MATH 0700: ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA--SUMMER 2011

Section B:  MW 3:15--5:20 (TW111),   Course ID (CRN #):  3350

 

INSTRUCTOR

Yi Wang, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Auburn University Montgomery

Department of Mathematics

School of Sciences

Room 310T, Goodwyn Hall

Email:  ywang2@aum.edu

Homepage: http://sciences.aum.edu/~ywang

Phone: 334.244.3318

Office Hours:  MW 2:05--3:05 at Library 357 or by appointment.

 PREREQUISITES:  appropriate score on the AUM Mathematics Placement Test.  Required Corequisite: MATH 0701.

 

TEXT: Algebra A Combined Approach, 3rd ed., by K. Elayne Martin-Gay; published by Prentice Hall, 2007. In addition to the text, a set of practice tests with solutions is available in the bookstore in Taylor Center, and is required for the course.

 

CALCULATORS:  Calculators are not allowed on all tests.

 

Beginning Spring 2008, all students enrolled in either MATH 0700 or MATH 0800 will be required to take and pass the corresponding lab course, MATH 0701 or MATH 0801, respectively.  YOU WILL NOT PASS MATH 0700 IF YOU DO NOT TAKE AND PASS MATH 0701.  IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN MATH 0701 YOU MUST DO SO IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOUR FIRST CLASS!  Attendance at the first lab class is vital!

 

ALSO:  On the first day of your MATH 0701 lab you are required to have:  a valid e-mail address AND the MyMathLab software for the course or a credit card to purchase the software online that day.

 

In addition to help from your instructor, you can get free tutoring outside of class from the AUM Learning Center in room 325 Moore Hall (the Nursing Building). Call 244-3470 for an appointment. You can go without an appointment if you wish, but students with appointments have priority. The Learning Center begins taking appointments on the first day of class each semester. Call early for best choice on standing appointments. Teaching videos are available and usually come with your text; ask at the Learning Center or the Instructional Support Lab (ISL) in room 203 Goodwyn if you do not have them.  MyMathLab computer tutorial will be used during the MATH 0701 lab course and may be used on a home computer as well by installing the appropriate plug ins. 

 

General Course Information:

 

MATH 0700 is intended for students who are not prepared for MATH 0800 (Intermediate Algebra). MATH 0700 covers introductory algebra, much like high school Algebra 1, plus a brief review of arithmetic. The course covers chapters R--3, 5--6 in the textbook. For each chapter there will be an in-class chapter test. If you need additional help on arithmetic topics, ask your instructor for suggestions; extra materials are available at the Learning Center.

 

The three hours credit for MATH 0700 (and one hour for MATH 0701) do not count toward the 120 hours required for graduation at AUM. However, they do count in determining whether or not you are taking a full load of courses, for financial aid or insurance purposes. In addition, MATH 0700 and MATH 0701 do not satisfy the mathematics requirement of the University Liberal Education Program (the “Core Curriculum”), but the knowledge you will gain from MATH 0700 is required in courses which do meet the core requirement. After passing MATH 0700, the next course would be Intermediate Algebra, MATH 0800.

 

:This course will use Blackboard http://bb.aum.edu. Syllabus, Class announcements, homework assignments, weekly schedule and updated grades will be posted at Blackboard.  It is the students’ responsibility to check the information posted at Blackboard. I will also post from time to time some studying resources on Blackboard.

 

LAST DAY TO  DROP/RESIGN CLASSES: Wednesday, June 29, 2011.

 

Grading Policy:  

 

 

The final examination is a comprehensive, multiple choice departmental test. Although it is a multiple choice test, the questions will be similar to those on the chapter tests; the only difference is that after solving each problem, you select the correct answer instead of writing your own answer. You will have 75 minutes to complete the final examination.

Your final exam is scheduled for: Wednesday July 27 3:15--4:30 (75 minutes).

 

You will receive a grade of CR (Credit) if your average score on the chapter tests and final combined is 75% or better. If your average is below 75% your grade will be NC (No Credit) if you have 3 or fewer lecture absences and take the final exam, and FAN (Failure to attend a non-credit course) if you have more than 3 lecture absences or miss the final exam. Your instructor will be notified by the week of finals as to your grade in MATH 0701.  If you have not passed MATH 0701 you will not be eligible for a grade of CR in MATH 0700, regardless of your average.  You are expected to arrive in class on time; students arriving late or leaving early may be counted absent. If you must arrive late or leave early, please enter or exit as quietly as possible so that you will not disrupt the class.

 

Grades in MATH 0700 are not included in determining your AUM grade point average.

 

Homework (10%): Students should purchase the set of practice tests at the bookstore in Taylor center as required material for the course. Students should take the practice tests on their own, correct them themselves, and turn in the corrected copies for the 10% credit.

 

The final examination (25%)  is a comprehensive, multiple choice departmental test. Although it is a multiple choice test, the questions will be similar to those on the chapter tests; the only difference is that after solving each problem, you select the correct answer instead of writing your own answer. You will have 75 minutes to complete the final examination.

 

You are expected to arrive in class on time; students arriving late or leaving early may be counted absent. If you must arrive late or leave early, please enter or exit as quietly as possible so that you will not disrupt the class.

 

Withdrawing from the course:

 

You may drop the course with a grade of W (Withdrawn) before a date near the middle of the semester; check the AUM Catalog or the schedule of classes for the semester for the date, or ask your instructor. Courses may be dropped using the AUM Web site (www.aum.edu), or in the Records Office, or in the department of your major. It is your responsibility to make sure you have been dropped from the course.

 

STUDYING RESOURCES:

In addition to help from your instructor, you can get free tutoring outside of class from the AUM Learning Center in room 325 Moore Hall (the Nursing Building). Call 244-3470 for an appointment. You can go without an appointment if you wish, but students with appointments have priority. The Learning Center begins taking appointments on the first day of class each semester. Call early for best choice on standing appointments. Videotapes and computer tutorials are also available: inquire at the Learning Center or the Instructional Support Lab (ISL) in room 203 Goodwyn.

1. There are 17 class meetings, plus the final exam period.

2. FREE TUTORING HELP: Students can go to the Learning Center, 325 Moore Hall, 244-3470, for free tutoring help for this course by appointment.   Additional tutoring services are available in the Instructional Support Lab, 203 Goodwyn Hall, 244-3265.

 

HOW TO SUCCEED THIS COURSE?

In addition to my effort, your efforts are indispensable. 

(1) Except extreme cases, attending class only is far less sufficient to succeed (pass? ) the course. Let alone occasionally attending class.

(2)  To get a grade CR, one is advised to spend at least 1--3 hours (depending on your background in mathematics) for each lecture hour in reviewing the lecture notes, doing the examples in the lecture notes and in the book, and doing some/most homework problems.

 

I would suggest you to write down your objective grade for this course, and commit your effort to this milestone of your life goal. Again, I wish you succeed.

My objective grade for this course is                         . I will commit         hours for each lecture hour to study the course materials. 

 

APPEALS: After final course grades have been submitted, you may appeal your final grade. As a first step, you would make a written appeal to the instructor of the course.

CLASS ATTENDANCE AND ENVIRONMENT: Perfect or near-perfect class attendance is important for students to gain and demonstrate competency in course concepts and skills. Students are expected to accept responsibility for class attendance and to complete in-class work assignments and examinations as scheduled by the instructor.

            Please be courteous to your fellow students and the instructor at all times. For example, do not converse with other students, read the newspaper, or sleep during the lecture. Do not pack up earlier than scheduled dismissing time.

Cell phones have to be set to silent (or preferably be turned off). If you have to answer a cell phone call during class, please quietly leave the classroom and move to a location where your conversation does not disrupt any class in progress.

Children should not be brought to class, except in emergency circumstances and only with the permission of the instructor.

Food, drinks, or gum should not be brought into the classroom.

AUM prohibits smoking in campus buildings. If you smoke, you may only do so outside the buildings.

PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism or cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. You can discuss solutions with classmates, but cannot copy (totally or partially) someone else’s solution or allow someone else to copy your solution. You will receive an "F” in the course if you are caught.

DISCIPLINE AND ACADEMIC HONESTY. The policies of the Student Discipline Code apply. You are advised to familiarize yourself with these policies, which can be found in the current edition of the AUMANAC.  Please, adhere to the standards of academic integrity stated in the AUM Catalog.

SPECIAL SERVICES.
It is the policy of Auburn University Montgomery to accommodate individuals with disabilities pursuant to federal law and the University’s commitment to equal educational opportunities. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any necessary accommodations at the beginning of the course. If you qualify for this service, please contact either the AUM’s Center for Disability Services (CDS) located in Library Tower, Room 706 (Phone: 334-244-3632, Fax:334-244-3907, TDD: 344-244-3754) or me for the corresponding referral.

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