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Seattle Central Community College

Intermediate Algebra

Winter Quarter 2015

   1294_MATH098_03

           SAM207

        10 - 10:50 PM

       Monday - Friday

 

INSTRUCTOR    

Andrea S. Levy, Ed.D.      

Phone: 206-934-4082        Office: SAM214                               Email: Andrea.Levy@SeattleColleges.edu 

Office hours: T-F 11-11:50am or by appointment                    

MATHPATH: SAM102 Mon. 2 - 3pm

TEXTBOOK & MATERIALS

Intermediate Algebra- Functions & Authentic Applications by Lehman 5th Edition, 2015, Prentice Hall  (Available at the SCC Bookstore.)

Required materials: Textbook, pencil, notebook paper, graph paper, straight-edge/ruler, and graphing calculator and Internet Access.

AA degree Learning Outcome:

Quantitative Literacy

Reason and solve quantitative problems in a wide array of contexts and use quantitative evidence to develop and communicate sound arguments.

 

Important Links

Word doc of complete Syllabus

PDF of complete Syllabus

PDF of Reading Response Questions

Word Document of Reading Assignment

In-Class problems

Appendix B: Calculator Use

Where are You Going after 098?

Scholarship Guidance Website

Factor by Grouping video

Box Method For Factoring video

NOTE:    

  • Points will be deducted for late work.
  • NO late work will be accepted after the test on the sections for those assignments
  • During week 1, nonattendance and no contact means you will be dropped from the class.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • 1/5/2015 - First Day of Winter Quarter
  • 1/9/2015 - Last Day for 100% Refund
  • 1/16/2015 - Last Day to Add/Register
  • 3/25/2015 from 8am-10am - Final Exam for this Course
  • 3/25/2015 - Last Day of Winter Quarter

 

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT

Students with documented disabilities, who need course accommodations, have emergency medical information or require special arrangements for building evacuation should contact me within the first week of class. 

I reserve the right to reasonably adjust this syllabus if deemed necessary and will announce changes to this document. 

GRADING SCALE

To successfully complete this course you will need to earn:

  • 75% = 2.0 if you are planning to take a non‐STEM college level math course (e.g.: MATH102, 107, 131, etc.)
  • 80% = 2.5 if you are planning to take a STEM course (e.g.: MATH116, MATH141, etc)

Please make sure to check the SCC Math Dept site to determine the grade point you need to earn for the course you plan to take.

100 > 94% = 4.0 > 3.9 = A
93 > 90% = 3.8 > 3.5 = A‐
89 > 87% = 3.4 > 3.2 = B+
86 > 84% = 3.1 > 2.9 = B
83 > 80% = 2.8 > 2.5 = B‐
79 > 77% = 2.4 > 2.2 = C+
76 > 74% = 2.1 > 1.9 = C
73 > 70% = 1.8 > 1.5 = C‐
69 > 67% = 1.4 > 1.2 = D+
66 > 64% = 1.1 > 0.9 = D
63 > 60% = 0.8 > 0.7 = D‐
60% > = 0 = E

Course Summary:

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