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Home My WebLink AboutMAT-044Fall 2014.1 – MAT 044 BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS COURSE SYLLABUS MAT-044 Algebra Topics INSTRUCTOR: ________________________________ OFFICE _________________________ EMAIL: ______________________________________ PHONE: _________________________ COURSE MAT 044 Algebra Topics is an algebra course for students who have completed MAT - 040 DESCRIPTION: Algebra for Liberal Arts and whose program of study requires the completio n of MAT 160 – Intermediate Algebra. Topics include integral exponents, polynomials, and absolute value equations. rational expressions, square roots and quadratic PREREQUISITES: MAT-040 with a grade of C or better CREDITS/HOURS: 3 credits (non-degree), 3 hours GEN’L ED COURSE: No STUDENT Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: LEARNING 1. Evaluate arithmetic and algebraic expressions, including exponential expressions, OUTCOMES: polynomial expressions, rational expressions, and radical expressions 2. Simplify arithmetic and algebraic expressions, including exponential expressions, polynomial expressions, rational expressions, and radical expressions 3. Solve equations, including linear, quadratic and absolute value equations. 4. Factor algebraic expressions ASSESSMENT Each of the above listed student learning objectives will be assessed by, MEASURES: 1. Homework assignments and quizzes 2. Written examinations 3. Other, as announced by the instructor TEXT: MyMathLab Code, by Martin-Gay; Pearson. (includes eBOOK) ELECTRONIC The Department of Mathematics prohibits the use of cell-phones, PDA’s, laptops, DEVICES: headphones, IPODs and other such devices in mathematics classes unless otherwise specified by the grading policy provided by the instructor at the beginning of the semester. COURSE OF STUDY: Fall 2014.1 – MAT 044 Topic Sections Exponents and Polynomials 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7 Factoring Polynomials 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 13.6, A.1 Rational Expressions 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6 Roots and Radicals 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, Quadratic Equations 16.1, 16.2, 16.3 CALCULATOR USAGE: A four function calculator is allowed throughout the course. GRADING POLICY: Refer to the instructor’s grading policy on the course outline distributed during the first class.  All students must take the departmental final exam. The final will count for 25% of the overall grade, but a student who fails to attain a grade of 55% or better on the Final Exam will be unable to receive a passing grade for the course.  Tests and Quizzes will account for no less than 60% of the overall grade.  Grades in the developmental courses will be assigned as follows: o A = 90-100 % o B+ = 86-89 % o B = 80-85 % o C+ = 76-79 % o C = 70-75 % o F = Below 70 % BCC Attendance Policy: All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be d etermined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes. Developmental Mathematics Departmental Attendance Policy: A student who exceeds the allowable maximum number of absences (see chart below) may be given an “E” grade. Note: two late arrivals or two early departures will equal one absence. In summer, classes missed may count as double absences. Courses which meet: Maximum absences: 15-weeks 6 absences allowed 12-weeks 7 absences allowed 7-weeks 3 absences allowed Fall 2014.1 – MAT 044 EXTRA HELP: The Henry and Edith Cerullo Learning Assistance Center (CLAC), L -125, is a source of tutorial assistance in understanding operations of basic mathematics and in problem solving. For an exact schedule, call 201-447-7489. Math Walk-In Center, A-113, offers tutorial support in a collaborative setting. The CLAC at the Meadowlands, Room 202. Tutors are available to aid in the understanding and reinforcement of the course material learned in class. Practice worksheets are available. Hours will be posted on the door. For an exact schedule, call (201) 4934096 or visit http://www.bergen.edu/current- students/tutoring/testing-and-tutoring-at-the-meadowlands FACULTY “CLASS CANCELLATIONS” may be found by clicking on “Current Students” ABSENCE followed by “Class Cancellations” on the Bergen Community College website, PROCEDURE: www.bergen.edu. A list is also posted in a glass case near A-129, the main corridor on the first floor, and in Ender Hall or in the lobby of the Meadowlands Campus. Students may consult these listings before going to class. If a cancelled class is not listed, it should be reported to the Dean’s Office (A-325) or the Adjunct Office (C-100). Students who require accommodations in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act can request these services from the Office of Specialized services. To learn more about how to apply for services, please visit them at http://www.bergen.edu/oss The BCC food pantry is available to meet the urgent needs of members of our campus community. The Food Pantry provides non-perishable food items, toiletries, and additional support services in an environment that emphasizes discretion and confidentiality. Anyone needing assistance is encouraged to visit HS -100 (Office of Health Services) Monday through Thursday 9am -9pm. Donations will also be accepted in HS-100. Fall 2014.1 – MAT 044 MAT-044- Algebra Topics MODULE 11 Factoring Polynomials 12.3-12.5 Review of Polynomials 12.6 Special Products 12.7 Dividing Polynomials (12.7(a) only) 13.1 The greatest Common Factor (and Grouping); 13.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2 + bx + c (13.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Type ax2 + bx + c By Trial and Error) – Optional 13.4 Factoring Trinomials of the Type ax2 + bx + c by Grouping 13.5 Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials and Difference of Squares A.1 Factoring Sums and Difference of Cubes 13.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring MODULE 12 Rational Expressions and Equations 14.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions 14.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions 14.3 Adding and Subtracting with the Same Denom inator and Least Common Denominator 14.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Different Denominators 14.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions 14.6 Rational Equations and Problem Solving MODULE 13 Roots and Radicals 15.1 Introduction to Radicals 15.2 Simplifying Radicals 15.3 Adding and Subtracting Radicals 15.4 Multiplying and Dividing Radicals (Denominator Containing One Term) MODULE 14 Quadratic Equations 16.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Met hod 16.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Completing the Square 16.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula A.3 Absolute Value Equations Fall 2014.1 – MAT 044 MAT-044 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 15 week Textbook: Developmental Math (2/E) Martin-Gay Week 1 Review of Polynomials Sections 12.3-12.5 Special Products Section 12.6 Week 2 Dividing Polynomials Section12.7 GCF Factoring and Factor by Grouping 13.1 Week 3 Factoring Trinomials where a=1 Section 13.2 Factoring Trinomials where a>1 Sections 13.3, 13.4 Week 4 Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials and Difference of Squares Section 13.5 Factoring Sums and Difference of Cubes Sections A.1 Week 5 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring Section 13.6 Review Week 6 Test 1 Simplifying Rational Expressions Section 14.1 Week 7 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expression Sections 14.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions Sections 14.3, 14.4 Week 8 Solving Equations with Rational Expressions Section 14.5 Rational Equations and Problem Solving Section 14.6 Week 9 Review Test 2 Week 10 Introduction to Radicals Section 15.1 Simplifying Radicals Section 15.2 Week 11 Adding and Subtracting Radicals Section 15.3 Multiplying and Dividing Radicals Section 15.4 Week 12 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Method Section 16.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square Section 16.2 Week 13 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula Section 16.3 Review Week 14 Test 3 Review Week 15 Review Final