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PROFESSOR: Dr. Ivana Ilic PHONE NUMBER: (239) 489 9330
OFFICE LOCATION: Thomas Edison Campus U-112H E-MAIL: iilic@fsw.edu
OFFICE HOURS: TBA SEMESTER: FALL 2018
I. COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE, CATALOG DESCRIPTION, CREDITS:
MAT 1033 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (4 CREDITS) This course is intended to prepare students for college level algebra courses needed to meet the State requirements for math competencies. This course should adequately prepare the student for MAC 1105 and provide a strong algebra foundation for higher level math. A graphing calculator is required for this course.
II. PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE: MAT 0028 or MAT 0057 or MAT 0058 (all with a minimum grade of “C”) or Testing or SB 1720 Exemption CO-REQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE: None
III. GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION: Topic Outline.
• Factoring • Algebraic fractions • Radicals and rational exponents • Complex numbers • Quadratic equations • Rational equations • Linear equations and inequalities in two variables and their graphs • Systems of linear equations and inequalities • Introduction to functions • Applications of the above topics
IV. ALL COURSES AT FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE CONTRIBUTE TO THE GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM BY MEETING ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES:
Communicate clearly in a variety of modes and media. Research and examine academic and non-academic information, resources, and evidence.
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Evaluate and utilize mathematical principles, technology, scientific and quantitative data. Analyze and create individual and collaborative works of art, literature, and performance. Think critically about questions to yield meaning and value. Investigate and engage in the transdisciplinary applications of research, learning, and knowledge. Visualize and engage the world from different historical, social, religious, and cultural approaches. Engage meanings of active citizenship in one’s community, nation, and the world.
A. General Education Competencies and Course Outcomes 1. Listed here are the course outcomes/objectives assessed in this course which play an integral part in contributing to the student’s general education along with the general education competency it supports.
General Education Competency: Evaluate Course Outcomes or Objectives Supporting the General Education Competency Selected:
Select and apply an appropriate technique for solving quadratic equations
Select and apply an appropriate technique for solving systems of linear equations
B. Other Course Objectives/Standards
Factor polynomials using methods such as factoring greatest common factors, factoring by grouping, trial and error, the AC method, difference of squares, and substitution
Perform operations with and simplify rational expressions
Simplify complex rational expressions
Divide polynomials using long division
Perform operations with and simplify radial expressions
Rationalize denominators
Express radicals using rational exponents and vice versa
Apply the properties of exponents to expressions involving rational exponents
Solve radical equations
Identify characteristics of complex numbers and be able to express a complex number in “a + bi” form
Perform arithmetic operations on complex numbers
Select and apply an appropriate technique for solving quadratic equations utilizing factoring, the square root property, completing the square, and the quadratic formula
Solve rational equations.
Graph linear equations in a coordinate plane using techniques such as tables of values, intercepts, and point slope form of an equation of a line.
Graph linear inequalities in a coordinate plane
Use a variety of techniques to determine the slope of a line
Determine whether the equations of lines are those that are parallel, perpendicular, or neither
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of slope as being a rate of change
Write equations of lines using forms such as point-slope, slope-intercept, vertical line form, horizontal line form, and standard form
Solve systems of linear equations in two variables using the techniques of graphing, substitution, and elimination (as referred to as addition or linear combination)
Solve systems of linear inequalities using a graphical approach
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State the domain and range of a given relation using appropriate set notation, such as set-builder and interval notation
Identify relations that are also functions
Evaluate functions for specified domain values by referring to a graph, the equation, or a set of ordered pairs that define the function
Solve for a specified variable in literal equations
Select and apply an appropriate technique to solve application problems involving algebraic concepts contained in the scope of this course
V. DISTRICT-WIDE POLICIES:
PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Florida SouthWestern State College, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the College’s guiding principles, offers students with documented disabilities programs to equalize access to the educational process. Students needing to request an accommodation in this class due to a disability, or who suspect that their academic performance is affected by a disability should contact the Office of Adaptive Services at the nearest campus. The office locations and telephone numbers for the Office of Adaptive Services at each campus can be found at http://www.fsw.edu/adaptiveservices. REPORTING TITLE IX VIOLATIONS Florida SouthWestern State College, in accordance with Title IX and the Violence Against Women Act, has established a set of procedures for reporting and investigating Title IX violations including sexual misconduct. Students who need to report an incident or need to receive support regarding an incident should contact the Equity Officer at equity@fsw.edu. Incoming students are encouraged to participate in the Sexual Violence Prevention training offered online. Additional information and resources can be found on the College’s website at http://www.fsw.edu/sexualassault.
VI. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STUDENTS:
MyMathLabPlus (MLP): All students are required to purchase access to MLP. o Online assignments are found on the MMLP website: http://fsw.mylabsplus.com
Students who have a password from a prior semester will be able to login using their old credentials. Students who do not have an established password or who have forgotten their password should go to the website, select the “Forgot Your Password” link, enter their FSW username as the Username, and click on “continue.” An email with a link for resetting the password will be sent from support@pearson.com to the student’s FSW email account
ACCESS CODES: After logging in and selecting this course, students will be prompted with three enrollment options to gain access to their course:
Access Code: Input a purchased access code Buy Now: Purchase with a credit card or PayPal Pay Later: Obtain temporary access.
Temporary access begins on the day the student selects that option and expires 14 days later as shown on the student’s receipt. When temporary access expires, the student will be prompted to input a purchased access code or buy an access code online. Work done prior to the temporary access expiration will be saved; but the student will not be able to do any
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additional work until the permanent access code has been submitted. Temporary access is for 14 days only and cannot be extended.
Accessing the Canvas Online Classroom: Communication and Discussion Board Activities o It is recommended that you use Firefox, Chrome or Safari to access the online course. There have
been multiple reports on issues with Internet Explorer 7 when used with Canvas.
To download Chrome browser, go to http://www.google.com/chrome/
To download Firefox browser, go to http://www.firefox.com
To download Safari browser, go to http://www.apple.com/safari/ o Navigate to the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) portal at http://www.fsw.edu/ o Enter your official FSW portal username and password and then click the “Login” button. o Click the Student Academics tab to see a list of your courses. o Click on the course title to open the online classroom. o Click on Courses at the top of the screen and select the course title listed under My Courses.
CANVAS PROFILE: On the left-hand side menu in Canvas, students will find a link Account/Profile for their Canvas profile. Follow this link to edit NOTIFICATION settings- students can receive course notifications through their Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) email address, a personal email address, text messages, Facebook, Skype and other social networking services. Students can choose any combination of these settings and can change them at any time. It is the students’ responsibility to ensure their communication settings are configured in a way that allows them to receive course notifications.
CANVAS INBOX: On the left-hand side menu of the Canvas page is a link for the student’s inbox. Students can use this tool to communicate with their professor and their classmates. It is the student’s responsibility to regularly check the inbox for messages from their professor.
CANVAS TOOLS: Course Tools are found on the left-hand side of the course Canvas page. o HOME: Students will find the Canvas course homepage with general course information. o SYLLABUS: Students will find the course syllabus (this document). o ANNOUNCEMENTS: Students will receive important messages from their professor using Canvas
Announcements. It is the student’s responsibility to log into the course frequently. Announcements may pertain to changes in course schedule or material and students will be held responsible for information contained in emails and announcements.
o DISCUSSIONS: Graded activities will be posted on the discussion board. In addition, students can use discussion boards to post and respond to general questions about homework, quizzes, and exams. This is a public forum. All members of the class may read and post to ‘Discussions’ – do not post any confidential information.
o GRADES: The Canvas Gradebook will not be used in this course. Grades will be posted in the MyLabsPlus Gradebook.
o CHAT: Students can communicate with their instructor or classmates through this live chat tool. o CONFERENCES: This tool allows the professor to conduct office hours or meet with students in the
online environment using live voice communication and an interactive whiteboard. Students should email the professor to request a meeting.
ONLINE PROCTORED EXAMS Online tests and final exam within this course will require online proctoring using a service within Canvas called Proctorio. This service is free to students and no scheduling is required.
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Requirements for students:
1. Students will be required to have a webcam (USB or internal) with a microphone when taking a proctored exam or quiz. This remote recording device is purchased and controlled by the student.
2. All proctored quizzes and/or exams should be taken in a quiet, well-lit, private space. 3. Students must display a valid government issued ID or FSW Student ID card.
Students that do not have access to the required technology or testing environment should visit www.fsw.edu/online/testing for a list of recommended locations that offer a secure and private setting to take your exam. Each FSW campus has a limited number of laptops available for check out OR Proctorio-ready computer stations. These resources are available for students to use on a first- come, first-serve basis. Availability is not guaranteed, so plan accordingly.
How to Take a Proctorio Exam:
1. Prepare your environment to meet the requirements as detailed in the exam description 2. Log in to your course in Canvas using Google Chrome 3. Navigate to your quiz or exam 4. You will be required to install the Proctorio extension if this is your first use of the service 5. Read the instructions carefully to ensure you comply with the proctoring requirements 6. Start your quiz or exam and follow the prompts to verify your identify and complete a room and
desk scan 7. After the verification process proceed to take your exam in Canvas 8. When you are done use the "Submit" button in Canvas to end the Proctorio session
Visit www.fsw.edu/online/testing for additional resources and best practices for taking a successful online proctored exam. Testing Requirements for This Course:
Face and Hands Must be Visible at all Times NO cell phones, smart watches, tablets or any other electronic device allowed (other than the
computer you are using to take this exam and TI-83 Plus or TI-84 graphing calculator or equivalent) NO textbooks NO other people in the room NO talking, music or other background sounds Do NOT navigate to another tab or window in your browser. This may end your exam and you may
not be able to reenter. Do NOT leave the view of the webcam. This may end your exam and you may not be able to reenter. Students should use a small whiteboard (scratch paper not allowed). It MUST be erased and shown
to be clean at the end of the exam (show it to the webcam before disconnecting). Students are allowed to use TI-83 Plus or TI-84 graphing calculator or equivalent.
Please note that you will receive a zero for this exam if any of the prohibited items are detected during the exam or the conditions detailed above are not met.
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You MAY also use the following:
The Proctorio calculator tool The virtual Proctorio whiteboard
Need Technical Support? Contact Proctorio 24/7 by:
Live Chat by clicking the Proctorio extension (shield icon in Chrome) Call 1-866-948-9248 Email support@proctorio.edu
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: MyLabsPlus (MLP) (10%) o Students will complete all on-line homework assignments posted in MLP; see Section XI: Class
Schedule. In general, MLP allows three attempts at exactly the same problem before marking the problem wrong. After the problem has been marked wrong, students may work additional versions of the same kind of problem until they are successful. To get a new version of the problem, click on the “Similar Exercise” button. Students will be given credit once they answer a version correctly.
o Students may continue to work on the homework assignments after the posted due date without any penalty. Access to the homework assignments will expire Monday, December 10, 2018 11:59 PM EST.
o The student does not need to complete all homework problems in one session. The same homework problems and values will be available to the student the next time they access the homework assignment. Students may also print individual problems or entire assignments.
QUIZZES: MyLabsPlus(MLP) (15%) o Students will complete quizzes posted in MLP; see Section XI: Class Schedule. Quizzes are named
“Quiz (number) (Chapter (numbers) & (number))”. o Quizzes must be completed by their due date. o Students will have 2 hours to complete each quiz. o Students will have 3 attempts for each quiz. o Quizzes may be taken on any computer that has the appropriate downloads.
DISCUSSION BOARD ACTIVITIES: Canvas (5%) o Several discussion activities will be posted on the discussion board in Canvas to demonstrate