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Math 114 On-Line
FALL 2009 Intermediate Algebra
Contact Info:
Office: S76A
Phone# (408)864-8703
E-mail: lenoredesilets@sbcglobal.net
Fall Office Hours:See homepage
On-Line Hours:
Mon. Wed. 7:30-8:30pm
De Anza College Distance Learning Center • Office Location: Inside Main Library • Phone: 408-864-8969 • FAX: 408-864-8245 • http://www.deanza.edu/distance/
Office Hours: M-Th, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri: CLOSED
DESCRIPTION
This course contains topics such as rational, logarithmic and exponential functions and equations, graphs, sequences and series and mathematical real world applications. This course relies on internet access for the information, assignments and communication.
PREREQUISITES Math 112 or Math 212 earning a C or better, qualifying score on De Anza’s Math Placement, ACT, SAT or 1 year of high school algebra.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Complete the Online Orientation.
(Online Orientation may be found at the following Internet address:
http://www.deanza.edu/distance/. The last day to add the class (if seats are available) is 9/25.
2.Learn about mathzone at mathzone description/getting On
3.Register on Mathzone at www.mathzone.com by 9/25
4. Complete the homework assignments,weekly quizzes, exams and final. For more information on Exams please go to http://faculty.deanza.edu/desiletslenore/stories/storyReader$41
5. NOTES ARE A PART OF YOUR GRADE and TURNED IN! Your notes must be done in a certain way to receive credit toward your grade. In addition to being neat and organized they must be personal and can not contain examples. That does not mean you can not take additional notes with examples. The notes without examples and written out according to the desription at the link below can be used on each test.
For more information on note requirements go to
http://faculty.deanza.edu/desiletslenore/stories/storyReader$40
COURSE MATERIALS
Textbook: Intermediate Algebra, by Miller, O'Neill and Hyde 2nd ED. and mathzone
MathZone/Book Schedule
Book Problems
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT: Please see the list of system requirements for MathZone at http://mhhe.com/support. If you are not able to view pictures or graphs hit the help tab in mathzone, you will need to download something. If you are not able to solve your problem with the on-line help contact mathzone at 1-800-331-5094.
If your computer does not have the necessary hardware you may work at school either in the S42, S44 or S48 (the Math Lab) or the Open Media Lab. For open hours for the Math Lab http://nebula.deanza.edu/PSME_Divison/Computer_Labs.html and click on the 3 labs for Fall 2009 open times.There are also hours listed on each of the doors a few weeks into the quarter.
The Open Media Lab is open:
Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–9:00 PM
Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Having taught Intermediate Algebra using several books and techniques, I can offer the following advice:
1. Contact me to get help once you are experiencing difficulty.
2. Maintain a neat, organized notebook. Printout homework, quizzes and exams for review and future use AND correct any mistakes.
3. Take practice exams prior to each exam.
4. Use available resources to get help immediately, do not put it off. You may get free, on-campus tutoring. For more detail go to
http://www.deanza.edu/studentsuccess/tutorial/
MATHEMATICAL SYMBOLS THAT MAY BE USED ON THE COMPUTER
When emailing over the listserv use the following symbols:
Symbol Meaning
* Multiplication ex: 3*5=15
^ Exponential ex: 3^2 = 9
/ Division ex 10/5 =2
Note: Placement of parenthesis is crucial. For instance: (3+12)/(3+2) = 3 BUT ((3+12)/3) + 2 = 7
BE CAREFUL!
DUE DATES
The due date for all homework assignments and quizzes in mathzone is 12/8, HOWEVER you should not wait b/c the homework and quizzes are used to prepare you for your exams! Please follow the Book/Mathzone schedule. That schedule will keep you on track.
FOR IMPORTANT EXAM DATES and MEETING PLACES GO TO MY DEANZA HOME PAGE
Note: If you are taking any exam at an authorized proctoring center, you must notify me at least one week in advance and give me the proctor's email so that I may make contact.
DISTRIBUTION
Exams=380 points
Quizzes=50 points
Homework=100 points
Notes=170 points
Final=300 points
Total Points=1000 points
Grading Scale
99%-100%=====A+
90%-98%======A
89%======A-
86%-88%======B+
80%-85%======B
79%======B-
76%-78%======C+
70%-75%======C
69%======C-
66%-68%======D+
50%-65%======D
49%==========D-
<49%=========F
Policy on Cheating:
Students who submit the work of others as their own or cheat on exams or other assignments receive a failing grade in the course and are reported to college authorities.
You may access your final grades through the Star System [408-777-9394 or 650-917-0509] or the Internet at: [http://regserv.fhda.edu/da-grades.html].
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