Instructor Information: Name: Steve S. Lam, Associate Professor Office Hrs.: MW 8:30am 9:30am TR 9:00am- 10:00am, 2:00pm 3:00pm Email: steve.lam@guamcc.edu Contact No: 735-5600 Course Required Materials: Textbook: Developmental Mathematics: Basic Mathematics and Algebra. 2 nd or 3 rd Edition, by Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis, Salzman, and Hestwood Notebook or binder with loose leaves, pencil, eraser, and calculator (scientific calculator is recommended.) Course Description: This course is a continuation of MA095 and is designed to provide students with basic Algebraic skills needed in the career and technical fields and the background necessary for advancement in mathematics. Topics include real number system and operations, fundamental operations and factorization of polynomials, introduction to equations and inequalities, rational expressions including exponents, radicals, quadratic equations and quadratic formula, and applications. This course articulates to UOG s MA085 level II. Prerequisite: placement test or successful completion of MA095. Student Learning Outcomes; Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Solve and graph linear equations and inequalities. 2. Simplify and solve rational expressions and equations. 3. Solve quadratic equations using the following methods: factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. Coverage: Ch. 11 Graphs of Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables Ch. 12 Exponents and Polynomials Ch. 13 Factoring and Applications Ch. 14 Rational Expressions and Applications Ch. 15 Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Ch. 16 Roots and Radicals Ch. 17 Quadratic Equations Instructional Method: Each class meeting basically includes at least one of the following: 1. Lectures and discussions - cover the main terminologies and concepts for each topic with selected examples from within the textbook or other resources.
2. Quizzes - graded quizzes will be administrated periodically after each topic(s) and before the new topic(s) will be introduced. 3. Tests - upon the completion of a chapter, a chapter test will be administered. Students have to complete the chapter test within ONE regular class period (90 minutes). A pre- test will be issued for students to practice at his/her own time as one of the homework assignment to prepare for the test. Assessment and Grading System Grades given for this course are letter grades: A, B, C, D, and F. A: 89.5-100% B: 79.5-89.4% C: 69.5-79.4% D: 59.5-69.4% (F)ail : Below 60 (Inc)omplete: ONLY issued to students who missed NO MORE than two(2) tests or final exam with acceptable reasons. For example, death of immediate family member, hospitalization due to unexpected serious sickness or injuries, unexpected military deployment, and going off island due to unexpected personal or family emergency. Students need to provide supporting documentation to me and notify me as soon as possible. Students with an Inc grade have to make arrangement with me to completed the missing tasks in order to receive a final grade. It is the students' sole responsibilities to make all the necessary arrangement. In order to pass this course, students must achieve an average grade of at least 60%. Please note that you have to receive a final grade at least 70 % (C) to be qualified to enroll in MA 110a. The allocation of percentages is as follows: 6 Scheduled Chapter Tests 50% Students need to complete all the respective homework and quizzes of the contents that are covered by the chapter test before taking the Chapter test. One Final Exam 15% Students need to complete all scheduled chapter tests in the semester before taking the final exam. Topic Quizzes (cancel 3 lowest scores) 20% Students need to complete all homework with a minimum score of 80% for the respective quiz before taking the quiz. Homework practices (drop 5 lowest scores) 15% Students may do the each homework multiple times and only the highest score will be recorded. Making Up for Missed Quizzes, Tests, and Final Exam: There will be NO make- up quizzes. Students are allowed to take the quiz twice and the higher score will be recorded. It is student's sole responsibilities to make arrangement with me to make up any missing tests at least two days before the final exam date. Absolutely NO re- take of any test will be
given to any individual student for the purpose of improving the scores. Make- up tests will be given only at the discretion of me. GCC has zero tolerance for harassment, violence, alcohol, and tobacco use in the workplace. The instructor reserves the right to make changes in the syllabus and course outline. Tips to Maximize Learning in Math 108 1. Pay attention to the lecture/discussion every meeting. 2. Don t do the online Homework in class. 3. If absence can t be avoided, make up for lost class by studying the topic at home and doing the Homework. Classroom Test-taking Policies 1. During any test, notebooks and books should be closed. Complicated formulas may be written on a half- sheet or 5 by 8 index card for reference. Loose and blank sheets for scratch paper are allowed. Cell phones are not permitted for computations. 2. During any quiz, notes and books may be opened. However, cell phones are still not permitted for computations. Suggestions for MathXL Homework Completion 1. Understand first the topic before answering the HW. 2. Use HW as exercise to review for quiz, test, or exam. In this way, HW gets done at the same time. 3. Since HW are due immediately before the Final Exam, answer HW items regularly so cramming is avoided at the end of the term. Incidentally, HW left unanswered at the end of a semester are given a grade of 0. MA 108-6 Tentative Schedule Fall 2015 Class No Date Topic/Assessment Activities 1 08/20/2015 Syllabus, Ch12.1 Introduction 2 08/25/2015 Course Pretest 3 08/27/2015 Ch12.2 - Ch12.4 4 09/01/2015 Quiz 1, Ch12.5 5 09/03/2015 Ch12.6 - Ch12.8 09/08/2015 Test 1 - Chapter 12
6 09/10/2015 Ch13.1 - Ch13.3 7 09/15/2015 Ch13.4, Quiz 2 8 09/17/2015 Ch13.5 - Ch13.7 9 09/22/2015 Ch13.8, Chapter 13 Review 10 09/24/2015 Test 2 - Chapter 13 11 09/29/2015 Ch14.1 - Ch14.3 12 10/01/2015 Ch14.4, Quiz 3 13 10/06/2015 Ch14.5 - Ch14.7 14 10/08/2015 Ch14.8, Chapter 14 Review 15 10/13/2015 Test 3 - Chapter 14 16 10/15/2015 Ch16.1 - Ch16.3 17 10/20/2015 Quiz 4, Ch16.4 18 10/22/2015 Ch16.5 - Ch16.6, Review 19 10/27/2015 Test 4 - Chapter 16 20 10/29/2015 Ch17.1 - Ch17.3 21 10/03/2015 Quiz 5, Ch17.4, Chapter 17 Review 22 11/05/2015 Test 5 - Chapter 17 23 11/10/2015 Ch11.1 - Ch11.3 24 11/12/2015 Quiz 6, Ch11.4, Ch11.5 25 11/17/2015 Test 6 - Chapter 11 26 11/19/2015 Ch15.1 - Ch15.3 27 11/24/2015 Thanksgivings Holiday 28 11/26/2015 Ch15.4 - Ch15.5 29 12/01/2015 Chapter 15 Review 30 12/03/2015 Comprehensive Final Exam Academic Integrity Academic integrity is fundamental to learning and is consistent with the Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) espoused at Guam Community College. The concept of academic integrity lies at the very heart of any college, and learning and scholarship cannot thrive without this fundamental value. Therefore, academic dishonesty cannot be tolerated. Students who commit such acts expose themselves to sanctions as severe as expulsion from the College. Academic dishonesty can take different forms, including, but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and technology misuse and abuse. In any situation in which students are unsure of what constitutes academic dishonesty, it is the student s responsibility to raise the question with the instructor. It is also the student s responsibility to be familiar with the student guidelines on academic integrity. Additional information and definitions may be found on pages 12 and 13 of the Student Handbook. Accommodative Services The Office of Accommodative Services provides assistance to individuals with disabilities seeking educational opportunities with Guam Community College. GCC in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), encourages students with a documented disability, and who wish to receive instructional accommodations, to meet with the Office of Accommodative Services to secure accommodations. Our office is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities are afforded an
equal opportunity to access the educational programs and services that GCC has to offer, and to providing reasonable accommodations, adequate to the needs of an individual s disability within a classroom setting, while maintaining the level of academic standards required in all courses and programs at Guam Community College. The office is located in the Student Services and Administration Building, Room 2139. The office telephone number is (671) 735-5597and email is john.payne2@guamcc.edu. Computer Use Disclaimer The Guam Community College provides students with access to various technological tools to help them successfully achieve their educational goals. Although the college takes steps to ensure these tools are accessible and operational, it is the student s responsibility to safeguard and back- up working files at all times. Emergency & Evacuation Procedures In case of any emergency, please contact Student Support Services Office at 735-5555/6/8 or call 688-1758 or 788-2223. For life threatening emergency, please call 911, and then call Student Support Services Office. During the phone call, please identify yourself, identify your location (room and building number), and describe the emergency. Student Support Services Office personnel will be at the emergency site immediately. The emergency contact numbers are located at the entrance/exit of each classroom. If an emergency arises which requires evacuation, it is extremely important that you follow your instructor s directions for evacuating the building, including where to congregate. Although an evacuation plan is posted near the door of each classroom, circumstances could change the posted routes. A fire alarm or bell will be utilized to initiate an evacuation. If there is no electricity, a gong will sound three (3) times. Once the reason for evacuation is resolved, the school bell will ring eight (8) times to signal everyone to return to their assigned buildings. For more information, you may find the GCC Evacuation Procedure on the GCC website at www.guamcc.edu. For any power or water outage on campus, students will be informed via the media (radio stations) and the Pacific Daily News (PDN) Mobile Alert. Make- up classes will be arranged by the instructor when classes resume. In an effort to keep all GCC constituents current on campus happenings, students are encouraged to sign up for the PDN Mobile Alert System. Instructions to register are posted on MyGCC Campus Announcements or you may log on to www.guampdn.com/sms, fill out the necessary information, scroll to the Guam Community College section and select emergency alerts and updates. FERPA Statement Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), your educational records are confidential and protected. Under most circumstances, your records will not be released without your written consent. However, some directory information may be released to third parties without your prior consent unless a written request to restrict this is on file. You can learn more about student rights to privacy at the GCC online college catalog in Appendix I (http://catalog.guamcc.edu), by visiting the U.S. Department of Education website (http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ ferpa/index.html), or accessing the FERPA Group on MyGCC which is open to all users. If you still have concerns, please email the Registrar s Office at gcc.registrar@guamcc.edu. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. The Guam Community College strictly follows and enforces all federal laws and guidelines guaranteed under Title IX and enforced by the U.S. Department of Education s Office of Civil Rights in ensuring that all students are free of sexual discrimination in any form. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion. For more information on Title IX contact the Title IX Coordinator, John Payne, in Room 2139, 1st Floor, Student Services & Administration Bldg. Contact information: Tel: 735-5597 Email: john.payne2@guamcc.edu Mailing Address: P.O. Box 23069 GMF, Barrigada, Guam 96921