Spring 2021 Course Syllabus Course: DMTH-0310- Section: 71 Beginning Algebra

Instructor Information
Instructor	Ragayle Yates
E-mail	yatesrp@lamarpa.edu
Phone	4099846330
Office	Location: Hours: M-F 10-11am, MW 2-3pm, TR 1-3pm
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	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 6th edition by Elayn Martin-Gay (NOT required, but digital version already comes with lab subscription) MyLabsPlus Access (subscription purchase of ~$120 required)
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 Review Highlight Pages 70-73 before taking your test. 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 Review Highlight Pages 159-164 before taking your test. 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 3.6 Identify functions (one test question) Review Highlight Pages 241-244 before taking your test. Solving Systems of Linear Equations 4.1 Determine the number of solutions of a system from a graph 4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution 4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition 4.5 Solve problems that can be modeled by a system of two linear equations (one test question) Review Highlight Pages 301-303 before taking your test. 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 Review Highlight Pages 369-371 before taking your test. 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 6.5 Factor the difference of two squares 6.6 Solve quadratic equations by factoring 6.7 Solve problems that can be modeled by quadratic equations. Review Highlight Pages 436-437 before taking your test.
Major Assignments Schedule	Weekly learning modules will be provided on Blackboard. These are mandatory, and must be completed before you are able to submit your weekly journal entries. Please log on to Blackboard for information about how to complete these modules and submit the journal entries.
Final Exam Date	May 6, 2021 - 8:0 AM   Through  May 13, 2021 - 12:0 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Test 50% Homework 30% Final 20%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	All communications for this course must be made through your LSCPA email address. To ensure your own privacy and security, I will not respond to inquiries about anything from any other types of personal email addresses.
Attendance Policy	Attendance will be determined by your online participation. I will be monitoring your activity through your Blackboard usage history, and may use this information to determine any borderline grade determinations.
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
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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.