AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE
Professor Rory Kinoshita
Howard Hall 144
(916) 484-8734 (Office)
(916) 484-8025 (Fax)
[email protected]
Class information
Office Hours
Math 100 (ONLINE) – Elementary Algebra
Spring 2016, 5 units
Section: 11904
In-person:
Online:
Wednesday: 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Monday: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
1.
MyMathLab Student Kit (or Code)
This can be purchased at the ARC bookstore or online at
http://pearsonmylab.com
2. Scientific calculator (NO graphing calculators or phones allowed)
Required Materials
Required Technology
Text
MyMathLab
Course Code
Access to a computer which can run MyMathLab and CCC Confer
Beginning Algebra by Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis (11th edition)
Kinoshita90223
The prerequisite for this class is Math 32, 39 or 42 with a grade of “C” or better, or
placement through the assessment process from a Los Rios Community College.
Prerequisite
The professor must add students from the wait list in the order that they appear,
before adding any students who are not on the wait list. If there is room in the
class, students who are not on the wait list must show proof of prerequisite in
order to be given a permission number. If you are given a permission number, it
will only work if you have met the prerequisite as described above.
The orientation will be held in Liberal Arts room 135 at the ARC main campus on
Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 10:00 am. Your orientation is completed by:
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Completing all tasks listed in the “Orientation in Advance” by Jan 13, 2016
OR
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Orientation
Attending the in-person orientation on Jan 14, 2016 and performing the tasks
assigned at the orientation no later than Jan 17, 2016.
Students will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of completing the final
task of the orientation. If you think you’ve completed the orientation and do not
receive an email, re-check the orientation task list and complete remaining tasks.
Failing to complete orientation will result in being dropped from the class (if you
are enrolled in the class) or not receiving a permission number to get into the class
(if you are on the wait list or wish to add the class).
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Course Description
This course covers the fundamental concepts and operations of algebra and incorporates problem-solving
skills. Topics include properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, integer exponents,
polynomials, and factoring polynomials. Other topics include rational and radical expressions, rational and
radical equations, graphing and finding equations of lines, graphing and solving systems of linear
equations, and graphing and solving quadratic equations.
Student Learning
Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
 simplify expressions using the basic operations and properties of real numbers.
 solve one-variable equations and inequalities.
 combine polynomials using the basic operations of polynomials.
 factor polynomials.
 simplify rational expressions.
 solve rational equations.
 solve linear equations.
 graph linear equations.
 find the equation of a line given (a) the slope and a point on the line, and (b) two points on the line.
 solve and graph systems of linear equations.
 simplify expressions containing integer exponents.
 simplify expressions containing second and third degree roots.
 solve quadratic equations.
 graph quadratic equations.
 develop an appropriate equation or system of equations and use the resulting equation(s) to solve
application problems.
Grading
Your grade in this class will be based on weekly discussion board postings, weekly problem sets,
and scores from homework, online quizzes, midterm exams and final exam.
Discussion board & problem sets
Online homework
Online quizzes
Onsite Midterm Exam #1
Onsite Midterm Exam #2
Onsite Final Exam
Weekly
Discussion Board
Post and Problem Sets
5%
10%
15%
20%
20%
30%
Each week your professor will post a problem set with problems related to those in
your homework for that week. It is your responsibility to choose a problem that has
not yet been posted, and post the problem complete with all necessary correct work.
You may type up the solution on the discussion board or you can write it on a piece of
paper and upload it to the discussion board. Postings for each week must be
completed each week by Saturday at 11:59 pm for credit. Any problems left over may
be completed for extra credit (1 problem per student per week).
You should complete all exercises in the problem set weekly and turn them in on the
days of the Midterms and Final Exam.
Online office hour
There will be an online office hour held most Mondays from 12:30 – 1:30 pm on CCC
Confer. All students are required to either attend most of the office hour or view the
entire recording, and email the professor the password for that office hour each week
by the Saturday of that week. This will be part of your participation in the class.
Failing to attend/watch two or more office hours may result in being dropped from the class.
Onsite exams
 Midterm #1
 Midterm #2
 Final Exam
The Midterm Exams and Final Exam will be held in Liberal Arts 165. You must bring a
valid photo ID such as a driver’s license or ARC ID card to take the onsite exams
(no ID = no exam). No make-up exams will be given without valid written
documentation (such as a medical emergency) and contacting me BEFORE the exam is
given. Missing a Midterm Exam will result in being dropped from the class.
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Important dates
Midterm #1: Feb 26
Midterm #2: Apr 15
Final Exam: May 13
The due dates for homework are on MyMathLab and in this syllabus. Be sure to
complete your homework on or before the dates listed. Homework completed after
the due dates will have a 5% reduction per day late. You must also complete all
homework in order and earn at least an 85%. For example, you must complete section
4.1 with an 85% or higher before you can access the section 4.2 homework.
Online Homework
You must keep up with your homework and complete the homework assigned each
week (you must complete at least what is assigned for that week to be actively
participating). Failure to do so may result in being dropped from the class.
You must complete the homework for each section in a chapter with an 85% or higher
before you will be able to take the quiz for that chapter. The due dates for online
quizzes are on MyMathLab and included in this syllabus. There are an unlimited
number of attempts on the quizzes but you must take the quiz on or before the
deadline. If you miss a deadline, you will still get a chance to take the quiz late (a max
of 2 days late). However, your max score will be reduced by 10% each day it is late.
(Example: 2 days late results in an 80% max score). You would need to take the “Quiz
#2 LATE” (for example) instead of the “Quiz #2” in this case.
Online Quizzes
Please include your complete name in each email you send me. Please keep your
emails thoughtful, clear and polite.
I expect to see you during my scheduled online CCC Confer office hours. If you can’t
attend live, you may view the sessions that are archived. Online office hours are held
each week on Monday so if you can not attend them, you must view them no later
than the Saturday of the same week at 11:59 pm to receive credit for that week’s
office hour.
Emails and
Participation
You may be DROPPED if you do not complete work in MyMathLab for over a week
OR if you miss two online quizzes or one onsite Midterm OR if you do not
attend/watch the online office hour for two or more weeks OR if you do not keep up
with your assigned work (completing at least the assigned work for the week).
Don’t cheat. You can learn math and be proud of your accomplishment.
 SOME EXAMPLES OF CHEATING:
Academic Honesty
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 Submitting work that is not your own (i.e.: copied solutions from any source.)
 Looking at another student’s paper during an exam or letting another student see your
paper.
 Having another student do your work (homework, quiz, test, etc.)
 Talking, passing notes, helping, or communicating with another person during an exam
Using calculators, devices or notes inappropriately. Cell phones are not allowed on exams.
 Leaving the room during an exam without communicating with the instructor
 What happens if I do something that is considered cheating?
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Your exam paper would be given 0% that will not be dropped.
You will be referred to the college for academic discipline.
 THESE ARE GOOD THINGS TO DO:
 Follow instructions and stay on task.
 Always show all of your work neatly and check your work and answers
Ask the instructor if you need help or have a question. I want to help you! 
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Need help?
We have many topics to cover and it is important to stay ahead of the schedule and not get
behind!
 The Learning Resource Center, LRC, offers free Individualized and Drop-In tutoring
services to ARC students.
 You need a support plan in place to get “in person” help when you need it. Online
classes put the main responsibility for learning on you, the student. Have a plan!
 Make use of my OFFICE HOUR. You don’t need an appointment. This is the time to get
specific help with your math questions. Have your questions ready so we can get right
to work!
Contact me by PHONE or EMAIL. I will get back to you as soon as I can. This isn’t the best way
to get math help, but it can be useful.
You have a Los Rios “Gmail” account for all of your school-related communications. To log in to your “Gmail”
go to the ARC home page at http://www.arc.losrios.edu/ and click on the “Los Rios Gmail” button on the left
side of the screen.
This will take you to the Los Rios Gmail login page where you can login to your email.
It is strongly recommended that you check your email every morning for important messages! If
there is anything important that I need to communicate to you, it will be either through the Los Rios
Gmail or through the email you set up with MyMathLab, so be sure to check both email accounts
regularly.
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Chapter 1 The Real Number System
Chapter 6 Factoring and Applications
1.1 Fractions
1.2 Exponents, Order or Operations, and Inequality
1.3 Variables, Expressions, and Equations
1.4 Real Numbers and the Number Line
1.5 Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers
1.6 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
1.7 Properties of Real Numbers
1.8 Simplifying Expressions
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
*** Online Quiz on Chapter 6 ***
*** Online Quiz on Chapter 1 ***
Chapter 7 Rational Expressions and Applications
Chapter 2 Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
The Greatest Common Factor; Factoring by Grouping
Factoring Trinomials
More on Factoring Trinomials
Special Factoring Techniques
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Applications of Quadratic Equations
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
The Addition Property of Equality
The Multiplication Property of Equality
More on Solving Linear Equations
An Introduction to Applications of Linear Equations
Formulas and Additional Applications from Geometry
Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
Further Applications of Linear Equations
Solving Linear Inequalities
The Fundamental Property of Rational Expressions
Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions
Least Common Denominators
Adding & Subtracting Rational Expressions
Complex Fractions
Solving Equations with Rational Expressions
Applications of Rational Expressions
*** Online Quiz on Chapter 7 ***
ONSITE Midterm Exam #2
covers Ch 5 - 7
*** Online Quiz on Chapter 2 ***
Chapter 3 Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables
Chapter 8 Roots and Radicals
3.1 Linear Equations in Two Variables; The Rectangular Coordinate
System
3.2 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
3.3 The Slope of a Line
3.4 Writing and Graphing Equations of Lines
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
Evaluating Roots
Multiplying, Dividing, and Simplifying Radicals
Adding and Subtracting Radicals
Rationalizing the Denominator
More Simplifying and Operations with Radicals
Solving Equations with Radicals
*** Online Quiz on Chapter 3 ***
Chapter 4 Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination
Applications of Linear Systems
*** Online Quiz on Chapter 4 ***
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
*** Online Quiz on Chapter 8 ***
Chapter 9 Quadratic Equations
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.5
Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property
Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
More on Graphing Quadratic Equations, Quadratic Functions
ONSITE Midterm Exam #1
covers Ch 1 - 4
*** Online Quiz on Chapter 9 ***
Chapter 5 Exponents and Polynomials
ONSITE Final Exam
covers Ch 1 - 9
The Product Rule and Power Rules for Exponents
Integer Exponents and the Quotient Rule
An Application of Exponents: Scientific Notation
Adding & Subtracting Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials
Special Products
5.7 Dividing Polynomials
*** Online Quiz on Chapter 5 ***
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Spring 2016 Math 100 ONLINE Prof. Rory Kinoshita
Orientation: Jan 14, 2016, 10:00 am, Liberal Arts 135 across from Davies Hall
Week
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Section: 11904 MyMathLab:
Kinoshita90223
Jan 17 – 23
1.1 – 1.8, Online Quiz Chapter 1
Jan 24 – 30
2.1 – 2.5
Jan 31 – Feb 6
2.6, 2.7, 2.8, Online Quiz Chapter 2, 3.1
Feb 7 – 13
3.2, 3.3, 3.4, Online Quiz Chapter 3, 4.1
Feb 14 – 20
4.2, 4.3, 4.4, Online Quiz Chapter 4
Feb 21 – 27
Onsite Midterm #1 (Ch 1, 2, 3, 4)
Feb 26 at 10:00 am
Feb 28 – Mar 5
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Mar 6 – 12
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, Online Quiz Chapter 5, 6.1
Mar 13 – 19
6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5
Mar 20 – Apr 2
6.6, Online Quiz Chapter 6, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3
Apr 3 – 9
7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, Online Quiz Chapter 7
Apr 10 – 16
Onsite Midterm #2 (Ch 5, 6, 7)
Apr 15 at 10:00 am
Apr 17 – 23
8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4
Apr 24 – 30
8.5, 8.6, Online Quiz Chapter 8, 9.1
May 1 – 7
9.2, 9.3, 9.5, Online Quiz Chapter 9
May 8 – 13
Onsite Final Exam (Ch 1 – 9)
May 13, 2016 at 10:00 am
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Homework
Deadline
Quiz
Deadline
Jan 22
(at 11:59 pm)
Jan 24
(at 11:59 pm)
Jan 29
Feb 5
Feb 7
Feb 12
Feb 14
Feb 19
Feb 21
Midterm #1
Feb 26
Mar 4
Mar 11
Mar 13
Mar 18
Apr 1
Apr 3
Apr 8
Apr 10
Midterm #2
Apr 15
Apr 22
Apr 29
May 1
May 6
May 8
Final Exam
May 13
BEFORE getting started, make sure you have the following:

A valid email address (One that you will check frequently)

Course ID number: kinoshita90223
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Student access code which can be purchased:
o
At the ARC Bookstore (packaged with your new text or standalone)
o
Online directly from the My Math Lab website

http://coursecompass.com
Registering and Enrolling in Your Course:

Go to http://coursecompass.com and click on REGISTER ► Student.

Click on “OK! Register now”

Enter the course ID number: kinoshita90223. Click next.

If you have used MyMathLab (or any MyLab product) before, sign in with your username
and password. If you have not, create a Pearson account.

Follow the online instructions to continue registering for the course.
Logging In:

Go to http://coursecompass.com and click on “Sign In”.

Enter your login name and password and click “Sign In”.

On the MyLab/Mastering page, click on the course name to enter your course
Using the Installation Wizard:

Once you register, you can access the Installation Wizard by clicking on the button on
the My Math Lab tool bar within your course.

My Math Lab will require some additional plug-ins that your computer may/may not
already have. BE SURE to detect and install each program available on the installation
wizard by clicking “Browser Check”.

Don’t forget to Quit and RESTART your browser after installing all the plug-ins.
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Need help?
Contact the My Math Lab Tech Support:

http://www.mymathlab.com/contactus.htm for live CHAT or email

Phone 1-800-677-6337
o Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Eastern Time)
o Sunday 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. (Eastern Time)
Using MyMathLab to complete a homework assignment:

Login to MyMathLab using your user name and password.

Select the HOMEWORK button on the far left side.

Click on a homework assignment you would like to work on/complete.
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A list of assigned problems should come up to complete.
o

Double click on Exercise 1 to begin the homework.
READ INSTRUCTIONS for inputting the ANSWER – pay attention to specified
FORMAT.
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After answering the question you must click on the CHECK ANSWER button in order to
record your results, before moving on to the next question.
o
If your answer is incorrect, you may receive help and try the question again
(see below), or you may move on the next question.
o
If you choose to skip a question, it will be marked as wrong when it is graded.
You may change any answers up until the deadline for that assignment.
NOTE:
You may need more practice than just the assigned problems. If you would like to try a similar
problem, click on the exercise again and the program will generate a new one. Repeat this until
you are very comfortable with that type of problem.
“Perfect Practice Makes Perfect!”
You must do your best when you practice in order to improve your skills.
.
Getting Online Help for Homework Questions:
ALWAYS try to attempt the problem by yourself first. If you are stuck on a problem,
DON’T GIVE UP! Look to the right of the screen to see the different ways to receive
help. Here is a description of each button, and how it can help you.
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
Help Me Solve This – the program will guide you through the question by giving you
hints or asking you questions that will lead you to the answer. You still do the work for
the problem by answering the questions.

View an Example – the program will walk you through a very similar problem. It will do
the work for this sample problem, and you must still go back to finish the assigned
problem.

Video – (only select questions) Click here to see a video of a person working through a
very similar problem. (Some videos could use more explanation.)

Textbook Pages – Select this button to view the exact pages in the text that discuss
solving a similar problem.

Print -- You may choose to print out the entire assignment by selecting print, then
choose “print assignment”. Be sure to click on submit work after printing
assignment. If you fail to do so, the problems will be different when you open the
assignment later.
Additional Places on Campus where you may use MyMathLab:

Learning Resource Center (LRC)

Library
Online Office Hours will be held via CCC Confer www.cccconfer.org
More information will be sent to you via your Los Rios Gmail account.
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