2021 Summer1 Course Syllabus - Mathematics 1021.013
Course: Mathematics 1021.013.
Course Title: Math 1021 College Algebra.
How this course will be taught: Virtual synchronously: This class will meet virtually via Zoom for all scheduled meeting times.
Time: MTWRF 8:30-10:05 am.
Place: Please check Canvas for Zoom link.
Instructor: Doreen Wald.
Instructor Office: Zoom office.
Instructor Email: doreen.wald@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: wald@temple.edu.
Course Web Page: http://math.temple.edu/~nhamid
Office Hours: MTWR 11:45-12:45 pm.
Prerequisites: Math Placement or a C or better in Math 0702, 1015, or transfer credit for any of these courses.
Textbook: : Beecher/Penna/Bittinger - College Algebra with Intermediate Algebra: A Blended Course Students have the following options for purchasing access to the text: MyLab Math with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for College Algebra with Intermediate Algebra: A Blended Course, Beecher & Penna & Johnson ISBN: 9780135234532 Package: MyLab Math -18-week Access Card with Video Notebook for College Algebra with Intermediate Algebra: A Blended Course Package, Beecher & Penna & Johnson ISBN: 9780135261583 Package: College Algebra with Intermediate Algebra: A Blended Course, Binder Ready Edition, with MyLab Math - 18-week Access Card Package, Beecher & Penna & Johnson IBSN: 9780136175858. MyLabMath is NOT a required component of the course in the summer, so please refer to the course Canvas page to determine which of these options is best for you.
Technology specifications for this course: A working computer with a reliable internet connection, a Webcam, and audio capability. Recommended Internet Speed: 8mbps download & 5mbps upload. You can test your connection at https://www.speedtest.net. Please note: Hard-wired connections are more consistent than Wi-Fi for Zoom sessions. A scanning app such as AdobeScan or CamScanner is required as is access to Zoom and Canvas (the Canvas app is also recommended).
Limited resources are available for students who do not have the technology they need for class. Students with educational technology needs, including no computer or camera or insufficient Wifi-access, should submit a request outlining their needs using the Student Emergency Aid Fund form. The University will endeavor to meet needs, such as with a long-term loan of a laptop or Mifi device, a refurbished computer, or subsidized internet access.
Course Goals: College Algebra is a course designed to teach the fundamentals of algebra that are essential for future mathematics courses.
Topics Covered: This course covers: -Rational expressions, equations and functions. -Radical expressions, equations and functions. -Quadratic Functions and equations. -Polynomial and rational functions.
Course Grading: Review Quiz: 2%; Written Homework: 6%; Weekly Quizzes: 12%; Tests 1 and 2: 24% each; Cumulative Final: 32%. Numeric-To-Letter-Grade Scale: 93-100 A, 90-92 A-, 87-89 B+, 83-86 B, 80-82 B-, 77-79 C+, 73-76 C, 70-72 C-, 65-69 D+, 55-64 D, 50-54 D-, 0-49 F.
Exam Dates: Review Quiz - Wednesday, May 12; Weekly Quizzes - dates and material set by instructor; Test 1: Thursday, May 27; Test 2: Friday, June 11; Final (cumulative) - Monday, June 21.
Remote proctoring statement: Zoom, Proctorio or a similar proctoring tool may be used to proctor exams and quizzes in this course. These tools verify your identity and record online actions and surroundings. It is your responsibility to have the necessary government or school issued ID, a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection, the Google Chrome and Proctorio extension, a webcam/built-in camera and microphone, and system requirements for using Proctorio, Zoom, or a similar proctoring tool. Before the exam begins, the proctor may require a scan of the room in which you are taking the exam.
Attendance Policy: Attendance in class is required. You will be allowed 4 unexcused absences during the semester. You will be penalized one grade notch (e.g. from B to B-) for your fifth absence and one grade notch for each increment of 4 classes, or a portion thereof, that you miss from that point forward. Failure to attend class on quiz dates will also affect your Quiz Average. The University's attendance policy (opens in new tab/window) has been standardized to accommodate students who are ill or are required to self-quarantine for a period of time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To achieve course learning goals, students must attend in-person classes, and/or participate in classes or portions of classes that are taught remotely, to the extent that they are able. Though increased flexibility will be granted, in all cases, course assessments such as assignments, tests and exams must be completed for learning goals to be reached. In order to facilitate contact tracing, instructors are required to ensure that attendance is recorded for each in-person meeting using an online attendance system designated by the university. Students who are exhibiting symptoms such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, muscle or body aches, headache, chills, sore throat, congestion, or new loss of taste or smell, or who have been in close contact with others who have symptoms, or who are engaging in self-quarantine at the direction of the Philadelphia Health Department, Student Health Services, or any healthcare professional, should not attend in-person classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a healthcare provider for COVID-related absences. For more information, see the Student Health Services COVID-19 site.
The University's attendance policy (opens in new tab/window) has been standardized to accommodate students who are ill or are required to self-quarantine for a period of time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
To achieve course learning goals, students must attend in-person classes, and/or participate in classes or portions of classes that are taught remotely, to the extent that they are able. Though increased flexibility will be granted, in all cases, course assessments such as assignments, tests and exams must be completed for learning goals to be reached.
In order to facilitate contact tracing, instructors are required to ensure that attendance is recorded for each in-person meeting using an online attendance system designated by the university. Students who are exhibiting symptoms such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, muscle or body aches, headache, chills, sore throat, congestion, or new loss of taste or smell, or who have been in close contact with others who have symptoms, or who are engaging in self-quarantine at the direction of the Philadelphia Health Department, Student Health Services, or any healthcare professional, should not attend in-person classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a healthcare provider for COVID-related absences. For more information, see the Student Health Services COVID-19 site (opens in new tab/window).
It is also important to foster a respectful and productive learning environment that includes all students in our diverse community of learners. Treat your classmates and instructor with respect in all communication, class activities, and meetings. All opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse. You are encouraged to comment, question, or critique an idea but you are not to attack an individual. Our differences, some of which are outlined in the University's nondiscrimination statement (opens in a new tab/window), will add richness to this learning experience.
Please consider that sarcasm, humor and slang can be misconstrued in online interactions and generate unintended disruptions. Profanity should be avoided as should the use of all capital letters when composing responses in discussion threads, which can be construed as "shouting" online. Remember to be careful with your own and others' privacy. In general, have your behavior mirror how you would like to be treated by others.
Online Classroom Etiquette: It is expected that each student attends every class on time for the full duration of each class and behaves, in the same professional manner, as if you are in a regular classroom. This refers in particular to your location and attire. It is not appropriate to eat a large meal, drink alcohol, smoke, or get up often during an online class.
Statement on recording and distribution of recordings of class sessions: Any recordings permitted in this class can only be used for the student's personal educational use. Students are not permitted to copy, publish, or redistribute audio or video recordings of any portion of the class session to individuals who are not students in the course or academic program without the express permission of the faculty member and of any students who are recorded. Distribution without permission may be a violation of educational privacy law known as FERPA as well as certain copyright laws. Any recordings made by the instructor or university of this course are the property of Temple University.
Review Quiz: There is a Review Quiz on pre-algebra scheduled on Wednesday, May 12 This quiz contains material you should have had before. If you have difficulty with this review material, it indicates that you do not have enough background to continue in Math 1021 and you may want to take Math 0702. During the first few days of the semester, the Math Department can help you switch from Math 1021 to 0702. If you wish to do this, please contact Dr. Maria Lorenz at maria.lorenz@temple.edu.
Weekly Quizzes: Two short quizzes will be given every week, dates set by instructor. Each quiz will consist of 4-5 problems based on the homework problems assigned that week. When computing your overall quiz average, the lowest quiz score will be dropped.
Cumulative Final Exam: The final exam is scheduled for Monday, June 21 .DO NOT MISS IT. If a student misses the final exam, he/ she will NOT be allowed to take a make up exam unless there is a documented emergency. If you miss the final exam and do not make alternative arrangements before the grades are turned in, your grade for the course will be F.
Written Homework Assignments: Homework will be assigned on a regular basis. Each exercise represents a typical type of problem that you are expected to solve. If a certain type of problem gives you difficulty, you should get help from your instructor or at the tutoring center and try more exercises of that type until you understand the concept. These listed problems are the problems assigned from the textbook and are to be completed IN THEIR ENTIRETY as the sections are completed in class. You can find the list of the sections that will be covered and the corresponding homework problems on your canvas course.
Make Up Policy: Make-up Policy(Quizzes): INSTRUCTORS - FILL IN YOUR MAKE-UP POLICY ON QUIZZES HERE. Make-up Policy(Exams): There are no make ups available given the nature of online testing. In the case of a DOCUMENTED EMERGENCY that prevents a student from taking a test as scheduled, the student must contact their instructor and the course coordinator immediately to discuss alternative arrangements.
Review for Midterms & Final: Reviews for the tests and the final will be posted on your canvas course one week prior to each test week. Please be aware that this review material may not be all-inclusive. Any problem similar to a sample problem or a homework problem may appear on the tests and the final. You are also responsible for the examples worked out in each assigned section in the textbook even though they are not done in class. Please note that you can certainly start reviewing for your exams PRIOR to the release of these materials, using your quizzes and assigned homework from the included sections.
SSC Tutoring: During SSC STEM tutoring sessions, a tutor will work with you one-on-one to review and understand the concepts in this course. This program is free and open to all students enrolled in this course. More information about PASS and STEM tutoring, as well as other services offered by the SSC, is available at studentsuccess.temple.edu, by calling 215-204-0702, or by visiting our "Front Desk" Zoom room via the Meeting ID at 929-916-654.
MCC Tutoring: The Math TA and CA Consulting Center (MCC) provides excellent support services for this course throughout the semester. This free, drop-in tutoring center allows one-on-one support, pairing each student with a Math Teaching or Classroom Assistant. Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this service!.
Calculator: NO CALCULATORS or CHEAT SHEETS may be used for any quiz or test.
Outside Resource Policy: The use of calculators or any outside resource (including websites, apps, notes, etc.) are strictly prohibited for any test. Students who are found to have used outside assistance during an assessment are in violation of the University's Code of Conduct and will be assigned a grade of 0 on the assessment and reported to the Office of Student Conduct with a Charge of Academic Dishonesty.
Canvas: Canvas will be used extensively in this course, so please plan to check our course page daily. You will be responsible for completing any assignments, quizzes, or homework by their assigned due date in Canvas. Please note that the weighting of our course assessments cannot be accurately tracked in Canvas, so your cumulative grade in Canvas will NOT be accurate.
Any student who has a need for accommodations based on the impact of a documented disability or medical condition should contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) in 100 Ritter Annex (drs@temple.edu; 215-204-1280) to request accommodations and learn more about the resources available to you. If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with me, or you would like to discuss your accommodations, please contact me as soon as practical. I will work with you and with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. All discussions related to your accommodations will be confidential.
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The grade "I" (an "incomplete") is only given if students cannot complete the course work due to circumstances beyond their control. It is necessary for the student to have completed the majority of the course work with a passing average and to sign an incomplete contract which clearly states what is left for the student to do and the deadline by which the work must be completed. The incomplete contract must also include a default grade that will be used in case the "I" grade is not resolved by the agreed deadline. See the full policy by clicking here (opens in new tab/window).