MATH& 141
Online Transfer Math Course

Updated June 2009

(This syllabus is for reference only.  It is subject to change by individual instructors)

The Course

MATH& 141, Pre-Calculus: This is a 5-credit, college-level mathematics course that requires a pre-requisite of MATH 098, Intermediate Algebra (MATH 102 recommended).  MATH& 141 will satisfy both the math and the quantitative reasoning requirements for an Associate of Arts degree. This course will transfer to any four-year college or university as math credits.

Material Covered

1.     Functions and their graphs

2.     Polynomial and rational functions

3.     Exponential and logarithmic functions

4.     Analytic geometry

5.     Systems of equations and inequalities

6.     Matrices and determinants

7.     Sequences and series

Textbook

     The software for the course works on PC only.  If you plan to purchase your course materials off campus, make sure the materials containing the valid license for online GradeBook. 

You may contact Hawkes Learning Systems' technical support via email at support@hawkeslearning.com, or by phone at (843) 571-2825.

Class Format

This online course utilizes Hawkes Learning Systems' courseware.  Hawkes’ courseware consists of CD's, a textbook, and a license for using online Grade-book.  The CD's will offer a multimedia presentation of every section and intelligent tutoring.  After installing the CD on your computer, you will be able to work on the sections, check your progress online, and access the student discussion board.  Students complete Instruct, Practice, and Certify in each section in Hawkes' courseware and the results will be recorded online by the Gradebook.  The textbook contains the same topics as in the CD's.  Instructors may assign additional homework problems from the textbook. 

Tests

There will be 4 tests and 1comprehensive final exam. All tests are done individually. Your instructor will contact you regarding the procedure for taking the tests. The method that has been mostly used is that students take tests on SSCC campus at times and place the instructor indicates by email. 
 Another method for students who live far away from Seattle is as follows: Each test will be sent along with a Proctor Sheet and Student Directions. You may find appropriate proctor at the testing center at your local community college or any other educational institution or your local librarian. (Not appropriate are family members, friends, or your co-workers or supervisor.)
You are to do the test in one sitting, of one hour or less, with no assistance from others. (The final exam is to be taken in one sitting of two hours or less.) Each problem will be graded based upon the work you provide. That is, partial credit will be given. A scientific or graphing calculator are allowed. Do not use any scratch paper; show all your scratch work on the test itself. Proctor will send the test back to your instructor in the standard size 4”x9” envelope using US mail using instructions form your instructor to the proctor.
Again, your instructor will contact you regarding the procedure for the tests.

Grades

Your class grade will be based upon the graded materials. The grading specifics and the grading scale is available from your instructor. You may check with him/her for grading specifics. The grading scale is given below:

• 95% - 100%     4.0
• 90% - 94.9%    3.7
• 85% - 89.9%    3.3
• 80% - 84.9%    2.9
• 75% - 79.9%    2.4
• 70% - 74.9%    2.0
• 65% - 69.9%    1.7
• 60% - 64.9%    1.4
• Below 60%      0.0

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

1. you have been working on the materials regularly.
2. you email/send a written request to your instructor or asked your instructor in person before the last week of the quarter

Calculators

We recommend you use your own calculator. Graphing calculators (such as TI 83) 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 206-763-5137 to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities 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 (206 763-5137) is available for the math tutoring.