COURSE SYLLABUS
MATH 080
SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Course Title: Basic Math Skills

Division: Math and Science

 

 

Quarter/Year: Fall/2016

Course Start and Finish Dates: 09/26/2016 - 12/13/2016

 

 

Classroom Location: BE 3168

Time: MWF 7:30 AM - 8:50 AM

 

 

Item Number: 1233.HY

Credits: Two or Five


Course Description: Depending upon completed prerequisite or COMPASS exam score, each student will be placed in either Math 081, Math 087, Math 096, or Math 098. Depending upon learning pace, each student may complete from one to all four courses in one quarter. Most students will complete one course this quarter.

Instructor: James B. Dressler

Email: James.Dressler@SeattleColleges.edu

Textbook: None

ALEKS software will be used for all assignments and exams.

Final Exam will take place 8:00 AM on Tueesday, December 13, 2016.


Instructor's Educational Philosophy: I as an instructor will do all I can to assist in the learning process, but the ultimate responsibility lies with each individual student to do what is needed to acquire knowledge, advance and achieve one's goals. To benefit most from the concepts and techniques presented, the student should practice until all assignments are completed and full understanding of the material is grasped.


Topics Covered:

ALEKS 081 - 5 Credits:
Whole Numbers (13 topics), Fractions (27 topics), Decimals (15 topics), Percents (25 topics), Geometry (14 topics), & Real Numbers (22 topics)


ALEKS 087 - 5 Credits:
Algebraic Expressions (14 topics), Linear Equations (33 topics), Graphing Linear Equations (34 topics), Linear Inequalities (13 topics), Ratio and Proportion (9 topics),
Exponents (19 topics), Polynomials (14 topics), & Quadratic Equations (6 topics)

ALEKS 096 - 2 Credits:
Integer Exponents (25 topics), Polynomial Arithmetic (17 topics), Factoring (19 topics), Solve Quadratic Equations (18 topics), & Graphing Quadratics (8 topics)


ALEKS 098 - 5 Credits:
Linear Equations (16 topics), Functions (17 topics), Linear Functions (13 topics), Systems of Equations (6 topics), Polynomials (19 topics), Rational Expressions (24 topics), Radicals (22 topics), Rational Exponents (15 topics), Quadratic Functions (11 topics), Exponential Functions (10 topics), & Logarithmic Functions (13 topics)


Course Objectives: This course teaches students basic concepts and creative approaches to solving problems. Students are encouraged to verbalize their ideas about the mathematics covered and to work together to solve interesting and complicated problems. The use of calculators is encouraged. The course seeks to encourage and prepare students to take more mathematics courses

Student Attendance: Students must attend class daily for best learning results.

Student Assignments: Daily assignments will be given. Assignments should be fully completed for proper test preparation.

Exams: Final Exam must be completed with 75% or higher to receive course credit.

Special Needs: Students with documented disabilities who need course accommodations, have emergency medical information, or require special arrangements for building evacuation should contact the instructor within the first two weeks of class.

Grading: Final Exam Score will determine course grade.

Approximate Percent

Grade

95 - 100

4.0

90 - 94

3.6 - 3.9

85 - 89

3.2 - 3.5

80 - 84

2.8 - 3.1

75 - 79

2.4 - 2.7

70 - 74

2.0 - 2.3

65 - 69

1.6 - 1.9

60 - 64

1.2 - 1.5

55 - 59

0.8 - 1.1

50 - 54

0.4 - 0.7

Less Than 50

0.0

 

Final Exam will take place 8:00 AM on Tueesday, December 13, 2016.