Course Syllabus
Instructor: Steve Mock
Office Hours/Class Meeting: Click to join the Zoom Session 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM
Office Phone: (509) 882-7046 (leave message)
Email address: smock@yvcc.edu
Course Description: This course teaches foundational math concepts necessary to be successful in college mathematics and intermediate algebra. Topics include fraction and integer arithmetic, simplifying arithmetic expressions, unit conversions, solving linear equations, graphing linear equations, solving applications involving proportions and percentages, simplifying expressions using properties of exponents, using scientific notation, exploring exponential relationships, and student success skills.
Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Simplify arithmetic expressions
- Calculate and apply percentages, proportions, and measurements
- Use algebraic techniques to solve linear equations and simplify expressions
- Graph linear equations and produce the equations of linear graphs
- Use properties of exponents to simplify expressions
- Explore exponential relationships
- Develop skills to be successful math students
Course Objectives: During the course, students will
- Perform basic arithmetic operations on integers, fractions, and decimal numbers without the use of a calculator
- Round decimals to an indicated place value
- Simplify numeric and algebraic expressions
- Use a scientific calculator to perform arithmetic on integers, fractions, and decimals
- Solve problems involving ratios, proportions, and percentages, with applications
- Convert within and between the metric and English systems of measurement, including rates
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic geometric figures and the use of geometric formulas
- Solve equations in one variable
- Construct and solve linear equations to solve application problems
- Graph linear equations and exponential equations
- Find the equation of a line
- Construct linear models
- Convert between scientific notation and standard form
- Perform multiplication and division with numbers in scientific notation using a scientific calculator
Institutional Assessment: In addition to the content of each discipline, YVC emphasizes the development of the following three outcomes: Communication (C), Computational/analytical Reasoning (C/AR), and Human Relations (HR). As a student, your abilities may be assessed in one or more of these outcome areas. For further information, refer to general education outcomes in the catalog.
Prerequisites: Qualifying placement test score.
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Portions of the OpenStax Elementary Algebra 2e, Intermediate Algebra 2e, and Pre-Algebra textbooks will be used in this course. A hardcopy of the sections used from all textbooks can be purchased from the school bookstore. However I have made a PDF file of the textbook available in Canvas as well as a PDF file of each module. You can download these PDF files and view them electronically or print them yourself. |
Tests: There will be four tests and a comprehensive final exam. Currently, test will be delivered online and will be timed. If you start the test, make sure you set aside enough time to complete the test. You must submit your answers prior to the time limit or you may not get credit. Also, you will be required to upload your work showing how you arrived at your answer. You must upload your test work within 1 hour of completing your test online. If your work is not uploaded, you will receive 0% on the test.
There are no make-up tests. All test have been scheduled for the quarter and are listed on the course schedule and calendar. If you miss a test, you will not be able to make it up. If you know you will not be able to take a test on the schedule date, let me know BEFORE the test date and we will make arrangements for you to take the test early.
Homework: Homework will be assigned on most class days and will give you practice on the concepts taught in class. Homework assignments will be completed through the online system WAMAP. I have integrated WAMAP into your Canvas assignments so there is no need to register to use WAMAP. Tips on how to enter answers into the WAMAP system are provided in the Modules section of this Canvas course.
It is your responsibility to keep up with the assigned homework. Whenever you don't understand something, feel free to ask questions. You are not required to upload work for homework assignments.
Homework for a module will be due on at NOON on the day of the module test. If you cannot complete the homework assignments before the due date, you can use a Late Pass within WAMAP to extend the due date for 48 hours.
Attendance Policy: It is important that you complete the section assignments by watching the videos and doing the problems assigned. DON'T GET BEHIND. It will be difficult to catch-up if you get behind.
Washington state law SB 5166 requires that YVC provide accommodation for student absences or significant hardships due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The YVC procedure, including a form that you may use to request leave day under SB 5166, is available at this link: Click Here. Student leave for reasons of faith or conscience must be requested by the use of this form, within the first two weeks of the quarter.
Grading: Your final grade will be based on the following percentages:
Homework: 20% Chapter Tests/Quizzes: 60% Final: 20%
Grade Percent Grade Percent
A 93-100 C 73-76
A- 90-92 C- 70-72
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69
B 83-86 D 60-66
B- 80-82 F 0-59
C+ 77-79
Adaptations and Accommodations: If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. Please be aware that the college may conduct fire/emergency drills at any time.
Student Rights and Responsibilities: THE COLLEGE CATALOG and THE CODE OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES establishes policies and procedures regarding plagiarism, cheating, and attendance.
Scientific calculators are allowed in this course. NO GRAPHING or PROGRAMMABLE calculators are allowed.
Course Topics:
Module 1: Foundations
Module 2: Pre-Algebra
Module 3: Solving Equations and Problem Solving
Module 4: Linear Equations with Applications
Module 5: Exponents and Exponential Equations
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