| CRN: 20805 |
| 16 Weeks - Distance Education course |
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All exams must be taken on campus in the Citrus College Testing Center during the indicated time period (See dates below). Generally you have a one week window to take the exam. |
| Name |
Mohamad Trad |
| Email |
mtrad@citruscollege.edu |
| Phone |
(626) 852-8030 |
| Location |
MA 115 |
| Office Hours |
MTWR 7:45AM - 8:15AM,
M 1:00PM - 2:00PM, T 1:00PM - 1:30PM, W 1:00PM - 2:00PM, or by appointment |
You will not use BLACKBOARD for this class
COURSE ID# trad39767
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: MATH 130. Real number properties, first degree equations and inequalities, absolute value equations and inequalities, applications, polynomials, the binomial theorem, factoring, rational expressions, exponents, radicals, complex numbers, quadratic equations, applications, formulas, linear equations and inequalities, variation, functions, linear systems, conics, inverse functions, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
MATERIALS AND CAPABILITIES ASSUMED
Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Fifth Edition, by Robert Blitzer
Students must purchase MyMathLab software separately if they don't buy the book new from the Citrus College Bookstore at the following website: http://mymathlab.com/enrolling.html
- Access to the World Wide Web
- Ability to send and receive email
AOL PROBLEMS: If you have an AOL email address, there is a major problem -- for some reason AOL blocks all emails either sent from Citrus College or sent through the Blackboard distance education program. As a result, you will not receive any of the emails I send you. I strongly urge you to immediately open another email account (you can get a free email account with any number of providers such as Yahoo and Hotmail), and then email me with your new email address (you can use your new address for this course only, and continue using your AOL address for non-school use). If you have any questions or problems, please contact our distance education office for help. You can reach the DE office at (626) 914-8831. Also, feel free to contact Professor Trad at any time.
CAMPUS RESOURCES
Citrus College has several computer labs that provide access to the Internet and assistance with the use of the lab and its resources. Directions to Citrus College and a map of the college are available through the following link: http://www.citruscollege.edu/info/Pages/CampusMaps.aspx
The following labs are suggested because of their hours of operation and easy access from parking lots.
- IS 107 Campus Computer Center
- MA 129 Mathematics Computer Lab
- Citrus College Library
For complete information on Citrus College's instructional computer labs please see The Citrus College Lab Directory (http://www.citruscollege.edu/tecs/complabs/Pages/default.aspx).
MEASURES OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Exams and Assignments
There will be four exams in addition to the final exam. No Makeup exams will be given, however, your lowest exam score will be replaced with final exam (if higher).
Note: All exams must be taken on campus in the Citrus College Testing Center during the indicated time period. Generally you will have a one week window to take the exam.
The Citrus College Testing Center is located on the 2nd floor of the ED building.
Test Dates
TEST #1 - September 29 – October 4, Chapters 1, 2, 3
TEST #2 - October 20 - October 25, Chapters 4, 5
TEST #3 - November 11 - November 18, Chapter 6, 7
TEST #4 – November 29 - December 5, Chapters 8, 9, 10
FINAL EXAM - December 9 to 13, chapter 1 to 11
NOTE: The final exam is comprehensive and cumulative.
Homework
Homework will be computer based. Homework will be done using "MyMathLab". Homework must be taken seriously as the homework will help prepare you for the exams.
There will be 12 assignments. All assignments must be submitted by the indicated due dates. No late assignments will be accepted.
EMAIL ACCOUNTS
You will need to use your Official Citrus College issued email account. Your email is established when you are registered for classes. You must have access to your email account prior to starting the class.
- Go to http://www.coursecompass.com and click Register in the Students area.
- Review the list of required items for enrolling in a course, and click Next.
- Enter the course ID you received from your instructor for your new course, and click Find Course.
Course ID: trad39767
- Following the instructions to either:
Use a student access code or Purchase access online
- Print the Confirmation page to keep a record of your registration and enrollment information, your login name, and the email address used for your account.
- Click Log In Now to access your new course.
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Assistance: In mathematics many topics build from previous topics, therefore it is extremely important for you to seek extra help with your mathematics if need be. The Mathematics Study Center located in MA 127 is an excellent place to study. It is staffed by student aides who can help you if you encounter difficulties with the material. The Learning Assistance Center, located in the ED building offers free tutoring sessions. You may also see me during my office hours or make an appointment to see me at another time. I am here to help you succeed. Do not hesitate to contact me if you are encountering difficulties.
Accommodation: Citrus College is committed to providing access to education for students with disabilities. If you have a disability or medical condition which requires accommodation, please see me within 2 weeks or as soon as possible so arrangements can be made.
Honor Policy
All work must be your own. You may discuss the material in the course and help one another; however, any work you hand in for a grade must be your own. If you have any questions about this, please see me immediately.
Cheating will not be tolerated. Any student caught cheating will be given at least a zero on the assignment or exam and will be referred to the Dean of Student Affairs for disciplinary action. You may be given an F for the course and/or be removed from the class. Repeat offenders may suffer expulsion from the college.
WARNING: If you are not registered in MyMathLab by September 13, 2011, then you will be dropped from the course.
COMMUICATION POLICY
It is my desire to respond quickly to any of your attempts to contact me. I want to be available to you throughout the semester. I will make every effort to respond to your emails within 48 hours of receipt (including submited assignments). If you do not receive a return email from me within 48 hours, please follow up with either another email or a phone call. Any emails over the weekend will be responded to the following Monday (unless a holiday). If you call me and I am not in, please leave a message and a return phone number. I will make every effort to return your call within 48 hours.
GRADING
Homework: 17% or 120 Points
Tests: 55% or 500 Points
Final Exam: 28% or 200 Points
INTRODUCTION TO COURSECOMPASS
Most of your time in this course will be spent in the CourseCompass system. Thus, one of your first assignments is to go through these video, presentations, and web pages to familiarize yourself with the CourseCompass system. Go to http://www.coursecompass.com/html/take_a_tour.html and watch:
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus with prior notice if necessary.
If you have a disability documented by a physician or other appropriate professional and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact the DSP&S office at (626) 914-8675. Please discuss your accommodations with me by email and be sure to allow at least one week to arrange appropriate accommodations.