Math 200 - Mathematics I
Spring 2007
Instructor	Christina Sonnek
Email	christina.sonnek@anokaramsey.edu			*best way to reach me!!
Office	Humanities 114
Telephone	763-433-1214
Class Website	http://webs.anokaramsey.edu/sonnek
Office Hours	Before and After Class
Class Meetings	Monday & Wednesday 7:00-9:15
Text	Introductory Algebra for College Students 4th edition by Blitzer
	Geometry Connections by Barbara Brown
Attendance	You are expected to attend all class meetings.  If an emergency occurs, it is your responsibility to make up the missed work.
Content	Parts of chapters 1-10 (excluding 5) in Blitzer; Units 1-4, 7 in Brown
Calculators	Calculators may be allowed on some exams.   Instruction will be provided on the TI-83 calculator.
Assignments	My expectation is that you will spend an average of two hours outside of class per hour in class.  There will be some assignments that will be turned in for credit.  Late assignments will NOT be accepted.  Missing a class period when an assignment is due is NOT an excuse for late assignments.  Assignments will be worth a total of 60 points.  Other assignments may be given (including quizzes).  Do NOT fall behind in your homework.
Tentative Exams	Exam 1: Ch 1		30-Jan	100 points
	Exam 2: Ch 2		13-Feb	100 points
	Exam 3: G1-4, Ch 3		1-Mar	100 points
	Exam 4: G5-8, Ch 4		15-Mar	100 points
	Exam 5: Ch 6		5-Apr	100 points
	Exam 6: Ch 7		19-Apr	100 points
	Exam 7: Ch 8		1-May	100 points
	Exam 8: Ch 9, 10		10-May	100 points
	Final - Cummulative		15-May	200 points
	Exams must be taken during the scheduled time.  No late exams will be given.  In case of emergency, you must contact me before the time of the exam.  Noncompliance with this procedure will result in a grade of zero for that exam.  Any form of cheating will result in a zero.
Grading	90-100%	A
	80-89%	B
	70-79%	C
	60-69%	D
	below 60%	F
Pass/No Credit	If you wish to take this course on a pass/no credit basis, you must inform me in writing by the end of the first week.  Passing is 70% or better.  Be sure to check with your counselor first.
Incomplete	No incomplete will be considered unless you are earning a C or above, have completed more than half the course, and have missed class because of extreme circumstances.
Drop/Withdraw	The last day to withdraw from a course is 4-27.  See Student Handbook for more details.
Accomodations for Students with Special Needs
	Anoka Ramsey Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in emplooyment or in the provision of our services.  Within the first week of class, students with special needs that require accomodations should contact the Director of Access Services to discuss possible support services.
Learner Outcomes	At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to:
	1.    simplify numerical and algebraic expressions involving the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of real numbers and the order of operations.
	2.       simplify and/or evaluate an algebraic expression utilizing order of operations, including exponentiation, along with Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties.
	3.       solve first-degree equations.
	4.       utilize first-degree equations to solve application problems.
	5.       express numbers using scientific or standard notation.
	6.       perform the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication with polynomials.
	7.       completely factor polynomial expressions, not including sum and difference of cubes.
	8.       perform multiplication and division with rational expressions.
	9.       perform addition and subtraction on rational expressions with a common denominator.
	10.   solve proportions.
	11.   solve literal equations.
	12.   sketch the graph of a linear equation in two variables on a rectangular coordinate plane using the x- and y-intercepts and/or other ordered pairs.
	13.   sketch the graph of a line satisfying given conditions involving ordered pairs and/or slope.
	14.   write the equation of a line given the slope and the y-intercept.
	15.   simplify radical expressions involving square root and use the simplest radical form or decimal form to express answers.
	16.   solve quadratic equations by using the factoring method and the square root method.
	17.   identify types of angles (acute, obtuse, right, supplementary, complementary) and be able to use relationships involving the angles in problem solving.
	18.   classify triangles (using lengths of sides or measures of angles) and use related properties in problem solving.
	19.   find the area and perimeter of triangles and quadrilaterals and find the circumference and area of circles.
	20.   identify similar triangles and use related properties in problem solving.
	21.   identify simple polygons.
	22.   utilize the Pythagorean Theorem in problem solving.
	23.   solve a first-degree inequality in one variable and graph the solution on a number line graph.
	24.   utilize the relationship of angles created by parallel lines cut by a transversal in problem solving.
	25.   classify quadrilaterals and use related properties in problem solving.