Course Syllabus

HSC 055/071 Math 5/6 Syllabus - # 7656/7671

Spring 2018

Class Information Day & Time: TWTh 11:30-1:20 Room: R109 No Class: Wednesday, July 4

Instructor Information Sarah Tarvin E-mail:  sarah.tarvin@bellevuecollege.edu Office Hours: by appointment

Books and Materials Required

 

There is no required textbook for this class. Materials will be provided in class and on CANVAS. Please check CANVAS daily.

 

Each student should come to class with a 3-ring binder, plenty of lined paper, pencil, pen, and eraser.  You may also want a calculator. The official GED calculator is the TI-30xs

 

Course Outcomes

 

Math 5:

• Use mathematical properties such as: order of operation, signed numbers, scientific notation, rational and irrational values, proportionate values, and inequalities to solve problems
• Explain the process of solving an algebraic equation
• Recognize, solve and graph linear and quadratic equations and systems of equations
• Explain and use geometric formulas to solve problems
• Organize, represent and interpret data to answer questions

Math 6:

• Solve Basic, Non-Calculator, Math Problems
• Solve Basic Data and Statistics Problems
• Review One-Step and Multi-Step Equations
• Review Graphing of Linear Equations
• Apply Formulas for Slope and Equations of Lines
• Use the Quadratic Formula
• Recognize a Function
• Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Complex Polynomials
• Solve Algebra Story Problems

 

Grading and Attendance

Your attendance is an important part of your ability to make significant and sustained academic progress.  To promote your progress the ABE program requires a minimum class attendance of 80%.  If you do not meet this minimum you may be dropped from the course.  Students who do not meet this requirement may not be eligible to receive tuition or parking waivers for the following quarter.  

Grade Scale

A – 90-100%

B – 80-89%

C – 70-79%

D – 60-69%

F – 59% or below

 

Your grade will be based on:

Classwork/Participation – 15%

Quizzes – 25%

Unit Tests – 30%

Final – 30%

 

Classroom Expectations

 

Please see the list in the July 3rd slides on CANVAS.

 

Bellevue E-mail and Canvas

 

We will use CANVAS, an online learning resource, to support our classroom.  Please go to http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/canvas/ Links to an external site. to log in. Log in using your Bellevue College network account.

 

Affirmation of Inclusion

 

Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination.

We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect.

 

Student Concern

 

If you have concerns about any part of this class, I encourage you to talk with me. If for any reason you don’t feel comfortable talking to me, the usual next step would be to speak with the Program Chair, Heidi Songstad, h.songstand@bellevue.com, 425-564-5729, or in her office in R130. If Heidi is unable to help, you may contact the Associate Dean, Tuan Dang, R130M.

 

Disability Resource Center (DRC)

 

The DRC office is located in building B Room 132.  You can contact the DRC by stopping by B132, calling our desk at 425-564-2498, emailing drc@bellevuecollege.edu, and Deaf students can reach us by Skype (account name DRCatBC).  For more information about the services we offer, including our Initial Access Application, visit our website at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc Links to an external site..

 

Public Safety

 

Public Safety is located in the D building (D171) and can be reached at 425-564-2400 (easy to remember because it’s the only office on campus open 24 hours a day—2400).  Among other things, Public Safety serves as our Parking Permits, Lost and Found, and Emergency Notification center.  Please ensure you are signed up to receive alerts through our campus alerting system by registering at RAVE Alert Registration Links to an external site.