Axia College

Course Syllabus
MAT117 Algebra 1B Course Start Date: 07/11/2011 Course End Date: 9/11/2011

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Facilitator Information
Ashley Nelson ashleynelson1@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) ashley.nelson1@yahoo.com (Personal) 404-783-9877 (Eastern Time) Facilitator Availability I am available by e-mail from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern Time on most days, but I attempt to reserve Saturday for my family. On Sundays, I tend to be online in the late evening. If these times are not convenient for you, please let me know. I will be happy to accommodate your schedule, if possible. I provide you with these times to make it easier to communicate with me, and not to limit our contact. I want you to know that, should you need to contact me outside these time frames, you should not hesitate to do so. If you would like to speak by phone, you may certainly call me. To ensure you reach me, please post a request for phone communication in your Individual Forum to set up a time for you to call me. Be sure to include your phone number and the time zone. I am here to help you succeed in any way I can. For emergencies, when you are not able to gain access to messages on the Online Learning System (OLS), please send a message to my personal email address. In the event a third party needs to contact me, please direct them to my contact information listed under "facilitator information." No third party should use your login credentials to gain access to the classroom.

Where to Go to Class
Main: This is the main forum for the class and is where discussion is conducted. It has read-and-write access for everyone. Chat-Room: This is a read-and-write access forum. It is designed as a place to discuss issues not related to the course content. This is the forum to which we will send our bios. Course-Materials: This is a read-only forum, which means you can read messages here but cannot send any. This is where I will post the course syllabus and materials. Individual Forum: You will see one forum with your name on it. This is a private forum, shared only by you and me. Your classmates will not have access to this forum. You can post questions here. However, if you have general questions about instructions of assignments, please post those in the Main forum, since other students may benefit by that exchange as well.

Assignment Submissions
Assignment Section: This is where you will submit all formal ask assignments. Navigate to the Assignments link on eCampus. Locate the link to submit your assignment as an attachment. Attach a Certificate of Originality form with each assignment submitted via the Assignments link on eCampus. The Certificate of Originality can be found at the Center for Writing Excellence, under the Library tab with the Writing & Style Guidelines section. The Certificate of Originality submitted with your assignments certifies that your work is original.

Policies
For class policies, please see the "Policies" link on the left side of the Materials page for the course on eCampus. Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within that link. University policies are subject to change so please be sure to read them at the beginning of each class as it may have changed since your last class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities it is important you read the policies governing your current class modality.

Late Assignments
Late assignments will receive a 5% deduction for each day they are late if assignments are not posted by 11:59 p.m. M.S.T. on the day they are due. Assignments more than 7 days late will not be accepted. Please refer to the Instructor Policies document for further clarification.

Technical Support
Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 1-877-832-4867, or use the e-mail support form.

Feedback
Each week, I will provide grades or scores and comments on your assignments no later than 7 days after the assignments due date.

Grading Formula

Points 950+

Grade A

900-940 A870-890 B+ 840-860 B 800-830 B770-790 C+ 740-760 C 700-730 C670-690 D+ 640-660 D 600-630 D<590 F

Course Description
This course explores advanced algebra concepts and assists in building the algebraic and problemsolving skills developed in Algebra 1A. Students solve polynomials, quadratic equations, rational equations, and radical equations. These concepts and skills serve as a foundation for subsequent business coursework. Applications to real-world problems are also explored throughout the course. This course is the second half of the college algebra sequence, which began with MAT/116, Algebra 1A.

Course Topics & Objectives

Week One: Polynomials Simplify algebraic expressions involving exponents. Perform mathematical operations involving polynomials. Evaluate a polynomial for a given value of the variable. Perform mathematical operations using scientific notation.

Week Two: Factoring Polynomials Factor various types of polynomials using an appropriate method. Use factoring to solve quadratic equations.

Week Three: Rational Expressions Simplify rational expressions. Perform mathematical operations involving rational expressions.

Week Four: Rational Equations Solve rational equations.

Week Five: Radical Expressions Simplify radical expressions. Perform mathematical operations involving radical expressions. Discuss the laws of exponents.

Week Six: Radical Equations Solve equations involving radicals.

Week Seven: Quadratic Equations Solve quadratic equations.

Week Eight: Graphing Quadratic Equations Graph quadratic equations.

Week Nine: Applying Advanced Algebra Concepts Apply advanced algebra concepts to solve mathematical problems.

Course Materials
Bittenger, M. L. & Beecher, J. A. (2007). Introductory and intermediate algebra (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson-Addison Wesley. Students and faculty are required to use MyMathLab, which can be accessed through the student and faculty websites. All electronic materials are available on your student website. Supplemental Resources Please take advantage of the free online tutoring program offered through the Center for Math Excellence should you need additional support. Axia Colleges Writing Style Handbook, available online at https://axiaecampus.phoenix.edu/Writing_Style_Handbook_AxiaUOP.pdf

Point Values for Course Assignments

ASSIGNMENTS Individual (100%) CheckPoint: Polynomials (Week 1) Participation/Discussion Questions (Week 1) CheckPoint: Factoring Polynomials (Week 2) Exercise: Week Two Concept Check (Week 2) Assignment: Simplifying Polynomials (Appendix C) (Week 2) Assignment: Simplifying and Factoring Polynomials (Week 2) CheckPoint: Simplifying Rational Expressions (Week 3) Participation/Discussion Questions (Week 3) CheckPoint: Solving Rational Expressions (Week 4) Exercise: Week Four Concept Check (Week 4) Assignment: Rational Expressions and Equations (Appendix D) (Week 4) Assignment: Rational Expressions and Equations (Week 4) CheckPoint: Radical Expressions (Week 5) Participation/Discussion Questions (Week 5) CheckPoint: Radical Equations (Week 6) Exercise: Week Six Concept Check (Week 6) Assignment: Working with Radicals (Appendix E) (Week 6) Assignment: Working with Radicals (Week 6) CheckPoint: Solving Quadratic Equations (Week 7) Participation/Discussion Questions (Week 7) CheckPoint: Graphing Quadratic Equations (Week 8) Exercise: Week Eight Concept Check (Week 8) Assignment: Solving Quadratic Equations (Appendix F) (Week 8) Assignment: Solving and Graphing Quadratic Equations (Week 8) Participation/Capstone Discussion Question (Week 9) Final Exam (Week 9) Total 30 40 30 5 20 60 30 40 30 5 20 60 30 40 30 5 20 60 30 40 30 5 20 60 30 230 Points

1000

Week One
Polynomials Simplify algebraic expressions involving exponents. Perform mathematical operations involving polynomials. Evaluate a polynomial for a given value of the variable. Perform mathematical operations using scientific notation.

Course Assignments
1. Course Preparation Read the course description and objectives. Read the instructors biography and post your own. Post your personal biography to the Chat Room forum by Tuesday (Day 2) NLT 11:59 pm MST. o o Your bio must be posted within a message (not an attachment), single spaced, and approximately 150 to 300 words. Consider sharing where you live and work, and information about your family, career goals, hobbies, and interests.

2. Readings and Activities Read Appendix A. Read Appendix B. Read Ch. 4 & 5 of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra. Review the Equation Editor tutorial at http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/EEGT/EEGT-01INTRO.asp Review the How to Answer Questions tutorial to learn how to use MyMathLab. Enter MyMathLab by clicking the link provided under the Week One Materials section of your student website.

3. Participate with at least two substantive comments in the Main forum at least 4 out of 7 days. 4. Discussion Questions:

Week One DQ 1: Post a response to the Week One DQ 1 thread in the Main forum by Tuesday (Day 2) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Week One DQ 2: Post a response to the Week One DQ 2 thread in the Main forum by Thursday (Day 4) NLT 11:59 pm MST.

5. CheckPoint: Polynomials
Complete the Week One CheckPoint in MyMathLab. Copy and paste a screenshot of your results into an MS Word document to submit as an attachment through the Assignments link. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in Ch. 4. Due Saturday (Day 6) NLT 11:59 pm MST.

Weekly Reminders
Discussion Questions Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement. Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. MyMathLab Assignments The assignment is completed in MML, but must be submitted via the Assignments link with a screenshot of the results pasted into an MS Word document. Summary of Week 1 Deliverables Assignment Participation Week One DQ 1 Week One DQ 2 CheckPoint: Polynomials Location Main Forum Main Forum Main Forum Assignments section Due Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 2 (Tuesday) Day 4 (Thursday) Day 6 (Saturday)

Week Two
Factoring Polynomials Factor various types of polynomials using an appropriate method. Use factoring to solve quadratic equations.

Course Assignments 1. CheckPoint: Factoring Polynomials

Complete the Week Two CheckPoint in MyMathLab. Copy and paste a screenshot of your results into an MS Word document to submit as an attachment through the Assignments link. This activity provides the opportunity to apply concepts introduced in Ch. 5. Due Saturday (Day 6) NLT 11:59 pm MST.

2. Exercise: Week Two Concept Check

Post a 50-word response to the Assignments section as a Word attachment by Saturday (Day 6) NLT 11:59 pm MST to the following questions: How do you determine if a polynomial is the difference of two squares?

3. Assignments: Simplifying and Factoring Polynomials

Complete Appendix C to apply the skills learned in Ch. 4 & 5 to a real life situation. Post your assignment as a Word attachment to the Assignments section by Sunday (Day 7) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Use Equation Editor to write mathematical expressions and equations when completing Appendix C. You must demonstrate how you solved each problem listed on the assignment. Show your work! Complete the Weeks One and Two Quiz in MyMathLab. Copy and paste your results into an MS Word document to submit as an attachment through the Assignments link by Sunday (Day 7) NLT 11:59 pm MST.

Weekly Reminders
MyMathLab Assignments The assignment is completed in MML, but must be submitted via the Assignments link with the results pasted into an MS Word document. Summary of Week 2 Deliverables Assignment CheckPoint: Factoring Polynomials Exercise: Week Two Concept Check Assignment: Simplifying Polynomials (Appendix C) Location Assignments section Assignments section Assignments section Due Day 6 (Saturday) Day 6 (Saturday) Day 7 (Sunday)

Assignment: Simplifying and Factoring Polynomials

Assignments section

Day 7 (Sunday)

Week Three
Rational Expressions Simplify rational expressions. Perform mathematical operations involving rational expressions.

Course Assignments
1. Readings Read Ch. 6 of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra.

2. Discussion Questions:

Week Three DQ 1: Post a 150- to 300-word response to the Week Three DQ 1 thread in the Main forum by Tuesday (Day 2) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Week Three DQ 2: Post a 150- to 300-word response to the Week Three DQ 2 thread in the Main forum by Thursday (Day 4) NLT 11:59 pm MST.

3. CheckPoint: Simplifying Rational Expressions

Complete the Week Three CheckPoint in MyMathLab by Saturday (Day 6) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Copy and paste your results into an MS Word document to submit as an attachment through the Assignments link. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in Sections 6.16.6 in Ch. 6.

Weekly Reminders
Discussion Questions Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement. Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. MyMathLab Assignments The assignment is completed in MML, but must be submitted via the Assignments link with the results pasted into an MS Word document. Summary of Week 3 Deliverables Assignment Participation Week Three DQ 1 Week Three DQ 2 CheckPoint: Simplifying Rational Expressions Location Main Forum Main Forum Main Forum Assignments section Due Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 2 (Tuesday) Day 4 (Thursday) Day 6 (Saturday)

Week Four
Rational Equations Solve rational equations.

Course Assignments 1. CheckPoint: Solving Rational Equations

Complete the Week Four CheckPoint in MyMathLab by Saturday (Day 6) NLT 11:59 p.m. MST. Copy and paste your results into an MS Word document to submit as an attachment through the Assignments link. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in Sections 6.76.9 of Ch. 6.

2. Exercise: Week Four Concept Check

Post a 50-word response to the Assignments section as a Word attachment by Saturday (Day 6) NLT 11:59 pm MST to the following questions: When solving a rational equation, why is it necessary to perform a check?

3. Assignment: Rational Expressions and Equations

Complete Appendix D to apply skills learned in Ch. 6 to a real life situation. Use Equation Editor to write mathematical expressions and equations when completing Appendix D. Post your assignment as a Word attachment to the Assignment section by Sunday (Day 7) NLT 11:59 pm MST. You must demonstrate how you solved each problem listed on the assignment. Show your work! Complete the Weeks Three and Four Quiz in MyMathLab by Sunday (Day 7) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Copy and paste your results into an MS Word document to submit as an attachment through the Assignments link. This assignment assesses content learned in Ch. 6.

Weekly Reminders
MyMathLab Assignments The assignment is completed in MML, but must be submitted via the Assignments link with the results pasted into an MS Word document. Summary of Week 4 Deliverables Assignment CheckPoint: Solving Rational Expressions Exercise: Week Four Concept Check Assignment: Rational Expressions and Equations (Appendix D) Location Assignments section Assignments section Assignments section Due Day 6 (Saturday) Day 6 (Saturday) Day 7 (Sunday)

Assignment: Rational Expressions and Equations

Assignments section

Day 7 (Sunday)

Week Five
Radical Expressions Simplify radical expressions. Perform mathematical operations involving radical expressions. Discuss the laws of exponents.

Course Assignments
1. Readings Read Ch. 10 of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra.

2. Discussion Questions:

Week Five DQ 1: Post a 150- to 300-word response to the Week Three DQ 1 thread in the Main forum by Tuesday (Day 2) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Week Five DQ 2: Post a 150- to 300-word response to the Week Three DQ 2 thread in the Main forum by Thursday (Day 4) NLT 11:59 pm MST.

3. CheckPoint: Radical Expressions

Complete the Week Five CheckPoint in MyMathLab by Saturday (Day 6) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Copy and paste your results into an MS Word document to submit as an attachment through the Assignments link. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 10.110.5 of Ch. 10.

Weekly Reminders
Discussion Questions Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement. Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. MyMathLab Assignments The assignment is completed in MML, but must be submitted via the Assignments link with the results pasted into an MS Word document. Summary of Week 5 Deliverables Assignment Participation Week Five DQ 1 Week Five DQ 2 CheckPoint: Radical Expressions Location Main Forum Main Forum Main Forum Assignments section Due Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 2 (Tuesday) Day 4 (Thursday) Day 6 (Saturday)

Week Six
Radical Equations Solve equations involving radicals.

Course Assignments 1. CheckPoint: Radical Equations

Complete the Week Six CheckPoint in MyMathLab by Saturday (Day 6) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Copy and paste your results into an MS Word document to submit as an attachment through the Assignments link. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 10.610.8 of Ch. 10.

2. Exercise: Week Six Concept Check

Post a 50-word response to the Assignments section as a Word attachment by Saturday (Day 6) NLT 11:59 pm MST to the following: What is the Pythagorean theorem? How is it used?

3. Assignment: Working with Radicals

Complete Appendix E to apply the skills learned in Ch. 10 to a real life situation. Use Equation Editor to write mathematical expressions and equations when completing Appendix E. Post your assignment as an Word attachment to the Assignments section by Sunday (Day 7) NLT 11:59 pm MST. You must demonstrate how you solved each problem listed on the assignment. Show your work! Complete the Weeks Five and Six Quiz in MyMathLab by Sunday (Day 7) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Copy and paste your results into an MS Word document to submit as an attachment through the Assignments link. This assignment assesses content learned in Ch. 10.

Weekly Reminders
MyMathLab Assignments The assignment is completed in MML, but must be submitted via the Assignments link with the results pasted into an MS Word document. Summary of Week 6 Deliverables Assignment CheckPoint: Radical Expressions Exercise: Week Six Concept Check Assignment: Working with Radicals (Appendix E) Assignment: Working with Radicals Location Assignments section Assignments section Assignments section Assignments section Due Day 6 (Saturday) Day 6 (Saturday) Day 7 (Sunday) Day 7 (Sunday)

Week Seven
Quadratic Equations Solve quadratic equations.

Course Assignments
1. Readings Read Ch. 11 of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra.

2. Discussion Questions:
Week Seven DQ 1: Post a 150- to 300-word response to the Week Three DQ 1 thread in the Main forum by Tuesday (Day 2) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Week Seven DQ 2: Post a 150- to 300-word response to the Week Three DQ 2 thread in the Main forum by Thursday (Day 4) NLT 11:59 pm MST.

3. CheckPoint: Solving Quadratic Equations

Complete the Week Seven CheckPoint in MyMathLab by Saturday (Day 6) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Copy and paste your results into an MS Word document to submit as an attachment through the Assignments link. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 11.111.4 of Ch. 11.

Weekly Reminders
Discussion Questions Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement. Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. MyMathLab Assignments The assignment is completed in MML, but must be submitted via the Assignments link with the results pasted into an MS Word document. Summary of Week 7 Deliverables Assignment Participation Week Seven DQ 1 Week Seven DQ 2 CheckPoint: Solving Quadratic Equations Location Main Forum Main Forum Main Forum Assignments section Due Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 2 (Tuesday) Day 4 (Thursday) Day 6 (Saturday)

Week Eight
Graphing Quadratic Equations Graph quadratic equations.

Course Assignments 1. CheckPoint: Graphing Quadratic Equations

Complete the Week Eight CheckPoint in MyMathLab by Saturday (Day 6) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Copy and paste your results into an MS Word document to submit as an attachment through the Assignments link. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 11.511.7 of Ch. 11.

2. Exercise: Week Eight Concept Check

Post a response to the Assignments section as a Word attachment by Saturday (Day 6) NLT 11:59 pm MST to the following: If you are looking at a graph of a quadratic equation, how do you determine where the solutions are?

3. Assignment: Solving and Graphing Quadratic Equations

Complete Appendix F to apply the skills learned in Ch. 11. Use Equation Editor to write mathematical expressions and equations when completing Appendix F. Post your assignment as a Word attachment to the Assignments section by Sunday (Day 7) NLT 11:59 pm MST. You must demonstrate how you solved each problem listed on the assignment. Show your work! Complete the Weeks Seven and Eight Quiz in MyMathLab by Sunday (Day 7) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Copy and paste your results into an MS Word document to submit as an attachment through the Assignments link. This assignment assesses content learned in Ch. 11.

Weekly Reminders
MyMathLab Assignments The assignment is completed in MML, but must be submitted via the Assignments link with the results pasted into an MS Word document. Summary of Week 8 Deliverables Assignment CheckPoint: Graphing Quadratic Equations Exercise: Week Eight Concept Check Assignment: Solving Quadratic Equations (Appendix F) Assignment: Solving and Graphing Quadratic Equations Location Assignments section Assignments section Assignments section Assignments section Due Day 6 (Saturday) Day 6 (Saturday) Day 7 (Sunday) Day 7 (Sunday)

Week Nine
Applying Advanced Algebra Concepts Apply advanced algebra concepts to solve mathematical problems.

Course Assignments
1. Final Exam Complete the Week Nine Final Exam in MyMathLab by Sunday (Day 7) NLT 11:59 pm MST. Copy and paste your results into an MS Word document to submit as an attachment through the Assignments link. This test assesses content learned in Weeks One through Eight.

2. Capstone Discussion Question Week Nine DQ 1: Post a 150- to 300-word response to the Week Nine DQ 1 thread in the Main forum by Tuesday Day 2 NLT 11:59 pm.

Weekly Reminders
Discussion Questions Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement. Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. MyMathLab Assignments The assignment is completed in MML, but must be submitted via the Assignments link with the results pasted into an MS Word document. Summary of Week 9 Deliverables Assignment Participation Capstone DQ 1 Final Exam Main Forum Main Forum Assignments section Location Due Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 2 (Tuesday) Day 7 (Sunday)