Chaminade University of Honolulu
Spring, 2005

Course:  Introductory Algebra - Math 102  01  
              3 credits
Location:  H39
Time:  11 – 11:50am M, W, F

Instructor:  Joanne Libarios

Contact:   - cell phone: 721-4117 – I have voice mail, which I check frequently, so if you        leave a message I will return your call (Please speak clearly!)
                -e-mail:  wailibzoo@hotmail.com or Joanne.Libarios@adjunct.chaminade.edu

Office Hours:  before and after class by appointment. 
Textbook:  Beginning Algebra,  Sixth Edition
	      By David Gustafson and Peter D. Frisk

Course Description:  Math 102 is an introductory algebra course designed to prepare students for MA 103.  Topics include:  Real numbers and their basic properties, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, simple radicals, square roots and cute roots, linear equations and inequalities, lines in the plane, systems of linear equations, applications of equations (word problems).  Credits are not applicable towards the general education requirement in mathematics for any degree.

Course Objectives:  The objective of the course is to provide the beginning student with the mathematic skills necessary to continue in the study of algebra and related areas.  After successfully completing this course the student should be well prepared to continue on to take MA103.

Attendance: Success in any math class is highly dependent on consistent attendance. The student is expected to attend all classes and in the event of an absence the student is still responsible for all material presented in class as well as any assigned homework. It’s a good idea to share phone numbers with several students in class in the event that you cannot reach the instructor.

Homework:  To do well in this class you need to complete all assigned homework. A homework assignment will be given at the end of each class meeting and the topic will be a part of the class discussion in the next class meeting.  If you are forced to miss class contact a fellow classmate or myself (via e-mail) so that you can make up the assignment before the next class session.

Student Evaluation:  Your final grade will be determined according to the following criteria.  You will be able to accumulate points for chapter quizzes, tests and a cumulative final exam.
Quizzes:  I will be giving quizzes, which will include:  announced, unannounced, open book, close book, in-class or take home quizzes.  You are allowed to use any type of calculator on any of the quizzes.  To receive credit
	1.   all necessary work must be shown and the answers must be circled . 
2	the student must be present during the class session that the take home quiz is distributed or present during the class session that the in-class quiz is given.     
3	If the quiz is  “take home”, the quiz is due at the beginning of the next class session and must be turned in personally by the student 
4	If you are forced to miss a quiz, for whatever reason, you can make up  that quiz however,  you will be awarded only half the points you would have received had the quiz been taken on time.

Tests:  There will be two tests given - one on Chapters One through Three (worth 100 points) and another on Chapters Four through Six (worth 120 points.)  The reminder of the chapters will be evaluated within the cumulative Final Exam (worth 100 points.)

Make-ups for tests:  
In the event that you miss any test, make-up tests are discouraged and will only be given in the case of an extended illness or emergency. In this case you need to bring in necessary official documentation (doctor’s note, etc.) and your request for a make-up test will be handled on an individual basis.  If you cannot provide official documentation you may be allowed to take the test but only awarded half the points you would have received had the test been taken on time.

Final Exam:  There will be on cumulative Final Exam given on Wednesday, May 4 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Grades will be determined by the following scale:

PERCENT OF TOTAL POINTS ACCUMULATED			COURSE GRADE

			90 – 100%						A
			80 - 89%						B
			70 – 79%						C
			60 – 69%						D
			below 60%						F

Note – an “I” grade is not automatic.  The grade is deferred because the student did not complete the work because of circumstances beyond his control.  The student must enter into a contract with the instructor to complete the work within a certain time.

Schedule of Events: The instructor has a tentative schedule of events outlining what sections and/or activities will be covered daily.  Because she is interested in gearing the activities to suit the progress of each individual class, she will not publish a schedule to be distributed to the class.  However, should you be interested in specifics, you are  invited to confer with the instructor.

Important Dates:

Jan. 10, 2005 – Classes begin
Jan. 17 – Martin Luther King Day 
Jan. 18 – Add/Drop Period Ends
Jan. 28 – Founders’ Day Mass – 11:00 classes cancelled
Feb. 21 – President’s Day – no classes
March 21 – 25 – Spring Recess
April 1 -  Deadline to withdraw from classes
April 29 – Last day of instruction
May 4 –Final exam - 10:30 am – 12:30 pm