MATH 50 -- Mr. Batarseh -- Syllabus -- Barstow College

Math 50, Elementary Algebra Syllabus

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Class Information:

Class name: Math 50: Elementary Algebra

Units: 4 Units

Instructor Information:

Instructor: Jacob Batarseh

Office: B-7

Telephone: 760-252-2411 ext. 7221

Email: jbatarseh@bcconline.com

Office Hours:

Tuesday: 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Wednesday: 12PM - 2PM

Thursday: 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Friday: 11AM - 11:30AM + 12:30PM - 1PM at Ft. Irwin

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Textbooks:

"Introductory Algebra" by Marvin Bittinger; 11^th Edition

Addison Wesley

ISBN13: 9780321599216
ISBN10: 0321599217

This is a required textbook.

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Catalog Description:

Operations on signed numbers, solving linear equations in one variable, operations with polynomials (with emphasis on factoring) and rational expressions, operations with radical expressions, solutions of elementary word problems.

Student Learning Outcomes

Define Student Learning Outcomes of this Course:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Problem Solving: The student will demonstrate the ability to solve level appropriate problems that may include; operations on signed numbers, several step equations and inequalities in a single variable, operations on polynomials (emphasis on factoring), integral exponents, and elementary application problems including the above.

2. Representations/Connections: The student will demonstrate the ability to analyze multiple representations of level appropriate problems and the connections between those representations that may include; fractions, decimals and percents, linear equations and associated tables and graphs.

3. Technology: The student will demonstrate the ability to apply level appropriate technology to solve, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate mathematical problems and concepts that may include; four function calculator, scientific calculator, other.

Assessment method(s): May include: Pretest, homework, quizzes, tests, final exam, other.

OBJECTIVES:

Having successfully completed the course, the student will be able to:

Add, subtract, multiply and divide real numbers.
Use the Distributive Law when multiplying real numbers.
Know the order in which operations occur in a problem involving additions, subtractions, multiplications, divisions, powers, and parentheses.
Use the multiplication and addition principle in solving equations.
Solve word problems by finding the appropriate equation mode.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials with one variable.
Factor polynomials with the following forms: Difference of squares & Quadratic trinomials.
Solve quadratic equations by the use of factoring.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions.
Solve equations involving rational expressions.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide radical expressions.
Solve equations containing radical expressions.

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Critical Thinking

Thinking critically in the derivation of abstract math concepts; utilizing math concepts, math models, and math processes in solving problems.

Methods of Instruction:

Students are expected to:

Read the syllabus and abide with its contents.
Perform all nine (9) lesson plans. Each lesson plan contains the following items:
Lesson Plan Main Topics.
Lesson Plan Overview.
Reading Assignment (Reading the lesson plan overview + Reading the assigned sections from the Textbook).
Quiz Assignment.
Discussion Question(s).
Perform the one (1) proctored Exams (the Final Exam).
Login to the course website at least twice a week to check the "Instructor Posting Area" for important announcements from your instructor.
Email assignments: Students should email the instructor whenever they face any difficulties in this class. Students should also reply to the instructor's emails within 3 days. It is students' responsibility to ensure that the instructors' emails are not blocked by their email systems.

Quizzes:

Nine (9) quizzes will be given. Students must take the quizzes by the due date. No make up quizzes. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped. The quizzes will be based on the material, topics, and questions given in the required textbook. The reading assignments, quizzes, and homework assignments are designed to prepare the student for the tests and final exam.

Homework Assignments:

Homework assignments are assigned in every lesson plan; however, homework assignments will not be collected. Even though homework assignments will not be collected, students are strongly encouraged to do the homework assignments to acquire a strong understanding of the lesson plans topics. The quizzes and exams do depend heavily on the homework problems.

Exams:

There will be two (2) proctored exams, a midterm and a final exam. Please read the "Midterm Exam Information" and the "Final Exam Information" on the course website home page.

Discussion:

To obtain credit for discussion you must post at least one quality and logical answer of substance to one of the questions given in the lesson plans. The comment /answer must be of substance. Answers like "I agree with John" or "I disagree with John" will not be accepted for credit. If you agree or disagree with someone else’s comment/answer you must give a logical reason of quality and of substance.

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Grading:

Grading will be based on:

Midterm Exam: 30%
9 Quizzes: 25%
Online Discussion : 10%
Final Exam : 35%

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Total 100%

Grading Criteria:

90 - 100% : A
80 - 89% : B
70 - 79% : C
60 - 69% : D
Below 60% : F

Note: The instructor will not drop any student. It is the student full responsibility to drop or to keep the course. To find out the last day to withdraw from the class with a W grade, please call the Registration office at 760-252-2411 ext. 7236.

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Course Timeline:

Lesson plan #1:

Section 1.1 "Introduction to Algebra"

Section 1.2 "The Real Numbers"

Section 1.3 "Addition of Real Numbers"

Section 1.4 "Subtraction of Real Numbers"

Lesson plan #2:

Section 1.5 "Multiplication of Real Numbers"

Section 1.6 "Division of Real Numbers"

Section 1.7 "Properties of Real Numbers"

Section 1.8 "Simplifying Expressions; Order of Operations"

Lesson plan #3:

Section 2.1 "Solving Equations: Addition Principle".

Section 2.2 "Solving Equations: Multiplication Principle"

Section 2.3 "Solving Equations: Using the Principles Together"

Section 2.4 "Applications/Formulas "

Lesson plan #4:

Section 4.1 "Integers as Exponent"

Section 4.3 "Introduction to Polynomials"

Section 4.4 "Addition and Subtraction Of Polynomials"

Lesson plan #5:

Section 4.5 "Multiplication of Polynomials"

Section 4.6 "Special Products"

Section 4.8 "Division of Polynomials"

Lesson plan #6:

Section 5.1 "Introduction to Factoring"

Section 5.2 "Factoring Trinomials"

Section 5.3 "Factoring: Using FOIL"

Lesson plan #7:

Section 5.5 "Differences of two Squares"

Section 5.7 "Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring"

Section 5.8 "Applications of Quadratic Equations"

Lesson plan #8:

Section 6.1 "Multiplying and Simplifying Rational Expressions"

Section 6.2 "Division and Reciprocals"

Section 6.3 "LCMs and Denominators"

Section 6.4 "Adding Rational Expressions"

Section 6.5 "Subtracting Rational Expressions"

Lesson plan #9:

Section 6.6 "Solving Rational Equations"

Section 9.1 "Radicals I"

Section 9.2 "Radicals II"

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Disability Statement:

If you have a disability which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Office of Student Support (OSS) to arrange any reasonable accommodations and supports to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these procedures. The OSS department can be contacted by calling 760-252-2411 x7225 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing oss@bcconline.com.

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SYLLABUS DISCLAIMER:

A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified.

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Proctor Statement:

If you cannot attend the exam meetings you will have to find an approved proctor, for example, a military educational officer, a clergy member, a librarian or an educational official and an approved site, such as a military educational center, a church, a library or a school, to take the exam. It is your responsibility to find a proctor and to have the proctor approved by the instructor. Proctors must be approved by the third week of classes.

Therefore, If you are interested in taking the midterm and/or the final in a place other than the college, Ft. Irwin, or Miramar you need to fill out the proctor form by clicking on "Proctor Form" link on the course website home page.

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