Math 102        ON-LINE                                 SUMMER 2011

Ted Coskey

RS 172

OFFICE HOURS: by appointment 

Office phone:  206-934-6447

email:  ted.coskey@seattlecolleges.edu

FAX:  934-5807

Welcome to the summer quarter, 2011, Online Math 102 class!    My name is Ted Coskey.  

You can buy the class materials (book with disks) in the bookstore.  Be careful with the disk.  There is a code on the paper jacket.  YOU MUST NOT LOSE THE CODE ON THE JACKET!  I cannot replace it and you need it to set up the software. 

The HLS ID that you will need to type in to register is SouthSeattleCCCOL.

If you have a software problem you can call Hawkes at 1-843-571-2825 or email them at support@hawkeslearning.com.

Textbook

Hawkes Learning Systems:COLLEGE ALGEBRA
ISBN:0-918091-59-4 or 978-0-918091-59-8 Bundled with
COLLEGE ALGEBRA, 2/E 
Paul Sisson, Louisiana State University at Shreveport
ISBN: 1-932628-29-0 or 978-1-932628-29-6

Once you get the disk, just follow the instructions to install the program and set up the shortcut to the online materials at Hawkes Learning. 

Be sure to read the class online math website which discusses some important information about the course: http://mathonline.southseattle.edu.  Note that my grading scale is different from the one mentioned in the math online web site. 

Don’t get behind in your work.  Have a good quarter.

Please email me this information about yourself NOW. (I know that I obviously have some of it, but it’s easier for me if you type it all in one spot.  I need this information so that I can get you your exams on time.  Do it in this font and size please.


Your name
Your student identification number                                                                                                                       Address
Phone where I can reach you days
Second phone - evening number 
Email address                                                                         

 Where will you be testing?  (On campus would be nice if possible.  I prefer that you test in UNI 101A, the Proctor Center, if you can. (If off campus, I need to know who will be administering the test and how to contact them-phone and email.  The proctor must be someone who I can be sure will watch you the whole time of the test.  Seattle public libraries will proctor tests, but will not watch you so are not acceptable.)                                                                                                                                  Is there anything that you would like to tell me about yourself?

HOMEWORK

You should work some of the problems in the text as well as the assigned ones online.  Do enough problems to be sure that you understand the material.  I would suggest that you try to do every fourth problem in the book (1,5,9,13, etc.)  If you’ve done the online work and some of the book problems seem easy, feel free to skip them.  However, you will find many in the book that will make you think.  You need the extra practice especially with the more involved problems.  Do them.  Also, you should do the practice tests in the book-keep in mind that we will skip some sections so you should skip the related text problems.

No, there is no extra credit for doing the book problems, but the extra practice will quite likely help you to improve your test scores.

The online Homework counts as part of your grade.

Click the Practice button in your online lesson and do all practice problems.  Click the Certify button in your online lesson, do all Certify problems and submit them online.  The submitted Certify problems will count as your homework.  All homework is due at the end of the quarter; however, try to complete the homework in each section before the due date of the test that covers the section.  The homework is worth 100 points.  It must all be completed before the day of the final exam.

TESTS

Tests will be one hour long and the final exam will be two hours long.  You will need a scientific calculator to do the exams.  A graphing calculator might be helpful, but you will be asked to show your steps in doing the problems.  No notes will be allowed on the exams.

 If you test on campus, I will let you know when the tests are graded and you can pick them up in the Academic Center.  If you test off campus, I will mail the graded tests back to you as soon as possible.  You can make other arrangements with me to get your tests if you wish.

YOUR GRADE

Your course grade will be the sum of your four test scores (100 points each), your homework (100 points), and your final exam (200 points).  [I will allow you to have a ‘bad’ day OR difficulty keeping up with the homework.  I will throw out your lowest test score OR your homework score, whichever is lowest.  I would very strongly suggest that you do the homework.  It can be an assured 100 points and it will help you to be successful on the exams.] 

 Grades

Your final grade consists of

Homework:                                                100 points

Four tests                                                    100 points each

Comprehensive final                                    200 points

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Total possible points                 600 points

 

 

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Decimal grades will be assigned as follows:

 

   Grade          Percent               Grade        Percent     

4.0

98.0-100

 

2.3

78.0-78.9

3.9

96.4-97.9

 

2.2

77.0-77.9

3.8

94.8-96.3

 

2.1

76.0-76.9

3.7

93.2-94.7

 

2.0

75.0-75.9

3.6

91.6-93.1

 

1.9

74.0-74.9

3.5

90.0-91.5

 

1.8

73.0-73.9

3.4

89.0-89.9

 

1.7

72.0-72.9

3.3

88.0-88.9

 

1.6

71.0-71.9

3.2

87.0-87.9

 

1.5

70.0-70.9

3.1

86.0-86.9

 

1.4

69.0-69.9

3.0

85.0-85.9

 

1.3

68.0-68.9

2.9

84.0-84.9

 

1.2

67.0-67.9

2.8

83.0-83.9

 

1.1

66.0-66.9

2.7

82.0-82.9

 

1.0

65.0-65.9

2.6

81.0-81.9

 

0.9

63.0-64.9

2.5

80.0-80.9

 

0.8

61.4-62.9

2.4

79.0-79.9

 

0.7

60.0-61.3

 

The option to take a grade of an NC (No Credit - which does not affect your grade point average, but may affect financial aid status) is open to you only if both of the following conditions are met.
 

  1. You have been working on the materials regularly and keeping your instructor up-to-date on your progress.
  2. You email/send a written request for an NC to your instructor before the last week of the quarter.

 

Note this is all subject to change due to unusual circumstances.

 

Extra special note

I must receive your final exam by noon August 19 (postmarked by the 17th) in order that I am sure to have time to grade it and turn in a course grade for you before grades are due.  This means if you are not taking it on campus, you probably should plan to take it several days sooner if you want your grade recorded on time.  For those students whose finals I do not receive on time, I will turn in an “*” (asterisks) and change it when I get the final exam.

 

Below is a list of the exam test dates.  You must take the test by the given date.  You may take it earlier if you wish.  If you are off campus, be sure the proctor mails it that day so it has that date as its postmark

 

The tests will usually be about 10 questions long (and count 100 points) and you will have one hour to do them.  The final exam will be comprehensive, about 20 questions (and count 200 points), and you will have two hours to do it.  There is usually an extra question on the tests and final and I throw out your lowest scored question.  No notes are allowed when doing the tests.   You should have a calculator.

 

Tests must be taken no later than the dates listed below unless you have an unusual circumstance and have received approval from me to delay the test date.

 

TESTING SCHEDULE FOR MATH 102

 

Test 1, Wednesday, July 6

Test 2, Wednesday, July 20

Test 3, Wednesday, August 3

Test 4, Monday, August 15 (I would strongly suggest that you take this test sooner to allow more time to study for the final exam.)

Final exam, Wednesday, August 17

 

Note

If you mail test 4 to me on August 15, I will not be able to get it back to you before the final exam.  I will try to email you your results, however.

Calculators

The math department recommends that you use your own calculator. Graphing calculators (such as TI 83 or TI 89) are recommended. It is important to be comfortable with your own calculator. You are allowed to use the calculator on your graded tests.

Special Needs

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements, or if you have other concerns you would like to express, please feel free to call, email, or see your instructor on campus. If we need to make any special arrangements for you, you must meet with Roxanne Tillman, located in RS 12, Robert Smith Building, the Disability Support Services office at 206-934-5137 to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities

Tutoring

Note that there is free private tutoring available in the Special Students Services Center (RS 18) and in the Student Success Service (RS 66 Click). The MAST tutoring center in RS18 (206 934-5137) is available for the math tutoring. Use online learning math resources, visit links from math department web site http://dept.seattlecolleges.com/ssccmath/index.htm

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  For online tutoring:

Go to the SSCC web site.  http://www.southseattle.edu/

Click on ‘Student resources’ (on the right)

Click on ‘Tutoring/Study Help’

Click online tutoring and follow the directions.

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Below are the sections that you are to cover for each exam.

 

 

Chapter 1: Number Systems and Fundamental Concepts of Algebra

1.1

The Real Number System

1.2

The Arithmetic of Algebraic Expressions

1.3a

Properties of Exponents

1.3b

Scientific Notation and Geometric Problems Using Exponents

1.4a

Properties of Radicals

1.4b

Rational Number Exponents

1.5

Polynomials and Factoring

1.6

The Complex Number System

　

Test 1 on Chapter 1

　

　

　

Chapter 2: Equations and Inequalities of One Variable

2.1a

Linear Equations in One Variable

2.1b

Applications of Linear Equations in One Variable

2.2

Linear Inequalities in One Variable

2.3

Quadratic Equations in One Variable

2.4

Higher Degree Polynomial Equations

2.5

Rational Expressions and Equations

2.6

Radical Equations

　

　

　

Chapter 3: Linear Equations and Inequalities of Two Variables

3.1

The Cartesian Coordinate System

3.2

Linear Equations in Two Variables

3.3

Forms of Linear Equations

　

Test 2 on Chapters 2 and 3

　

　

 

Chapter 4: Relations, Functions, and their Graphs

4.1

Relations and Functions

4.2a

Linear and Quadratic Functions

4.2b

Max/Min Applications of Quadratic Functions

4.3a

Other Common Functions

4.4

Transformations of Functions

　

　

 

Chapter 5: Polynomial Functions

5.1

Introduction to Polynomial Equations and Graphs

5.2

Polynomial Division and the Division Algorithm

5.3

Locating Real Zeros of Polynomials

5.4

The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

 

Test 3 on Chapters 4 and 5

 

 

 

Chapter 7: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

7.1

Exponential Functions and their Graphs

7.2

Applications of Exponential Functions

7.3

Logarithmic Functions and their Graphs

7.4

Properties and Applications of Logarithms

7.5

Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

 

 

 

Chapter 8: Systems of Equations

8.1

Solving Systems by Substitution and Elimination

8.2

Matrix Notation and Gaussian Elimination

8.3

Determinants and Cramer's Rule

 

Test 4 on Chapters 7 and 8

 

 

 

Final exam on all chapters above

 

 

Note again:  This is all subject to change. 

That should do it! If you have any questions/problems, feel free to contact me at my email address (tcoskey@sccd.ctc.edu), at work at 206-934-6447, or by mail at:
        Ted Coskey
        SSCC, UNI 101
        6000 - 16th SW
        Seattle, WA 98108
by FAX at 206-934-5807

Again, WELCOME to the class!
Ted

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Below are the Seattle Community Colleges resources for testing.  You will need to bring a photo ID and your SID number.

For Summer quarter, starting on Wednesday, July 6th. (the second week of the quarter) and continuing through Saturday, August 20th (the Saturday following the quarter).

The Academic Test Proctoring Center will open during the quarter for the following hours:

Monday

5 pm – 8 pm

Wednesday

7 am – 10 am

 

 

Saturday

8 am - 11 am

Academic Test Proctoring Located in the UNI 101 Conference Room, UNI 101A.

For questions, please contact the Academic Center office at (206) 768-6600

http://www.southseattle.edu/resources/proctoring.htm

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­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­If you will be testing at North or Central, keep in mind that as of today, they charge $25 per student per test.  They also may want me to email the tests to them.  You should check on this and let me know their email address if that is the case..

                North campus Assessment Office      934-3674
                Central campus                                   934-6915

**  If the testing person does not know you, do bring a Photo ID along with your SID (student ID #).
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Below is a copy of the letter that will be enclosed with mailed tests.

Dear student:

        Enclosed please find your test in a sealed envelope.  Do not open the sealed envelope containing the test.  The procedure for testing is to find a proctor, give the sealed envelope to the proctor.  The proctor will open the sealed envelope.  Provide the proctor with a stamped envelope addressed to me; take the test; and then the proctor returns the test directly to me:

Ted Coskey
South Seattle Community College
UNI 101
6000   16th Ave.   SW
Seattle, WA 98106

If the proctor is on campus, they can put the test in the campus mail or take it to UNI 101.

        You may use your calculator on your test, but please do not use any other resources (books, notes, etc.). 
        A proctor must be an impartial person in a position of some authority, but not over you.  That is, your family members, friends and boss are not appropriate choices for a proctor.  Some places to locate for a free proctor would be at the college, at your local library, community center, etc. 

Please return this form along with the test.

TEST PROCTOR VERIFICATION

I took the responsibility of proctoring (student name)__________________ on test # __________.
I verify that the test envelope appeared to be unbroken.  I verify that I checked the student’s picture ID (if I did not know the student) and the student did not use any resources except a calculator.  I did not allow the student to have more than 60 minutes for this test.  [If it is the final exam, they did not have more than two hours.]

Printed name of proctor:_______________________, Signature:___________________________

Title, position of proctor: ______________________________________, Date_______________

Proctor’s address:  _______________________________________________________________

Phone:  _______________________