Fall 2022 Course Syllabus Course: DMTH-0314 (Section: 01, CRN: 91968) Foundations of College 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	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. This is a corequisite taken only with MATH 1314 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 College Algebra. Required materials are detailed in the specific MATH 1314 course syllabus in which you are enrolled. This usually includes: COLLEGE ALGEBRA, Beecher, Penna, & Bittinger, 5th Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., 2016. The package includes book and access code ISBN: 9781323109144; Stand Alone Access Code ISBN: 9780558928889, YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR THIS SUPPORT COURSE.
Additional Materials/Resources	none
Corequisites/Prerequisites	Co-requisite: MATH 1314 Prerequisite: See Placement Guidelines, page 16 of the LSCPA College Catalog
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex numbers. 2. Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function. 3. Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and algorithms to combine, transform, and evaluate absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational expressions. 4. Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations. 5. Identify and solve absolute value and linear inequalities. 6. Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations. 7. Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other disciplines
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and/or 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 Math 1314 College Algebra syllabus for your lecture topics outline
Major Assignments Schedule	Reference your specific Math 1314 College Algebra syllabus for your schedule of assignments.
Final Exam Date	December 8, 2022 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 9, 2022 - 9:0 AM
Grading Scale	Math 0314 is offered on a Pass (Satisfactory=SD) or Fail (Unsatisfactory=UD) basis. Traditional letter grades will not be assigned.
Determination of Final Grade	Your DMTH 0314 final grade will be determined by your attendance. There are no finals, tests, or quizzes in this class. It is meant only to support your success in your main class. I will take attendance at the start of each class and track using Blackboard. When you are present you will receive a 100% for that day, when you are absent you will receive a 0% for that date. Your Attendance grade will be available to view in Blackboard. Attendance grade must be at least 70% to receive a Pass (Satisfactory). Any attendance grade below 70% will receive a Fail (Unsatisfactory). DMTH 0314 is based on Pass (Satisfactory=SD) or Fail (Unsatisfactory=UD). Traditional letter grades will not be assigned.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	All communications for this course must be made through your LSCPA email address. To ensure your own privacy and security, I will not respond to inquiries about anything from any other types of personal email addresses.
Attendance Policy	I will take attendance at the start of each class and track using Blackboard. When you are present you will receive a 100% for that day, when you are absent you will receive a 0% for that date. Your Attendance grade will be available to view in Blackboard.
Additional Information	This syllabus is subject to change as needed throughout the semester. Any changes will be noted with an announcement on Blackboard.
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