Calumet College of St. Joseph

SYLLABUS FOR (INSTRUCTOR COURSE)

 

Term:  Summer, 2001-2002 (013)                                                                

Course Number: Math 103

Instructor:  Mr. Julius Bonini

Office:  #518

Office Phone: 473-4294

E-mail:  BoniniTeach@aol.com

Home Phone: (optional)

Office Hours:  Hours by Appointment

 

Instructor Background: BS degrees is Mathematics from Loyola University and Materials Engineering from University of Illinois.  Eight Years of experience teaching Mathematics on a College level at Calumet College and Purdue University.  Licensed Professional Engineer by the State of Illinois.  President of Metallurgical Laboratory and Consulting Firm.

 

Course Time: Tuesdays 7:00 – 10:00p

 

 

Course Description: This course will cover algebraic expressions, exponents, polynomials, graphing, inequalities, absolute values, linear and quadratic expressions, systems of equations, word problems, rational expressions, and logarithms.

 

Prerequisites:  :  Completion of Introductory Algebra course (MTH 096),  Concurrent Enrollment in Math 103 Supplement (MTH 100), or Placement through COMPASS Math test.

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

 

·         Perform real number operations.

·         Solve equations and inequalities.

·         Graph points and straight lines.

·         Multiply, simplify and factor polynomials.

·         Multiply, simplify rational and radical expressions.

·         Solve and graph quadratic equations.

·         Solve and graph exponential equations.

 

 

Textbooks:          “Intermediate Algebra,”  Marvin L. Bittinger,  8th  Ed.

 

Learning Strategies:   Group Discussions, Team Projects, Classroom Lecture, Homework assignments.

 

 

Assessment:

 

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes)                                                     20% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments       70% of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments                         10% of grade

 

 

Class Policy for Assignments:  All homework assignments will be due the following class period unless otherwise instructed.  One major assignment will consist of plotting data throughout the 15 week course period and presenting the data in graphical form as part of a ‘term project’.  Any assignments over one week late will be reduced one grade level.

 

 

Grading Scale:

 

A: 92-100                A-: 90-91               B+:  88-89     B: 82-87         B-:  80-81    C+: 78-79

C: 72-77                 C-: 70-71              D+:  68-69     D: 62-67         D-:  60-61    F:  59 & below

 

Class Policy on Attendance:       Attendance is 15% of student’s grade.  A student who misses more than two classes will likely experience a grade reduction.  Any student who misses four or more classes will be encouraged to withdraw from the class.

 

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: (Optional)

 

 

Course Outline:

 

Class Dates:                                                                                                       Topics/Assignments:

 

4/30                                                                                                        Chapter R

5/7                                                                                                          Chapter R & 1

5/14                                                                                                        Chapter 1

5/21                                                                                                        Chapter 2

5/28                                                                                                        Chapter 2 & 3

6/4                                                                                                          Chapter 3

6/11                                                                                                        Chapter 4

6/18                                                                                                        Chapter 4 & 5

6/25                                                                                                        Chapter 5

7/2                                                                                                          Chapter 6

7/9                                                                                                          Chapter 6

7/16                                                                                                        Chapter 7

7/23                                                                                                        Chapter 7 & 8

7/30                                                                                                        Final Exam

 

 

Class Participation:        Class participation is encouraged and monitored throughout the course.  Questions requiring verbal responses and opinions will be constantly placed before the class.

 

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

 

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).