Course Notes for Math 303
Course Introduction
- Instructor: Covering for Nerio Bolson (on leave).
- Course Code: 303 Math for Winter Term.
- Expectations for Participation: Students may be new or returning from prior courses (201 and 301 math).
Course Shell Overview
- Overview of the synthetic learning environment (D2L).
- Home/Landing Page Features:
- Welcome window widget with instructor’s contact info and office hours.
- Academic misconduct procedures.
- Activity feed for announcements.
- Importance of checking college email for updates, notices, and support details (DSS communication).
- How to find class meeting links: under 'bundle links' in the content tab or calendar.
- Recordings available under 'Bongo recordings' after classes end (processing time required).
- Past class folders for easy access to recording links.
Calendar Utilization
- Class Timing: Classes scheduled at 10:20 AM.
- Recommendations for Tracking:
- Options for using paper agendas or digital calendars (D2L recommended).
- Calendar feature useful for plotting due dates and tasks.
- Filterable list view displaying assignments and quizzes.
Course Assignments Overview
- Structure of Assignments:
- All assignments are categorized as quizzes.
- Quick access to upcoming topics listed by unit:
- Unit A: Fractions.
- Unit B: Patterns and Graphs.
- Unit C: Polynomials.
- Final Examination.
- Due Dates: Assignments range from February to June, with specific unlock dates prior to deadlines (may change based on class progress).
- Multi-step process for accessing assignment grades.
Textbook and Resource Access
- Textbook supplied as a PDF (158 pages); encouraged to be downloaded but not printed due to size.
- Each unit includes its own resource files for lessons, assignments, quizzes, and supplementary videos.
Student Engagement and Introductions
- Discussion tab included for student introductions.
- Encouragement for students to share background information and find common interests.
Course Structure
- Course credits: 5 NLC credits.
- Prerequisite: Grade 8 level math literacy, completion of 301 math recommended.
- Course Objectives:
- Prepping for Math 10C and enhancing mathematical literacy.
- Skills include: problem-solving, number sense, mental math, and real-world applications.
Technical Requirements
- Use a laptop or computer for the optimal course experience; mobile devices may pose difficulties.
- Students encouraged to access additional tabs for Bongo and D2L to streamline class participation.
Course Assessments
- Breakdown of Marks:
- Introductory Assignment: 2%.
- Unit Assignments: 48% total (approx. 10% each).
- Unit Tests: 25% total.
- Final Exam: 25% of course mark.
- Deadlines and Extensions:
- Assignments due as per schedule; extensions permissible with advanced requests.
- Overall requirement: maintain an average above 50% across all assessments with no single assessment falling below 40%.
Attendance and Engagement Monitoring
- Attendance registered during live classes; recorded lectures do not count for attendance.
- Emphasis on participation and engagement during class time, possible extensions for late submissions.
Academic Integrity
- Definition of Academic Misconduct:
- Cheating, plagiarism, and seeking to gain unfair academic advantage.
- Specific actions classified under misconduct include:
- Submitting someone else’s work as your own.
- Close imitation or paraphrasing without credit.
- Using unauthorized materials during assessments.
- Programming devices to contain unauthorized information.
- Software implementation to monitor for plagiarism (AI detection).
- Overview of instructor's educational journey, personal anecdotes, and teaching philosophy.
- Open invitation for student engagement and communication through chat or private messaging.
- Options available for settings and student status during classes to facilitate smooth interactions.