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COURSE GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Course Name: College Algebra – Blended
  • Reference Number: 600453
  • Term / Session: 2019-1 / 1
  • Class Days / Time: W- Class Meeting / 08:00 am – 10:45 am
  • Location: Building 3101   Room 228

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

    • Instructor Name: Dr. Abushieba, Ibrahim,
    • Email Address:  Please use D2L email for all correspondence.
    • Campus / Department / Office Number:  Miramar West Campus / Building 3101 / Room 214
  • Office Hours:  MW: 10:45 am – 11:30 am

COURSE DESCRIPTION & GENERAL COURSE OUTCOMES

A college algebra course containing topics such as solving and graphing  linear inequalities; the properties of exponential and logarithmic functions; operations, compositions, and inverses of functions using linear, quadratic, rational, absolute value, square root, and cubic functions; and systems of equations and inequalities, with applications included throughout the course.  A student must achieve at least a C to enroll in the next level Math course.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall be able to:

  • work with algebraic concepts,
  • solve radical, quadratic, and absolute value inequalities,
  • work with relations, functions, and their graphs,
  • solve and graph logarithmic equations/functions and exponential equations/functions, and
  • solve systems of linear equations and inequalities.

PREREQUISITES & COREQUISITES

To maximize your chances for success in this course, make sure that you meet the following course prerequisites:

Prerequisites: MAT 1033

Corequisites: None

REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:

Required: ALEKS 360 – 18-week code for Intermediate Algebra   ISBN # 978-1-259-42753-4A code can be purchased at a reduced rate online during the orientation, OR you can buy your code at any bookstore at BC.

A. Hugh Adams Central Campus Bookstore

Admissions & Student Service Center – Bldg. 19

Tel: (954) 201-6830

Fax: (954) 201-6895

Make sure you purchase the ALEKS 360 18-week code for College Algebra and not just the ALEKS code.

OPTIONAL COURSE MATERIALS:

A copy of the e-book comes with the course in ALEKS.  You can access the e-book anytime you are logged into your ALEKS account.If you are the type of student that needs to have a physical textbook, then look on the Internet for the best prices to rent or purchase this book.  The textbook is used for reference with topics you are having difficulty with. There are no mandatory reading assignments in this course; however, reading topics in advance is strongly recommended.
This is the only calculator that will be allowed in this class. 

  • The only Calculator allowed in this class is the Texas Instruments: TI-30X IIS or TI-30X IIB

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION | COURSE STRUCTURE

In this class, you will attend on-campus classes and may engage in structured out-of-class and/or online activities. The online and in-class activities may include but are not limited to, readings, discussions, essays, case studies, research, and quizzes & tests. See the course activity schedule for a detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the activity schedule and completing all assigned class activities.

This is a 3-credit hour blended course with four on-campus proctored exams. In this class, you will attend on-campus classes and engage in structured online activities.  The online activities include mandatory handouts, weekly independent learning in ALEKS, pre-class weekly assignments through D2L and ALEKS that are due before each class, weekly quizzes, and proctored exams with optional readings and videos.  See the course schedule for a detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule and completing all of the required assignments promptly.

You will be required to exercise a high degree of self-learning throughout the semester.  Remember that even though the material covered in this course is the same as the material covered in a traditional face-to-face class, you should be comfortable with your math ability, using a computer, e-mail, the Internet, and have excellent time-management skills since you will not be attending class on a regular basis. Our once a week class meeting are mandatory for all students.  

Keep in mind that since we only meet once a week, you are responsible for spending the additional time necessary keeping up with the course material as it may not be possible to provide a thorough explanation of all course topics within the 75-minute session.  Therefore, there are video resources and work in ALEKS which will help you learn and master the weekly course objectives and assignments.

In a traditional face-to-face class, you would normally spend 3 hours a week in class, plus about 6 hours outside of class reading and be doing homework.  Therefore, expect to spend a minimum of about 9 hours a week on this course.  Most students spend between 10 to 12 hours a week depending on the topic.  If you cannot make that kind of commitment, please consider taking this course at another time.

It is essential that you maintain a disciplined study schedule since you will be working, for the most part on your own.  You must diligently finish all the assigned homework to be successful in this course.

All of the coursework will be presented online using a unique software called ALEKS 360.  The coursework is available online 24/7, so there is really no reason not to be able to do your work promptly.  See the course schedule for a detailed weekly description of learning activities with their associated due dates and times.

Please do not be embarrassed or hesitate to ask for help.  I am sure you want to pass this course, and I am here to help you.