Spring 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: MATH-0332- Section: 5C Intermediate Algebra |
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Instructor | Christopher Sams | ||||||||||
samsca@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6337 | ||||||||||
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Description | Basic concepts necessary for the study of algebra: solving linear, rational, absolute value, radical, and quadratic equations and linear, compound and absolute value inequalities. Factoring polynomials, problem solving and operations on rational and radical expressions are included. | ||||||||||
Prerequisites | C or better in MATH 0313 | ||||||||||
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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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.
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 6th edition by Elayn Martin-Gay |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Problems for all sections (1-57 every other odd) 1.4 Review Order of Operations 2.2 Review Equations using Add and Mult. Prop 2.3 Linear Equations 2.6 Percent and Mixture Problems Solving 2.8 Intro to Inequalities 9.1 Compound Inequalities 9.2 Absolute Value Equations 9.3 Absolute Value Inequalities 9.4 Graphing Inequalities 6.1 Factoring: GCF and Grouping 6.2 Factoring Trinomials 6.3 Factoring Trinomials and Squares 6.4 Factoring Trinomials by Grouping 6.5 Factoring Binomials: squares and cubes 7.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions 7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions 7.3 Adding and Subtracting Like-Term Rationals 7.4 Adding and Subtracting Un-Like Term Rationals 7.7 Complex Fractions 6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring 6.7 Problem solving using Quadratic Equations 7.5 Rational Equations 7.6 Proportions and Problem Solving 10.1 Intro to Radical Expressions 10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions 10.6 Radical equations and Problem Solving 11.1 Square Root Method and Completing The Square Method 11.2 The Quadratic Formula 12.1,12.5,12.6,12.7 |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
All assignments will be done face to face traditional style. DATE ACTIVITY January 23, 2020 Section 1.4,2.2-2.3 January 30, 2020 Quiz 1.2-1.4/Section 2.6,2.8 February 6, 2020 Test 1/Section 9.1-9.2 February 13, 2020 Quiz 9.1-9.2/Section 9.3-9.4 February 20, 2020 Test 2/Section 6.1-6.3 February 27, 2020 Quiz 6.1-6.3/Section 6.4-6.5 March 5, 2020 Test 3/Section 7.1-7.2 March 9-13 Spring break March 19, 2020 Section 7.3-7.4 March 26, 2020 Quiz 7.3-7.4/Section 7.7 April 2, 2020 Quiz 7.7/Section 6.6-6.7 April 9, 2020 Quiz 6.6-6.7/Section 7.5-7.6 April 16, 2020, 2018 Test 4 April 23, 2020, 2018 Section 10.1,10.3,10.6 April 30, 2020 11.1,11.2, Chapter 12 May 7, 2020 Final Exam |
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Final Exam Date | May 7, 2020 - 7:30 AM Through May 7, 2020 - 10:30 AM | ||||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Final Grade Tests: 50% Quizzes: 30% Homework: 20% |
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Course Policies | |||||||||||
Instructor Policies | Students may use a scientific calculator of their choice-this will not include a cell phone. | ||||||||||
Attendance Policy | Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between participation and college success. There will not be any makeup quizzes or makeup tests. A student's lowest test grade will replace a first missed test. A student will receive a zero for any missed quiz, a second missed test or missing the final exam. The final exam is required. | ||||||||||
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 |
March 2, 2020 Last day to drop or withdraw without penalty March 9-12, 2020 Spring Break April 10, 2020 Good Friday, no classes April 17, 2020 Last day to drop or withdraw with academic penalty May 6, 2020 Last Class Day |
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. |