Spring 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: DMTH-0110- Section: 01 Beginning Algebra Support Course |
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Instructor | Joshua Barnes | ||||||||||
barnesjd2@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6574 | ||||||||||
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Description | Concepts of basic algebra. Operations on real numbers and polynomials, solving equations, inequalities and systems, graphing, and problem solving are included. | ||||||||||
Prerequisites |
Corequisite(s): DMTH 0310 Prerequisite(s): TSI Score 310-335 and ABE Score 3-4 |
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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. |
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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. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. |
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Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - 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. |
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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.
As this is a support course, required materials are detailed in the specific DMTH 0310 course syllabus in which you are enrolled, which usually includes: Beginning & Intermediate Algebra 6th edition by Elayn Martin-Gay (not required) MyLabsPlus Access (required, no additional subscription need because it was purchased for main class) |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Based on main class and student-submitted questions. | ||||||||||
Major Assignments Schedule |
Reference your specific DMTH 0310 Beginning Algebra major assignment schedule from your main course. |
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Final Exam Date | December 31, 2020 - 12:00 AM | ||||||||||
Grading Scale |
DMTH 0110 is based on Pass (Satisfactory) or Fail (Unsatisfactory) DMTH 0110 In-class exercises will be graded on the scale of Pass (70-100) or Fail (Below 70) |
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Determination of Final Grade |
Your DMTH 0110 final grade will consist of: -Attendance 100% There are no finals, tests, or quizzes in this class. It is meant to support your success in your main class. Reference your specific DMTH 0310 College Math course for the determination of your DMTH 0310 Final Grade |
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Course Policies | |||||||||||
Instructor Policies |
Grades will only be discussed in person. |
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Attendance Policy |
Class Attendance Expectations: -Arrival after the roll has been taken will be considered tardy. -Leaving class before dismissal will also be considered tardy. -2 tardies are equal to 1 absence. -1 absence deducts 2 pts of the 10 pts given for attendance. -1 tardy deducts 1 pt from the 10 pts given for attendance. -After all 10 attendance pts are gone, the student is placed in attendance probation - While in attendance probation, the student must show extreme effort in attendance and academic preparedness, otherwise the student will fail the course, per the discretion of the professor. -At 9 absences or the equivalent of such, the student automatically fails -Attendance is tallied via assigned seating, therefore sitting in the incorrect seating position may cause you to be marked absent, so make sure to be seated in your assigned seat for the duration of class. -It is the responsibility of tardy students to check in with the professor at the end of class, to be marked tardy instead of absent, otherwise, the student will remain with an absent mark. -There are no excused absences, including medical, legal, and childcare emergencies, so bringing a doctor's note is unnecessary. For school-sanctioned activities (the only form of excused absence), a proper excuse note must be presented either prior to the event, or immediately after returning from the event, signed by or emailed from the appropriate official. -A student may be marked tardy if the professor deems them a distraction, danger, or disruption to themselves or the learning environment and/or may be asked to leave. |
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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. | ||||||||||
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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. | ||||||||||
MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||||
Other | The professor reserves the right to modify the syllabus with syllabus addendums. | ||||||||||
HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. |