Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Course: MATH-1314- Section: 01 College Algebra

Instructor Information
Instructor	Michelle Askew
E-mail	askewml@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6419
Office	Location: Student Center - Room: 403 Hours: 10:00-1:00 mw, 11:00-12:30 tr, 10:00-11:00 f. Other hours are available by appointment.
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included.
Prerequisites	Successful completion of MATH 0332 or satisfactory score on approved test.
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions, including domain and range, operations, compositions, and inverses. (PSLO 1, 3, ALPHA) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework labs as well as pretest and post-test. 2. Recognize and apply polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions and solve related equations. (PSLO 1, 3, ALPHA) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework labs and pretest and post-test. 3. Apply graphing techniques. (PSLO 3) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework labs. 4. Evaluate all roots of higher degree polynomial and rational functions. (PSLO 1, 2,3) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, homework labs and group discussion. 5. Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations using matrices. (PSLO 3)Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes or homework labs.
Core Objectives	PSLO ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. PSLO 2: Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. PSLO 3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. COLLEGE ALGEBRA, Beecher, Penna, & Bittinger, 5th Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., 2016. Package includes book and access code ISBN: 9781323109144; Stand Alone Access Code ISBN: 9780558926809
Lecture Topics Outline	Students will be required to use a scientific calculator of their choice-this will not include a cell phone.
Major Assignments Schedule	All assignments are posted in MyLabsPlus and must be done on a computer. These are approximate test dates: October 2, 2020    Test 1 October 23, 2020    Test 2 November 13, 2020    Test 3 December 6, 2020    Final Exam
Final Exam Date	December 4, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 4, 2020 - 10:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 60 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Tests: 60% Quizzes: 25% Homework: 15% (All homework will be done on computers using MyLabs+.) Free temporary access is available until September 3, 2020. Login at www.lamarpa.mylabsplus.com using your Lamar State College Port Arthur user name. The password is your birthday. Example: June 2, 1985 would be Jun021985. There are no spaces. It is case sensitive. Approximate Test Dates:
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Students will be required to use a scientific calculator of their choice-this will not include a cell phone.
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between participation and college success. There will not be any makeup quizzes or makeup tests. A student's lowest test grade will replace a first missed test. A student will receive a zero for any missed quiz, a second missed test or missing the final exam. The final exam is required. Approximate Test Dates: September 30, 2020 Chapter 1 Test October 21, 2020 Chapter 2 Test November 11, 2020 Chapter 3 Test December 4, 2020 Final Exam
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights 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 of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	September 7, 2020 Labor Day Holiday, No classes September 28, 2020 Last day to drop or withdraw without penalty November 19,2020 Last day to drop or withdraw with academic penalty November 26-27, 2020    Thanksgiving Holiday, no classes December 2, 2020         Last Class Day
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.