MATH 050-01
Intermediate Algebra
Syllabus for May 2017
On-line
Instructor: Dr. Eric Errthum Email: eerrthum at winona dot edu Office: 205 Gildemeister Hall
Catalog Description: A review of
pre-algebra and intermediate algebra topics designed to prepare the student for
college-level mathematics. MATH 050 is a non-degree credit course and will not
count toward meeting minimum total credit requirements for graduation. P/NC
[Pass/No Credit] only.
Online Office Hours: Monday Friday, at varying times (see calendar on my homepage). Other times are available by appointment; just email me. I will be available by email during office hours to answer your questions as soon as possible, and I will also be available to video chat through Adobe Connect, if so desired. Outside of office hours, you are still welcome to email me, but my response time may be a bit longer.
Class
Materials: You must have your computer/smartphone/internet-connected
device. Your device must have a webcam for the final exam. I strongly suggest a notebook or folder for
you to organize notes, examples, and your work. You can send me images of your
work if you are having problems and can use your work to study for the final
assessment. You will not need a calculator. ALEKS provides an online
calculator.
Online Software: This is an online class using ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces) software. ALEKS is an artificial intelligence-based system for individualized learning and is available 24/7 over the Internet. You will work at your own pace, following the lessons and assessments which are provided by ALEKS. ALEKS Course Code: MMKJ9-JEXTW. For more info about registering with ALEKS, watch this video.
Adobe Connect: During the final exam, you will be required to be logged into an Adobe Connect web meeting. Adobe Connect is a free program that you will have to download and install on the laptop or computer that you will use to take the final ALEKS exam. In order to make sure you have the program correctly installed, follow these Adobe Connect set-up directions. When you schedule your final exam, you will receive a link to your unique web meeting.
NOTE: This course
does NOT use D2L. There will be no
content on D2L for this course. All content will be delivered through ALEKS and
the final assessment will be done with ALEKS and Adobe Connect.
Expectations: Students who desire a passing grade in this course must interact and learn from the ALEKS software and are strongly encouraged to spend as much time as needed to stay on pace (see pacing chart below) to complete the course by the end of the term. Typically this means 4 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Some students may require more time, some less.
Grade Type: Pass or No Credit.
NOTE: This course does not carry
credit toward a university degree.
Grade Determination: Your grade will be
based on your final exam. The final exam will be a comprehensive assessment
generated by ALEKS which will cover all
363 topics in the ALEKS pie. You must earn 70% or higher to receive a
passing grade at the end of the course.
Final
Exam Information: You will be able
to schedule your final exam on Wednesday
May 30th, Thursday May 31st, or Friday June 1st. There will be morning and afternoon
timeslots available. You will not need to take the final exam in person,
however I will require you to be logged in with Adobe Connect so I can check
your ID and monitor your computer. You may only use the on-screen calculator provided
by ALEKS for the Final Exam.
This will be the last chance for you to improve your grade. No
retesting will be permitted after the posted day and time of the final. Once
the final is over nothing can be done to improve your grade.
Early Final Exam: Once you have filled in 85% of your ALEKS pie you may arrange to take the final exam early. You will receive a PASS in the course if you are able to score 90% or higher on an early final exam. If your grade on the Final Assessment (when taken early) is lower than 90%, your exam score will not be accepted and you can continue to work on ALEKS. You may take the final assessment as many times as youd like provide that
(1) you have waited at least 3 days since your previous attempt, and
(2) your ALEKS score is back to 85% or higher.
Students who have not successfully earned 90% or higher on an early final exam by the dates of the final must take the ALEKS final exam during one of the scheduled final exam timeslots on May 30th, May 31st, or June 1st.
Summer Course Disclaimer: Summer courses contain the same amount of content as regular semester courses. This means that approximately 1 day in summer is 1 week in the regular semester. So if you typically work on homework and studying an hour a day during the regular semester, you will be putting in 4-6 hours a day for your summer course. In other words, a summer course can be a full-time job. Your instructor has no control over the format of the course, nor the fact that you chose to register for a summer course. According to the registration page, full refund is available until May 9, 2018, 11:59PM CST. The last day to withdraw from this course is May 27, 2018.
On-line Course Disclaimer: Online courses happen during your own time. The up side of this is that an online course is flexible enough to fit into your schedule. The down side of this is that it is often easy to put off the work required since there are no concrete due dates (except the final exam). Since we may never meet face-to-face, I can at best send you email reminders to stay on pace. But it is hard for me to know if you are struggling or just busy with other aspects of your life. It is your responsibility to reach out to me if you are having difficulties in the course, so that together we can remedy the situation and get you back on track.
Academic Dishonesty: Any type of academic dishonesty (cheating, copying, using a solutions manual to do homework, etc.) will result in a failing grade and will be reported to school authorities. If you are having trouble with the material, please contact the instructor.
Students with disabilities are encouraged
to advise me of any additional support that is required.
Note: This syllabus is subject to change if deemed necessary by the instructor.
The following chart is intended as a general guide to help you know if you are on pace for completing the course in time. It is not a promise of a passing grade. The grade in the course is decided solely by your final exam.
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Commitment
to Inclusive Excellence: WSU recognizes that our individual
differences can deepen our understanding of one another and the world around
us, rather than divide us. In this class, people of all ethnicities, genders
and gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities,
socioeconomic backgrounds, regions, and nationalities are strongly encouraged
to share their rich array of perspectives and experiences. If you feel your
differences may in some way isolate you from WSUs community or if you have a
need of any specific accommodations, please speak with the instructor early in
the semester about your concerns and what we can do together to help you become
an active and engaged member of our class and community.
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Student Support
Services, Krueger Library 219, 457-5465 (www.winona.edu/studentsupportservices/)
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Inclusion and
Diversity Office, Kryzsko Commons Room 236, 457-5595
(www.winona.edu/inclusion-diversity/)
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Access Services
(formerly Disability Services), Maxwell 314, 457-5878 (www.winona.edu/disabilityservices/)
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Counseling and
Wellness Services, Integrated Wellness Complex 222, 457-5330 (www.winona.edu/counselingcenter/)
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GLBTA Advocate,
contact Counseling and Wellness Services for name and number of the
current Advocate
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Tutoring Services, Krueger Library 220, 457-5680 (http://www.winona.edu/tutoring/)
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Writing Center, Minnι Hall 348, 457-5505 (www.winona.edu/writingcenter/)
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Advising Services
Warrior Success Center, Maxwell 314, 457-5878 (www.winona.edu/advising/)
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Two good places
to help you find resources of all kinds on campus are Student Support Services and the
Inclusion and Diversity Office. Both offices are dedicated to helping
students of all races, ethnicities, economic backgrounds, nationalities, and
sexual orientations. They can facilitate tutoring and point you to a wide range
of resources.
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If you have a
disability, the Access Services
office can document it for your professors and facilitate accommodations. If
you have a documented disability that requires accommodation, please let me
know as soon as possible. If you suspect you may have a disability, please
visit Access Services as soon as possible.
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College can be
very stressful. The Counseling and
Wellness Services office is here to help you with a wide range of
difficulties, ranging from sexual assault, depression, and grief after the loss
of a loved one to stress management, anxiety, general adjustment to college,
and many others.
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For help with
understanding the concepts of a particular class or understanding the
requirements of an assignment, Tutoring
Services offers three types of tutoring: drop-in appointments, 1-on-1
tutoring, and group sessions. You can visit them in the Library (220) or go
on-line and use TutorTrac
to schedule a session.
For help
specifically with writing and the development of papers, the English department
has a Writing Center that is staffed
by trained graduate students pursuing their Masters degree in English. The
Writing Center is located in Minnι Hall 348. You can
make an appointment on the sign-up sheet on the door or call 457-5505.
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The GLBTA
Advocate can direct people to GLBT resources on and off campus. In addition,
the advocate is responsible for documenting homophobic and transphobic
incidents on campus and working with the appropriate channels to get these
incidents resolved.
The Standard Disclaimer
applies.
© Eric Errthum, May 2018, all rights reserved.