IMATH: Integrated Intermediate Algebra And Precalculus .

IMATH: Integrated Intermediate Algebra and PrecalculusMATH 99I and MATH& 141Item Number: IM08Instructor: Dr. James HowellPhone: 475-7716Course IM008Olympic College Winter 2018Room: ST-149Day/Time: daily 12:00-1:20pmOffice Hours: M – F: 11:00am – 11:50am or by apt.Office: ST 117E-mail: jhowell@olympic.eduIMATH Course Design – Integrated Intermediate Algebra and Precalculus is an integrated course whichcombines development of intermediate algebra skills with college-level work. IMATH is a course being offered at OC that combines both pre-college and college-level math intoa single one-quarter course.IMATH is designed to get you moving quickly into college-level work.IMATH is not self-paced. You are expected to finish in a single quarter and the course is designedto help you be successful.IMATH consists of a section of MATH 99I (3 credits) and a section of MATH& 141 (5 credits). Itshows up in your schedule and your transcript in that way. Because IMATH is MATH 99I andMATH& 141, it is a 3 credit hour course plus a 5 credit hour course for a total of 8 credit hours.This section of MATH& 141 is transcripted the same as any other section of MATH& 141 taughtat OC.The MATH 99I credits are developmental level credits that provide the skills you will need to besuccessful in the college-level course and to satisfy the intermediate algebra proficiency (IAP)transfer and graduation requirement.You must pass a required IAP Component of the course with an average of 75% or more to earncredit in both MATH 99I and MATH& 141. If you pass the IAP Component then you will receivethe appropriate grades for each course as described later in this syllabus.If you do NOT pass the required IAP Component for the course, then you will receive a grade of0.0 for MATH 99I and a grade of 0.0 for MATH& 141.It is possible to complete MATH 99I with a passing grade and fail MATH& 141.Textbook – we use the same college level textbook as other sections of MATH& 141 on campus and wesupplement with additional sections from the text and other materials for this course: Precalculus, 10th Edition by Michael Sullivan, Prentice Hall, Pearson Education, Inc. – available withMyMathlab Access Code at the OC Bookstore.Other Required Materials graphing technology (www.desmos.com or Mathematica) or graphing calculator (TI preferred anddemonstrated) MyMathLab Access Code (this comes packaged with your text at the OC Bookstore) 3-ring notebook, graph paper.Prerequisite – MATH 94 with a 3.5 or above or MATH 99 with a 2.0 or above within the last 2 years, orsatisfactory placement test score.Integrated Course Description – Algebraic expressions, rational and negative exponents, radicals, linear andquadratic equations, systems of equations, graphing and applications will be integrated within the study oflinear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions.Learning Outcomes – This course is designed to provide a practical understanding of some of the basicmathematical tools which can be used to interpret and analyze real-life data and problem scenarios. Thiscourse covers a functional approach to algebra with emphasis on numerical, graphical, symbolic, andalgorithmic representations of functions. This course is recommended for students majoring in

mathematics, science or engineering, and is structured to prepare the student for the Calculus series.Students finishing this course should be able to: Apply systematic procedures to simplify and to evaluate expressions; Combine and evaluate functions graphically, numerically and algebraically; Identify various types of functions and their key features (i.e. vertex for a quadratic, domain andasymptotes for a rational function, etc.); Identify various types of equations (i.e. linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic) and chooseappropriate techniques to solve the equation based on its classification; Solve systems of equations and use systems of equations to represent realistic problem scenarios; Identify various types of inequalities (i.e. linear, quadratic, rational) and choose appropriatetechniques to solve the inequality based on it’s classification; Construct and use functions to model various real-world problems; Identify functions used in contemporary society and interpret graphs, sign charts, and tables of values; Justify conclusions, explain procedures and communicate results using appropriate functional notationand vocabulary; Use technology (a graphing calculator) as a tool in solving equations and investigating the behavior offunctions and graphs.In addition, we want you to have further developed those skills intrinsic to the study of mathematics, and Interpret and solve problems graphically, numerically, symbolically, and in writing.Have developed additional skills with appropriate use of technology.Be able to justify conclusions and explain procedures and/or your process in solving problems.Be better at writing---especially writing about data.Course Content – We will cover content from chapter 1-5, chapter 11 and the Appendix of the requiredtext. Exam dates and weekly topics are listed on the accompanying Course Calendar. Weekly calendars withmore detailed topic information and assignments from the text will be given each week.Teaching Procedures – The purpose of this course is to guide your development of mathematicalreasoning skills. To be successful in this course, you need to become an active participant in this learningprocess by conscientiously practicing those skills. Class will generally consist of lecture, discussion, questionand answer periods, and small group problem solving sessions.Reading – You will find it helpful if you read the material from the text. This is a hard habit to get into,but is worthwhile; exposing yourself to the various approaches and concepts presented in the text, inaddition to attending the lecture, is very valuable.Homework – Daily practice exercises will be assigned. Daily homework will NOT be collected or graded,but will be discussed in class and will be the focus of quizzes. Please keep in mind that if you do not keepup with the daily homework on a regular basis, you should not expect to do well in this course.Quizzes – There will be weekly on-line quizzes assigned using MyMathLab. The quizzes will closelyresemble those problems from the daily practice exercises. To allow for emergency situations or difficultiesyou may experience with the on-line platform, I will allow two attempts on each on-line quiz by the givendue date.Focus Sessions – Weekly Focus Sessions you will work in small groups or with another student on selecttopics from the course material. These sessions involve interpretation of concepts through discussion orwriting and will help you gain practice with the use of mathematical formulas, terminology, and problemsolving or modeling techniques. The opportunity to develop a better understanding of the conceptsthrough the process of solving and discussing problems with your peers is not something you want to miss!No make-up Focus Sessions will be provided.

Concept Questions – There will be a take-home Concept Question assignments given periodically thatbuild on the Focus Session work. The Concept Questions will help you clarify your thinking about newconcepts and these exercises will allow you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned. Nolate assignments will be accepted. If you absolutely must miss class on the day an assignment is due,you must make prior arrangements to hand in the assignment or contact me at the earliest reasonableopportunity if there is an emergency situation. Specific assignments, guidelines and grading criteria will bediscussed at a later date.GATEWAY EXAM – IS A REQUIRED COMPONENT TO PASS IMATH COURSES.You must earn 65% or more on the in-class portion and 85% or more on the on-line portion to pass thecourse. A retesting opportunity will be available. The on-line portion will help you prepare for the in-classportion; you will have two weeks to complete the on-line portion, and it can be repeated to improve yourmastery level and score during that two week period. More information regarding the Gateway Exam andtesting procedures will be discussed at a later date.Midterm and Final Exams – There will be a Midterm Exam and a comprehensive Final Exam. Pleasenote that no make-up exams will be given without an excused absence. If you MUST miss an exam,you will need to make prior arrangements or leave a message in case of unexpected illness or emergency. Ifyou do not contact me, or if the earliest reasonable opportunity to make-up the exam has passed, you will(probably) not be allowed to make it up.Attendance Policy – I do not take attendance in this class; however, as indicated above, class activities,including weekly Focus Sessions and exams, are an integral part of this course and cannot be made up. Inthe event that you absolutely must be absent, you should obtain that day’s notes from another student andmake prior arrangements to hand in any assignments that may be due. Keep in mind, the opportunity todevelop a better understanding of the concepts through the process of listening, taking notes, askingquestions, and discussing problems with your peers in class is not something you want to miss!If you are ill, please do not come to class. In the event of unexpected illness or emergency, please try tocall my office or leave an e-mail message letting me know of your situation, as you will be missed and wewill wonder if you are “OK”.Help Sessions, Tutoring, and Other Resources – Keep in mind that even great mathematicianssometimes feel like they just “don’t get it”. Feel free to see me during my office hours or set anappointment with me for extra help. I also encourage you to form a study group with some of yourclassmates and to get a “second opinion” by consulting other texts and resource materials. Free tutoring isalso available in the Math Study Center; an excellent program, well worth taking advantage of.Learning Disabilities/Special Needs and Requests – If you have a learning disability or any otherspecial needs or requests, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible so we can discuss anyassistance that would be helpful.Academic Honesty – Sometimes you will be asked to work on a problem with a group. In thesesituations, each student is responsible for contributing to the group work. Plagiarism of another source oranother student’s work is considered a serious form of academic dishonesty. Please be aware that variousforms of academic dishonesty may result in failure of the assignment or exam or even failure of the course.Inclement Weather/Unforeseen Events – If the College remains open but you are unable to make it toschool, you could try to call and leave a message on my office voice mail or e-mail. If the College is closeddue to bad weather or other conditions, then there is no need to leave a message, even if there's a test (it'sunderstood why you aren't there and the schedule will have to be adjusted somehow). You can check theOC website, local radio and TV stations, or call campus information at 792-6050, to find out whether OChas officially closed.