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MAT 117 Richard T. Lynch complete course week 1 to week 9 with course syllabus
CourseSyllabus
MAT 117 Algebra 1B
Course Start Date: 4/11/2011
Course End Date: 6/6/2011
Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference.
Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered the ruling document.
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Facilitator Information
Richard T. Lynch
rlynch4281@email.phoenix.edu
(University of Phoenix)
mathteachlynch@yahoo.com
(Personal)
302-593-4393 (EST)
Facilitator Availability
I am available from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Eastern Time on most days, but I attempt to reserve Sunday for my family. During the week, I am online most of the time during that 9 a.m.-9 p.m. time frame.
On Saturdays, I tend to be online in the morning only. If these times are not convenient for you, please let me know. I will be happy to accommodate your schedule, if possible. I provide you with these times to make it easier to communicate with me, and not to limit our contact.
I want you to know that, should you need to contact me outside these time frames, you should not hesitate to do so.
For emergencies, when you are not able to gain access to messages on the Online Learning System (OLS), please send a message to my personal email address. In the event a third party needs to contact me, please direct them to my contact information listed under “facilitator information.” No third party should use your login credentials to gain access to the classroom.
Where to Go to Class
Main: This is the main forum for the class and is where discussion is conducted. It has read-and-write access for everyone.
Chat-Room: This is a read-and-write access forum. It is designed as a place to discuss issues not related to the course content. This is the forum to which we will send our bios.
Course-Materials: This is a read-only forum, which means you can read messages here but cannot send any. This is where I will post the course syllabus and materials.
Individual Forum: You will see one forum with your name on it. This is a private forum, shared only by you and me, the facilitator. Your classmates will not have access to this forum. This is where I will post your feedback. You can also ask questions here. However, if you have general questions about instructions of assignments, please post those in the Main forum, since other students may benefit by that exchange as well.
Policies
For class policies, please see the Policies link on the left side of the Materials page for the course on eCampus. Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within that link. University policies are subject to change so please be sure to read them at the beginning of each class as it may have changed since your last class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities it is important you read the policies governing your current class modality.
Technical Support
Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 1-877-832-4867, or use the
e-mail support form
.
Answers to the most common issues are found in the Knowledge Base by clicking Help, found at the top of every student Web site.
Feedback
Each week, I will provide grades or scores and comments on your assignments. I will send feedback to your Individual forum.
Grading Formula
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Points |
Grade |
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95+ |
A |
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90-94 |
A- |
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87-89 |
B+ |
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84-86 |
B |
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80-83 |
B- |
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77-79 |
C+ |
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74-76 |
C |
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70-73 |
C- |
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67-69 |
D+ |
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64-66 |
D |
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60-63 |
D- |
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<59 |
F |
Course Description
See eCampus.
Course Topics & Objectives
See eCampus.
Course Materials
See eCampus.
Point Values for Course Assignments
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ASSIGNMENTS |
Points |
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Individual (100%) |
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Week 1 Check Point, Discussion Questions, Participation |
50, 10, 10 |
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Week 2 Check Point, Concept Check, Quiz |
50, 5, 60 |
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Week 3 Check Point, Discussion Questions, Participation |
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Week 4 Check Point, Concept Check, Quiz |
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Week 5 Check Point, Discussion Questions, Participation |
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Week 6 Check Point, Concept Check, Quiz |
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Week 7 Check Point, Discussion Questions, Participation |
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Week 8 Check Point, Concept Check, Quiz |
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Week 9 Capstone Discussion Question, Participation, Final Exam |
10,10, 240 |
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Total |
1000 |
Week One
WEEK 1 – TOPIC 1: POLYNOMIALS
Objectives
Objectives
Objectives
Objectives
Objectives
· Simplify algebraic expressions involving exponents.
· Perform mathematical operations involving polynomials.
· Evaluate a polynomial for a given value of the variable.
· Perform mathematical operations using scientific notation.
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
· DQ 1 and 2
· Participation
· CheckPoint: Polynomials
Weekly Reminders
Discussion Questions
Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement.
Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score.
Summary of Week 1 Deliverables
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Due |
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Discussion Question 1 |
Main Forum |
Day 2 |
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Discussion Question 2 |
Day 4 |
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Checkpoint |
MyMathLab |
Day 5 |
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| Participation | Main Forum |
Day 7 |
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Week One Assignment Description
Polynomials
· Simplify algebraic expressions involving exponents.
· Perform mathematical operations involving polynomials.
· Evaluate a polynomial for a given value of the variable.
· Perform mathematical operations using scientific notation.
Course Assignments
1. Course Preparation
· Read the course description and objectives.
· Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.
2. Readings and Activities
· Read Appendix A.
· Read Appendix B.
· Read Ch. 4 & 5 of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra.
· Review the Equation Editor tutorial at
http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/EEGT/EEGT-01-INTRO.asp
· Review the How to Answer Questions tutorial to learn how to use MyMathLab®. Enter MyMathLab® by clicking the link provided under the Week One Materials section of your student website.
3. CheckPoint: Polynomials
· Complete the Week One CheckPoint in MyMathLab®. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in Ch. 4.
4. Discussion Questions
· When rewriting an exponential expression with a negative exponent and a positive base to an expression containing only a positive exponent, does the sign of the base change? Demonstrate with an example.
· Is this equation correct: (x y)3 = x y3 ? Explain why. If it is correct, how can you prove this? If it is incorrect, what should be done to make it right?
Week Two
WEEK 2 – TOPIC 1: FACTORING POLYNOMIALS
Objectives
· Factor various types of polynomials using an appropriate method.
· Use factoring to solve quadratic equations.
Assessment
· Week Two Concept Check
Post to Assignment forum: 50-word response to the following: How do you determine if a polynomial is the difference of two squares?
· CheckPoint: Factoring Polynomials
· Assignment: Simplifying Polynomials (Quiz)
Weekly Reminders
Summary of Week 2 Deliverables
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Week 2 Concept Check |
Assignment Forum |
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Week 2 Quiz |
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Week Two Assignment Descriptions
Factoring Polynomials
Factor various types of polynomials using an appropriate method.
Use factoring to solve quadratic equations.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Exercise: Week Two Concept Check
Due Date: Day 5 [Assignment forum]
Post a 50-word response to the following: How do you determine if a polynomial is the difference of two squares?
2. CheckPoint: Factoring Polynomials
Resource: MyMathLab®
Due Date: Day 5 [MyMathLab®]
Complete the Week Two CheckPoint in MyMathLab®. This activity provides the opportunity to apply concepts introduced in Ch. 5.
3. Assignment: Simplifying and Factoring Polynomials
Resources: MyMathLab®
Due Date: Day 7 [MyMathLab®].
Complete the Week Two Quiz in MyMathLab®. Submit your assignment in MyMathLab®.
Week Three
WEEK 3 – TOPIC 1: RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS
Objectives
· Simplify rational expressions.
· Perform mathematical operations involving rational expressions.
Assessment
· DQ 1 and 2
· Participation
· Check Point: Simplifying Rational Expressions
Weekly Reminders
Discussion Questions
Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement.
Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score.
Summary of Week 3 Deliverables
Week Three Assignment Description
Rational Expressions
· Simplify rational expressions.
· Perform mathematical operations involving rational expressions.
Course Assignments
1. Readings
· Read Ch. 6 of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra.
2. CheckPoint: Simplifying Rational Expressions
· Complete the Week Three CheckPoint in MyMathLab®. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in Sections 6.1–6.6 in Ch. 6.
3. Discussion Questions
· How is doing operations—adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing—with rational expressions similar to or different from doing operations with fractions?
Can understanding how to work with one kind of problem help understand how to work another type?
When might you use this skill in real life?
· Why is (3x + 5) (x – 2) + (2x – 3) (x – 2) not in factored form? What is the correct final factored form? What is this factoring method called?
Week Four
WEEK 4 – TOPIC 1: RATIONAL EQUATIONS
Objectives
· Solve rational equations.
Assessment
· Week Four Concept Check
Post a 50-word response to the following: When solving a rational equation, why is it necessary to perform a check?
· Check Point: Solving Rational Equations
· Assignment: Rational Equations (Quiz)
Weekly Reminders
Summary of Week 4 Deliverables
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Week 4 Concept Check |
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Week 4 Quiz |
Week Four Assignment Descriptions
Rational Equations
Solve rational equations.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Exercise: Week Four Concept Check
Due Date: Day 5 [Assignment Forum]
Post a 50-word response to the following: When solving a rational equation, why is it necessary to perform a check?
2. CheckPoint: Solving Rational Equations
Resource: MyMathLab®
Due Date: Day 5 [MyMathLab®]
Complete the Week Four CheckPoint in MyMathLab®. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 6.7-6.9 of Ch. 6.
3. Assignment: Rational Expressions and Equations
Due Date: Day 7 [MyMathLab®]
Complete the Week Four Assignment in MyMathLab®. This assignment assesses content learned in Ch. 6.
Week Five
Objectives
· Simplify radical expressions.
· Perform mathematical operations involving radical expressions.
· Discuss the laws of exponents.
Assessment
· DQ 1 and 2
· Participation
· Check Point: Radical Expressions
Weekly Reminders
Discussion Questions
Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement.
Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score.
Summary of Week 5 Deliverables
Assignment
Location
Due
Discussion Question 1
Main Forum
Day 2
Discussion Question 2
Main Forum
Day 4
Checkpoint
MyMathLab
Day 5
Participation
Main Forum
Day 7
Week Five Assignment Descriptions
Radical Expressions
· Simplify radical expressions.
· Perform mathematical operations involving radical expressions.
· Discuss the laws of exponents.
Course Assignments
1. Readings
· Read Ch. 10 of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra.
2. CheckPoint: Radical Expressions
· Complete the Week Five CheckPoint in MyMathLab®. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 10.1–10.5 of Ch. 10.
3. Discussion Questions
· When solving a rational equation what is the first step we must always take? Illustrate with an example how you clear the rational equation of fractions. Consider participating by reviewing the examples of your classmates and commenting on whether they are correct and why.
· In your own words, what are radical expressions? What is the process we follow when adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing rational expressions? In your answer, demonstrate the process for each one with your own example.
Week Six
WEEK 6 – TOPIC 1: RADICAL EQUATIONS
Objectives
· Solve equations involving radicals.
Assessment
· Week Six Concept Check
Post a 50-word response to the following: What is the Pythagorean theorem? How is it used?
· Check Point: Radical Equations
· Assignment: Working with Radicals (Quiz)
Weekly Reminders
Summary of Week 6 Deliverables
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Week 6 Concept Check |
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Week 6 Quiz |
Week Six Assignment Descriptions
Radical Equations
Solve equations involving radicals.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Exercise: Week Six Concept Check
Due Date: Day 5 [Assignment Forum]
Post a 50-word response to the following: What is the Pythagorean theorem? How is it used?
2. CheckPoint: Radical Equations
Resource: MyMathLab®
Due Date: Day 5 [MyMathLab®]
Complete the Week Six CheckPoint in MyMathLab®. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 10.6-10.8 of Ch. 10.
3. Assignment: Working with Radicals
Due Date: Day 7 [MyMathLab®]
Complete the Week Six Assignment: Ch. 10 Quiz in MyMathLab®. This assignment assesses content learned in Ch. 10.
Week Seven
WEEK 7 – TOPIC 1: QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
Objectives
· Solve quadratic equations.
Assessment
· DQ 1 and 2
· Participation
· Check Point: Solving Quadratic Equations
Weekly Reminders
Discussion Questions
Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement.
Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score.
Summary of Week 7 Deliverables
Week Seven Assignment Descriptions
Quadratic Equations
Quadratic Equations
· Solve quadratic equations.
Course Assignments
1. Readings
· Read Ch. 11 of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra.
2. CheckPoint: Solving Quadratic Equations
· Complete the Week Seven CheckPoint in MyMathLab®. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 11.1–11.4 of Ch. 11.
3. Discussion Questions
· Quadratic equations may be solved by graphing, using the quadratic formula, completing the square, and factoring. What are the pros and cons of each of these methods? When might each method be most appropriate? Which method do you prefer? Explain why.
· From your reading in section 10.6, describe a step-by-step process to solve radical equations. List each step and provide an explanation of how to complete each step with an example.
Week Eight
WEEK 8 – TOPIC 1: GRAPHING QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
Objectives
· Graph quadratic equations.
Assessment
· Week Eight Concept Check
Post a response to the following: If you are looking at a graph of a quadratic equation, how do you determine where the solutions are?
· Check Point: Graphing Quadratic Equations
· Assignment: Graph Quadratics (Quiz)
Weekly Reminders
Summary of Week 8 Deliverables
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Week 8 Concept Check |
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Week 8 Quiz |
Week Eight Assignment Description
Graphing Quadratic Equations
Graph quadratic equations.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Exercise: Week Eight Concept Check
Due Date: Day 5 [Assignment Forum]
Post a response to the following: If you are looking at a graph of a quadratic equation, how do you determine where the solutions are?
2. CheckPoint: Graphing Quadratic Equations
Resource: MyMathLab®
Due Date: Day 5 [MyMathLab®]
Complete the Week Eight CheckPoint in MyMathLab®. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 11.5-11.7 of Ch.11.
3. Assignment: Solving and Graphing Quadratic Equations
Due Date: Day 7 [MyMathLab®]
Complete the Week Eight Assignment: Ch. 11 Quiz in MyMathLab®. This assignment assesses content learned in Ch. 11.
Week Nine
WEEK 9 – TOPIC 1: APPLYING ADVANCED ALGEBRA CONCEPTS
Objectives
· Apply advanced algebra concepts to solve mathematical problems.
Assessment
· Capstone Discussion Question
· Participation
· Final Exam
Weekly Reminders
Discussion Questions
Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement.
Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score.
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Summary of Week 9 Deliverables Assignment |
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Main Forum |
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Capstone Discussion Question |
Main Forum |
Day 3 |
| Final Exam |
MyMathLab |
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Week Nine Assignment Description
Applying Advanced Algebra Concepts
Apply advanced algebra concepts to solve mathematical problems.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Capstone Discussion Question
Due Date: Day 3 [Main forum]
Post a response to the following: Has the content in this course allowed you to think of math as a useful tool? If so, how? What concepts investigated in this course can apply to your personal and professional life? In what ways did you use MyMathLab® or the Center for Mathematic Excellence for extra support?
2. Final Exam
Resources: Appendix A and MyMathLab®
Due Date: Day 7 [MyMathLab®]
Complete the Week Nine Final
