Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: DMTH-0110 (Section: 71, CRN: 92063)
Beginning Algebra Support Course 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Ragayle Yates
Email yatesrp@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6574
Office Student Center - Room: 409
Office Hours Mon - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Mon, Wed, Fri - 8:00 - 8:50 am
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - 11:00 - 1:00 pm
Additional Contact Information None
Course Information
Description Concepts of basic algebra. Operations on real numbers and polynomials, solving equations, inequalities and systems, graphing, and problem solving are included. This is a corequisite taken only with DMTH 0310 in the same semester/part of term.
Required 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.

This is a support course for Beginning Algebra. Required materials are detailed in the specific DMTH 0310 course syllabus in which you are enrolled.

This usually includes: Beginning & Intermediate Algebra 6th edition by Elayn Martin-Gay
Additional Materials/Resources YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR THIS SUPPORT COURSE.
Corequisites/Prerequisites Co-requisite: MATH 0310 in the same semester/part of term.
Prerequisite: See Placement Guidelines, page 16 of the LSCPA College Catalog
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. Use appropriate symbolic notation and vocabulary to communicate, interpret, and explain mathematical concepts.
2. Define, represent, and perform operations on real numbers, applying numeric reasoning to investigate and describe quantitative relationships and solve real world problems in a variety of contexts.
3. Use algebraic reasoning to solve problems that require ratios, rates, percentages, and proportions in a variety of contexts using multiple representations.
4. Apply algebraic reasoning to manipulate expressions and equations to solve real world problems.
5. Use graphs, tables, and technology to analyze, interpret, and compare data sets.
6. Construct and use mathematical models in verbal, algebraic, graphical, and tabular form to solve problems from a variety of contexts and to make predictions and decisions.
Core Objectives * Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
* 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.
* Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
Lecture Topics Outline Reference your specific DMTH 0310 Beginning Algebra major assignment schedule from your main course.
Major Assignments Schedule
Reference your specific DMTH 0310 Beginning Algebra major assignment schedule from your main course.
 
Final Exam Date December 7, 2022 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 7, 2022 - 9:0 AM
Grading Scale DMTH 0110 is based on Pass (Satisfactory=SD) or Fail (Unsatisfactory=UD)

Traditional letter grades will not be assigned.
Determination of
Final Grade		 Your DMTH 0110 final grade will be determined solely by your weekly posts and participation in the Weekly Discussions. Each week you must post at least ONE question/comment.

There are no finals, tests, or quizzes in this class. It is meant only to support your success in your main class. So it is imperative that you submit your post weekly and participate in discussions.

You must have a total of at least 11 points (70% average) for your weekly posts to receive a Pass (Satisfactory).
Any total less than 11 points (70% average) for your weekly posts will receive a Fail (Unsatisfactory).

DMTH 0110 is based on Pass (Satisfactory=SD) or Fail (Unsatisfactory=UD).

Traditional letter grades will not be assigned.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies * All email correspondence must be sent from your LSCPA email address. To ensure privacy and security all other email accounts (i.e. gmail, yahoo, etc) will be automatically sent to a spam folder and you will not receive a response.

* If you would like to discuss grades please contact me to schedule an appointment.
Attendance Policy none, this is a fully online course
Additional Information none
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
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.
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.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern 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.
Department Information
General Education and Developmental Studies
Chair:Dr. Michelle Davis
Email:davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6341