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Essential Objectives

Course Syllabus


Revision Date: 02-Jan-24
 

Spring 2024 | MAT-1230-VO02 - College Algebra


Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Location: Online
Credits: 3 (45 hours)
Day/Times: Meets online
Semester Dates: 01-23-2024 to 05-06-2024
Last day to drop without a grade: 02-11-2024 - Refund Policy
Last day to withdraw (W grade): 03-24-2024 - Refund Policy
This course has started, please contact the offering academic center about registration

Faculty

Gordana Pobric
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Julie Dalley

General Education Requirements


This section meets the following CCV General Education Requirement(s) for the current catalog year:
VSCS Mathematics
    Note
  1. Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.
  2. Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course prepares students for precalculus by reviewing the fundamental concepts of algebra. Topics include equations and inequalities, exponents, radicals, functions, systems of equations, polynomials, and applications. Students must take a math assessment for placement purposes prior to registration. Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or equivalent skills.


Essential Objectives

1. Solve linear equations and inequalities.
2. Graph linear equations in the Cartesian Coordinate system using slope and intercepts and, given information about a line, find its equation.
3. Simplify radicals and solve radical equations.
4. Solve quadratic, rational equations, and systems of equations.
5. Define, identify, and graph functions.
6. Define properties of logarithmic and exponential functions, discuss their applications, and demonstrate their basic operations.
7. Apply algebraic concepts to problem-solving and the solution of word problems.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, interpreting, evaluating, and applying quantitative data and information to real-world situations.
9. Apply mathematical reasoning to analyze social justice problems in a variety of different contexts and consider whether these approaches are just and equitable.


Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.


Required Textbooks and Resources

This course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations.

Spring 2024 textbook details will be available on 2023-11-06. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

MAT-1230-VO02 Link to Textbooks for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.


Methods

This online course will be a fifteen-week-long semester course.

The homework assignments, resources, and readings for the whole week will be outlined in theweekly assignment checklistin the Canvas module. We will use discussion forums for homework assignments, problems, and specific questions, and we will work collaboratively to build a community of online learners. I will be facilitating the weekly discussions and answering your questions.

Week 1 module 1, Orientation Week, will outline class participation and expectations.

Assessments (quizzes and tests) will be posted on Thursdays and due the following Mondays.

Participation is essential in this online course, and class participation grade will be based primarily on your weekly discussion post.

In this course, we will use Desmos, Khan Academy, and Quizizz free apps.


Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Criteria:

Class participation/discussion 10%,

Homework assignments / Khan Academy 15%,

Quizzes: 20%,

Tests 25%

Final Exam: 30%.


Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

 HighLow
A+10098
A Less than 9893
A-Less than 9390
B+Less than 9088
B Less than 8883
B-Less than 8380
C+Less than 8078
C Less than 7873
C-Less than 7370
D+Less than 7068
D Less than 6863
D-Less than 6360
FLess than 60 
P10060
NPLess than 600


Weekly Schedule


Week/ModuleTopic  Readings  Assignments
 

1

Week 1 / Module 1 - Orientation week

Quiz (Pre-assessment).

    
 

2

Week 2 / Module 2 - Review, R.4 Polynomials, R.5 Factoring Polynomials.

    
 

3

Week 3 / Module 3 - 1.1 Linear Equations, 1.2 Quadratic Equations,

QUIZ ( R.4, R.5).

    
 

4

Week 4 / Module 4 - 1.4 Radical Equations, 1.5 Solving Inequalities.

    
 

5

Week 5 / Module 5 - 1.7 Problem Solving

TEST (1.1,1.2,1.4 and 1.5).

    
 

6

Week 6 / Module 6 - 2.3 Lines. 3.1 Functions.

    
 

7

Week 7 / Module 7 - 3.3 Properties of functions,3.5 Transformations

QUIZ (1.7,2.3,3.1).

    
 

8

Week 8 / Module 8 - 4.1 Linear functions, 4.2 Linear models.

    
 

9

Week 9 / Module 9 - 4.3 Quadratic functions, 4.4 Quadratic models

TEST (3.3,3.5,4.1,4.2).

    
 

10

Week 10 / Module 10 - 5.1 Polynomial Function and models, 5.5 Zeros of polynomial functions.

    
 

11

Week 11 / Module 11 - 5.2 Properties of Rational Function,5.3 Rational Functions,

QUIZ (4.3,4.4,5.1 and 5.5).

    
 

12

Week 12 / Module 12 - 6.3 Exponential functions, 6.7 Financial models.

    
 

13

Week 13 / Module 13 - 6.4 Logarithmic functions, 6.5 Properties of Logarithms

TEST(5.2,5.3,6.3,6.7).

    
 

14

Week 14 / Module 14 -8.1 Systems of Linear equations and applications.

    
 

15

Week 15 / Module 15 -The Final Exam.

    
 

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

  • In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
  • Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
  • Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.


Participation Expectations

Full participation requires active and thoughtful engagement in class each week. The following habits and skills are essential. You will receive instructor feedback on homework assignments, quizzes/tests, and written feedback at the mid-point and the end of the semester.

  • Attend class regularly, read the weekly assignment checklist posted in Module on Canvas at the beginning of each week, and make a plan or timesheet when to do what assignments.
  • Listen to others attentively and with an open mind
  • Positively contribute to class discussions and activities
  • Ask questions and seek help when you need it
  • Challenge yourself to do your best work
  • Late work will not be accepted, but if you have a legitimate reason for missing an assignment, please email me.
  • The book required for this course is College Algebra by Sullivan Michael, 9th edition. We are using an old edition (because of the cost). ISBN 9780321716811


Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:


CCV strives to mitigate barriers to course access for students with documented disabilities. To request accommodations, please
  1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
  2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
  3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.


Academic Integrity


CCV has a commitment to honesty and excellence in academic work and expects the same from all students. Academic dishonesty, or cheating, can occur whenever you present -as your own work- something that you did not do. You can also be guilty of cheating if you help someone else cheat. Being unaware of what constitutes academic dishonesty (such as knowing what plagiarism is) does not absolve a student of the responsibility to be honest in his/her academic work. Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously and may lead to dismissal from the College.