Spring 2021 Course Syllabus Course: DMTH-0314- Section: 50 Foundations of College Algebra

Instructor Information
Instructor	Alfred De La Rosa
E-mail	dea5@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6330
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 131 Hours: TR 5:00-5:30 pm; TR 8:15-8:45 pm
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.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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: MATH 1314 Prerequisite: See Placement Guidelines, page 16, of the LSCPA College Catalog
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	PSLO ALPHA: 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. 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.
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. This is a support course. Required materials are detailed in the specific MATH 1314 course syllabus in which you are enrolled. This usually includes: COLLEGE ALGEBRA, Beecher, Penna, & Bittinger, 5th Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., 2016. The package includes book and access code ISBN: 9781323109144; Stand Alone Access Code ISBN: 9780558928889
Lecture Topics Outline	Grades will be discussed with the student only. Any email must identify your course in the subject line and should preferably be sent from your Lamar Port Arthur email. Any voice mail needs to include your name and specific question with a phone number to return the call. Support Course Forms may be turned in upon entering the classroom to receive credit for being present.
Major Assignments Schedule	Refer to your specific MATH 1314 (College Algebra) major assignment schedule.
Final Exam Date	May 12, 2020 - 5:00 PM   Through  May 12, 2020 - 5:00 PM
Grading Scale	Math 0314 is based on Pass (Satisfactory) or Fail (Unsatisfactory) Math 0314 in-class exercises will be graded on the scale of Pass (70-100) or Fail (Below 70)
Determination of Final Grade	Your Math 0314 final grade will consist of attendance and scheduled graded in-class exercises. Your MATH 1314 grade is completely separate from this grade. You may reference your specific MATH 1314 College Algebra course for the determination of your MATH 1314 Final Grade.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Grades will be discussed with the student only. Any email must identify your course in the subject line and should preferably be sent from your Lamar Port Arthur email. Any voice mail needs to include your name and specific question with a phone number to return the call. Support Course Forms may be turned in upon entering the classroom to receive credit for being present.
Attendance Policy	You will be required to sign a sign-in sheet at the beginning of each class period. If you do not sign in, you will be marked absent. If you are more than 15 minutes late for class, you will be marked absent and will not be allowed to sign in. A roll call may be given at the end of the class period to ensure accuracy of the sign-in sheet. If you arrive on time, remain in class until the class is dismissed by the instructor, and actively participate during the class period (performing in-class assignments or completing any other activity assigned by the instructor), you will earn 100 points for that day. Students who miss class, sleep in class, social network or text in class, or do not work on assignments will receive a grade of 0 for the day. Attendance in this class is a matter of state law--5 absences may result in immediate course failure. (This would mean that you missed 2 1/2 weeks of class).
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.
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA 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 MyLSCPA.
Other	March Last day to drop or withdraw without penalty March 15-19, 2021 Spring Break April 2, 2021 Good Friday (no classes) April Last day to drop or withdraw with academic penalty May 5, 2021 Last class day
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.