring:

Free, drop-in and individualized tutoring is available to you at the Oak Tree Math Tutoring Center located in the Learning Resource Center.

MESA:

MESA is a learning community for students pursuing four-year degrees in the fields of mathematics, science or engineering. By providing resources, information, opportunities, and financial support, MESA helps students achieve in the classroom, progress academically, and develop professionally. Students receiving financial aid or fee waivers may be MESA eligible. Visit the MESA Center, 131 Liberal Artsor contact Will Davis: daviswe@arc.losrios.edu

The pursuit ofexcellence

in the face of adversityis invariably matched

by the glory of theresult.

Amendments:Your professor reserves the right to alter this syllabus to conform to Los Rios Community College District Policies, state law, or to improve the quality of education offered by the class. Any changes will be announced in class.

Aug 21 Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 27

PreliminaryWeek 1 Homework: 0.3, 0.4, 1.1 – 1.4.

Aug 28 Aug 29 Aug 30 Aug 31 Sep 01 Sep 02 Sep 03

Drop (Refund)Week 2 Homework: 1.5, 1.7, 1.8.

Sep 04 Sep 05 Sep 06 Sep 07 Sep 08 Sep 09 Sep 10

Add & DropWeek 3 Homework: 2.1 – 2.3.

Sep 11 Sep 12 Sep 13 Sep 14 Sep 15 Sep 16 Sep 17

Week 4 Homework: 2.4 ­  2.5.

Sep 18 Sep 19 Sep 20 Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24

ReviewWeek 5 Homework: Review, 4.1.

Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29 Sep 30 Oct 01

Week 6 Homework: 4.2 – 4.3.

Oct 02 Oct 03 Oct 04 Oct 05 Oct 06 Oct 07 Oct 08

Week 7 Homework: 4.5 – 4.6.

Oct 09 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 15

Week 8 Homework: 4.7, 5.1 – 5.3.

Oct 16 Oct 17 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22

Week 9 Homework: 5.4 – 5.7, 8.1 – 8.5.

Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29

Review Midterm 2Week 10 Homework: Review, 6.1

Oct 30 Oct 31 Nov 01 Nov 02 Nov 03 Nov 04 Nov 05

Week 11 Homework: 6.2 – 6.4.

Nov 06 Nov 07 Nov 08 Nov 09 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12

Week 12 Homework: 6.5 ­  6.7.

Nov 13 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 19

Drop (W)Week 13 Homework: 7.1, 7.7, 9.1, 9.2.

Nov 20 Nov 21 Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 26

Week 14 Homework: 9.3, 9.4, 9.7, 9.11.

Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 01 Dec 02 Dec 03

Review Midterm 3Week 15 Homework: Review.

Dec 04 Dec 05 Dec 06 Dec 07 Dec 08 Dec 09 Dec 10

Dec 11 Dec 12 Dec 13 Dec 14 Dec 15 Dec 16 Dec 17

Final

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Midterm 1

Drop: W

Week 16 Homework: Study for Final