Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: DMTH-0110 (Section: 71, CRN: 92063)
Beginning Algebra Support Course 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Chesney Culver
Email culvercb@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6574
Office Student Center - Room: 410
Office Hours Monday 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Tuesday 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am- 11:00 am
Thursday 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 2:00pm (online only. Email to schedule an appointment.)
Additional Contact Information If these times do not work for your schedule, please email me with some dates and time would you be able to meet.
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.

All materials will be free and posted to the course's Blackboard page.
Additional Materials/Resources Students may find a calculator helpful but it is not required. Please note, students are only allowed to use a basic 4-function calculator on exams, tests, and quizzes. If a student is unsure if their calculator is allowed they should ask the instructor before starting the assignment. Calculators will not be provided by the instructor or testing centers, students should plan accordingly. 
Corequisites/Prerequisites Willingness to learn and participate in class. Basic computer skills (especially if you are taking an online course).
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex numbers.

Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function. Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and algorithms to combine, transform, and evaluate absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.

Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations.

Identify and solve absolute value and linear inequalities.

Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations.

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.
* Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
 

Lecture Topics Outline Please see the course Blackboard for all lecture topics. 
Major Assignments Schedule All course work will be due Wednesday December 11th at 11:59 pm. 
Final Exam Date December 11, 2024 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 11, 2024 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale This co-requisite section is given on a PASS/FAIL basis:
SD = Satisfactory (PASS)
UD = Unsatisfactory (FAIL)
 
Students can obtain a passing mark (SD) in this section by achieving an overall score of 70% or better on the course materials posted in the Blackboard modules.
Determination of
Final Grade

Course Expectations:

  • Video Lessons: Each section in the Modules contains a short series of video lessons which must be completed before the Module Quiz is due. These are 50% of your overall grade.
  • Homework: Each series of Video Lessons is followed by an optional homework problem set. These problem sets are provided to help you prepare or review for the Module Quiz. The homework sets do not count toward or against your overall grade.
  • Quiz: Each module contains a Quiz covering the Module materials and must be completed for each Module. These are 50% of your overall grade.
  • Since this is an online course and we will not be meeting in person, the rate and pace of attendance is left somewhat up to the student. It is the sole responsibility of the student to make sure that they are current and up to date in the material and to participate in all posted assignments and activities, and they are expected to do so out of their own desire to learn and succeed. The student's online participation will be observed to an extent, and for any borderline cases of assigning final grades, this record will be taken into consideration.
  • All coursework will be opened on August 26th , 2024 and close Wednesday, December 11th  2024 at 11:59 pm. There will be no late work accepted.

 
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
  • This syllabus is subject to change as needed throughout the semester. Any major changes will be accompanied by an announcement in class, via email, or posted on Blackboard.
  • All relevant information about this course will be communicated to students using announcements posted on Blackboard. You will receive an email copy of each announcement but replies to those emails will not be monitored nor receive a response.
  • Students should use their LSCPA email to communicate with the instructor; any communications from personal email accounts (gmail,yahoo,etc.) may be ignored.
  • Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with the instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name and course name. Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying students' name, course, and return phone number.
  • Emails or messages determined by the instructor to be rude or disrespectful will not be responded to and will possibly be forwarded to the student’s department chair or program coordinator.
  • Students may check their grades in their Blackboard gradebook. If the student wishes to discuss their grades, they may email the instructor and request an appointment to meet with the instructor or see the instructor during scheduled office hours.
  • The instructor will not discuss any grades over email or phone calls.
  • The instructor will not discuss a student’s grades with anyone besides the student unless the instructor is given permission by LSCPA officials to do so.
  • Students are responsible for informing the instructor if they are unable to access any course materials. There will be no late work or credit given for assignments missed for this reason.
 
 
Attendance Policy None. Students may complete the course work anytime before the deadline. 
Additional Information
  • This is a co-requisite support section for students taking DMTH 0310 who are not currently TSI compliant. Students in this co-requisite section must also be enrolled in DMTH 0310 for the same semester.
 
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 diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 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. Steven Zani
Email:zanisj@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6431