MATH 103 (INTERNET) INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
| On-Campus Office Hours: June 14th through July 23rd | |
| Tuesdays | 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
| Wednesdays | 12:00 - 2:00 pm |
Online Hours: Offline: |
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Course Work:
Most parts of this class are self-paced, but must be completed within
the time frame of the current single semester. Everyone is expected to start on
the first day and everyone will be graded on the work they have
completed by the last day of instruction in the semester. It is
possible to finish the course before the end of the semester, but you
may not extend beyond the semester. Students
have some option in the order in which they move through. Certain concepts may be restricted if one concept has another as
a prerequisite. For example, you cannot learn about solving
equations until you learn the properties of algebra. Your assessments
will occur based on when you have completed a certain amount of
material corresponding to your selected topics, and this could be at
different times for each and every student. The ALEKS system
makes the determination of when you are ready to be assessed.
Consequently, this course involves considerable reading and
writing.
The ability to clearly communicate your ideas in a concisely written
form is essential to success in this class. In addition, how
much
time you will need to spend on the material will also vary with your
abilities. In a regular semester, assuming you have had no previous Intermediate
Algebra
course, you should expect to spend at least 10 to 15 hours per week (as would be
the case if you were taking an on campus class, including homework). In a summer semester course, you should expect to spend at least 30 to 45 hours per week.
The majority of learning for this class takes place in ALEKS.
Take the short guided tour to get an idea of how ALEKS works.
Testing, or "assessment" as it is called in ALEKS, happens at
different times for each student. here is how it is described
in
the User's Guide:
THE FOLLOWING ARE MANDATORY ON-CAMPUS EXAMS FOR THIS COURSE. The dates, times, and place for the exams will be communicated once they have been scheduled.
Midterm: "Pie" Topics included
-- Real Numbers and Linear Equations
--
Graphs and Linear Functions
-- Systems of Linear Equations
--
Exponents and Polynomials
--
Rational Expressions and Functions
Final Exam: Cumulative (all "Pie" Topics)
Note: The on-campus exams will be written exams--not using ALEKS. We will not use calculators for the Midterm. However, calculators will be used for the Final Exam. You will be provided with study material in preparation for the exams. There will be scheduled group study sessions throughout the semester.
On-campus group study sessions are not mandatory, but are scheduled as an additional resource.
Grading Policy:
Your final course grade will be weighted as follows:
40% -- Percentage of the topics completed and assessed through the ALEKS system by the end of the semester.
(This does not include the
topics in the mandatory review/prerequisitie material.)
30% -- On-campus Midterm
30% -- On-campus Final Exam.
Grading Schedule for our course is as follows:
"A" 90% - 100% overall percentage and at least 85% on the Final Exam
"B" 80% - 89% overall percentage and at least 75% on the Final Exam
"C" 70% - 79% overall percentage and at least 65% on the Final Exam
"D" 60% - 69% overall percentage and at least 55% on the Final Exam
"F" less than 60%
Note: The course may be taken for pass/no pass (P/NP), with a pass grade being the equivalent of "C" or better. If you want this option, you must select it through your CoM Student Portal by the deadline. It is no longer processed through your instructors.