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Welcome:We are
delighted to welcome you to this course.This
course is designed to strengthen your
understanding of algebra and help you
build confidence for future math
classes. On this webpage, you will find
the course schedule, homework
assignments, Canvas quizzes Assigned,
and homework solutions. Please check
this page regularly. Taking careful
notes in your worksheets is very
important, and attending class
consistently will help you stay on
track. All homework assignments will be
posted here, and all quizzes will be
completed in Canvas. Let’s work together
for a successful semester! Most classes meet in person. Follow UNMs guidelines regarding COVID-19. Course Topics:This course covers:Linear equations,Lines,Basic algebraic operations,Equations and Inequalities ,Polynomials Expressions,Rational expressions,Exponents and Radicals,Quadratic equations and Graphing,Exponential and logarithmic Expressions.This course is to prepare students for further study at the level of college mathematics, and the grade will be used in the calculation of your GPA. Here are the student learning outcomes. Prerequisite:(Math
021 and Math 022) or Math 100 or FYEX
1010 or ISM 100 OR ACT Math =>17 or
SAT Math Section =>460 or Accuplacer
Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and
Functions=218-238 Textbook: Instructional resources, such as worksheets ,Videos and PowerPoint , will be provided (UNM Canvas) . No supplementary materials are needed. UNM Canvas: All course materials, communication, and grades will be posted on our Canvas course-site. Grading:
The course grade
will be determined from weekly homework,
quizzes, 4 mid-semester exams, and a
final exam. Attendance and participation
in all aspects of the course is
required. 
Homework:
Weekly homework
are due on Sundays by 11:59pm(Except the
exam week). So this is a 3 credit hours course student should plan to spend 6 to 9 hours each week studying beyond the classroom.Every student has two life happens opportunities to turn the homework in one day late, if needed. Resources:
There are several resources to help
you succeed in this class. Please
consider your instructor your primary
resource. Visit your Instructor during
drop-in hours and at the Tutoring Table.
Ask questions inside and outside of
class, let us know what difficulties you
are having. We want to hear from you and
we want to help you succeed. Below is a
list of all resources. Click
here for review
problems so you can review before
the semester starts and be well
prepared. See below for Grade Mode Change and Academic Dishonesty. Schedule : (including all exam dates):
Instruction mode: Most classes meet in person, with three 50-minute sessions of direct instruction.
A=100-90; B=89-80; C=79-70; D=69-60;
F=59-0 Attendance:
Attendance at UNM is mandatory and
engagement in the class (regular
homework completion, questions/comments
inside and outside class, and in office
hours) is necessary to succeed in this
course. Students are allowed no more
than 3 unexcused absences.On the fourth
unexcused absence , a student may be
withdrawn from the course with a grade
of W before the deadline.F after the
deadline.Do not regard these 3 absences
as "personal free days"these are only to
be used in cases of emergencies.In some
cases ,verification document may be
required. Homework:
Homework is an essential part of
this course. Math should be learned
through practice, so one of your best
tools for learning the material is
through homework. Homework will be
assigned Weekly (See the table ) due
Sunday by 11:59pm (Except of exam week),
to be submitted through Canvas. You will
need a scanning app for your mobile
device to scan your solutions as a pdf
file.You are highly encouraged to work
together - talking through problems with
your classmates is a great way to
solidify your understanding of the
material. However, keep in mind that
your solutions must be your own ,
your homework will be graded on the
clarity and correctness of your
mathematical presentation. Please take
care to submit neat, legible solutions,
with problems listed in order. Work outside class: Please note that UNM requires a minimum of two hours work outside of class for each credit hour. Only with daily work and good use of your resources will you profit the most and succeed in this class. This is a 3 credit-hour course. Please plan for a minimum of 6 hours of out-of-class work each week. Life Happens: All homework must be completed to master the material in this course. Homework will generally be due Sundays at 11:59pm(except the week exam). Everyone gets 2 free one late day that do not count against them.Those days can be used on homeworks only ,not on quizzes or exams. Dropped
assignments : The lowest 2 scores
for homeworks and quizzes will be
dropped ,meaning they will not count
toward your final grade .
Exam dates: All exam dates are given in the syllabus and on the table above. Exams cannot be rescheduled except in documented emergencies. If you need to reschedule because of a documented emergency (eg, surgery), please let your instructor know as soon as you find out. If you miss an exam due to sickness, contact your instructor immediately. Do not schedule a personal trip during exams as you will not be given a makeup. Non-NCAA sporting events are also not university authorized emergencies. Resources:
There are several resources to help
you succeed in this class. Please
consider your instructor your primary
resource. Visit them during drop-in
hours , ask questions inside and outside
of class, let us know what difficulties
you are having. We want to hear from you
and we want to help you succeed. The
tutoring Table is another resource for
you to ask any questions you may have. A
list of all resources: Grade Mode Change and Withdrawals: Deadlines to make changes to your registration status are published by the Office of the Registrar in the schedule of classes: http://registrar.unm.edu. To change grade mode or to withdraw after the deadlines posted therein, you need to (1) talk to your instructor to fully understand your standing in the class, and (2) meet with your advisor and discuss the best path for you to proceed, as well as all consequences for your studies. Please ask your advisor to email your instructor, with copy to you, of the final decision. For grade mode changes you may also be required to have your instructor sign a grade mode change form: You can find the form at:https://registrar.unm.edu/forms/index.html , and your instructor will accommodate the change. Please note that you cannot request a withdrawal from the course after 5 pm on the Friday before final exams week. COVID-19 - Vaccination
and Indoor Masking: COVID-19
Health and Awareness. UNM is a mask
friendly, but not a mask required,
community. To be registered or employed
at UNM, Students, faculty, and staff
must all meet UNM's Administrative
Mandate on Required COVID-19
vaccination. If you are experiencing
COVID-19 symptoms, please do not come to
class. If you have a positive COVID-19
test, please stay home for five days and
isolate yourself from others, per the
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
guidelines. If you do need to stay home,
please communicate with your instructor;
your instructor can work with you to
provide alternatives for course
participation and completion. UNM
faculty and staff know that these are
challenging times. Please let us know
that you need support so that we can
connect you to the right resources and
please be aware that UNM will publish
information on websites and email about
any changes to our public health status
and community response. Title IX: Our classroom and our university should always be spaces of mutual respect, kindness, and support, without fear of discrimination, harassment, or violence. Should you ever need assistance or have concerns about incidents that violate this principle, please access the resources available to you on campus. Please note that, because UNM faculty, TAs, and GAs are considered "responsible employees" by the Department of Education, any disclosure of gender discrimination (including sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and sexual violence) made to a faculty member, TA, or GA must be reported by that faculty member, TA, or GA to the university's Title IX coordinator. For more information on the campus policy regarding sexual misconduct, please see: https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/2000/2740.html. Support: LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center and the support services listed on its website, the Women's Resource Center and the LGBTQ Resource Center all offer confidential services and reporting. Please note that we fully support the rights of everyone to an education in an environment of respect, support, and free from fear of deportation, and we strive to build such an environment. We will maintain confidentiality and work with students who require immigration-related accommodations. For more information and/or resources, please contact the New Mexico Dream Team at info@nmdreamteam.org. |
