| Instructor: |
Christina Sonnek |
| Email: |
christina.sonnek@anokaramsey.edu |
| Office: |
H 114 |
| Phone: |
763-433-1214 |
| Class Website: |
www.coursecompass.com or
http://webs.anokaramsey.edu/sonnek |
| Online Office Hr: |
Monday 8:00-10:30 pm. Friday 11:00-12:00 pm (see "help with online stuff"
at left for help with online office hr) |
| Campus Office Hr: |
Mon/Wed 12:00-12:30; Fri 12:00-1:00 |
| Text: |
Introductory Algebra for College Students 5th edition by
Blitzer |
| Content: |
Parts of chapters 1-10 (excluding 5) in Blitzer;
Geometry Packet |
| Calculators: |
Calculators are allowed on some exams. |
| Assignments: |
There will be three types of graded assignments in this
class: Homework Checks, Quizzes, and Exams. In
addition there are Extra Problems that you can do to insure
your mastery of the material, Extra Problems will not be
turned in. HW Checks and Quizzes will be done online
(see "HW Checks" or "Quizzes" below for more information);
exams will be taken in person (see "Exams" section below for
more information) NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE
ACCEPTED!! In special cases (emergencies) I will
extend the deadline for ONE assignment during the semester. |
| Grading: |
Your grade will be based on the following assignments
|
HW Checks (14 at 5 points each) |
70 points |
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Quizzes (8 at 10 points each) |
80 points |
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Exams (4 at 100 points each) |
400 points |
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Final Exam (1 at 200 points) |
200 points |
| Total |
750 points |
Grading Scale:
| A |
90% |
| B |
80% |
| C |
70% |
| D |
60% |
| F |
<60% |
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| Gradebook: |
Your grades will be kept online using
CourseCompass. |
| Exams: |
The 5 exams will be taken in person (that is, NOT
online). You must come to the Coon Rapids campus to
take the exams. You must start the exam at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00,
4:00, 5:00, or 6:00. If you do not live within acceptable
distance of the Coon Rapids campus, you must find a proctor
(click on Finding a Proctor for more information). The
exam dates are listed below. You can always take an
exam early, just send me an email with the day/time you
would like to take the exam. NO LATE EXAMS WILL BE
GIVEN!
| Exam 1 (Ch 1 & Ch 2) |
Feb 9 |
| Exam 2 (Geo, Ch 3, & Ch 4) |
Mar 9 |
| Exam 3 (Ch 6 & Ch 7) |
Apr 13 |
| Exam 4 (Ch 8, Ch 9, & Ch 10) |
May 4 |
| Final Exam (Cumulative) |
May 11 |
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| Quizzes: |
There will be 8 quizzes. The quizzes will be
submitted online using CourseCompass. The due dates for the quizzes are
listed below, you can submit any of the quizzes early.
You are only allowed one attempt on each quiz, so be
confident in your answers before submitting the quiz.
LATE QUIZZES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
| Quiz 1 |
Jan 23 |
| Quiz 2 |
Feb 9 |
| Quiz geo |
Feb 17 |
| Quiz 3 & 4 |
Mar 4 |
| Quiz 6 |
Mar 25 |
| Quiz 7 |
Apr 8 |
| Quiz 8 |
Apr 21 |
| Quiz 9 & 10 |
Apr 29 |
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| HW Checks: |
Homework Checks will be submitted online using
CourseCompass. There is a homework
assignment due every Monday night by midnight, see
Schedule for due dates.
You can try the homework problems as many times as you would
like. I would recommend working on them until you
understand the problem. LATE HW CHECKS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED! |
| Extra Problems: |
In addition to the HW Checks, there are
Extra Problems listed on
the website. These are problems from the textbook that
will NOT be turned in for credit but will help your
understanding of the topics. I would highly recommend
working through these problems. Exams are based on
Extra Problems. |
| 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. |
| Incompletes: |
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 this course is 4/23.
See Student Handbook for more details. |
| Accommodations 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 employment or in
the provision of our services. Within the first week
of class, students with special needs that require
accommodations should contact the Director of Access
Services (Scott Bay 763-433-1334) to discuss possible
support services. |
| Learner Outcomes |
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At the conclusion of the
course, the student should be able to: |
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1. simplify numerical and algebraic
expressions involving the operations of addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division of real numbers
and the order of operations. |
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2.
simplify and/or evaluate an algebraic
expression utilizing order of operations, including
exponentiation, along with Commutative, Associative, and
Distributive Properties. |
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3.
solve first-degree equations. |
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4.
utilize first-degree equations to
solve application problems. |
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5.
express numbers using scientific or
standard notation. |
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6.
perform the operations of addition,
subtraction, and multiplication with polynomials. |
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7.
completely factor polynomial
expressions, not including sum and difference of cubes. |
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8.
perform multiplication and division
with rational expressions. |
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9.
perform addition and subtraction on
rational expressions with a common denominator. |
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10.
solve proportions. |
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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. |
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13.
sketch the graph of a line satisfying
given conditions involving ordered pairs and/or slope. |
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14.
write the equation of a line given the
slope and the y-intercept. |
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15.
simplify radical expressions involving
square root and use the simplest radical form or decimal
form to express answers. |
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16.
solve quadratic equations by using the
factoring method and the square root method. |
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17.
identify types of angles (acute,
obtuse, right, supplementary, complementary) and be able to
use relationships involving the angles in problem solving. |
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18.
classify triangles (using lengths of
sides or measures of angles) and use related properties in
problem solving. |
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19.
find the area and perimeter of
triangles and quadrilaterals and find the circumference and
area of circles. |
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20.
identify similar triangles and use
related properties in problem solving. |
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21.
identify simple polygons. |
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22.
utilize the Pythagorean Theorem in
problem solving. |
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23.
solve a first-degree inequality in one
variable and graph the solution on a number line graph. |
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24.
utilize the relationship of angles
created by parallel lines cut by a transversal in problem
solving. |
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25.
classify quadrilaterals and use
related properties in problem solving. |
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