Syllabus
Intermediate Algebra with Geometry
Math 99 BC - Spring 2008
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Course Title
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Intermediate Algebra with Geometry
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Credit Hours
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5
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Prerequisites
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Grade of C or better in Mathematics 110 or Mathematics 98, or placement
test, or consent of department chair.
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Section
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99 BC (section number:50350)
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Classes
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Monday, Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 11:50 AM in Room 3979
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Instructor
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Marta Hidegkuti
e-mail:
mhidegkuti@ccc.edu
Office:
Room 3812
Mailbox:
#143 (in Room 1428)
Office Hours:
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Monday 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM and 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Advisement Hours:
(available by appointment)
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Wednesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Web Sites
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http://faculty.ccc.edu/mhidegkuti/Math99/Math99.html and
www.mathzone.com
(section code: E8C-EE-BC6)
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Textbook
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Beginning and Intermediate Algebra; second edition;
Julie Miller, Molly O’Neil, and Nancy Hyde; McGraw Hill, 2008;
ISBN Number: 978-0-07-305281-6.
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MathZone
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If you have used MathZone last semester with Math 98,
your account is valid for this course.
If you buy the textbook at Beck’s Bookstore, it will automatically
include access to MathZone. Books purchased at a different
location may not have MathZone access. MathZone can be purchased
separately at www.mathzone.com
and it costs approximately
$15.
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Calculator
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The use of a scientific calculator is strongly recommended.
Students are expected to bring the calculator to class.
The optimal calculator is
TI-30X II S. The price of this model
is between $15 and $20. Do NOT purchase a different
calculator if it is significantly more expensive.
It is not true that more expensive calculators are easier to use.
During quizzes and exams,
students are not allowed to use a graphing calculator.
Students are not allowed to use a
cell phone as a calculator any time during class.
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Tutoring
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The Tutoring Center is located in room L129. Students are encouraged to
seek help and guidance during the course. Students have already paid for this
service as part of tuition fees. Please note: in order to receive
tutoring, students need to sign up in advance.
The Student Success and Leadership Institute (SSLI) is located in room
1435. SSLI offers free services to students, including tutoring, orientation, help
with e-mail account or registration.
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Important Dates
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First class: January 14, Monday
Holiday, no class: January 21, Monday
Exam 1: February 6, Wednesday
Exam 2 (same as Midterm Exam): March 5, Wednesday
Spring Break: March 17-22
Exam 3: April 9, Wednesday
Last day to withdraw from classes: April 14, Monday
Exam 4 (same as Final Exam): May 7, Wednesday
End of Semester: May 10, Saturday
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Attendance Policy
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Attendance is an essential part of the course. Regular
attendance is expected of all students in the
course. Attendance will be taken each class period. Students
are expected to be on time and to
attend the entire session. Please make every effort to arrive
to class on time. If you arrive after
attendance has been taken, check at the end of class that your
attendance record has been
corrected. If you are absent, you are responsible for all
work and assignments covered in
lecture that day. If a student misses two of
the first three classes, he or she will be dropped. If a
student misses two weeks of classes just prior the midterm
date, he or she will be
dropped.
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Grading Policies
| Grading Scale |
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Grading of all assignments, quizzes, and exams will be based on the following scale.
| 90-100 | A
| | 80-89 | B
| | 70-79 | C
| | 60-69 | D
| | 0-59 | F
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Midterm Grade
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If the Midterm Exam (same as Exam 2) is below 70%, a D or F will be given as midterm grade.
In other words, students must earn a passing grade on the exam to receive a passing grade for the
course. If the midterm exam is at least 70%, the midterm grade will be the weighted average of the
grades shown below with their weights.
| Exam 1 | 25%
| | Exam 2 (Midterm Exam) | 35%
| | Quizzes | 30%
| | Homework | 10%
| | Extra Credit Assignments | 5%
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Before determining the grade given for quizzes, the lowest quiz score will be dropped.
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Final Grade
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If the Final Exam (same as Exam 4) is below 70%, a D or F will be given as final grade.
In other words, students must earn a passing grade on the exam to receive a passing grade for the
course. If the final is at least 70%, the midterm grade will be the weighted average of the
grades shown below with their weights.
| Exam 1 | 15%
| | Exam 2 (Midterm Exam) | 15%
| | Exam 3 | 20%
| | Exam 4 (Final Exam) | 20%
| | Quizzes | 20%
| | Homework | 10%
| | Extra Credit Assignments | 5%
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Before determining the grade given for quizzes, the two lowest quiz scores will be dropped.
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Makeup Policy
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Without exception, there will be no making up quizzes and exams.
If a student missed a quiz or exam, a score of zero will be assigned.
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Homework
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Homework is an essential part of the learning process; do not expect to do well in this course
without keeping up with the homework. Homework is expected to be turned in at the beginning of
class, stapled, written
neatly and legibly, on graph paper. Please do not ask the instructor for a stapler. To earn full credit,
always show all work. A solution turned in without work shown will receive a maximum of 20% credit.
Since the instructor is going to be grading more than one hundred papers a week, write as
legibly as possible and circle your final answers. Homework assignments will consist of problem sets.
If the assignment to be turned in consists of more than one problem set, they should be stapled separately.
Within a problem set please present the problems in the order they were assigned. After homework
assignments have been
graded and returned to students, they may re-submit them with corrections, for full credit.
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Late Homework
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Homework assignments turned in late will receive up to 50% credit.
If an assignment is more than
one week late, no credit will be given.
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Withdrawal form the course
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Not attending classes does not constitute withdrawal from the
course. After the midterm date,
instructors can no longer drop students from the course
based on attendance. If students stop
attending classes after the midterm, the instructor can only
assign a grade of F. If you no longer
attend classes, it is essential that you stop by at the
registrar’s office and officially withdraw
from the course to protect your average. The last day for
student initiated withdrawal is Monday,
April 14, 2008. Before withdrawing from the course, students are
encouraged to consult the
instructor.
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Academic Integrity
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Any incident of academic dishonesty may result in actions from assigning a
grade of F given for the entire course to expulsion from the college. For further
information, please refer to the Student Policy Manual.
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General Information
At all times, please treat the instructor, other students, and their opinions with
respect.
Before arriving to class, please turn off all cell phones, pagers, and other loud
devices. Please make every effort to arrive on time for class. Please refrain
from talking while the instructor is lecturing. If you need an extensive review
(for example, due to absence) of material presented in class, please see the
instructor during office hours. Valuable class time can not be spent on
assisting one or a few students to the detriment of the entire class. Office
hours are designated to address these problems.
Arrive to office hours prepared. If you have missed a class, be sure to obtain and read all class-related
material (handouts, text book section, and class notes). Have a list of specific questions.
Please retain all class-related material until you receive your final
grade for the course.
At all times, email is the fastest and most efficient method to contact the
instructor. If you wish to contact the instructor about grades or attendance or
other administrative issues please use email. When e-mailing, please use
your CCC student account.
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