Course Syllabus
Math 25, Precalculus Algebra, Section 0901,
Fall 2023 Course Syllabus
Course Description
Topics from college algebra, including analytic geometry, functions and their graphs, complex numbers, sequences and series.
Student Learning Outcomes
The Student Learning Outcomes can be found at this URL: https://portal.santarosa.edu/SRweb/SR_CourseOutlines.aspx?CVID=49596&Semester=20217
The list of specific Student Learning Outcomes for this course are included at the end of the syllabus page.
Class Meetings
The class will meet Monday's and Wednesdays 10:00 AM - Noon in Bussman 1454.
Instructor Contact
Jennifer Carlin-Goldberg
Email: jcarlingoldberg@santarosa.edu or via Canvas message
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 AM - Noon and Wednesdays Noon to 2 PM, in Kunde 229. Please where a mask to Student Help Hours.
On normal work days, I respond to emails within 24 hours, weekends may take longer.
Course Online Content
Students will use the Canvas course web site for the online homework, access to the reading, the videos, class and assignment schedule, exam review sheets, supplemental assignment instructions, submitting those assignments, and viewing grades. Classes will be conducted via Zoom.
Textbook
We will use College Algebra, a free open resource textbook available for download here: http://www.stitz-zeager.com/szca07042013.pdf (Links to an external site.)
You can purchase a hard copy of the textbook from the bookstore if you really need one.
The textbook is also available at the Reserve Desk in the library: QA154.3 S75 2013
Calculator Requirement
Graphing Calculators are required. I would recommend a TI-92, TI-86, or a TI-89. A graphing calculator with 3d and vector graphing capabilities will be helpful in this and future calculus classes.
We will be using a program called GeoGebra in class. GeoGebra is a graphical and data analysis program available for iPads, Android Tablets, Macs and PCs. It is free for download and we will use it in class and you can use on homework. You can download the program https://www.geogebra.org/download?lang=en
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Day Class Begins: | Monday, August 14 |
| Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: | Sunday, August 20 |
| Last Day to Add with instructor's approval: | Sunday, September 3 |
| Last Day to Drop and for course fee refund: | Sunday, August 27 |
| Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: | Sunday, September 3 |
| Last Day to Drop with a 'W' symbol: | Sunday, November 12 |
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
I will take attendance in each class. Attendance and participation are worth 5% of your overall grade.
Students who fail to attend the first class meeting may be dropped by the instructor.
Instructors are required to drop all No-Show students immediately following the second class meeting. A No-Show is an enrolled student who has not attended any class meeting of the course or not completed any of the assignments in the first two weeks. If you fail to attend class several weeks in a row without contacting me about your absence, instructors can drop you from the course then as well.
Instructor Announcements
The instructor will post announcements on the Announcements page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred Notification Preferences. (You don't want to miss any important communications from your instructor!)
Set your Notification Preferences
Using Canvas on your mobile device - On mobile devices, Canvas is designed to be used within Canvas mobile applications. Be aware that not all features are fully supported in the app. (It's recommended you do "sophisticated" tasks like taking quizzes and submitting assignments using a regular web browser.)
Homework Assignments
The homework is assigned, and submitted in Canvas. There will be NO extensions granted for any reason. I expect that you get to work on your assignments early and consistently, therefore, last minute disasters will not be grounds for assignment extensions! You are encouraged to work on the solutions in study groups. Then enter in your answers in the system when you are done. You only get one submission per problem, then you get a new version of the problem.
As you are working on the assignments, the system keeps a running total of your score which appears instantly in your gradebook. you will be able to continue to work on the assignments for credit until the due date and for practice after the due date. Access the assignments in Modules or in Assignments.
All assignments will be due Fridays at 11:59 PM, a little more than a full week after we cover the material in class.
If you are having trouble with homework access and display, you need to run a browser check. Go to the following link and follow the directions: https://www.myopenmath.com/checkbrowser.php
Any non-book homework assignments will generally have a 10% per day late penalty.
Math 200 Corequisite Support Course
We offer a Math 200 Corequisite support course that can be a big help for any student who wants to be a STEM major but may not be fully ready (or feel fully ready) for a college-level math course like this one. Based on strong supporting data, I strongly recommend you take one of these courses if you haven't taken a math class in a few years, got a GPA of 2.9 or below (either at SRJC now or in High School) or you have never passed an intermediate algebra class or High School's Math 3 you need to be in a Math 225 course.
Exams
There will be 3 exams and a final exam. The final exam is comprehensive and in class. The exams and final are all scheduled and dates are posted. No make-up exams will be given.
I will drop the lowest exam score.
The final will also have an online portion that you can do within a five day window before our in class final.
Exam Grading: Each problem or problem part is worth 5 points total, you receive 5 points for a perfect, complete solution and answer, 4 points for a complete solution with minor errors, 3.5 points for demonstrating an acceptable level of understanding of the material, topic, or skill, 3 points for not quite understanding the material, topic, or skill, 2 or 1 point for not completing the problem, demonstrating a fundamental lack of understanding of the material, topic, or skill, 0 points for not attempting the problem or the work you had for the problem didn't match up with the problem you were assigned.
Assessment and Redo
You are required to complete an assessment and redo for at least two of your three exams. This requires two things to be complete:
- You give me a short write up, assessing your performance on the exam. (See the Assessment and Redo assignment for more details)
- Redo all of the problems and parts of problems that you got less than 5 points (full credit) on.
If you complete the exam assessment and redo within a week of getting this exam back, you can earn up to 30% of the points you lost back. (for example, if you get a 60/100, that is 40 points lost, you can earn up to 12 points back bring that grade up to a C from a D.) You will turn this Assessment and Redo in to canvas. (see the Assessment and Redo assignment for more details) This is optional, but encouraged, and I do not accept late Assessment and Redo assignments. If you miss an exam, you can still do the Assessment and Redo assignment, completing the entire exam from scratch and receive a maximum of 30 points. Note that the Assessment and Redo assignments appear in canvas as worth 0 points. The points you earn on the assignment will be added to the exam itself.
Grading Policy
Click the “Grades” link in Canvas to keep track of your grades.
Approximate grade breakdown: 20% (Homework) + 5% (Class Meeting Attendance and Participation) + 75% (3 Exams, Exam Corrections, and the Final exam) = 100%
|
A |
100 - 90% |
|---|---|
|
B |
80 - 89% |
|
C |
69 - 79% |
|
D |
60 - 68% |
Tutoring
- FREE Tutoring: The Computer and Mathematics Lab in Kunde Hall is open for business! Santa Rosa Campus's Tutorial Center (first floor of library) and Petaluma Campus's Tutorial Center located in Kathleen Doyle Hall, 2nd Floor, Rm 247. For any student who has declared a Calculus based science major, you can join MESA, located in Bertolini, room 4832. http://mesa.santarosa.edu/ They have tutoring services and so much more!
- Study Groups: Not only can you help one another by working together, but it can be a lot of fun to discuss mathematics. Since I do not grade on a curve, there is no reason to compete with one another. Let me know if you need assistance setting up a study group, I would be happy to help.
- Private Tutors: The Math Department has a list of private tutors. This list can be found on the Math Department web site at http://mathematics.santarosa.edu/tutorial-resources
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).
Classroom Etiquette and Expectations
- I expect you to come to class on time with the tools you need: class workbook, pencil, eraser, calculator, and paper.
- Students are to act respectfully and pay attention while in class. If you can have the video on, please do. Please use your actual (preferred) name as your screen name as I use it for attendance. The best way to learn is through participation, listening actively, and by being polite even when we disagree with another student's viewpoint.
- Cell phones, iPods, etc. are to be turned off. Please note that a cell phone/smart phone is NOT a calculator, you will not be able to use them at any time in class. During Exams, if your cell phone goes off, you are disrupting your classmates' concentration and I will take away your exam and ask you to leave. You will not be allowed to finish your exam later.
- Students are expected to arrive on time, stay the entire class period, and not put course materials away before I have concluded the lecture.
- Sharpen your pencils and use the restroom before class starts. Do not eat or drink distracting foods (such as crunchy chips) or put your head down on the desk and sleep during class.
- Since other students may find side conversations distracting, direct your questions to me, not to your neighbor.
- If you use a laptop or tablet computer for note taking, please sit in the front row with the sound off. You cannot do your homework, chat online, Facebook, Tweet, etc. during class.
- We will conduct ourselves in a manner that reflects our awareness of common standards of decency and the rights of others. All students are expected to know the Student Conduct Code, link found on the class's website for your reference, and adhere to it in this class. Students who violate the code more than once will be asked to leave the classroom and must schedule a meeting with me to explain to me why you should be allowed to return to class. Repeated offenses and we will refer to the Vice President of Student Services for discipline.
If you have any questions, please feel free to discuss them in class or during my office hours. I'll be glad to provide any help you need.
Student Learning Outcome List:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
List of Assignments: