FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT
JACKSONVILLE
MATHEMATICS – SOUTH CAMPUS
COURSE SYLLABUS
MAT 1033: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA – 4 CREDIT HOURS
FALL 2003 (20041)
INSTRUCTOR: Carol
Satkowiak
OFFICE: C-111 PHONE: (904) 646-2056
E-MAIL:
csatkowi@fccj.edu HOME PAGE: http://web.fccj.edu/~csatkowi
OFFICE
HOURS: MW: 12:50pm – 2:20pm;
4:20pm – 5:20pm; 7:20pm – 7:50pm
TTH: 9:20am – 9:50am; 11:50am – 12:20pm; 2:20pm
– 3:20pm
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
This course
is designed for students who require additional skills in algebra before taking
MAC 1105, MGF 1106, or MGF 1107. The
major topics include sets and real numbers, linear equations and inequalities
with applications, polynomials and factoring, algebraic fractions, exponents,
roots and radicals, quadratic equations, relations and functions, graphs and
systems of linear equations with applications.
This course does not apply toward the associate in arts degree.
PREREQUISITE:
MAT 0024
with a grade of "C" or better or placement by testing or transcripts.
TIME
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition
to the 4 hours per week of class time, expect to spend 8 to 16 hours per week
studying for this course.
ATTENDANCE
POLICY:
Regular,
punctual attendance is essential for success in this course. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of
each class meeting. If your grade is
borderline your attendance may determine if you get the next higher grade. Please note that 3 tardies or early
departures will constitute 1 absence.
TEXTBOOK:
Intermediate
Algebra, 3rd
Edition, by K. Elayn Martin-Gay, Prentice Hall, 2001.
SUPPLIES:
Notebook, a
lot of paper and pencils, Scientific or Graphing Calculator, Graph Paper,
Straight Edge
FOR EXTRA
HELP: Form a study group, visit the Learning Assistance
Center (LAC - G200) for free tutoring or for tutorial software designed for
use with your textbook, go to the Learning Resource Center (LRC - G300) to
check out course tapes or come by my office during the hours listed above.
GRADING:
You will be
assigned 8 percentage grades for your work in this course:
A quiz
percentage (explained below) worth 15% of your final grade
5 chapter
test percentages (chapter test content is outlined below) worth 50% of your
final grade
A computer
quiz percentage (see attached) worth 15% of your final grade
A
cumulative final exam percentage worth 20% of your final grade
Use the
formula below to determine your final grade percentage.
Quiz % x
.15 + Chapter Test Average % x .50 + Computer Quiz % x .15 + Final Exam % x .20
= Final Grade %
The grade
assigned is based on the following % scale.
GRADING SCALE:
90-100%: A;
80-89%: B; 70-79%:
C; 60-69%: D;
Below 60%: F
QUIZZES:
The points
earned for the following will determine the quiz percentage portion of your
final grade.
1. 4 in class quizzes worth 5 points each
2. 3 take home quizzes worth 10 points
each
3. 4 test corrections worth 10 points each
4. 10 attendance points (This score goes
down a point for each absence.
There are no
make-up quizzes. If extenuating
circumstances force you to miss a class, the quiz must be made up or the
assignment submitted early or before the start of the next class. To determine your quiz percentage, add up
the points you earned on all of the quizzes.
TESTS:
#1: Chapter 2
#2: Chapter 3, 4.1, 4.3
#3: Chapter 5
#4: 6.1 – 6.4, 6.6 – 6.8, 7.1, 7.2
#5: 7.3 – 7.6, 9.1, 7.7, 8.1, 8.2, 8.4
There are no
make-up tests. If a test day
must be missed, arrangements should be made to take the test early or before
the next class. If this cannot be
done your cumulative final exam percentage will be used for this test score
also. A second missed test will be recorded as zero percent. If you have taken all of the chapter tests,
your final exam percentage will replace your lowest chapter test percentage if
doing so will improve your grade.
GRADING
POLICIES:
You will be
dropped from the course if you have not attended at least one class meeting by
September 10, 2003.
Good
attendance is imperative for success in this course. If you have missed more than 15% of the scheduled classes (4
class meetings) and are failing the course, you will receive an FN
(failure for non-attendance) grade.
This grade can be issued after the final withdrawal deadline, and may
affect financial aid.
A grade of I
(Incomplete) can be given only if a student has successfully completed 70%
of the course.
CLASSROOM
COURTESIES:
Attend
class every day, arrive on time, and stay the entire class period.
Beepers and
cell phones must be turned off during class time.
It is FCCJ
policy that children under 16 are not allowed in the classroom.
STUDENT
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY:
Students
found cheating on quizzes or exams will receive an F in the course and
procedures for expulsion from the college will be followed. Cheating includes (among other things)
copying another individual’s work (or allowing someone to copy your work),
using cheat sheets (or programmed information) on an in class quiz or exam. For the full policy visit http://www.fccj.org/current/rules/dueprocessproc.html.
STATE
POLICIES:
This course
can be used as an elective credit to fulfill the A.A. Degree requirements but
is a non-transferable mathematics course to most universities. This course may not be used to
fulfill the mathematics general education requirements for the A.S. Degree.
The state
mandates that a student may enroll in a course a maximum of 3 times. If the first two attempts are unsuccessful,
the third time a student enrolls in the course he/she must pay the full
cost of instruction. This cost is
equivalent to the out-of-state tuition rate, which is approximately four times
the cost of regular tuition. All grades
will count as an attempt, including audit, AW, W, FN, F and D. Only “drops” submitted by the advertised
deadline date (during the first week of a term) will not count as being
enrolled. A student cannot repeat a
course if a grade of A, B, or C has been earned.
FORMULA FOR SUCCESS:
Don’t get behind!
If possible students
should read the text and study the text examples before the topics are
discussed in class and certainly after.
I will lecture on theory, and work carefully chosen examples from each
section, following the course schedule calendar. Take good notes and refer to them when completing assignments and
studying for tests. Attempt the
assigned textbook problems (answers are in the back of the book) before the
next class meeting. See me during my
office hours for help. There will be
very little time at the beginning of each class to discuss homework problems.
Participate in the
class!
Take notes and ask
questions. Think through examples
presented and work any additional problems provided for in class practice. Help and get help from the students around
you. Take responsibility for your own
learning.
Study for quizzes and tests!
Students should
follow the course schedule closely so that they are adequately prepared for all
quizzes and tests. When studying for
quizzes and tests use all resources available. Restudy text and class examples.
Review quizzes and complete study guide examples. Form a study group, get help from the
Learning Assistance Center (LAC – G200) and take advantage of my office hours.
Get help before it’s too late!
Procrastination will
be evident in your quiz and test scores.
I welcome
all of you and look forward to working with each of you. I am concerned about your success and want
to assure you that I will work hard to help each of you reach your potential. With similar dedication on your part, you
will successfully complete the course.
Please feel free to come see me about any of your course concerns.
PARTICIPATION,
PRACTICE AND PERSEVERANCE ARE THE KEYS TO SUCCESS!!!