You have elected to take Math 116 as an 8-Week "Hybrid" course. In this course you MUST attend ONE mandatory on-campus meeting on Saturday, August 30 either from 9:00 AM sharp to 11:50 PM OR from 12 PM (noon) sharp to 2:50 PM (your choice) at the West Charleston Campus, in the I - Building, Room 105.

Otherwise the course is online using CANVAS and MyOpenMath. This means that you will NOT receive LIVE instruction. The bulk of learning the concepts will fall on your shoulders. You primarily learn by READING the concepts and examples in the instructor's lecture notes. For a different perspective, you can also access available eTexts and YouTube videos. This does not mean that the instructor is absent. She will monitor your progress and will, if necessary, make private comments if you seem to be falling behind. The instructor will address ALL questions and concerns you might have.

In this course you must take a proctored Final Exam with the online proctoring service called ProctorU.

In the online portion of the course, you are not allowed to do whatever you want.

Successful online courses have structure and purpose. You must adhere to deadlines and due dates just like in an on-campus course. 

In the online portion of the course, you must have the appropriate technology and be tech-savvy.

Technical difficulties cannot be used as an excuse for failure to complete tasks. It is your responsibility to locate the computer hardware, software, and internet connections necessary to stay connected and current with your course work and course requirements.

In the online portion of the course you must exhibit appropriate behaviors in person and in writing.

Strive for a personable tone! Do not make offensive or disparaging remarks. Please familiarize yourself with the CSN Disruptive and Abusive Student Policy and the Student Conduct Code.

2. IMPORTANT SEMESTER DATES

For important semester dates such as "last day to register", "last day to drop the course", breaks and holidays, etc. go to CSN Calendar/Schedule/Catalog.

3. TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

See paragraph #7 for more information on CANVAS. The Tentative Course Schedule allows you to quickly check the availability of tasks and their due dates. It is also a guide of how to proceed through the course for optimum success. Make a hard copy and keep it next to your workspace.

NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to modify the course schedule at any time with written, electronic, or verbal notification. It is the students' responsibility to be aware of the changes made. Please understand that all times in the Course Schedule are considered Pacific Standard Time.

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION

Concepts that will allow students to become proficient in the mathematics used in technical fields are the focal point of this course. Topics include fundamental operations with signed numbers; measurement systems; exponents; order of operations; scientific notation; algebraic expressions; linear equations and inequalities; an introduction to graphing; simple geometric figures, logarithms; and fundamentals of trigonometry. Prerequisites and Corequisites: None

5. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Simplify expressions using the order of operations. (Math Computation Requirement)
• Manipulate numbers in scientific notation.
• Convert between the U.S. Customary and Metric systems of measurement.
• Solve linear equations.
• Compute basic properties of simple geometric figures.
• Solve application problems.

6. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name:  Ingrid Stewart, Ph.D., Charleston Campus, H-Building, Suite 101, Room S

Address: College of Southern Nevada, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89146

CSN Phone Number: 702-651-5692

Web Site: https://profstewartmath.com

CSN E-Mail Address: ingrid.stewart@csn.edu

Contact (Office) Hours:

Asynchronously via MyOpenMath Messages or Forums on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 9:50 AM pacific time.

See paragraph #7 for more information on MyOpenMath.

7. MEDIA & TOOLS

CANVAS

We will use the free CANVAS as our "Course Organization System". CANVAS allows for quick and easy access to all course tools, course rules and policies, and helpful hints.

Go to https://go.csn.edu and click on “Log In”. ATTENTION: You might have to go to “Additional Links” and perform an “Account Validation” if you have never set up a CSN Login Password. 
Once you are logged into your GoCSN Page, you will see many buttons. One of them is called “Canvas”. Click on it!  Pick your CSN account and follow the instructions. You might have to download the Microsoft Authenticator app to your cell phone! Before you can access your CANVAS Home Page!

The entire CANVAS Student Guide may be found at http://guides.instructure.com/m/4212. Telephone Support for Distance Education students having problems logging into a course, using course website tools, or other technical problems can be found by contacting the CSN Technology Help Desk locally at 702-651-4357 or via 1-800-630-7563 toll-free, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

MyOpenMath (aka MOM)

We will use the free MyOpenMath as our "Math Learning System". MOM contains online textbooks, the instructor-created lecture notes, assorted YouTube videos, homework assignments, exams, asynchronous communication tools, and much more.

ProctorU - Required

You must take the Final Exam with the online proctoring service called ProctorU. You MUST show a driver's license or an official state ID, military ID, or a passport. All must be UNEXPIRED. Otherwise, you will NOT be tested!  The instructor WILL NOT accept excuses such as "I lost my ID" or "My ID was stolen" or "I didn't have time to go to the DMV".

For more information and to make a testing appointment go to https://profstewartmath.com/General/FAQ_ProctorU_Process.html (also on the Canvas Course Home Page)

If you are registered with the CSN Disability Resource Center, the instructor will need to let ProctorU know. Please send the instructor your official Accommodation Letter during the first week of the semester.  Be aware that you might not be able to take the exam if your documentation is sent too late or not at all.

NOTE: It is up to you to get testing accomplished! There will be no make-ups possible for the Final Exam!

ZOOM

You might want to download the "Zoom Client for Meetings" at https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting in case you want communicate LIVE with the instructor. When you are done, come back to this page.

8. ALL COURSE TASKS

We will utilize MOM for ALL graded and non-graded tasks! The Gradebook will also be in MOM! There are eight (8) types of tasks for you to complete, some are graded and some are not graded. They consist of (a) writing an Autobiography; (b) completing a Syllabus Review; (c) studying the Learning Materials; (d) completing the Practice Tasks; (e) completing the Module Reviews; (f) taking the Module Quizzes; (g) completing the ProctorU Practice Exam; and (h) taking a proctored, comprehensive Final Exam.

9. COURSE COMMUNICATION TOOLS

NOTICE:
The instructor will respond within 24 hours during the week and 48 hours over the weekend to any of your questions and concerns!

We will primarily use MOM and Zoom to communicate. The CANVAS "Inbox" can be used for private conversations, but it does not allow you to write math symbols.

In MOM we will use "Forums" and "Messages" (private conversations). If you want to talk to the instructor face-to-face, the free online conference room called Zoom will be used. You can ask the instructor for a Zoom meeting at any time. However, you must make an appointment via MOM "Messages" or the CANVAS "Inbox".

10. COURSE HELP OPTIONS

You can ask the instructor or your peers about non-math related and math-related issues in many ways. You can utilize the MOM "General Communications" or "Math Question" Forums (public), the MOM "Messages" (private), the CANVAS "Inbox" (private), or the free-of-charge software-based conference room Zoom (private).

11. ATTENDANCE - VERY IMPORTANT

There is a new CSN Course Registration and Withdrawal Policy as follows:

You must prove that you are a legitimate student in the course.  In my course, this proof consists of the following:

(a) Attend the mandatory on-campus class meeting on Saturday, August 30 either from 9:00 AM sharp to 11:50 PM OR from 12 PM (noon) sharp to 2:50 PM (your choice) at the West Charleston Campus, in the I - Building, Room 105.

(b) You MUST complete the Autobiography Task and the Syllabus Review in MyOpenMath by September 2 at 11:59 PM.

If you do not comply with these requirements, the instructor MUST report you to the CSN Registrar who may administratively withdraw you from the course.

Aside from the above requirement, you MUST access MyOpenMath "Messages" and the MyOpenMath Forums daily to read new posts and messages. You are responsible for any grade ramifications if you do not attend the course as described.

12. DUE DATES

ALL graded tasks (practice sets, quizzes) have a due date/time (Nevada time zone). It is expected that you complete ALL tasks by then. The instructor is giving “late passes” for the practice sets. They should only be used in the unlikely event that a horrific tragedy occurred in your life. However, if you use them, it is still your responsibility to be mindful of the time constraints as to not incur the loss of points. See Syllabus for more information.

13. COURSE POLICY ON MAKING UP TASK

NO graded tasks will be accepted AFTER the due dates stated in the Tentative Course Schedule! After the due date, you will be given a grade of 0% for ALL non-submitted graded tasks. No make-up is possible.

Why? It is all about "fairness"! Students who are allowed to make up graded tasks have a longer study time, can potentially get a "peek" at a friend's graded task, and may experience less stress especially during finals week when multiple exams are often due on the same day.

14. COURSE POLICY ON RETAKES OF TASKS

NO retakes of practice tasks, module reviews, and module quizzes will be allowed after their availability period. Final exams may not be retaken.

15. COURSE POLICY ON EXTRA CREDIT TASKS

NO extra credit tasks will be made available.

16. COURSE POLICY ON DROPPING GRADES

NO grades will be dropped.

17. GRADING

You can find the Course Gradebook in MyOpenMath!

a. Grading Scale

Following is the grading scale used by the instructor for all graded tasks and the course grade:

100 - 93 A       92 - 90 A-    

  89 - 83 B       82 - 80 B-    

  79 - 73 C       72 - 70 C-     

  69 - 63 D       62 - 60 D-    

  59 -   0 F

     b. Course Grade Calculation

It is expected that you know how to calculate your course grade at any given time during the semester. The following formula will be used:

0.15 (Final Exam Grade) + 0.15 (Avg of ALL Module Reviews) + 0.40 (Avg of ALL Module Quizzes) + 0.30 (Avg of ALL Practice Tasks)

NOTE: Please understand that your course grade is calculated using the point system and not the percent system. I will round up to a whole number if the decimal is 5 or higher.

18. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

You are expected to complete your own work in this class. Cheating on graded tasks is not fair to students who are honestly studying. Cheating is also subject to penalties, which can include getting a 0 for the exam or failing the course. The full list of possible penalties is listed in the CSN Student Academic Integrity Policy. You must familiarize yourself with this policy.

A Word about Artificial Intelligence (AI): Any use of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) is strictly prohibited for all assignments, exams, and projects in this course. All work must be completed independently, without AI assistance at any stage, from initial planning to final submission. Suspected use of generative AI will be investigated as a violation of CSN’s Academic Integrity policy under the definition of 'cheating,' specifically ‘receiving aid not permitted by the instructor.’ Potential consequences may include a warning, grade reduction, course failure, or academic probation, depending on the severity of the violation.

Practice Problem Sets and Module Reviews: If it can be proven that someone else completed a practice problem set or a module review for you, you will get a 0. While tutors may explain math concepts to you, they are NOT allowed to work individual problems for you.

Module Quizzes and Final Exam: If it can be proven that someone else completed a module quiz or the Final Exam for you, you will get a 0. Additionally, if it can be proven that you used outside resources on the module quizzes and the Final Exams (textbook, instructor notes, your notes, Web sites, Artificial Intelligence, etc.), you will also get a 0!

19. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND CSN DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER

The College of Southern Nevada is committed to making physical facilities and instructional programs accessible to students with disabilities as per the Americans with Disability Act. See https://www.ada.gov. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please visit the Disability Resource Center (DRC) so that such accommodations can be considered. All discussions will remain confidential. The DRC has offices on all three campuses. These serve as the focal point for coordination of services for students with disabilities.

20. STUDENTS' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

When you choose to become a student at CSN, you accept the rights and responsibilities of membership in CSN’s academic and social community. For detailed information, access the link Students Rights and Responsibilities.

21. STUDENT CONDUCT

Treat your fellow classmates with courtesy and respect. All communications with the instructor, in person, via email, or otherwise, should be professional and respectful in nature.

If you find the instructor's or a fellow classmate's words, actions, or demeanor to be frightening or offensive, please do not hesitate to discuss this with the instructor.

22. CSN LIBRARY SUPPORT

The CSN Libraries provide support for students completing assignments that require research and the use of information. Librarians are available to students for one-on-one assistance locating and citing quality information either online or at one of their campus locations.

23. PREGNANCY AND ITS RELATED CONDITIONS

CSN prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities. This extends to pregnancy and the following related condition: pregnancy-related health issues, childbirth, lactation, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, recovery from pregnancy, and parental and family status issues related to pregnancy.

If you are pregnant or deal with pregnancy-related conditions as described above, and you are in need of accommodations, you must contact Dr. Armen Asherian, Title IX Coordinator, at titleixcoordinator@csn.edu or 702-651-7481, or the Disability Resource Center at 702-651-5644 for West Charleston, 702-651-3795 for Henderson, and 702-651-4045 for North Las Vegas to explore reasonable accommodation.

24. SEX-BASED HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION

CSN is committed to creating a safe and open learning environment for all students. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, CSN prohibits unlawful sex-based harassment against any participant in its education programs or activities. Sexual-based harassment includes quid pro quo (this for that) harassment, a hostile environment, and criminal sexual violence (including sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking.) This prohibition applies to CSN students, employees, and visitors. Incidents of sex-based harassment or discrimination should be reported to CSN’s Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Armen Asherian, at titleixcoordinator@csn.edu, or 702-651-7481 or University Police Department at 702-895-3669 to report a crime.

25. MISCELLANEOUS

Teaching Philosophy: Given that you are pursuing post-graduate education (college, university), your instructor subscribes to the adult learning theory called "self-directed learning." It stresses that learners must exercise control over their learning decisions. Instructors may act as supporting guides, but all learners are responsible for their cognitive development as well as take ownership of their actions, a lesson that extends far beyond the classroom walls.

For example, some of the top job skills that will help individuals succeed in any industry include the ability to focus on one task without neglecting other duties, be self-motivated, and holding themselves accountable for their actions without needing oversight from a manager.

Conflict Resolution: If you have concerns with course scheduling, course materials, grading, etc., please contact the instructor first. If the instructor cannot resolve your issue(s), then contact the Math Department Office at 702-651-7585. You will be directed to the Department Chair.

Academic Advising: Academic Advisors help students assess academic strengths and limitations, learn academic success strategies, explore careers, declare a major, navigate the educational system, access campus and community resources, and connect to campus life. Contact Information: Charleston Campus: Building D, Student Services Area: 702-651-5670, North Las Vegas Campus: Student Services Area: 702-651-4049, Henderson Campus: Building B, Room 120: 702-651-3165. You can also go to https://www.csn.edu/advising.

Health Directive: Students must follow all active CSN health directives while enrolled in this class. CSN public health directives are found at CSN Wellness. Refusal to follow active CSN health directives may result in disciplinary action according to the Student Conduct Code including being dropped from the course.

Explore how mathematics can help you build your career:

• What do mathematicians do?
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• Math/Job Correlations
• Math on the Job. How you use math at work.

Other CSN mathematics course you might want to take:

• CSN Mathematics Course Sequence Chart

How to Study for Success (in a mathematics course): There is also a clickable brown tile on the CANVAS Course Home Page with the same name. Additionally, you can find the guide under the link https://profstewartmath.com/General/Study116.pdf.

Last Updated in August 2025