Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: DMTH-0310- Section: 03 Beginning Algebra

Instructor Information
Instructor	Paul Hay
E-mail	haypa@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6341
Office	Location: Student Center - Room: 418 Hours: Mon and Wed: 12 - 2 PM, Tue and Thu: 12:30 - 3:30 PM, available at other times by appointment.
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	Concepts of basic algebra. Operations on real numbers and polynomials, solving equations, inequalities and systems, graphing, and problem solving are included.
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. * 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
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, Elayn Martin-Gay, Sixth Ed., Pearson, 2020. *An electronic version of the text is included with the stand-alone access code for the MyLabs site, so you don't need to purchase a physical copy of the book if you don't want to.
Lecture Topics Outline	Review of Real Numbers 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 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 Solving Systems of Linear Equations 4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution 4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition 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 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 and Perfect Square Trinomials
Major Assignments Schedule	none
Final Exam Date	May 7, 2020 - 11:00 AM   Through  May 7, 2020 - 1:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Attendance/Participation/Presentations 20% Homework 20% Exam 1 15% Exam 2 15% Exam 3 15% Final Exam 15%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Homework: All homework will be completed online using MyLabsPlus (free temporary access is available for a brief period). You may log in at www.lamarpa.mylabsplus.com using your LSCPA user name. The password is your birthday. Example: If your birthday is June 2, 1985, then your password is Jun021985 (there are no spaces, but it is case-sensitive). Participation/Presentations: The majority of class time will be devoted to student presentations of solutions to the homework problems. Students will be called upon (or volunteers requested) to write up and present their solutions to selected homework problems so that the class may discuss the methods used and results achieved. It is extremely important that you keep up with the homework on a daily basis so that you will be able to present your own solutions to the class when called on to do so. Exams: There will be three exams scheduled at regular intervals throughout the semester. The dates for the exams will be announced in class at least one week in advance. Expectations for the exams will be given in the form of a brief review during the preceding class meeting. Final Exam: The final exam will be comprehensive, and will be scheduled according to the LSCPA Final Exam Schedule.
Attendance Policy	You are expected to make your best effort to be present and on time for all class meetings. Absences and tardiness will affect your grade since they will cause you to miss graded in-class activities and participation opportunities. In addition to being present and on time for class, you are expected to be prepared and up to date in the material, remain for the entirety of each class meeting, and to be actively engaged in the daily activities and discussions. Any behavior which is disruptive or disrespectful to either the instructor or students in this class will not be tolerated, and anyone engaging in such behavior will be dealt with appropriately.
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.
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	Makeup Exams, Homework Extensions, Extra Credit: Makeup exams can only be arranged in the case of an absence caused by a University-related academic or athletic event, or a religious holiday, and arrangements must be made with me by the student before such absences occur. Failure to inform me of such absences beforehand will mean that you will not be able to make up the work. All other absences are considered unexcused. To account for emergencies, illness, and other unforeseen circumstances, a maximum of one exam score of zero caused by an unexcused absence may be replaced with whatever grade you make on the Final Exam, so long as appropriate documentation is provided in a timely manner (police report, hospital discharge papers, doctor's note, funeral program, etc). Finally, there will be absolutely no homework extensions granted or extra credit offered at any point in the semester for any reason whatsoever.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.