This class will use an OER (Open Education Resources) textbook provided to you through SUNY partnership with Lumen. To access the textbook:

1. Go to https://ohm.lumenlearning.com/ohm/enroll.php
2. Enter Course Id: 80075 and Enrollment Key: 32894 then click "Enroll".
3. You should see the Course Name: MAT 111 - Algebra II - Spring 2024 (CRN: 26737) as well as the Course Id and Course Enrollment Key you just entered, and my name. Click "Enroll".
4. If you used Lumen OHM before, use your old Username and Password to log in, otherwise follow the sign up process.

Continuation of study of basic concepts of algebra. Topics include brief review of elementary algebra, solutions of second-degree equations, radicals, complex numbers, rational expressions, polynomial expressions, rational exponents and roots, systems of equations and inequalities.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Solve the following types of equations: linear equations, quadratic equations, absolute-value equations, equations involving rational expressions, equations involving radicals, systems of two equations in two unknowns, systems of three equations in three unknowns.
• Solve the following types of inequalities: linear inequalities, absolute-value inequalities, systems of linear inequalities in two variables.
• Graph the following: lines, parabolas, linear inequalities in two variables.
• Perform the elementary operations on the following: polynomials, rational expressions, complex numbers, radicals.
• Simplify algebraic expressions including: reducing to lowest terms; complex fractions; algebraically rewriting results using basic definitions, laws of exponents, distributive law, factoring, and other basic properties of real numbers; rationalizing the denominator.
• Set up and solve word problems which apply linear equations, quadratic equations, equations involving rational expressions.
• Interpret the basic relationships linking linear equations and linear inequalities in two variables, and parabolic equations to their graphs such as: solution sets, slope, parallel and perpendicular lines, forms of equations of lines, $x$-intercepts, $y$-intercepts, intersection of lines.

1. Review of Elementary Algebra
   1. Arithmetical operations on integers and rationals
   2. Terminology: associative, commutative and distributive properties; subsets of reals
2. Review of Linear Equations in One Variable
   1. Addition and multiplication principles introduced and used in solution process with integral coefficients/constants and parentheses
   2. Solution process with rational and decimal coefficients/constants and parentheses
   3. Formula evaluation and rearrangement (literal coefficients/constants)
   4. Word problems (age, coin, geometric, consecutive integers)
3. Linear Inequalities in One Variable
   1. Review number line graphing of solution
   2. Compound inequality statements
4. Absolute Value (linear domains)
   1. Solving equations $c |ax + b| + d = e$
   2. Solving inequalities $c |ax + b| + d > e$ and $c |ax + b| + d < e$
   3. Number line graphing of solution
5. Review Graphs of Lines in Two Variables
6. Lines on a Plane
   1. Point-slope form
   2. Slope-intercept form
   3. Slope of parallel and perpendicular lines
7. Systems of Equations
   1. Formula for the distance between two points
   2. Elimination and substitution techniques for $2 \times 2$ and $3 \times 3$ systems
   3. Graphical interpretation of $2 \times 2$ and $3 \times 3$ systems, including inconsistent and dependent systems
   4. Appropriate word problems (as mentioned above, as well as those on motion and interest)
   5. Sketching linear inequalities in two variables
8. Polynomials
   1. Properties of integral exponents
   2. Four basic operations (including long division)
   3. Factoring common factors
   4. Factoring by grouping (including multi-termed factor)
   5. Factoring $a x^2 + b x + c$
   6. Special products and factoring (perfect square trinomials, difference of two squares, sum/difference of two cubes)
9. Rational Expressions
   1. Lowest term reduction
   2. Four basic operations on rational expressions
   3. Equations involving rational expressions
   4. Complex fractions
   5. Variation
   6. Appropriate word problems (motion, work, etc.)
10. Rational Exponents and Roots
    1. Exponential properties applied to rational exponents
    2. Simplified radical form
    3. Four basic operations on radical expressions
    4. Equations with radicals
    5. Four basic operations on complex numbers
11. Quadratic Equations
    1. Solution by factoring
    2. Completing the square
    3. Quadratic formula usage and discriminant
    4. Quadratic form equations
    5. Graphing parabolas
    6. Word problems

This class will be conducted in the traditional format of face-to-face lectures. When taking this class, students must:

• attend the class, as scheduled;
• actively participate in class work;
• prepare assigned reading;
• submit assigned homework;
• pass all in-class quizzes and the final exam.

Make-up tests will be given only for documented emergencies, and then only at the instructor's discretion and convenience. However, if you have a good reason, please do ask for consideration.

The class will be conducted in real time, face-to-face, in the format of a traditional lecture, as scheduled.

The College expects that each student will exercise personal responsibility with regard to class attendance. All students are expected to attend every class session of each course for which they are registered. Students are responsible for all that transpires in class whether or not they are in attendance, even if absences are the result of late registration or add/drop activity at the beginning of a term as permitted by College policy. The College defines excessive absence or lateness as more than the equivalent of one week of class meetings during the semester. Excessive absence or lateness may lead to failure in, or removal from, the course.

Any student who enrolls in this course after the first meeting, regardless of reason, is accountable for all course requirements including assignments and attendance.

Arriving late, leaving early or taking unreasonably long breaks will be recorded as partial absence.

A student may be required to drop or withdraw from a course when, in the judgment of the instructor, absences have been excessive. A student may also be withdrawn from a course by the Associate Dean of Student Services or the Student Conduct Board following a disciplinary hearing for violating the Student Code of Conduct as described in the Student Handbook.

Students are advised to report COVID-positive test results to the Health Services Office via email healthserv-grant@sunysuffolk.edu or phone (631) 851-6709.

A PCR, or a rapid test taken at a facility, or a home test, will all be acceptable.  Students must provide a copy of the test result along with a copy of a photo ID.

Students who miss class for any illness should contact the instructor as soon as possible to discuss reasonable adjustments that might need to be made. When possible, students should contact the instructor before missing class.

As provided for in New York State Education Law §224-a, student's absence from a class necessitated by religious observance will be deemed an excused absence, with no academic consequences. Students must notify their professor at least one week prior to their absence due to a religious observance. The notification must be made via their College email, or otherwise in writing, Observing students shall be granted reasonable arrangements and/or be permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up missed quizzes, tests, assignments, and activities covered in their absence. Please refer to the Religious Observance Policy for additional information.

• Don't hesitate to ask a question right away while in class — this class will encourage and facilitate immediate feedback.
• Come to the instructor's office hours.
• Use free online or in-person tutoring at the Academic Tutoring Centers. All tutoring sessions are offered by appointment only. Appoimtments are done online through WCOnline system.
  1. To create a WCOnline account: go to https://sunysuffolk.mywconline.net/register.php, and complete the registration form using your Suffolk email address and a 10-plus character password (other than the one you use for SUNY Suffolk).
  2. To make an appointment:
     1. Login to your WCOnline account at https://sunysuffolk.mywconline.net/index.php;
     2. Select Math Tutoring - Spring 2024 from the "AVAILABLE SCHEDULES"; The schedule is color-coded as follows: 
        • White blocks = Available;
        • Dark blue blocks = Not available;
        • Bright blue blocks = Other appointments;
        • Yellow blocks = Your in-person appointments;
        • Green blocks = Your Zoom appointments.
     3. Click on a white box of your choice. Each white box is a 30-minute or 45-minute session depending on the subject. Complete the appointment pop-up form by choosing whether you would like a Zoom or in-person session. You can also upload any documents you would like to share with the tutor.
     4. Click ‘CREATE APPOINTMENT’. If prompted, use the course MAT111 – Algebra II and instructor Alexander Kasiukov.
     5. After scheduling an appointment, check your Suffolk email for confirmation. 
     6. Be on time. Please allow time for technical difficulties and contact us if they occur. If you scheduled a Zoom appointment, the tutor will email you the Zoom information before the session. In-person appointments will meet at your scheduled time at the Academic Tutoring Center located in the Learning Resource Center (LRC-149) on the Grant Campus. Vaccination is required for in-person tutoring.
  3. To join the waiting list: if a session you would like to attend is filled, you can join the waiting list. Click on the link link at the bottom right of each day on the schedule  and fill in the pop-up form. If an appointment opens up, a notification will be sent to you via text or email.
  4. To cancel an appointment
     1. Login to your WCOnline account at https://sunysuffolk.mywconline.net/index.php;
     2. Click on your appointment box and click on the 'CANCEL' button. As a courtesy to your tutor and other students, we ask that you cancel appointments at least 2 hours before the session. This will allow time for another student to schedule that session.  If you do not cancel within that time, it will be counted as a missed (no show) appointment. After 3 no shows, your account will be deactivated. 
  5. To contact the Center: email at tutoringcenterwest@sunysuffolk.edu or call (631) 851-6369.

  In-person tutoring takes place in Learning Resource Center, Room 149. Up to 8 people can be scheduled for the same in-person time slot.

  
  
• Use the college library online or, by appointment, in person. Limited in-person services will be provided. To request an appointment, follow the instructions at the Library Home Page. The following services will be provided in person by appointment:
  • reference desk (1 hour maximum);
  • internet/computer use (2 hour maximum);
  • study space – chair and desk (2 hour maximum);
  • print circulating material (request online, deliivered at door of the library).
• Get counseling and advising at the Counseling Centers. The Grant Campus Counseling Center is located in Caumsett Hall, Lower Level, Room 20 and can be reached at (631) 851-6250.
• If you need support related to your psychological, emotional or social well being, there are counselors available through Mental Health & Wellness Services to provide free and confidential counseling. You can contact the Services at mentalhealth@sunysuffolk.edu or call a counselor directly. Michael J. Grant Campus counselor is Hypatia Martinez and she can be contacted at (631) 851-6872, martinhy@sunysuffolk.edu

Disruptive behaviors, as defined by the Student Handbook, will not be tolerated. In case of violations, the college policy allows the instructor "to remove a student from a class for one class meeting, and, in those cases where the continued presence of the student poses a substantial threat or would be disruptive to the class, request that the Associate Dean of Student Services impose an interim suspension pending a disciplinary hearing."

The College's Student Code of Conduct expressly prohibits engaging in any form of academic dishonesty. In case of violations, the college policy allows the instructor to "initiate student conduct action through the Campus Associate Dean of Student Services. The faculty member may impose any of the following penalties: require that the student repeat the assignment or the exam; give the student a failing grade for the assignment or exam; or give the student a failing grade for the course. Should the student believe that s/he has been wrongly or unfairly accused of academic dishonesty, the student shall have the right to pursue the matter though the Course Grade Grievance Procedure."

To learn more about academic integrity, college policies and expectations in this area, and proper ways to avoid possible violations, see the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Guide.

Suffolk County Community College provides reasonable accommodations to registered students with disabilities who have self-identified and been approved by the Office of Disability Services. Once approved for reasonable accommodations, such students will be provided with an Accommodation Letter, describing the specific accommodations. Students must present this letter to each of their professors before accommodations can be provided.

Students who have, or think they may have, a disability are invited to contact Office of Disability Services for a confidential consultation. You can call the Office at (631) 851-6355, contact it via email disabilityG@sunysuffolk.edu, or stop by to make an appointment in Caumsett Hall, Lower Level, Room 20.