Santiago Canyon College MATH 060 – Fall 2008

Ticket # 6306019; Class hours: TTh 1:30–3:35, room A-107

Instructor: Hao-Nhien Q. Vu
Email: haonhien@yahoo.com

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Aufman, Barker, Lockwood, Beginning Algebra with Applications (7th edition)

PREREQUISITE: MATH N-48 or placement by exam.

COREQUISITE: All MATH 060 students are required to be registered for MATH 060L. You should be automatically
registered for MATH 060L when you signed up for this class. If your official schedule does not include MATH 060L,
please see me immediately.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Read, define and apply algebraic vocabulary and symbols
2. Evaluate and perform algebraic operations on polynomial, rational and radical expressions
3. Solve word problems and equations involving linear, quadratic and rational expressions using appropriate
algebraic approaches
4. Graph linear equations and inequalities and find the equation given appropriate information

SUPPLIES: You need graphing paper, a notebook (or notebook paper with a loose-leaf binder), pencils and erasers, and a
non-graphing scientific calculator.

More about calculators: You can use a non-graphing scientific calculator. If you have another type of calculator, see me.
The use of electronic devices other than scientific calculators (such as cell phones, pagers, electronic
dictionaries/translators, PDAs, etc.) during class tests and exams is ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED, even if you’re just
using them as calculators.

STUDENT CONDUCT: Please review the SCC Standards of Student Conduct, available online:
http://www.sccollege.edu/projects/732/Student%20Discipline/Standards_of_Student_Conduct.pdf. If you do not have
access to the internet, please see me.

In my class, students are expected to follow the golden rule: Do unto others (that means me and your classmates) as you
would like done unto you. We respect you, and you respect us. Come to class on time. Don’t disturb classes. TURN
YOUR CELL PHONES OFF BEFORE COMING TO CLASS.

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR CHEATING: Academic dishonesty or cheating is defined as an intentional act of fraud in
which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another. This includes helping or coercing others to cheat
or help cheat. There is ABSOLUTELY NO tolerance for cheating in this class. Cheating will result in a zero on that
assignment, and may also result in more severe disciplinary actions.

ATTENDANCE: If you are absent at ANY TIME during the FIRST TWO WEEKS of class, you may be dropped. If you
miss 10% of the class you may be dropped. If you have to be absent but don’t want to be dropped, you MUST tell me in
advance. If you are dropped, please see the Admissions office about getting reinstated.

WITHDRAWALS: If you decide to drop this class, it is your responsibility to turn in a drop card at the Admissions
Office. Check the college schedule for relevant deadlines.

ACCOMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES: Students with verifiable disabilities who want to request academic
accommodations are responsible for notifying their instructor and Disabled Students Programs and Service (DSPS) as
early as possible in the semester. To arrange for accommodations, contact DSPS at (714) 628-4860, (714) 639-9742
(TTY) or stop by the DSPS Center in E-105.

MATH STUDY HALL (MaSH): The MaSH is a service provided by SCC that gives students a chance to supplement
learning done in the classroom. There will always be a math faculty member, instructional aides and student workers on
duty to assist you when needed. There are also computers where students can access mathematical software or do work
for their on-line math class. MaSH is located in rooms U-78, 79, and 80 (enter through U-80). The hours of operation for
Fall 2008 are Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Friday & Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

This class is linked with 060L, a credit/no credit lab component. (If you have to drop the class, you must drop the lab
also.) To receive credit you must complete 9 hours during the semester in the Math Study Hall and complete PLATO
assignment as required. Attendance is tracked through the sign-in computer. When you enter MaSH, you will slide your
student ID card or type in your ID number at the sign-in computer (no SSN). When you leave, you will sign out the same
way. Signing out is very important. You may lose hours you put in if you do not sign in and out appropriately.

If you have any questions, please contact Darlene Ornelas at 628-4958 or Anne Hauscarriague at 628-4919.

HOMEWORK: Homework is essential to your success in the class. Homework will be daily, and homework grades
count for 10% toward your course grade – but don’t let that percentage fool you. Chances are, if you don’t do your
homework, you probably won’t be able to do your quizzes, exams, or finals. In all homework, quizzes, exams, finals, you
MUST SHOW YOUR WORK. Getting the correct answer without showing how you got there will not be accepted.

Each assignment is worth 4 points. Late homework will be deducted by 1 point each class day. ALL HOMEWORK,
LATE OR ON TIME, MUST BE TURNED IN THE DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED TEST FOR THAT
MATERIAL. NO HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY OF THE TEST OR LATER.

QUIZZES: There will be a quiz from time to time. If you miss class when a quiz is given, you will get zero for that quiz.
THERE ARE NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES.

EXAMS: There will be 4 exams given on the dates indicated. THERE ARE NO MAKE-UP TESTS. If you miss one test,
the score you receive on the final exam will be used for that test, but THIS CAN BE DONE ONLY ONCE, AND NOT
THE LAST TEST OF THE SEMESTER.

FINAL EXAM will be given on the last day of class. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP FINAL, so do not plan to miss
class on that day.

GRADING: Homework 10%

Quizzes 10%
Exams 60%
Final 20%

You need approximately 90% for an A, 80% for a B, 70% for a C, and 60% for a D. Below 60%, you’re failing the class.

TIPS TO SUCCESS:

• Ask questions and participate in class. As you do your homework, anything you don’t quite understand or
have trouble figuring out, write a note so you remember to ask about it in class.
• Form study groups. Study during study groups, don’t just chat.
• Go get help in MaSH.
• Give yourself plenty of time outside of the classroom to do your homework and understand the materials.
Plan on at least 8 hours a week outside of the classroom for this class.

MATH ANXIETY

If you feel anxious or frustrated with math; if you feel your math performance is below what you achieve in other areas;
you may suffer from math anxiety. Consider taking MATH 030 – Coping with Math Anxiety, with Prof. Laney Pryor,
ticket number 6303002.
MATH 060, TTh 1:30 – 3:35, room A-106 Hao-Nhien Q. Vu haonhien@yahoo.com

Date Chapter Homework

Tue 26-Aug 2 Chapter 2 Review Exercises #1 through 45, odd numbers
Thurs 28-Aug 3.1 1, 3, 33, 37, 41, 59, 65, 77, 85, 89, 113, 133, 143, 163, 167, 191-194, 223, 225
3.2 2, 5, 13, 33, 61, 71, 91, 95, 101-109, 131, 143, 145, 147, 201, 206
Tue 2-Sep 3.3 3-6, 9-17 odds, 55, 57, 67, 69, 115, 129, 135, 137
5.1 5, 11, 17, 26, 27, 31, 32, 39
Thurs 4-Sep 5.2 3, 4, 7-17 odds, 29, 31, 37, 41, 75, 81-101 odds, 109
5.3 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 19, 25, 34, 35,
Tue 9-Sep 5.3 41, 47, 48, 49, 55, 57, 65
5.4 3-21 odds, 39-43 odds, 61-63, 66
Thurs 11-Sep 4.1 3-21 odds, 35-41 odds
4.4 5-15 odds, 19-25 odds, 41, 45-48
Tue 16-Sep REVIEW
Thurs 18-Sep TEST 1 4.1: 12, 22, 27-28
Tue 23-Sep 6.1 5, 7, 17, 25, 27, 31, 39, 41, 43
6.2 5, 11, 17, 19, 25, 35, 41, 45, 49
Thurs 25-Sep 6.3 5-15 odds, 23, 27, 31, 39, 47
4.7 5-15 odds
Tue 30-Sep 7.1 13, 19, 25, 27, 31, 39
7.2 3, 5, 23, 63
Thurs 2-Oct 7.3 5-17 odds, 35, 45, 57-67 odds, 98
7.4 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 25, 35, 43, 59, 63, 71, 77, 91, 93, 95, 111, 113, 115
Tue 7-Oct REVIEW
Thurs 9-Oct TEST 2 4.7: 25, 26, 27
Tue 14-Oct 7.5 Obj. 1 3-25 odds
8.1 5-13 odds, 23-33 odds, 41-51 odds, 61, 71, 85, 91-109 odds
8.2 1-6, 7-17 odds, 41, 45, 61, 71-81 odds, 95-105 odds, 117, 119, 120
Thurs 16-Oct 8.3 2, 3-19 odds, 53-59 odds, 75-81 odds
4.6 5, 7, 21, 31, 33, 35
Tue 21-Oct 8.4 1, 2, 7-15 odds, 16, 17, 31, 32, 35-43 odds, 61-83 odds, 119-123 odds, 143
8.5 3, 4, 5-11 odds, 38-42, 71
Thurs 23-Oct 9.1 7-25 odds, 35-47 odds, 55, 59, 71-79 odds, 84-86
9.2 3, 9 ,13, 17, 41, 43, 45, 51, 53, 67, 71, 72, 74
Tue 28-Oct 9.3 3-17 odds, 25, 26, 27-39 odds, 75-83 odds, 87, 95, 99
9.5 8-20, 41, 45, 51, 53, 100
Thurs 30-Oct 9.6 1-11 odds, 23
6.4 5, 9, 21, 25, 29
Tue 4-Nov 9.7 5, 11, 19, 29, 39, 41, 43, 49, 51, 53
10.1 9-21 odds, 59-71 odds, 103-106, 109, 114, 116, 120, 121
Thurs 6-Nov REVIEW
Tue 11-Nov TEST 3
Thurs 13-Nov 10.2 3-11 odds, 21-49 odds
10.3 3-23 odds, 41-61 odds, 71-83 odds, 101-106
Tue 18-Nov 11.1 1-11 odds, 17-27 odds, 64-68, 81-89 odds
11.2 3-19 odds, 23, 25, 31, 41, 51, 61
Thurs 20-Nov 11.3 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 39, 41, 43
4.5 3-11 odds, 25
Final Review
Tue 25-Nov 11.6 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15
Final Review
Thurs 27-Nov THANKSGIVING – NO CLASS
Tue 2-Dec REVIEW
Thurs 4-Dec TEST 4
Tue 9-Dec REVIEW
Thurs 11-Dec FINAL EXAM 1:30 pm in class