Fullerton College Math 129 College Algebra for Business ...staff2. Textbook is College Algebra...

1 Math 129, Summer 2018

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Fullerton College Math 129 – College Algebra for Business

calculus

Summer 2018 Section: 30451

Time: M- Th, 10:40am - 02:00pm- FC 623 Instructor: Minh Bui Email: [email protected] Office: 1252-04 Phone: 714-992-7387 Website: http://staffwww.fullcoll.edu/mbui/ Course Description: This course is designed for students planning to enroll in MATH 130 F and includes algebra topics and applications from business used in business calculus. A scientific calculator will be required; a graphing calculator may be required. (This course does not meet requirements in the Business Division and will not substitute for BUS 151 F.) Prerequisites: Students that have passed MATH 041 F with a grade of "C" or better are also eligible to enroll in this course. Prerequisites: MATH 040 F with a grade of "C" or better, or math skills clearance Transferability: CSU, UC Credit Limitation Course Corequisites: NONE Course Materials: 1. MyMathLab access (required) nested in Canvas. 2. Textbook is College Algebra Essentials 5th/E by Blitzer - optional. Textbook pages can also be printed from

our course in MyMathLab. 3. Scientific calculator – You will need a calculator. A graphing scientific calculator may be used on the exams.

Cell phones or any other devices are NOT permitted. 4. Student ID is required for all exams.

Student Learning Outcomes: Student will be able:

1. Construct a business or economics model that includes a quadratic function, illustrate the model with an appropriate graph, and analyze the model using algebraic techniques.

2. Solve equations, simple systems of equations, or inequalities which involve polynomial, rational, logarithmic, or exponential expressions.

3. Evaluate, manipulate, and graph many types of functions, including linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

Accommodated testing for students with disabilities: Fullerton College is committed to providing educational accommodations for students with disabilities upon the timely request by the student to the instructor. All students who have been authorized for academic adjustments / accommodations for examinations / tests should submit the proper authorizations forms within the first two weeks of the course. Disability Support Services functions as a resource for students and faculty in the

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determination and provision of the accommodations. To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the Disability Support Services (DSS) at (714) 992-7099 in room 842 (behind the library & next to the mailroom). Communication: Every student is assigned a college email account and PIN (Personal Identification Number). In a course of this type, it is important that I can communicate with you via email. Please do not change your email address in the middle of the semester. Grades will be determined on the performance of completed homework, chapter tests, quizzes, and a comprehensive final. I’ll honor with the below grading scale. I will use MML exclusively to determine your

grade. ALWAYS check your standing grade on MML.

Grading Scale:

Categories Points Total Percentages

2 Tests 100 each 200 90%-100% A

Homework 40 each 80 80%-89% - B

3 online

Quizzes/Review Test

40 each 80 70%-79% - C

Final 200 200 51%-69% - D

560 50%-Below - F

Student Expectations: By signing up for this class, it is expected that students will complete assignments on time and will work independently on the exams. You must complete 70% of the homework on time regardless of any reasons. This includes computer technical problems. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be dropped from the course. Technical difficulties will not be considered a valid excuse for late assignments or missed on-line quizzes. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure proper internet connection. Online Homework: Homework in this class will be turned in online using a program called MyMathLab (MyLab/Mastering). You will be graded on the percentage of exercises that are answered correctly. You are responsible for understanding all assigned homework problems. So, practicing your homework problems is a great way to get ready for your chapter tests. Homework is assigned each week. NO LATE homework will be accepted!

All chapter homework and Chapter Test Reviews/Online quizzes due night before test at 12 midnight. Exams policy: no opportunities for making up ALL missed exams. Exception will be considered in the events of emergency such as unexpected illness, the loss of an immediate family member, etc. In any events, documents will be required to validate your absences. (No documents=unexcused absence) So please plan accordingly and make sure to be present on exam days. If you miss the final exam you will automatically receive an “F” in the course. No Excuses!! The exam will cover all the material since the previous exam. Final: All students are required to take the final exam to pass the class. The final exam is comprehensive over the entire semester.




Fullerton College Mathematics Help and Recourses: If you need help, please get it as soon as possible rather than waiting until it is too late. There is help available through:

Fullerton College Math Lab 800 Bldg (LLRC), 1st Floor, Room 807 – (714) 992-7140

http://math.fullcoll.edu/mathlab.html

Fullerton College Tutoring Center: provides free tutoring by faculty-recommended tutors on a walk-in basis

and by appointment. It is on the 1st floor of the new Library/Learning Resource Center (800 Building) in room 806. For more information about The Tutoring Center, call (714) 992-7151

Withdrawal and Drop Policy: To be considered active in this course, each student must stay current with the due dates. If you fall behind 2 or more weeks you may be dropped. Withdrawal from the class through the Admissions Office or Fullerton College MyGateway is the student’s responsibility. Do not assume that I will drop you from a class.

You may be dropped from the class for any of the following: **Not registering in MyMathLab course through Canvas by Mon. June 18 **Expired MyMathLab temporary access **2 unexcused absences. Two tardiness = One (1) unexcused absence. Leaving early also counts as an unexcused absence.

IF YOU FAIL TO OFFICIALLY DROP and do not complete the course, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN “F” ON YOUR PERMANENT RECORD. Let’s make sure this doesn’t happen to you! Communication is the key. Do not just “disappear” from the course. Always let me know what is going on! Critical Dates for this Course

*Without a “W” and qualify for refund – June 13 *With a “W” – June 12

How to Succeed in this Course: Instructors are here to create a learning environment – whether you learn depends on your willingness to listen, ask appropriate questions, and do the work necessary to pass the course. You will have to work hard to succeed in this course! You should plan to spend at least 12 hours per week studying for this course. This includes reading from the assigned list above and doing homework. Students often ask for advice about how to study and learn mathematics. There is no single best method, but here are a few suggestions. 1) Have a positive attitude: Negative thinking (I can't do this or I've never been good in math) or Indifference (I

don't really need this stuff) are self-defeating and can stand in the way of accomplishment. Try to be positive and open to new ideas.

2) Attend every lecture. 3) Do homework- Work problems of each Chapter Review Exercises. Homework problems alone may not be

enough to prepare you for examinations. You should do as many problems as possible. Students who attempt to complete their assigned homework in classroom at the last minute often earn lower grades and are more likely to miss deadlines.

4) Pay attention to your mistakes. If you get a wrong answer, think of it as an opportunity to learn something. Don't give up--the fastest way to real understanding is to figure out why you made a mistake.

5) Record important terms and formulas. When you come to a new definition or concept, phrase it in your own words, make up an example, or draw a picture.

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6) Keep track of the Big Ideas. For each chapter, try to summarize for yourself what you have learned--see if you can write down the most important ideas with names or labels you understand. You may not think the terminology or section titles are important, but using a label or name for each idea will help you retrieve that idea when you need it. Keep these to use as study guides for the test-These will be a big head start on your exam formula sheets.

7) Do not spend more than about 15-20 minutes on any one problem. If you haven’t solved the problem in this time, you are missing something and further effort is an inefficient way to use valuable study time. Go on to other problems and return to the difficult ones when you have had a bit more practice.

8) Form study groups. 9) Seek help when you need.

FULLERTON COLLEGE MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE DIVISION SELECTED COLLEGE POLICIES

Cheating will not be tolerated. On my home page there is also a link to the FC Academic Integrity. Please read through it. As a faculty member I agree to abide by the tenets of this code, and expect all students to do so as well. You may also read them online at the Fullerton College website, www.fullcoll.edu. (See school catalog). Please be sure that you have read these publications thoroughly. Violators will be dealt with according to the Fullerton College policy. Any student caught cheating or assisting another student in the act of cheating will receive an “F” grade for the assignment and/or the course. A grade of “F” assigned to a student for academic dishonesty is final and shall be placed on the transcript. If the student withdraws from the course, a “W” will not replace an “F” assigned for academic dishonesty. Academic disciplinary actions taken by the instructor based on alleged cheating may be appealed as specified in the Colleges Instructional Grievance Policy. You are advised to read the sections on Student Code of Conduct and Academic Honesty in the college schedule. WAIT TIME FOR LATE INSTRUCTORS If, due to unforeseen emergencies, the instructor does not arrive at the scheduled start time for class, students are to wait for fifteen minutes (unless otherwise notified by the division). If they do not receive notification to wait for their instructor to arrive, after 15 minutes the students may leave with no penalty for absence or assigned work due for that class meeting. Conclusion The rules established herein are not negotiable. The student’s enrollment in this course shall be interpreted as his/her consent to abide by the guidelines stated above. These rules are in addition to those stated in the Student Code of Conduct published each semester in the Schedule of Classes. Any student who believes they have been subjected to an unfair action should first speak with his/her instructor. A formal student grievance procedure is also available as a last result. ******************************************************************************************************************

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Homework & Exams Weekly Assignments Schedule:

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You should read textbook first, watch Video Lectures at the Chapter Contents, and then try to "Do Homework" and "Take a Quiz" for the assigned sections. Since you are being provided with due dates well in advance, there will be no extensions for due dates for homework. Reasons such as “MyMathLab was down” will not be accepted. *The weekly assignment is given by the number of the week specified by the first day of the week. Week 1 – (06/11 – 06/17) 1. Read Sections P.1 – P.4, (P.5 -P.6 optional), section 1.1 – 1.2 2. Do Homework for Sections P.1 – P.4, (P.5 -P.6 optional), section 1.1 – 1.2

Week 2 – (06/18 – 06/24) 1. Read and Watch the Video of Sections 1.3, 1.4, 16-1.7, sections 2.1, 2.3 -2.7 2. Do Homework for Sections 1.3, 1.4, 16-1.7, sections 2.1, 2.3 -2.7 Week 3 – (06/25 – 07/01) Test 1 for Prerequisites P.1 – P.4, chapters 1 and 2 1. Read Sections 3.1, 3.5, 3.6, 2. Do Homework for Sections 3.1, 3.5, 3.6 Week 4 – (07/2 – 07/8) 1. Read Sections, 4.2 – 4.3, 5.1, 5.4 2. Do Homework for Sections, 4.2 – 4.3, 5.1, 5.4. Week 5 – (07/9 – 07/16) 1. Read Sections 5.5. 2. Do Homework for Sections 5.5. Test 2 chapters 3 – 5 Final Review Final on 07/16 Disclaimer: All information on the syllabus is subject to change if the instructor finds it necessary. Any

changes will be announced during a class session. Absent students are still responsible for any announced

changes. It is the student’s responsibility to determine from their peers what they missed in class due to

an absence.




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➢ Enter the access code that came with your textbook or was purchased separately from the

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➢ If available, get temporary access by selecting the link near the bottom of the page.

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