Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: DMTH-0314- Section: 71 Foundations of College Algebra

Instructor Information
Instructor	Ronald Hicks
E-mail	hicksrj@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6341
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 133 Hours: No On-Campus Office Hours. Meetings will be through Zoom MS Teams and Blackboard Discussions.
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	Co-requisite: MATH 1314 Pre-requisite: 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-are reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material::demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovating thinking,, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. PSLO 2: Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. PSLO 3: 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 for College Algebra. 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. This package includes the book and access code ISBN: 9781323109144, Stand Alone Access Code: 9780558928889, YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE AND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR THIS SUPPORT CLASS!
Lecture Topics Outline	All communications for this course must be made through you LSCPA email address. To ensure your own privacy, I will not respond to inquires about anything from any other types of personal email addresses.
Major Assignments Schedule	Reference your specific MATH 1314 College Algebra syllabus for your schedule of assignments.
Final Exam Date	May 9, 2022 - 12:01 AM
Grading Scale	DMTH 0314 is offered on a Pass (Satisfactory=SD) or Fail (Unsatisfactory=UD) basis. Traditional letter grades will not be assigned.
Determination of Final Grade	Your DMTH 0314 final grade will be determined solely by your weekly posts and and participation in the Weekly Discussions. Each week you must post at least ONE question or comment. There are no finals, test, or quizzes in this class. It is mean only to support your success in you main class. So it is imperative that you submit your post weekly and participate in discussions. You must have a total of at least 10 points for you weekly posts to receive a Pass (Satisfactory). Any total less than than 10 points for your weekly posts will receive a Fail (Unsatisfactory). DMTH 0314 is based on Pass (Satisfactory-SD or Fail (Unsatisfactory). Traditional letter grades will not be assigned.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	All communications for this course must be made through you LSCPA email address. To ensure your own privacy, I will not respond to inquires about anything from any other types of personal email addresses. Also, as the semester progresses, we will have opportunities to have online study session via Zoom and/or MS Teams. We will use them as needed.
Attendance Policy	None
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	This syllabus is subject to change as needed throughout the semester. Any changes will be noted with an announcement by email and on Blackboard.
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.