| Week | Date | Section |
| 1 | 10 Feb | 1.3-4, 2.3-5 |
| 2 | 17 Feb | 3.1-5 |
| 3 | 24 Feb | 4.1-5 |
| 4 | 3 Mar | 4.6-7, Group review exam |
| 5 | 10 Mar | 5.1-4,5.5 |
| 6 | 17 Mar | 6.1-3 |
| 7 | 24 Mar | 6.4-8 |
| 8 | 31 Mar | 7.1-3, Group review exam |
| Spring Break | ||
| 9 | 14 Apr | 7.4-7 |
| 10 | 21 Apr | 8.1-3 |
| 11 | 28 Apr | 9.1-3 |
| 12 | 5 May | review, Group review exam |
| 13 | 12 May | 9.4-5 |
| 14 | 19 May | 10.1 |
| 15 | 26 May | 10.2,4 |
| 16 | 2 Jun | review, Group review exam |
| Quiz | 10% |
| Homework | 15% |
| Test | 50% |
| Final | 25% |
The grading scale is 90+ A, 80+ B, 70+ C, 60+ D.
Plan on using support services that are available to you including the
There aren't any make-up exams nor discussion, but a student with a documented1 reason to miss a test, should make alternative arrangements with the instructor. The lowest quiz and discussion score will be dropped.
Each week we'll discuss topics related to a Math concept, how Math intersects with professional development or the rest of our lives. You will need to reply to the Discussion prompts or to someone else's post. See the online Discussion for the current topic(s).
Each week, plan to write at least two substantive posts plus replies to the Discussions. One of these posts will be your solution to a homework exercise showing the steps for others to learn from. The other posts can be on any of the other Discussions. To give you a sense for the grading on this aspect of the course, posting three substantive posts/replies of 40-80 words that promote further thinking and discussion would get an "A" for the week. Or posting five brief posts where one is early in the week and includes a screenshot, photo or diagram would also get an "A" for the week.
A key purpose of the discussion is to build relationships by listening to what other people have to say and giving them a response so we all feel supported and we can build a sense of community in what is otherwise a very isolated way of taking classes. As humans, relationships help us keep going, and studies show that students who have social connections are more likely to make it through to the end of a class or degree.
There are no make-up discussions, but posts are accepted any time during a particular week (Monday Sunday). Even if you miss an entire week, you can still get an "A" by getting an "A" in all the other weeks. In an online class, interacting with people is a significant part of what keeps us motivated to keep going.
The Discussion score is based on the date you submit each post, so if you post to a week 1 topic during week 2, it will count toward the Week 2 Discussion score.
Each exam may include material from any assignment due before the (first day of the) exam. If the exam is on-campus, bring a photo ID (such as SAC Student ID), pencil, eraser and scientific (non-graphing) calculator.
If you take any exams in the Assessment Center, read their Guidelines and hours on the Assessment Center webpage.
Documentation and Attribution: Keep a history of your interactions with AI tools and be prepared to submit these records if requested by your instructor. This demonstrates appropriate use of the tools and supports your learning process.
Validating AI Outputs: AI tools may generate incorrect, overly vague, irrelevant, or nonsensical outputs. It is your responsibility to verify the accuracy and reliability of any AI-generated content you use. Cross-reference information and ensure that AI-generated citations are valid.
Data Privacy: Do not include personally identifiable information or sensitive data in prompts when using generative AI tools. Depending on the policies and practices of the AI service, the information collected might be made available to organizations who might use it in ways that are not in your best interest.
Seeking Clarification: If you are ever in doubt about whether the use of generative AI is permitted for a specific task or assignment, consult your instructor before proceeding.
Citing Generative AI: Students are expected to adhere to standards of academic integrity regardless of whether they use AI. The best method is to find, read, and cite authoritative sources that verify claims made by AI. However, if citing AI directly, here's how to cite these tools:
Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one's research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, cor- rupts the essential process by which knowl- edge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise.
There are two categories of sanctions: Limited and College-wide. Limited sanctions include an academic action such as as- signing a lower grade or a grade of "F" for the test or project or a lower grade or an "F" for the class. College-wide sanctions include any sanction that will affect a student's standing with the college-at-large, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the college.
In matters relating to academic honesty violations, the primary responsibility for disciplinary proceedings rests with the instructor and the academic division where the violation allegedly occurred. The Dean of Student Affairs will assist in all College-wide sanctions.
This course will follow the College Policies in the Santa Ana College Catalog and are incorporated into this document by reference and supercede any policies in this document. The preceding exerpts are included for your convenience.
Students might be required to verbally explain submissions in a live conversation to receive credit.