Course: MAT 0024C Elementary Algebra
CRN: 22700
Time: Class 12:00-1:15 pm MW Room: 2-202
Lab 12:00-12:50 pm T Room: 2-227
Instructor: Mr. Al Groccia
Phone: (407) 299 5000 Extension 4182 (407) 847 9496 Extension 4182
E-mail: agroccia@valencia.cc.fl.us |
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Office: Building 2 Room 206 |
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Class Website: http://faculty.valencia.cc.fl.us/agroccia/ |
Required Materials
Text Book: Elementary Algebra- by Alan Tussy and R. David Gustafuson
Lab Manual: Blue Lab Manual for MAT0024C found at Osceola VCC bookstore
This course is designed to supplement the algebraic background of students prior to taking MAT 1033C Intermediate Algebra. Topics include sets, fundamental operations with polynomials, linear equations and inequalities with applications, factoring and its use in algebra, introduction to graphing of linear equations, introduction to radicals, and use of calculators. Minimum grade of C is required for successful completion. This course does not apply toward mathematics requirement in general education or towards any associate degree.
Competencies of a Valencia Graduate
THINK: think clearly, critically, and creatively. Analyze, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate in many domains of human inquiry.
VALUE: make reasoned value judgments and responsible commitments.
ACT: act purposefully, reflectively, and responsibly.
COMMUNICATE: communicate with different audiences using varied means.
1. Mathematics Skills (arithmetic and algebra skills)
2. Reading Skills (literal and critical comprehension skills)
3. English Language Skills (word choice and grammar, spelling, capitalizations, and punctuation skills)
Grading for this course will be derived from the following sources:
1. A minimum of four exams 35% of overall grade
2. Quizzes and labs 25% of overall grade
3. Homework and class notes (Collected on exam days) 15% of overall grade
4. Final exam 25% of overall grade
Date: Monday, April 28, 2003, 11:30 pm to 1:30 pm
This final exam is a state exam that will cover all material in this course and previous math courses. Students must earn a grade 80% or higher on the exam to pass this course.
The scale used in this course to determine your grade is as follows:
90 100 = A
80 89 = B
70 79 = C
60 69 = D
0 59 = F
It is the responsibility of the student to make-up any homework, notes, or quizzes that are missed. If possible, homework or quizzes should be completed before missing a class. There are NO MAKE-UP EXAMS after the examination has been given to the class unless the instructor allows it, but exams may be taken early.
You are expected to attend all classes. If you miss a class, you are still responsible for covered material, assigned homework, and quizzes. The instructor has the authority to withdraw any student who misses more than 10% of the class, which is 3 days.
Withdrawal Deadline is March 7, 2003 to receive a grade of W
A calculator is not used in this class heavily due to the fact that the state competency does not allow the use of calculators.
The instructor is here to help, so please do not hesitate to ask for assistance. Instructor is available before and after class, by appointment, or stopping by his office. Appointments are highly recommended because the instructor has many other duties.
Ask Questions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do all the assigned homework to the best of your ability.
Do homework as sections are covered in order to be prepared for the next class and have questions and maintain a good notebook.
Find a study partner in class and someone who can get missed notes and assignments.
Use Valencias facilities such as free tutoring in 1-131 and the computer labs.
In the taking of an exam or quiz either in or out of class, no student shall give or receive any assistance in the answering of any question designed to be part of the grade. Any student found cheating will be given a zero on the exam or quiz in question.
Changes in this syllabus may be made at any time by announcement of the instructor.
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Review page 73 79
2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 28, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 52
Extra Credit Chapter 1 Test page 79 80 1 28 All
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Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Review page 177 182
HW: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 32, 33, 42, 49, 50
Extra Credit Chapter 2 Test page 183 184 1 - 34 All
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Review page 271 276
Problems: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Extra Credit Chapter 3 Test page 276 277 1 13 All
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Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Review page 346 349 1 28 All
Problems: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27
Extra Credit Chapter 4 Test page 350 351 1 27 All
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Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Review page 419 422
Problems: 2, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25
Extra Credit Chapter 5 Test page 423 1 22 All
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Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Review page 513 515
Problems: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Extra Credit Chapter 6 Test page 518 1 20 All
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Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Review page 592 596 1 10 All
Complete all four sample competency exams in lab manual.
Recommended Homework:
The cumulative reviews after each chapter are great to judge strengths and weaknesses.
Especially cumulative review Chapter 1 7, pages 662 665, 1 56 All, for the final.
Note: You bought the whole book so please feel free to as many problems from the different sections for extra practice.
MAT0024C Tentative Schedule | |||
Monday- Wednesday 12:00 to 1:15 pm Class | |||
Schedule may change | |||
Week | Week of | Monday | Wednesday |
Week 1 | Jan. 6, 2003 | Syllabus-1.1-1.2 | 1.3-1.4 |
Week 2 | Jan. 13, 2003 | 1.3-1.4 | 1.5-1.6 |
Week 3 | Jan. 20, 2003 | No Class- MLK B-Day | 2.1-2.3 |
Week 4 | Jan. 27, 2003 | 2.4-2.6 | 2.7-2.8 |
Week 5 | Feb. 3, 2003 | Review Ch. 1 and 2 | Test 1: Ch. 1 and 2 |
Week 6 | Feb. 10, 2003 | 3.1-3.2 | 3.3-3.4 |
Week 7 | Feb. 17, 2003 | 4.1-4.3 | 4.5-4.7 |
Week 8 | Feb. 24, 2003 | Review 3 and 4 | Test 2: Ch. 3 and 4 |
Week 9 | March 3, 2003 | 5.1.-5.2 | 5.3-5.4 |
Week 10 | March 10, 2003 | 5.5-5.6 | 6.1-6.2 |
Week 11 | March 17, 2003 | Spring Break | Spring Break |
Week 12 | March 24, 2003 | 6.3-6.4 | 6.5, 7.1-7.3 |
Week 13 | March 31, 2003 | Review 5, 6, 7 | Test 3: Ch 5, 6, 7 |
Week 14 | April 7, 2003 | Review | Review |
Week 15 | April 14, 2003 | Review | Test 4: Comp Practice |
Week 16 | April 21, 2003 | Review | Review |
Week 17 | Final: Monday, April 28, 2003, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |