College Skill 372, Pre-algebra
Section 8217

Course Description

This course covers operations with signed numbers, rules of powers and square roots applied to real numbers, using simplified, evaluated and scientific notation; geometric formulas to solve perimeters, areas, and volumes of figures; and algebraic expressions and linear equations. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and demonstrating strategies as well as finding solutions. Regularly scheduled computer-assisted lab assignments reinforce or supplement lecture topics.

Student Learning Outcomes

Class Meetings

Class will meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Lecture:  Monday-Thursday,  10:05 – 11:50 AM,  Rm.656 Analy Village

Lab:  12:05-1:10 in room 615, Analy Village.

Instructor Contact

Molly Taylor

Email: mtaylor@santarosa.edu

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 1:10-1:40, Rm. 617 

I respond to emails within 24 hours on weekdays.

Course Web Site

Students will use the Canvas course web site for sharing resources, communicating with classmates, and viewing grades.

Textbook/Reader

PreAlgebra for  College Students, 2nd edition, Greaney, ISBN 9780759355156

CSKLS 372 Course Reader, 2nd edition, Greaney, ISBN 2818120142917

You can locate and order textbooks online via the SRJC Bookstore. 

Important Dates

Day Class Begins: Monday, June 17, 2019

Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Last Day to Drop with refund: Thursday, June 21, 2019

Last Day to Add with instructor's approval:  Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass:   Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Last Day to Drop with a 'W' symbol: Sunday, July 28, 2019

Day/Time of Final Exam: Thursday, August 8, 2019 10:05 AM 

Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it. A student may be dropped from any class when that student's absences exceed ten percent (10%) of the total hours of class time. It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row that you contact the instructor to avoid being dropped from the class.

Attendance

For face-to-face courses, students who fail to attend the first class meeting may be dropped by the instructor. For classes that meet online, students who fail to log on and initiate participation by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time of the first day of the class may be dropped by the instructor. 

Pass‐NoPass (P/NP)

You may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline, and add the option online with TLC or file the P/NP form with Admissions and Records. With a grade of C or better, you will get P.

You must file for the P/NP option by Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.

Instructor Announcements 

The instructor will post announcements on the “Instructor Announcements” page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred Notification Preferences.

Late Policy

All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. A limited number of late assignments will be accepted with a late pass but they must be turned in before the associated unit test.

Exams

There will be 5 Unit Tests and a final exam. The material comes from the textbook, class lectures and supplemental materials. If any exam is missed, a zero will be recorded as the score. It is your responsibility to take the exams on the scheduled date.  

Grading Policy

Click the “Grades” link in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I will post grades and comments  in the Canvas gradebook within a week of turning in the assignment.

Grades will be assigned as follows:

A	91-100%
B	81-90%
C	71-80%
D	60-70%

 

If taking Pass/No Pass you need at least 70% of the total class points and complete the

midterm exam and the final exam to pass the class.

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in SRJC classes are required to abide by the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Violation of the Standards is basis for referral to the Vice President of Student Services or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Student Code of Conduct page.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. Students are encouraged to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:
SRJC Writing Center Lessons on avoiding plagiarism
SRJC's statement on Academic Integrity

Special Needs

Every effort is made to conform to accessibility standards for all instructor-created materials. Students should contact their instructor as soon as possible if they find that they cannot access any course materials. Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources (527-4278).