Math 127 CRN 71279

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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Hello, and thank you for your interest in this course! My name is Julie Hoffman-Rose, and my contact information can be found below.

Math 127, Intermediate Algebra,  is a pre-transfer level course designed for those who intend to take  Math 232 (College Algebra) or Math 242 (Pre-Calculus Algebra) and who did not take Algebra 2 (Intermediate Algebra)  in High School.  If you don't need to take either of these courses then you should not enroll in this course.  I would recommend enrolling in Math 230, Math for Humanities, or Math 247, Statistics, both of which are offered on-line.

 Math 127 also  satisfies the Math requirement for the A.A. degree and is required for some majors.  Check with your academic counselor if you are not sure you need to take this course.

Important
: Because of attrition, according to researchLinks to an external site. you are statistically more likely to finish a transfer level math course if you start in a transfer level math course.  So even if If you did not take Intermediate Algebra in high school you can still enroll directly in Math 232 or Math 242 and seek out additional support in developing  the skills you need as you go.  This is called "concurrent support."  I would be happy to talk  directly with you about this option as well.

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Julie Hoffman-Rose
Email Address: jhoffman@cuesta.edu
Office Phone Number:
546-3231 ext. 2777
Office Location: SLO campus, Building 2600, second floor, room 2704.

The best and fastest way to contact me is email.  I will generally respond to your emails within 24 hours during weekdays only, and when school is in session.

STARTING THE COURSE

The week prior to the beginning of the semester, I will send an email to your my.cuesta.edu email address reminding you that that class will be starting soon. Once the semester begins, the course will be accessible though the CANVAS portal.  If you are on the wait list for the course you will need to email me once the semester starts to request an add code. Add codes will be granted only if a spot opens up in the course.

COURSE TIME COMMITMENT

You should expect to spend at least as much time, if not more on this course as you would on a course that meets face to face. Much of this time will be self-directed and there will be a substantial amount of reading, viewing, and studying, required.  Since this is a  5 unit class, be prepared to spend at least 15 hours per week on coursework.

ONLINE LEARNING/CANVAS

If you have never taken an online class, please be patient with yourself. Online classes are not inherently easier, although they may be much more convenient for many students.

This course will be delivered using the Web-based Course Management System (CMS) called CANVAS. Make sure that you have the appropriate computer system requirements to run CANVAS before the semester begins. You can check system requirements by clicking on the following link:

If you have trouble with CANVAS you can contact Cuesta College CANVAS support at 805-546-3100 ext. 2802.

I also strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the following CANVAS  basics prior to the beginning of the course. 

Note: the best browser to use with CANVAS is Firefox.

PROCTORED EXAMS
There are 5 major exams plus the final exams that will be proctored within the CANVAS learning management system using a system called Proctorio. Students will be required to use the Chrome browser and dowload the Proctorio plugin to take exams. You must also have a web cam or a built in computer camera.

ONLINE GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND OFFICE HOURS
Students will be required to complete small group discussions using a video conferencing software called Pronto.  Office hours will be conducted  using a software called Zoom.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS AND REVIEW

The prerequisite for this course is Math 123, Beginning Algebra.  I have specifically selected the following material for you to review prior to the course. You can access the free e-book using the following link. The suggested reading and problems to try are listed below each lesson. These concepts will be integrated into the course as well, but in an accelerated way.

Complete the following Beginning Algebra lessons as needed:

  • Lesson 1: Fundamental Definitions and Notation
    Read pg.  3-6, 10-11; examples 1-10, 18,19.  Try pg. 13 #11-37 odd; 79-83 odd; 113-131 odd.
  • Lesson 2: Properties of Real Numbers
    Read pg. 19-26 examples 1-34  Try pg. 27 #1-37 odd; 107-117 odd.
  • Lesson 3: Arithmetic with Real (Signed) Numbers
    Read pg. 33-40 examples 1-24. Try pg. 41 #1-99 every other odd; 113.
  • Lesson 4: Exponents and Scientific Notation
    Read pg. 47-54 examples 1-17. Try pg. 55 # 1-23 odd; 27-35 odd; 37-85 odd.
  • Lesson 5: Polynomials: Sums Differences and Products
    Read pg. 61-69 examples 1-30. Try pg. 70 #1-23 odd; 37-57 odd;
  • Lesson 6: Factoring
    Read pg. 75-78 examples 1-10; pg. 80 examples 17-22. Try pg. 83 # 1-63 odd; 93.
  • Lesson 8: Linear and Quadratic Equations
    Read pg. 97-104 examples 1-11. Try pg. 105 # 1-17 odd.
  • Lesson 9: Linear Inequalities in One Variable
    Read pg. 123-126 examples 1-3. Try pg. 1-25 odd.
  • Lesson 11: Paired Data and the Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate System
    Read pg. 137-142 examples 1-5. Try pg. 150 # 1-7 odd.
  • Lesson 12: The Slope of a Line
    Read pg. 159-161 examples 1-3. Try pg. 166 # 1-17 odd.
  • Lesson 13: Finding the Equation of a Line
    Read pg. 173 -176 examples 1-5. Try pg. 180  1-33 odd.
  • Lesson 14: Systems of Equations in Two Variables
    Read pg. 185-191 examples 1-4. Try pg. 196 # 9-19 odd.
  • Lesson 15: Definitions and Common Roots
    Read pg. 199-204 examples 1-8. Try pg. 207 # 1-53 every other odd.
  • Lesson 16: Properties of Radicals
    Read pg. 211-214 examples 1-11. Try pg. 1-59 every other odd.

REGULAR AND EFFECTIVE CONTACT POLICY

Regular and Effective Instructor Contact will be met through on-line announcements to students; timely and effective feedback on student assignments; email, phone or messaging to individuals; and virtual office hours, if requested. On-line student to student contact is also a feature of this course in the form of audio or video chat recordings.

COURSE DESCRIPTION/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Math 127  broadens and adds to the concepts of elementary algebra. Such additions include rational expressions, quadratic equations, functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, inverse of functions, solving systems of two or more linear equations, and sequences and series.

You can review the official Course Outline of Record as well as the Student Learning Outcomes on the Cuesta College CurricUnet site, which you can access by clicking on the following link:

Student Learning Outcomes are global goals for the course, as follows:

  1.  Perform operations and solve equations involving expressions at the Intermediate Algebra level, including rational, absolute value, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic expressions.
  2. Identify key words and interpret their meaning to model and solve applications, and clearly communicate their results.
  3. Graph exponential, logarithmic, and quadratic functions and analyze graphs to answer questions about the behavior they model.

TEXTBOOK/MATERIALS

The following materials are required for the course.  Any other products the bookstore may promote are NOT required for the course. The bookstore does have an on-line purchasing and delivery system.

  • Digital access to MyMathLab which you can purchase through CANVAS once the course begins. If you prefer you can purchase a hard copy of the book and/or a digital access code from the bookstore.  The name of the textbook is Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students, fifth edition, by Blitzer.

  • Math 127  Workbook – you can  buy this through the the Cuesta College bookstore. The cost for the workbook is about $30.00.
  • Scanner Technology - You will be required to scan and submit documents  as a pdf file in CANVAS. If you don't have a scanner then there are free phone apps. that you can download and use.
    I recommend Scannable by Evernote for Apple phones and Genius Scan for Android phones.

  • Scientific Calculator - I recommend the Ti-30X IIS.  It is solar. Note that you will not be able to use graphing calculators, such as the Ti-83 or Ti-84 on tests. Phones are also not acceptable.

ACCOMMODATIONS

This course is designed using an accessible Course Management System, and course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind. If you have a disability and possible need accommodations in this class  contact Disabled Student Programs & Services  (DSPS) as soon as possible, preferable before the semester begins. Here is the contact information:

If you have any questions about the course, please feel free to contact me via email.

Hope to "see" you in class soon!

Julie Hoffman-Rose
Math 127 Instructor

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