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SYLLABUS (Recitation)

MATH 111 – 05/07 – College Algebra (3 credit hours)


Fall 2020
University of Louisville
Department of Mathematics

Instructor Information

Instructor: Mark Lewis


E-mail: malewi10@louisville.edu
Virtual Office Hours: Tues./Thurs. 10:00 am – 10:50 am, and by appointment.

Class Information

Please note that this syllabus serves an amendment to the course syllabus provided by Dr.
Smith-Tone. For all general questions and concerns not covered here, please refer to the
course syllabus on Blackboard. Should there be any discrepancies between the two
documents, assume that Dr. Smith-Tone’s syllabus for the course holds sway.
Recitation Time: Wed., 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm (Section 05), 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm (Section 07)

Mode of Delivery: “REMOTE” This course has 100% digital instruction and does not meet
face to face at all. Moreover, we will not generally meet synchronously for recitation. The
primary exception are exams. Exams will be administered and monitored via Microsoft
Teams on the dates and times listed on Dr. Smith-Tone’s syllabus for the course. I will use
Microsoft Teams to facilitate all class communications. You can join via this link.
I will be available to voice chat with you during recitation time or office hours on first come
first served basis. Simply email me or post in the group chat on Microsoft Teams to initiate
a meeting. If it suits all students involved, I am also willing to conduct voice chats with
small groups. It would be wise (but not absolutely necessary) to email me ahead of time
and make an appointment for a live chat.
Otherwise, I will monitor the group chat on our Teams page regularly and field questions as
they are posted. I will check this at least once per weekday, but you are likely to find me
lurking in the Team chat much more frequently than that. Please try to ask questions
clearly and feel free to upload a screenshot of anything that will facilitate effective
communication. I will make every effort to reply to questions within 24 hours (although I
am usually much faster than that).

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Goals & Learning Outcomes: I am here to provide further support to your academic
endeavors related to this course. My primary aim is to add diversity to the resources you
have available to provide you the greatest opportunity for academic success. In particular,
I hope to engage you in asynchronous on-line communications that will increase your
ability to effectively communicate mathematical ideas in non-verbal formats.

Cardinal Core and Learning Outcomes: This course fulfills the quantitative reasoning
component of the Cardinal Core program. Competency in each of five learning outcomes
will be assessed through performance on homework, quizzes, and exams.
Outcome Assessment
(1) Interpret information presented in (1) For problems in algebra and analytic
mathematical and/or statistical forms. geometry both the given information and the
required solution involve mathematical
formulas, graphs, and/or tables. Students must
be able to interpret them to set up the model
and are often asked to draw conclusions from
the solutions they obtain.

(2) Illustrate and communicate mathematical (2) Students are required to set up and solve
and/or statistical information symbolically, problems using appropriate algebraic,
visually, and/or numerically. geometric, symbolic, and numerical methods.

(3) Determine when computations are needed (3) Students will be required to show an
and execute the appropriate computations. understanding of algebraic methods used in
computing solutions to equations and systems
of equations.

(4) Apply an appropriate model to the (4) Students are required to set up and solve
problem to be solved. application problems that require the selection
and use of appropriate algebraic and
geometric models.

(5) Make inferences, evaluate assumptions, (5) Students are asked to solve problems that
and assess limitations in estimation, modeling, require them to infer reasonableness of
and/or statistical analyses. solutions and to demonstrate correctness and
completeness of solutions.

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Evaluation

Grading Procedure:
ALEKS 550 pts 970 pts for A+
Exams 300 pts (3x100 pts each) 930 pts for A
Final Exam 150 pts 900 pts for A
Total 1000 pts A870 pts for B+ etc.
Exams: There will be three Exams given during recitation meetings during the semester.
For these exams you are required to access the online session on Microsoft Teams. You will
be added to a team in MS Teams corresponding to your section number (recitation
section). You will get a link to attend the exam session sent to your UofL email address. You
must join the session at least 5 minutes before the exam begins. There will be point
penalties for not starting on time or creating disturbances for your classmates (even if it is
a roommate or someone else with you who is creating the disturbance). The dates are
posted in the schedule at the end of the syllabus.
Make-ups: There are no makeups for any absence which is not sanctioned by the
university, or which is not accompanied by documentation for a serious life event. Any
make-up will be arranged with the Testing Center (Davidson 310, 852-6606). Final Exam:
The final examination will take place on Fri., Apr. 23, 11:30AM - 2:00PM via Microsoft
Teams. This MS Teams meeting will be just like the meetings for the exams during the
semester, but may involve a larger team consisting of two course sections (since each
recitation instructor is in charge of two recitation sections. This exam will be focus on the
material we cover after the third exam.
Calculators:
 No graphing calculators, programmable calculators or phones as calculators!
 You will want a scientific calculator with algebraic, exponential and logarithmic
keys.
 Some acceptable examples: TI-30XS Multiview (about $20) or TI-30X IIS (about
$13)
Participation Expectations and BONUS POINTS:
 Please post your own questions as they come up. This is not a requirement, but it is
HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. You may find it easiest to take screen shots of specific
problems and attach them to your posts. I will monitor these and aim to provide
detailed responses. Bear in mind that helpful replies usually take some time.
 You can earn up to 30 bonus points in this class by interacting with me via
recitation. You can estimate gaining 3 points for every quality interaction you have
with me. This includes showing up to take our exams during the designated times
throughout the semester. I am unlikely to go back and count every post and emails
you send my way. In most cases, if you have been interacting with me regularly, it
will be obvious and your bonus points are assured.

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Difficulties During the Semester

Should you have difficulties of any type during this semester, I will be your first point of
contact for issues related to this course. Please maintain regular communication with me,
especially if you are struggling. I am able to make some adjustments to course requirement
should the need arise, but you should know that my powers are limited. As rule, my
ability to offer you help is far greater when I am notified immediately of any issues, as they
arise.

Students with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that
provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other
things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning
environment that provides for reasonable accommodation for their disabilities. If you have
a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Resource Center
(Stevenson Hall, Room 119, 852-6938).

Technology Expectations

Because this course is held completely online, you will need to have access to a computer
with a webcam, a microphone, and a reliable high-speed internet connection. If you do not
have access at home, you may be able to use a public library or come to campus to use
computers in the library or one of the IT student computer labs. Make sure that you have
access several hours per day.

For your privacy and security, only your official U of L email account will be used for email
communication. FERPA law does not allow for communication or information to be sent to
personal email accounts. Please check your UofL email daily.

Academic Integrity and Dishonesty Statement

All contributions and assessments in this course, including any field placement
requirements, will demonstrate academic integrity which means that submitted work is of
high quality, is original, and represents a single submission, unless otherwise noted
through explicit and appropriate citations.
“Academic dishonesty is prohibited at the University of Louisville…Academic dishonesty
includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Cheating
• Fabrication
• Falsification
• Multiple Submission [should not submit same assignment for more than one
course]
• Plagiarism

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• Complicity in Academic Dishonesty” (UofL Student Code of Conduct)

Title IX/Clery Act Notification

Sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual as- sault, and any other
nonconsensual behavior of a sexual nature) and sex discrimination violate University
policies.

Students experiencing such behavior may obtain confidential support from:

 PEACC Program (852-2663),


 Counseling Center (852-6585),
 Campus Health Services (852-6479).

To re- port sexual misconduct or sex discrimination, contact:

 Dean of Students (852-5787) or


 University of Louisville Police (852-6111).

Disclosure to University faculty or instructors of sexual misconduct, domestic violence,


dating violence, or sex discrimination occurring on campus, in a University-sponsored
program, or involving a campus visitor or University student or employee (whether current
or former) is not confidential under Title IX. Faculty and instructors must forward such
reports, including names and circumstances, to the University’s Title IX officer.

For more information, see the Sexual Misconduct Resource Guide


(http://louisville.edu/hr/employeerelations/sexual- misconduct-brochure).

Emergency Statement

As we have previously seen, situations of emergency can occur that call for the temporary
and/or extended closure of campus.
(1) This course is already “REMOTE,” so such changes should not impact the continuity
of instruction or your ability to complete the course successfully.

(2) Check your university email regularly (recommended daily) for any announcements
or updates.

(3) Communicate needs or challenges to the instructor of your section as soon as they
arise, and give them the opportunity to help you resolve barriers to your success.

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(4) Sign-up for the University Alert System. It is recommended that you register your
phone and email for the University Alert System as it will keep you informed of
issues that affect cancelled classes, school closures, or safety concerns on campus
Changes

The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus when necessary to meet learning
objectives, adjust for time constraints, or other similar reasons. All changes to the syllabus
will be announced in class, by e-mail, or through Blackboard.

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