Fall 2022 Course Syllabus Course: DMTH-0310 (Section: 72, CRN: 92804) Beginning Algebra

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.
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. Beginning & Intermediate Algebra 6th edition by Elayn Martin-Gay (NOT required, but digital version already comes with lab subscription) Pearson MyMathLab Access required
Additional Materials/Resources	Calculator
Corequisites/Prerequisites	TSI Score 310-335 and ABE Score 3-6, or TSI Score 336-341
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 and rates 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	Review of Real Numbers 1.1 Study Skill Tips for Success in Mathematics 1.2 Symbols and Sets of Numbers 1.3 Fractions and Mixed Numbers 1.4 Exponents, Order of Operations, Variable Expressions and Equations 1.5 Adding Real Numbers 1.6 Subtracting Real Numbers 1.7 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers 1.8 Properties of Real Numbers Review Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving 2.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 2.2 The Addition and Multiplication Properties of Equality 2.3 Solving Linear Equations 2.4 An Introduction to Problem Solving Graphing 3.1 Reading Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System 3.2 Graphing Linear Equations 3.3 Intercepts 3.4 Slope and Rate of Change 3.5 Equation of Lines 3.6 Identify functions Exponents and Polynomials 5.1 Exponents 5.2 Polynomial Functions and Adding and Subtracting Polynomials 5.3 Multiplying Polynomials 5.4 Special Products 5.5 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation 5.6 Dividing Polynomials 5.7 Synthetic Division Factoring Polynomials 6.1 Factoring The Greatest Common Factor 6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x^2 + bx + c 6.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax^2 + bx + c
Major Assignments Schedule	Go to Blackboard to view the course schedule.
Final Exam Date	December 7, 2022 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 7, 2022 - 9:0 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = AD 80 - 89 = BD 70 - 79 = CD 60 - 69 = DD Below 59 = FD *D after the letter grade is code for Developmental Course Requirements 1.    1. A student completes a “required developmental education program” by complying with one of the following provisions: a.       Passing the relevant section or sections of an approved test for TSI purposes. b.       Passing an approved developmental course or courses with a grade of ‘CD’ or better. Students who earn a grade of ‘CD’ or better will advance to the next level. Students who earn a ‘DD’ or ‘FD’ must repeat that course subject to all attendant conditions. 2.    2. If a student earns a ‘DD’ or ‘FD’ in a developmental course once and takes it a second time, the student must be enrolled in EDUC 1300 OR PSYC 1300 (Learning Framework) concurrently. If a student earns a ‘DD’ or ‘FD’ in a developmental course the second time, he/she must meet with the department chair of the General Education and Developmental Studies Department for permission to continue.
Determination of Final Grade	Test 40% Homework 30% Final 20% Project 10%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	1. I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must schedule an appointment time to meet in person during my office hours or via TEAMS or Zoom. 2. You will need a calculator for this course (basic or graphing) 3. There will be no makeups for exams, you must be present on the day of the exam or you will receive a grade 0.
Attendance Policy	Class Attendance Expectations: Attendance in this class is a matter of state law - 10+ absences may result in immediate course failure. (This would mean that you missed 3 weeks of class). Your attendance will be tracked in Blackboard and will be available for you to view. It is NOT necessary for you to notify me if you will be absent. You will simply be marked absent if you are not present when I take attendance at the start of class. It is your responsibility to monitor your absences and make sure that you do not exceed the 10+ mark. *Online course attendance will be monitored weekly by checking the Last Log In dates/times found in MyMathLab and/or via discussion board participation
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