Math 103-V06: College Algebra CRN Spring 2015 Online

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1 Course Information: CRN Prerequisites: MATH 051 with a grade of C or higher or placement through the College Placement and Testing Program. Required Text:, 6 th ed. By Dulgopolski (online version in MyMathLab) Equipment: An ipad or Android tablet is required. A graphing calculator is required. A TI-84+ calculator is recommended. Web Access: MyMathLab: Course ID: capwell07543 Desire2Learn: ProctorU: Required Apps: itunesu, Notability Course Content: in the itunesu store. Catalog Description: covers the following topics: Fundamental algebraic, operations, exponents and radicals, systems of equations, higher degree equations, logarithms, matrices, inequalities. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to: Demonstrate the mathematical skills needed to continue further study of mathematics. Demonstrate the necessary skills and techniques required in the technical, business, and semi-professional fields. Demonstrate the ability to solve equations and inequalities. Demonstrate the ability to graph functions. Demonstrate the ability to use functions in problem solving. Important Dates: Instructor Information: Pamela C. Watkins Refund dates: Follow this link for specific dates Mar 09-13: Mid-term Break May 4 th at 3:00 p.m. is the absolute last day that you can withdraw from the class. The final exam will be given on May 4 th, the last day of class. Math 103-V06: CRN Spring 2015 Online Virtual Office Hours: W 10:00 a.m. noon or by appointment Office: Lancaster Main 318E Cell Phone: [email protected] 8 a.m. 8 p.m. only Mathematics & Computer Science Department

2 Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is defined as logging in at least 4 times per week to this course in Desire2Learn, participating in required activities, and completing assignments by the designated deadlines. Maintaining an online presence is critical for success in this class. Penalties for non-attendance: Students who do not complete at least 15% of the regular attendance activities assigned between Jan 27 th and Feb 10 th, will be withdrawn from the class for non-attendance. Between Feb 10 th and mid-semester, any student who fails to complete the regular attendance activities for at least 1 week and who does not communicate the reasons to the instructor will be withdrawn from the course for nonattendance. Withdrawing from the course: After mid-semester and until May 4 th, students may withdraw from the course by completing the online DAW form. After mid-semester, any student withdrawing with at least 60% course average will be assigned a W-grade. Students with less than a 60% average may be assigned an F-grade. Students are expected to: 1. Meet the requirements for Regular Attendance as described above. 2. Watch all the course podcasts in itunesu These podcasts were created specifically for this class by Professor Capwell. Each podcast is approximately 15 minutes long and addresses a particular mathematical concept tied to specific learning objectives for the course. The podcasts are designed to provide the conceptual underpinning for the content in the ebook embedded in MyMathLab. 3. Complete all Proctored online tests - There will be three proctored online examinations 2 regular 150-point tests and a cumulative 200-point final exam. These will be delivered using an the online proctoring service, ProctorU. Online tests Must no exceptions be scheduled 72 hours in advance. A video will guide you through the process of taking a test using this service. In addition, you will be required to turn in all your work using a digital notepad, Notability, and Complete all Online quizzes There will be three online 50-point quizzes in MyMathLab. These quizzes have specific deadlines that will not be extended unless there are system-wide technical issues that prevent all students from completing them. In that case, the deadline will be extended for a length of time proportional to the downtime of the system. 5. Complete all MML Homework assignments Math is not a spectator sport. You must practice the mathematical skills in order to master them. Each section of the textbook has a list of ungraded practice problems which every student is expected to attempt. In addition to a list of practice problems, there are ten 10-point MML homework assignments that MUST be completed. These assignments have specific deadlines that will not be extended unless there are system-wide technical issues that prevent all students from completing them. In that case, the deadline will be extended for a length of time proportional to the downtime of the system. 6. Participate in Discussions There are five 10-point discussion topics with specific deadlines. Typically, these discussion topics focus either on the mathematics being learned at the time, or learning skills that will help you to be more successful in the course. In addition, students are encouraged to start their own discussion threads relative to the topics being learned by asking questions or proposing answers to questions asked by other students in the class. You are expected to participate in these discussions in a meaningful and thoughtful way that advances or adds to the discussion. In general, a comment like I agree expresses an opinion but does not advance the discussion. Comments like I agree will not receive discussion points. And always remember that there are times that a good question is as valuable as a good answer. The following rubric will be used to assign points for discussion participation. 2

3 7. Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement Meets expectations Exceptional 0 points 1 5 points 6 8 points 9 10 points The discussion post contains only brief responses to other posts and provides no supporting arguments. Did not post or respond to other posts. Used short responses like I agree that do not contribute to nor advance the discussion. The post addresses the discussion topic and provides a supporting argument. Provides a response to someone else s post that adds to the discussion. The discussion post addresses the discussion topic and provides specific examples that advance and support the discussion. Makes readers think about and question their own responses. You can expect your professor to: 1. Respond to student /phone calls or text messages within 2 business days. 2. Return graded assignments no more than 3 business days after the due date. 3. Monitor assigned discussions. 4. Maintain scheduled online office hours and publicize additional office hours when needed. 5. Provide additional learning materials if needed. 6. Answer student questions in a clear, concise and timely manner. 7. Maintain the course website and content. Grading System: Your grade will be determined by scores on proctored online tests, online quizzes, graded MyMathLab homework assignments, discussion participation, and a cumulative proctored online Final Exam. Graded work will be assigned the following point values: Two proctored online tests * (150 pts each) 300 points Three Online quizzes (50 pts each) points Graded MML homework (10 pts each) points Discussion Participation (10 pts each).50 points Proctored online Final Exam *. 200 points Total Points.800 points Total Pts A B C * Proctored online tests Must no exceptions be scheduled 72 hours in advance. Grades will be determined using the scale on the right above. In the event that your Final Exam percentage score is higher than either of the two proctored online test scores, your final exam percentage score (prorated to 150 points) will replace the lowest test score. Grade D Below 480 F 3

4 Other Grades: W: Students with at least a 60% course average withdrawing from class after Feb 10 th will be assigned a W provided they complete and turn in the official DAW form prior to May 4 th at 3:00 p.m. I: An I-grade (incomplete) means that the coursework is incomplete. This grade will only be given to students who satisfactorily complete the 80% of the course work, but because of extreme circumstances, are unable to complete the remaining work prior to the end of the semester. These circumstances must be verified in writing. The missed work must be completed within eight weeks of the ensuing Fall or Spring semester. On the recommendation of the instructor and subject to the appropriate administrator s approval, the eight-week period may be extended. An incomplete grade is computed as an F in the student's cumulative grade point average when not completed within the allotted period. Students with Disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act exists, in part, to make sure that people with disabilities are not unfairly discriminated against in the pursuit of their education. In order to legally receive reasonable accommodations in this course, students must provide the college proper documentation attesting to the presence of a disability. If you have a physical or learning disability that requires special accommodations, contact Amy Withrow at or [email protected] for more information. Making up missed work: YOU CANNOT MAKE-UP ANY OF THE THREE ONLINE PROCTORED TESTS. Remember, Proctored online tests Must no exceptions be scheduled 72 hours in advance. In the event that you miss the deadline to schedule and complete an online proctored test, your final exam percent score, prorated to 150-points will be substituted for the missed test. THE FINAL EXAM SCORE CAN BE USED ONLY ONCE IN THIS WAY. You will not be allowed to make up any missed online MML homework assignments or quizzes unless a system-wide technical problem prevents access to the course. In that case, the deadline will be extended for a length of time proportional to the system downtime. Discussion participation CANNOT be made up. Academic Dishonesty: Cheating is considered a serious offense. Section 7324 of the Crimes Code of PA makes it a misdemeanor of the 3rd degree. The minimum penalty would be a 0 on the work in question, plus the offense will be reported to the Campus Academic Dean for any further action deemed necessary. Please refer to the official HACC Academic Dishonesty policy, AP 594, on our D2L site. 4

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6 Real People. Real Proctoring. What We Do ProctorU is a revolutionary new service that allows students to complete their assessment at any location while still ensuring the academic integrity of the exam for the institution. Using almost any web cam, a high-speed Internet connection and a computer, you can take exams at home, at work, or anywhere you have internet access. Preparing for Your Exam You can take exams through ProctorU seven days-a-week. You will be connected to a live person during your exam that will be there to guide you through the process and assist with any technical problems. If you have any questions, please call our proctor line at You may also connect your computer to a live person before your exam, free of charge, to test your equipment by visiting proctoru.com/testitout. Below is a quick list of procedures, followed by a more detailed explanation of the typical exam appointment. Student Checklist Your allotted exam time doesn t begin until you are entered into the exam by your proctor. Have your student or government issued-id ready, as you will have to show it to your proctor to verify your identity. ProctorU will run a temporary program on your computer that will allow us to view your screen and what programs are running during your exam session. This program will expire once you close it. Please close all unnecessary programs before logging in to ensure the best experience. Test your equipment at before your appointment to ensure everything works. The button at the bottom of the page will connect you to a live person to double check your equipment, free of charge. For more detail, please see our technical requirements listed below. Make sure you have a fast and reliable internet connection. If you are connected through an intermittent WiFi connection, you may want to plug in directly to your modem, to avoid disconnecting during your exam. If you lose connectivity, please continue the test and the course instructor immediately and call ProctorU at Please turn off all cell phones and find a comfortable, quiet spot in a well-lit room. Try to put light sources in front of you, such as windows or lamps, so they don t cast shadows on your face. Your proctor will need a clear view of your surroundings and face in order to grant access to your exam. If your Learning Management System allows, please remember to save each answer as you go in case you lose connectivity or there is an error with the testing site. You will be using the Notability as your scrap paper. Be prepared to show your ipad to the proctor to ensure that you are starting with a blank pad. 6

7 Taking Your Exam ProctorU allows you to take your exam by appointment. All appointments MUST be made at least 3 days (72 hours) in advance. To make an appointment, simply create an account at click on the new exam link and select the exam, date, and time you desire. You will receive a confirmation of your reservation at the address that you provided to ProctorU. Procedure 1. Plan ahead for your session. Make sure you have a quiet, private location in which to take the test. The area and room around your computer will be scanned using a web cam prior to your exam, so all non-authorized materials should be put away and the area should be clutter-free. If you are using a public computer lab, you must have a web cam connection and use headphones, so you won t disturb others. 2. You will also be required to show picture identification to your proctor at the time of your exam. Approved forms of identification include, but are not limited to, a driver s license, military identification card, passport, or school-issued identification card. 3. No breaks are allowed during your testing session and cell phones and other devices will not be permitted in the testing area. No other people are allowed in the area in which the test is being taken. Any unauthorized notes or other attempts to cheat will abort the test session and will be reported to your instructor. 4. At the date and time of your appointment, return to log in, and a message will appear saying, You have an exam. Click here to begin. Click on this button and it will automatically take you to the proctor page. Fill out your personal information and hit submit. You will then be directed to a screen which will connect you to your proctor. Just follow the steps on the screen and a proctor will be connected with you shortly. 5. Once connected, your designated proctor will walk you through the set up process and you will log into your testing portal. Your proctor will also supply the password for your examination. Your exam time will begin when the proctor enters the examination password on your screen. 6. If you have any problems connecting, please call ProctorU at Technical Requirements Students are responsible for meeting the following technical requirements: A reliable computer running Windows XP (or higher) or Mac OS X 10 (or higher). A web cam with 640x480 video pixel resolution or higher. Headphones or working speakers connected to the computer. A working microphone connected to the computer. We recommend a web cam that has a built in microphone. A web browser with Adobe Flash Player installed. We recommend Flash Player 11. A reliable, high-speed internet connection. The ability to allow video and screen-sharing connections to the computer you will be using to take your exam. Students can test their computer, web cam, and internet connection at Contact Us To learn more about ProctorU, please visit our website at 7

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10 Mathematics 103 Syllabus CRN Spring 2015 Online Textbook:, 6 th ed., by Dugopolski, Addison Wesley Publishers Week of 1 st Day of Class Sections to be covered. Check D2L for a list of the associated podcasts and handouts Course Orientation This module MUST be completed before you can access the course materials. Ungraded Homework Assignments The following represents a list of ungraded homework problems. These problems are to be used to reinforce topics taught in the podcasts. After each section is covered, complete as many of the problems as necessary for you to master the concepts in that section. Read the Syllabus. Take the Syllabus quiz. Register for our course in MyMathLab capwell Download and install itunesu and Notability APPs on your ipad/tablet. Subscribe to our Course in itunesu. Complete Math History in D2L. Watch How to Enter Answers in MML. Graded Assignments Graded Assignments are due at 11:59 p.m. on the date specified. The Syllabus Quiz must be completed before the rest of the course content will be released to you. 10

11 Jan 20 th 1.1 Equations in One Variable 1.2 Constructing Models to Solve Problems Section 1.1: odd Section 1.2: 1-32, 41-44, 51-54, MML HW 00 Orientation Due Jan 23 Jan 26 th 1.3 Equations and Graphs in Two Variables 1.4 Linear Equations in Two Variables P 0.7 Complex Numbers Section 1.3: 1-97 odd Complete Self Assessments 1 and 2 Section 1.4: 1-93, Section P 0.7: 5-95 odd Complete Self Assessments 3 and 4 MML HW 01 Due Jan 30 Discussion1 Due Feb 2 Feb 2 nd Feb 9 th Feb 16 th Feb 23 rd 1.5 Quadratic Equations 1.6 Miscellaneous Equations 1.7 Linear and Absolute Value Inequalities 2.1 Functions 2.2 Graphs of Relations and Functions 2.3 Families of Functions, Transformations and Symmetry 2.4 Operations with Functions 2.5 Inverse Functions 2.6 Constructing Functions with Variation Section 1.5: odd Section 1.6: 1-91 odd Section 1.7: 7-99 odd Complete Self Assessments 5 and 6 Schedule a time to take Test 1 in ProctorU. Section 2.1: odd Section 2.2: 1-73 odd Section 2.3: odd Section 2.4: 1-61 odd Complete Self Assessment 7 Section 2.5: 5-87 odd Section 2.6: 1-63 odd Complete Self Assessment 8 MML HW 02 Due Feb 6 MML HW 03 (10 Points) Due Feb 15 Discussion 2 Due Feb 16 Quiz 1 Due Feb 18 (50 points) Test 1 (Feb 19-20) (150 points) MML HW 04 Due Feb 27 11

12 Mar 2nd Mar 9 th Mar 16 th 3.1 Quadratic Functions and Inequalities 3.2 Zeros of Polynomials Mid-term Break 3.3 The Theory of Equations 3.4 Graphs of Polynomial Functions Section 3.1: 1-95 odd Section 3.2: 5-87 odd Complete Self Assessment 9 Use this time to catch up and get ahead on your school work Section 3.3: 5-75 odd Complete Self Assessment 10 Section 3.4: odd Schedule a time to take Test 2 in ProctorU. MML HW 05 Due Mar 15 MML HW 06 Due Mar 20 Mar 23 rd Mar 30 th Apr 6 th Apr 13 th 3.5 Rational Functions and Inequalities 4.1 Exponential Functions and their Applications 4.2 Logarithmic Functions and Their Applications 4.3 Rules of Logarithms 4.4 More Equations and Applications 5.1 Systems of Equations in Two Variables 5.2 Systems of Equations in Three Variables Section 3.5: odd, 134, 136 Complete Self Assessment 11 Section 4.1: odd Section 4.2: odd Section 4.3: 1-99 odd Complete Self Assessment 12 Section 4.4: 1-85 odd Section 5.1: 7-75 odd Section 5.2: 1-71 odd Complete Self Assessment 13 Quiz 2 Due Mar 25 (50 points) Test 2 (Mar 26-27) (150 points) MML HW 07 Due Apr 2 Discussion 3 Due Apr 3 MML HW 08 Due Apr 10 Discussion 4 Due Apr 17 12

13 Apr 20 th Apr 27 th May 4 th 6.2 Operations with Matrices 6.3 Multiplication of Matrices 6.1 Solving Linear Systems Using Matrices 6.4 Inverses of Matrices Complete the final exam by 11:59 p.m. Section 6.2: 1-59 odd Section 6.3: odd Complete Self Assessment 14 Schedule a time to take the Final Exam in ProctorU. Section 6.1: 9-67 odd Section 6.4: 1-69 odd Complete Self Assessment 15 MML HW 09 (10 Points) Due Apr 24 MML HW 10 Due May 1 Discussion 5 Due Apr 28 Quiz 3 Due May 3 (50 points) All MML HW assignments reopened for 24 hours on May 1st. Final Exam Open for 24 hours on May 4th (200 points) 13