FNMT 118 001 15A SP20 - Intermediate Algebra

Community College of Philadelphia

FNMT 017-001: Elementary Algebra
(3 Credit Hours)

Professor William C. Reil
DEPARTMENT OF FOUNDATIONAL MATHEMATICS
Fall 2024:  In-person Course - Starts 9/7/24
Email: wreil@ccp.edu
Office hours: by appointment or mutual agreement.  Please try to speak with me first, if possible, before or after class, before sending any emails (include your phone number).
Class days: Saturday  9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 
Classroom: NERC -
CRN: 44894
 Materials:  Assignments on ALEKS in Canvas, appropriate computer (not Chromebook) and modalities as indicated in class

Learning Objectives

The purpose of this course is to learn the following: The real number system, algebraic expressions and equations, factoring, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, absolute value.  Particular emphasis is placed on translating mathematical theorems and ideas into simple linguistic forms, where possible.

Prerequisite

Math 016 or placement test

Grades

Grading Scale:

P (passing): 70% - 100%

MP (making progress): <70% avg., full participation/attendance, clear improvement

F (failure): <70% avg., unsatisfactory participation and/or little or no improvement

FS (failure; stopped participating)

Weighting Grades

25% ALEKS; 25 % Test 1; 25% Test 2; 25% Final Exam

College Policies

Standard college policies are observed in the classroom, including those involving attendance, food (no gum) and drink, and cellphones.  

Classroom Behavior

Only behavior conducive to learning is permitted in the classroom. Promptness and full attendance at class is expected.

Disability Information

Students with disabilities should make arrangements with the Center on Disabilities and then speak to me privately for appropriate accommodations. Center on Disabilities: BG39; phone 215-751-8050; email: cod@ccp.edu.

Attendance

Anyone who missed an excessive number of classes is subject to being dropped for inadequate attendance.

Emergencies

Every classroom has a poster with instructions on how to evacuate the room in an emergency. The poster shows how to go to the nearest exits, and where the nearest rescue area is located.

You should read this poster carefully so you will know what to do in the event of an emergency evacuation. Also, if you need assistance to leave the building, you should let your instructor know. Someone will help you get to the nearest rescue area.

Proposed Course Outline

See ALEKS assignment list and learning objectives - 2 to 3 assignments per week

The content of this syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.