MAT 002 Policy

MAT 002: INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA
Course:	MAT 002 G5 Wed 11⁰⁰ to 12¹⁵ pm Room B 207 Thu 10⁰⁰ to 11¹⁵ am Room B 207 Fri 11⁰⁰ to 12¹⁵ am Room B 207

Instructor:	Dr. Richard Glass (516)572-7929 glassr@ncc.edu

Text:	Introductory Algebra by Lial

Calculator:	Scientific or TI-83 Graphing Calculator. The calculator must have a square root key, exponent button, and a negative button.

Notebook:	An 8 ½ x 11 inch notebook is required and must be brought to class. The notebook is to be an 8 ½ x 11 inch bound notebook and must be brought to class. Notes for a particular class must be dated. Assignments, homework, class excercises must be done in the back working forward. A 10% notebook grade will be assigned for the class.

About This Course:	This is a non-credit remedial course required to continue on to credit math.

Classroom Behavior:	All cellphones and beepers must be turned off prior to class starting. At times students will be encouraged to work together. This must be done in such a manner that other groups and students are not disturbed. ID cards must be worn at all times.

Grades:	In this course, you will receive an "S" (satisfactory) if you complete all requirements or a "U" (unsatisfactory) if you do not complete all requirements. NOTE: There is no "W" or "INC" grade for this course. If you do not complete the requirements, you will receive a "U". Three "U"'s in MAT 001 will result in dismissal from the college. Towards the end of the course you will have up to 2 chances to take the final exit exam, provided you meet the criteria outlined below.

Attendence:	No more than 6 absences (with 2 times late being the equivalent of one absence) in a regular fall or spring semester. Failure to bring either your notebook, calculator or textbook may count as an absence.

Exit Exams:	A student may take the first exit exam if the student has more than 6 absences (with 2 times late being the equivalent of one absence) in a regular fall or spring semester. This is departmental policy. A student may earn an additional attempt at the exit exam if and only if the student has no more than 4 absences and maintains an overall classroom average of 70%. The classroom average is determined 90% of exams, quizzes and / or assignemnts and 10% notebook grade.

Computer Resources:	This text can be used with an online testing/tutorial program called MathXL (www.mathxl.com). In order to access this site, you must register using the student code found in your textbook. If you are using a used textbook, you must purchase a card with a code at the bookstore. This online program has wonderful resources: it has a study plan, analyzes your weakness, and explains examples. This is an optional component to the course. I encourage you to use this system, for your final exam will be on a computer. It may be a good idea to practice taking math tests on the computer as the semester progresses. If you do not have a computer at home, you may use the computers in the Math Center, B130.

Extra Help:	Please avail yourself of the materials and services of the Mathematics Center in Rooms B126 and B130. They have help sessions, homework help, and supplementary materials. Make sure when attending help-sessions, you are prepared with your notebook, text, calculator and any specific questions that you need answered.

Concerning Students with Disabilities:	If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work,I would urge that you contact the staff in The Center for students with Disabilities, "U" Building (behind the old college union), 572-7241, TTY 572-7617. CSD will review your concerns and determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation are confidential.
Tentative Schedule:	Topics and assignments are subject to change as we work throughout the semester. Be sure to keep up with announcements made in class.
	Introduction, class policies, requirements, etc. Review of Some Arithmetic Concepts Section 1.7 - Properties of Real Numbers REGISTERING A MATHXL ACCOUNT: HAVE BOOKS AND CODES!!!!!!!!!! Section 1.3 - Real Numbers and the Numberline Sections 1.4 - 1.6 - Add/Sub/Mult/Div Real Numbers Section 1.1 - Exponents, Order of Operations Sections 1.2, 1.8 - Variables and Expressions Sections 2.1, 2.2 - Add/Mult Properties of = Section 2.3 - More on Solving Linear Equations Section 2.4 - Applications of Linear Equations Section 2.5 - Applications of Geometry Section 2.6 - Ratios, Proportions, Percents Section 2.7 - Solving Linear Inequalities Sections 3.1, 3.2 - Graphs and Linear Equations Sections 3.3, 3.4 - Slopes and Equations of Lines Section 4.1 - Adding/Subtracting Polynomials Sections 4.2, 4.5 - Exponents Sections 4.3, 4.4 - Multiplying Polynomials Sections 4.6, 4.8 - Division and Scientific Notation Section 5.1 - Factoring Using GCF Sections 5.2, 5.5 - Difference of Squares and Trinomials Section 5.6 - Quadratic Equations Sections 8.1, 8.2 - Roots and Radicals Section 9.3 - Quadratic Formula Section 8.1- Pythagorean Theorem Angles in a Triangle Section 6.1 - Rational Expressions Section 6.2 - Mult/Div Rational Expressions Sections 6.3, 6.4 - Add/Sub Rational Expressions IN CLASS PRACTICE FINAL During these last two weeks, we will be scheduled for our first and second exit exams. Review classes will be given during these times to prepare for the exit exams.
	Special thanks to Prof. T. Vecchiarelli for providing the basis of this policy.

MAT 002: INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA