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Syllabus of Math 115: College Algebra for Precalculus Instructor Information: Tracy Shen Email address: [email protected] Google Number: 920-461-1362 Course Information: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:10 pm – 4:25 pm Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:25 pm – 5:00 pm Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5217204370 Meeting ID: 521 720 4370

Course Description This course is designed and prepare students for planning on taking Precalculus and then Calculus. Topics that you are going to learn include linear, polynomial, rational, and radical expressions as mathematical models; solving equations and systems of equations that arise through the application of these models. Prerequisite: Knowledge of elementary algebra.

Course Materials Textbook (Not Required): Elementary Courses Committee Textbook: Intermediate Algebra by Aufmann & Lockwood, 9th Edition

Online Homework Platform: WebWork You would need to go to webwork.qc.cuny.edu and login using your Queens College CAMS account information. You will complete all your homework assignments and might take your assessments as well on this WebWork platform. If you don’t know your CAMS account information, please contact the Queens College Helpdesk immediately and get it set up. Virtual classroom will take place in Zoom. A graphing calculator is not mandated for this course, but you can use it anytime during the semester.

Course Objectives By the end of the course, students should be able to:           

Demonstrate their knowledge and application of linear functions Solve systems of linear equations Apply the properties of exponents to simplify algebraic expressions Factoring polynomials Simplify rational expressions Demonstrate their knowledge of rational exponents and radial expressions Solve rational equations Solve quadratic equations. Identify properties of quadratic functions Solve radical equations Identify the equation of a circle

Grading Policy In order to receive a passing grade in the math class, you must earn an overall class average of at least 73, which is a C. The chart below summarizes how your overall class average will be determined. Percent of overall class average

Component of student grade 3 Exams (20% for each exam)

60%

Homework Participation

30% 10%

Grading Scale:

Grades

GPA

Numerical Value

A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D F

97 - 100 93 - 96 90 - 92 87 - 89 83 - 86 80 - 82 77 - 79 73 - 76 70 - 72 67 - 69 60 - 66 0 - 59

4.0 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3D 1.0 0.0

Class Expectations and Rules: 1. Attendance - You are expected to attend classes in their entirety. Every class builds on the previous class, so even if you miss only one day, you miss a lot. We expect you to attend at least 90% of your classes. If you are absent or late to class, it is your responsibility to get any missing assignments and notes, as well as to make up the work. 2. Homework - You will be assigned homework from WebWork every Mondays and Wednesdays after your class. You are expected to complete all homework assignments on time and to the best of your abilities. 3. Participation - You are expected to participate actively in class discussions, work independently, and explain and present your ideas, work, and answers by:  

Speaking-Out – Click the “Raise hand” button, unmute your mic and explain or present your ideas with classmates and instructor. Typing in Chat – You could type your answers or ideas in chatroom.

4. You must act respectfully to all students and staff. We will work together to build a student-centered and a cooperative learning community for all.

5. Communication - Please do not hesitate to reach out to the instructor by emails if you have any questions or concerns. Your questions and concerns will be taken care of during the week from 9am – 5pm. If your messages or emails are sent during the weekend or anytime after 5pm during the week, they might not be answered shortly unless it is urgent.

6. Information about online/remote Math tutoring for the Fall 2021 Semester can be found at: https://sites.google.com/view/qc-math-tutoring/home

Requests for Accommodations If you have specific physical, psychiatric, or learning differences and require accommodations, please let the instructor know early in the semester so that your learning needs may be appropriately met. All discussions of accommodations will be kept confidential unless you give permission to share information.

Other Policies: 1. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes:

Plagiarism, which includes presenting someone else’s words or ideas as your own without crediting the writer or the sources  Copying from another student’s work or allowing another to copy your work ● Submitting someone else’s work as your own ● Unauthorized use during an examination of any electronic devices such as cell phones, computers, or other technologies to retrieve or send information. 

2. CUNY prohibits sexual harassment of students or employees. For the purposes of this

policy, sexual harassment can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, other verbal or written communications, and/or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Harassment of a student or employee, of any kind and for any reason, will not be tolerated. 3. CUNY hol dszer ot ol er anceofdi s cr i mi nat i ont oassur et hel earni ngenvi r onment i ssaf eandcomf or t abl ef orever yone.I fy ouf e elbei ngdi scr i mi nat edanyt i medur i ng t hecl ass ,y oushoul dr e por ti tt ot hesc hoolpubl i csaf e t ydepar t menti mmedi at el y .

4. CUNY students must adhere to all policies of Queens College and of CUNY.

Students who do not follow these policies may be dismissed from this class....