Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Course: MATH-1314- Section: 74 College Algebra

Instructor Information
Instructor	Ronald Hicks
E-mail	hicksrj@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6341
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 133 Hours: Sunday 7-9 pm via text or call at 409-381-0031. Tuesday and Wednesday 7-8 pm for Zoom, text or call 409-381-0031
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. 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: 9780558928889
Lecture Topics Outline	Because this is an online class, we will not see each other much face to face. There will be an Orientation Meeting, via Zoom, scheduled during the first week of class one evening. I will keep you informed as soon as the date is set for sure. Please note the "office hours" noted at the beginning of the syllabus. I will be available for calls, emails and texts at that time. Taking pictures of your work and send them so I can see what you are doing is a great way to get help if you are struggling on problems. You can text and email 24/7 and I will reply as soon as possible. I do check both very regularly. Please limit phone call to the "office hours" and days.
Major Assignments Schedule	All assignmnets are posted in MyLabsPlus and must be done on a computer. The are the dates, as of now, for Quizzes and Test. They may be changed slighty due to unexpected events. DATE     ACTIVITY Sept 8-10, 2020     Quiz 1 (Orientation) Sept 11-13, 2020     Quiz 2 (1.1-1.3) Sept 15-17, 2020     Test Chapter 1 Sept 19-21, 2020     Quiz 3 (2.1-2.2) Sept 23-25, 2020     Quiz 4 (2.3-2.4) Oct 2-4, 2020     Test Chapter 2 Oct 10-12, 2020     Quiz 5 (3.1-3.2) Oct 18-20, 2020     Quiz 6 (3.3-3.4) Oct 25-27, 2020     Test Chapter 3 Nov 3-5, 2020     Quiz 7 (4.1-4.2) Nov 11-13, 2020     Quiz 8 (4.3-4.4) Nov 20-22, 2020     Quiz 9 (5.1-5.2) Nov 29-Dec 1, 2020 Quiz 10 (5.3-5.5) Dec 6-8, 2020     Final Exam and ALL HOMEWORK DUE
Final Exam Date	December 6, 2020 - 8:00 PM   Through  December 8, 2020 - 6:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Tests: 60% Quizzes: 25% Homework: 15% (All homework will be done on computers using MyLabs+.) 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. Approximate Test Dates: September 15-17, 2020 Test 1 October 2-4, 2020 Test 2 October 25-27, 2020 Test 3 Dec 6-8, 2020 Test 4
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Because this is an online class, we will not see each other much face to face. There will be an Orientation Meeting, via Zoom, scheduled during the first week of class one evening. I will keep you informed as soon as the date is set for sure. Please note the "office hours" noted at the beginning of the syllabus. I will be available for calls, emails and texts at that time. Taking pictures of your work and send them so I can see what you are doing is a great way to get help if you are struggling on problems. You can text and email 24/7 and I will reply as soon as possible. I do check both very regularly. Please limit phone call to the "office hours" and days.
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.
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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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.