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Computer-Assisted Intermediate Algebra Syllabus
Contact Information
Division of Science and Mathematics
Mathematics, Engineering and Physics Department
Departmental Contacts:
479-986-6906, Developmental Mathematics Coordinator
479-986-6900, Secretary-Mathematics, Physics, & Engineering Department
How to Meet with Your Instructor: Barbara J. Rademacher
Class Meetings
| 10:30 am - 11:50 am |
Tue/Thur |
Student Center 336 |
Aug 25, 2008 - Dec 10, 2008 |
Required Materials
- -Beginning and Intermediate Algebra. Miller. McGraw-Hill, New York, NY: 2006.
- -MathZone access code: 4F9-9A-C6C – Students already registered in MathZone can transfer to this section free of charge.
- -Graphing Calculator: TI-83+ or TI-84+ or TI-84+ Silver Edition. ABSOLUTELY NOT A TI-89 or TI-92 !
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-Other: Notebook paper, graphing paper, pencils, erasers, color pencils, ruler.
Important Dates
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August 25 - First Day of Classes.
September 1 - Labor Day - College Offices Closed.
September 2 - Last Day to Drop and Receive 100% Refund.
September 9 - Last Day to Drop and receive 80% Refund.
September 9 - Last Day to Drop and Not Receive "W" on Transcript.
November 7 - Last Day to Withdraw with "W" on Transcript with 0% Refund.
November 7 - Last Day to Change Schedule (Withdraw) on the Web with 0% Refund.
November 26 - Service offices close at 4:30pm.
November 27-30 - Thanksgiving Break Faculty & Students.
November 27-30 - Thanksgiving Break for All Staff - College Offices Closed.
December 10 - Last Day of Classes.
December 11-17 - Final Exams.
December 19 - Grades due to Registrar by 12:00 Noon.
December 23 - Grades available to students online.
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Grading
Grading Scale
90% -100%=A, 80%-89% = B, 70%-79%=C, 60%-69%=D, <60%=F
Policy on Attendance
Regular attendance and participation in live classes is crucial to your success in this course, and as such is required. Tardiness and leaving early are disruptive, plus you miss in-class work. For that reason, attendance is required. Please be on time and expect to stay the full time.
Policy on Missed Exams
Exam #1 and Exam #2 cannot be made up; instead, the percent grade on the final exam will cover ONE missed Midterm Exam. The Final Exam may not be missed and cannot be made up. It is Mathematics Department policy that a missed Final Exam will result in a grade of F.
Withdrawal Policy
Many students panic when they do not perform up to their own expectations on the Midterm Exam or on MathZone Chapter Tests. Often, the situation may not be as bad as it seems. For that reason, it is strongly recommended that students consult with their instructor BEFORE they withdraw from the class. Also, certain types of financial aid may be terminated if a student withdraws from a class, so check with an advisor before you drop a class.
Policy on Academic Dishonesty (cheating)
The policy in the Student Handbook will be adhered to. Students will receive an automatic grade of zero on the first instance of cheating. After that, the case will be taken to the chairperson of the Mathematics, Engineering and Physics Department.
Cell Phones, PDAs, etc.
Please turn off your cell phone, pager, PDA, IPOD, and other electronic devices before class (or leave them at home). If you absolutely must have your phone on due to possible childcare or a work-related emergencies, set them on vibrate mode, and do not begin talking until after you are out of the room. (Note- The hallways in SC echo, conversations held there will not be private.) No cell phone, IPOD or other electronic devices are allowed to be used in class or during tests, they are not to be used as a calculator. You absolutely may not accept/make calls/check messages during any quiz /test/exam.
Calculators/Academic Dishonesty For equality purposes, your instructor reserves the right to clear your calculator of unapproved formulas and programs before each exam. No calculator with a CAS (Computer Algebra System) such as TI-89, TI-92, TI-Voyage or comparable utility is allowed in this class. The attempted use of a prohibited calculator or program is academic dishonesty and will result in a score of 0 with no possibility of the score being dropped or replaced. This also applies to all other forms of academic dishonesty including but not limited to: using formula sheets or notes, leaving the room and returning during an exam, copying from someone else’s paper, or allowing someone to copy your paper. Further action will be taken according to the policy on Academic Dishonesty on pp. 156-159 in the 2007-08 College Catalog.
Exit Policy (How to go on to the next class)
Your semester grade must be 70% or above in order to move to the next class.
Where to Find Help
Video Series (DVD’s), NWACC Library, in MathZone, or NWACC Bookstore, McGraw-Hill, Digitized video lectures.
MathZone, NWACC Bookstore or at www.mathzone.com, McGraw-Hill, has homework on-line with examples and guided solutions (required use in computer-assisted/hybrid sections, available in non-computer sections - ask your instructor).
Student Solutions Manual, NWACC Bookstore, McGraw-Hill, has step by step solutions to odd-numbered exercises.
NetTutor, McGraw-Hill, live McGraw-Hill tutors available over WWW, accessed via www.mathzone.com
Texas-Instruments 82 or 83 or 84 Graphing Calculator (or plus models): To rent a TI-82 for the semester: Go to Cashier’s window in SC, then bring receipt and photo ID to Math Dept Secretary, SC 351, permits home practice with the graphing calculator.
Computer Labs, Math Dept Lab (SC 338A), Math Café (SC 314), Learning Lab (BH 1109), BH 2416, BH 1222, free computer and internet access, MathZone downloads already installed
disAbility Services: If you are a student with a disability who will be requesting accommodations, you must contact the Office of disAbility Services in Student Center 619‑2660. The director of disAbility Services will meet with you and recommend appropriate accommodations and services after you have submitted the required documentation. You must give me at least a week’s notice for exam accommodations.
Goals for student thinking
Encourage intellectual risk-taking, mental math, organization of data, modeling and problem solving to help prepare the Beginning Algebra student as a productive worker and citizen.
Core Course Objectives
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Write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form given the y‑intercept as an ordered pair and another point on the line.
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Graph any linear equation, including horizontal and vertical.
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Solve a consistent system of two equations in two variables.
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Solve a quadratic equation with irrational solutions and reducible radical.
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Model linear, rational, Pythagorean, and quadratic problems using algebraic process.
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And, meet all core objectives for Beginning Algebra:
(1) Find the solution of a linear equation
(2) Model a linear problem using algebraic process.
(3) Graph a linear equation in two variables.
(4) Simplify an exponential expression.
(5) Factor a second-degree polynomial .
(6) Meet all core objectives of PreAlgebra (see the PreAlgebra course outline)
COURSE OBJECTIVES - ADDITIONAL CONTENT EMPHASIS:
1) Solve a linear inequality in one variable (including compound) and graph the solution on a real number line. State the solution set in interval notation.
2) Recognize functionality, and find a function’s domain (via its graph or formula) and range (via its graph).
3) Evaluate and graph functions.
4) Graph a system of linear inequalities in two variables.
5) Perform operations on radical expressions.
6) Solve any quadratic equation, including those with complex number solutions, via a variety of methods.
7) Be able to use a TI-82/83/84 to do the following:
a) evaluate expressions involving grouping symbols (parentheses, fraction bars, absolute value, and radicals);
b) graph these basic functions (linear, quadratic, square root, absolute value), with calculator operations to include:
i) enter functions into Y= (using parentheses appropriately for correct order of operations)
ii) view its t‑table (via 2nd -TABLE),
iii) find intersection points of two lines/curves (via 2nd - CALC, 5:intersect,…),
c) Students will also work with these graphing calculator graphing operations:
i) adjust the viewing window (via WINDOW),
ii) find y-intercept (via 2nd – CALC, 1:VALUE, X=0),
iii) find x-intercepts (via 2nd - CALC, 2:zero/root, …),
iv) find maximum/minimum values on parabolas (via 2nd - CALC, 3:minimum/4:maximum,…),
v) set the table format to ASK or AUTO (via TBLSET)
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Week
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Day No.
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Date
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COMPUTER-ASSISTED INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA CALENDAR
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1
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1
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8/26
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Introduction; section 7.1
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1
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2
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Th
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8/28
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7.2
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2
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3
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9/2
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Last Day to Drop and Receive 100% Refund. 7.3
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2
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4
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Th
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9/4
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7.4
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3
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5
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9/9
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Last Day to Drop and receive 80% Refund. 7.5
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3
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6
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Th
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9/11
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8.1
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4
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7
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9/16
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8.2, 8.3
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4
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8
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9/18
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9.5
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5
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9
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9/23
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8.4 Difficult
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5
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10
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Th
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9/25
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Review
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6
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11
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9/30
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Exam #1
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6
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12
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10/2
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10.1
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7
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13
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10/7
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10.2
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7
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14
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Th
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10/9
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10.3
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8
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15
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10/14
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10.4
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8
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16
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Th
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10/16
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10.5
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9
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17
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10/21
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10.6
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9
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18
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10/23
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10.7
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10
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19
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10/28
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10.8
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10
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20
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10/30
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Review
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11
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21
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11/4
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Exam #2
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11
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22
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Th
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11/6
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11.1
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11
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23
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F
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11/7
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Last Day to Withdraw with "W" on Transcript with 0% Refund.
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12
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23
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11/11
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11.2
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12
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24
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11/13
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11.3
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25
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11/18
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11.4
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26
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11/20
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11.5
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14
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27
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11/25
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9.1
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14
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11/27
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Thanksgiving Break Faculty & Students.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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15
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28
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12/2
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9.3
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15
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29
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12/4
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9.4
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16
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30
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12/9
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Review for Final Exam
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12/11
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Final Exams - see Final Exam Schedule for day/times
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12/16
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Final Exams - see Final Exam Schedule for day/times
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F
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12/19
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Grades due in EagleNet (and to Dept) by 12:00 noon
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12/23
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Grades available to students online.
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Catalogue Description:
This developmental algebra course covers exponents and radicals, systems of linear equations and inequalities, radical and quadratic, and rational equations and compound inequalities in one variable, line graphs and parabolas, function concepts including domain and range, and interwoven problem solving. Graphing calculator use. Upon successful completion, a student may take MATH 1204, College Algebra or MATH 2043, Survey of College Mathematics.
Prerequisite:
Beginning Algebra (MATH 0053 or ACSK 0023) with a grade of C or better, or minimum placement score: COMPASS Algebra - 41 & Prealgebra–39, or ACT Math–17.
Exit Criteria:
A student needs a final grade of A, B or C to proceed to the next math course.
Credit/Contact/Load Hours:
3 credit hours count toward student’s g. p. a., none counting toward any degree requirements.
Target Audience and Transfer:
This course is intended for college students who have had considerable algebra instruction, and for those students needing a review of high school algebra concepts to strengthen skill in preparation for college algebra study. Intermediate Algebra is a non‑transfer course.
Developmental Education Program:
Through placement and advisement, developmental education courses may be required prior to taking college-level courses at NWACC. The program goal is to enable learners to acquire competencies needed for success in mainstream college courses and to attain career and life goals. Developmental Education Performance Reports indicate that students who are successful at Intermediate Algebra succeed in College Algebra at a rate comparable to students placed directly into that course.
FERPA
NWACC is committed to your right to privacy as outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. This means that I can only communicate grades with you in person or on My NWACC Connection (http://my.nwacc.edu).
Bad Weather Policy:
Cancellation of classes will be posted on NWACC’s web-site (http://www.nwacc.edu) and released to local T.V. and radio. Day classes are announced by 6:00 am, and evening classes by 3:00 pm. You may also call the Student Information Line: 479-619-4377) to find out.
Student Conduct, Responsibilities and Rights
2007-2008 NWACC-College Catalog p.152-154
Facilitation of Learning Environment ÂMutual Respect and Responsibility
A primary factor in Northwest Arkansas Community College preserving its reputation as a high caliber community of learners is the maintenance of mutual respect between faculty and students, and the inherent responsibilities of both. In order to foster this collegial learning environment, both faculty and stuÂdents have rights and responsibilities as spelled out in the following tenets.
Tenets of Student, Faculty Rights and Responsibilities:
- Students have the right to expect instructors to meet class regularly and to follow the colÂlege calendar.
- Faculty have the right to expect students to attend class regularly.
- Students have the right to expect instructors to be prepared and organized for class.
- Faculty have the right to expect students to be equally prepared and organized.
- Students have the right to expect faculty to hold scheduled office hours.
- Faculty have the right to expect students to keep appointments made with the instructor, and to use scheduled office hours as a time to discuss any concerns about the class with the instructor.
- Students have the right to expect faculty to return graded assignments and tests within a reasonable time period.
- Faculty have the right to expect students to turn in assignments and tests on time.
- Students and Faculty have the right to expect respect from one another, and the responsibilÂity to show respect.
- Faculty have the responsibility to model behavior which illustrates the value of higher education.
- Students have the responsibility of keeping an open mind so that they may learn the value of higher education.
Student Conduct Violations
Observation of the preceding tenets should preÂvent most problems that disrupt a welcoming, conÂducive environment for learning as well as protect the rights of all participants. However, to further clarify, the following student behaviors and acts, whether intentional or unintentional, are considered detrimental to the mission of a learning-centered postsecondary institution, and are deemed to be "Student Conduct Violations:" This is not an all-inclusive inventory of the types of actions that would rise to the level of a Student Conduct Violation, but rather a list of some typical examples.
- Violations of academic honesty, i.e., cheating and plagiarism. These violations can result in grading sancÂtions (see subsequent Academic Honesty secÂtion) as well other disciplinary actions imposed by the Associate Vice President for Learner Services or the Judicial Committee due process.
- Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research activities, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or other scheduled college activiÂties; including public service functions and other authorized activities of the college.
- Theft, alteration or forgery of college docuÂments, records, or evidence of identification or use of same with intent to defraud.
- Abuse of any person on college premises or at any college-sponsored or supervised event, or conduct that threatens or endangers the physÂical or emotional health or safety of any such person.
- Theft of or damage to any college property or the property of any member of the college community on campus.
- Deliberate disobedience or failure to comply with directions of college officials acting in proper performance of their duties, such as requests to desist from specified activities, or to leave the campus.
- Use by any student organization of the College name, or a claim to speak or act on behalf of the College or a college-related organization without due authorization.
- Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene conÂduct or language on campus or at a college sponsored event.
- Improper or indecent dress, including the failÂure to wear shoes and/or shirts in campus buildings or on college-owned or controlled property which constitutes a safety or health risk to the college community.
- Acts against civil or criminal law in instances where the student conduct code is violated. Violators of public law may be referred to civil authorities for appropriate action and may be subject to disciplinary action through the Judicial Committee.
- Deliberate destruction of, damage to, maliÂcious misuse of, or abuse of college-owned or controlled property.
- Illegal manufacture, sale, possession, or use of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, marijuana, hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, stimulants, hallucinogens, and other similar known harmful or habit-forming drugs, prescription drugs and/or chemicals on college-owned or controlled property or at college-sponsored events.
- Participation in, or organization of, any unauÂthorized activity to interrupt the functions of the college.
- Unauthorized entry to or use of college faciliÂties, including buildings and/or grounds.
- Illegal or unauthorized possession or use of firearms, fireworks, explosives, dangerous chemicals, or arms classified as weapons on college-owned or controlled property or at college-sponsored events.
- Demonstrations which interfere with the rights of other members of the learning comÂmunity or with the normal functions of the college.
- Deliberate creation of a hostile learning environment for other students, faculty, or adminÂistrative staff.
- Failure to identify oneself upon request of a college official.
- Drunkenness or being under the influence of drugs on college-owned or controlled properÂty or college-sponsored events.
- Unauthorized gambling on college-owned or controlled property or college events.
- Smoking or using tobacco products in classÂrooms or in any college facility.
- Repeated disregard for college parking and/or smoking policies.
- Sexual harassment of other students, faculty, or staff persons.
Enforcement and Reporting of Student Conduct Violations
College representatives, i.e. any administrator, offiÂcer, faculty, or staff member of the College can direct students to cease any activities that disrupt the orderly operations of the college or are in direct violation of college policies and/or procedures. At their discretion, any college employee can report said actions to the Associate Vice President for Learner Services for conÂsideration of whether these actions rise to the level of a conduct violation, and if disciplinary actions are approÂpriate. The preferred method of reporting is in writing, but in situations that demand immediate attention, such as an individual who is a danger to self or others, an initial verbal report will suffice. The written report should be submitted as soon as possible after the initial verbal report.
Disciplinary Actions
Disciplinary measures shall be applied to any stuÂdent whose conduct adversely affects the College's purÂsuit of educational objectives defined as:
- The opportunity of all members of the learnÂing community to pursue educational goals.
- The maintenance of a learning environment conducive to intellectual and educational development.
- The protection of College property and the safety, health, and welfare of all members of the learning community.
The decision as to whether a specific student behavior rises to the level of a conduct violation and the type of disciplinary actions imposed resides with the Associate Vice President for Learner Services or his/her designated agents. Types of disciplinary actions/penalties include, but are not limited to:
- Remand case to the College Judicial Committee.
- Letter of warning.
- Restitution of College property, denial of certain privileges, or restriction of activities.
- Disciplinary probation which prohibits the student from representing the College or participating in student activities; and subjects the student to immediate suspension of found in violation of prohibited conduct during the period of his/her probation.
- Suspension - Interruption of the student's educational activities at the College for a definite, stated period.
- Dismissal - Interrupts and terminates the student's educational activities at the College for a definite period of time. (One semester or more.
- Expulsion - Termination of enrollment at the College that is final. The Judicial Committee may review the action at a later time, but not less than two years after the date on which expulsion occurred.
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