Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: DMTH-0314- Section: 03 Foundations of College Algebra

Instructor Information
Instructor	Joshua Barnes
E-mail	barnesjd2@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6574
Office	Location: Student Center - Room: 414 Hours: Mon/Wed: 10-11a and 1:15-3p, Tues/Thurs: 1-2p, Fri: 10-11a and 12-1:30p
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 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.
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.
Prerequisites	Corequisite(s): MATH 1314 Prerequisite(s): See Placement Guidelines, page 16 of the LSCPA College Catalog
Learning Outcomes	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 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.
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.
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 MATH 1314 course syllabus in which you are enrolled, which usually includes: COLLEGE ALGEBRA, Beecher, Penna, & Bittinger, 5th Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., 2016. Package includes book and access code ISBN: 1323109144; Stand Alone Access Code ISBN: 0558926809
Lecture Topics Outline	Based on main class and student-submitted questions.
Major Assignments Schedule	Reference your specific Math 1314 College Algebra major assignment schedule.
Final Exam Date	December 31, 2020 - 12:00 AM
Grading Scale	Math 314 is based on Pass (Satisfactory) or Fail (Unsatisfactory) Math 314 In-class exercises will be graded on the scale of Pass (70-100) or Fail (Below 70)
Determination of Final Grade	Your Math 314 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 Math 1314 College Math course for the determination of your Math 1314 Final Grade
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Grades will only be discussed in person.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Other	The professor reserves the right to modify the syllabus.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.