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Welcome:We are
delighted to welcome you to this course.
Our goal in this course is to provide you
with a supportive learning environment. 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. |
