House Bill 2504 Spring 2022 DMTH-0310-3C - Beginning Algebra Syllabus


Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: DMTH-0310- Section: 3C Beginning Algebra

Instructor Information

Instructor

Kristen Tate

E-mail

tatekl@lamarpa.edu

Phone

(409) 984-6337

Office

Location:	Madison Monroe Education - Room: 228
Hours:	Before/After Class

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

None

Learning Outcomes

PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills-Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.
Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion.
PSLO 2: Communication Skills-Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication.
Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task.
PSLO3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills-Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
Identifies mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; uses mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; analyzes how to use the principles; and applies problem-solving skills in mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task with correct informed conclusions.

Core Objectives

MATH 0310- Beginning Algebra
(PSLOs 1,2 and 3)
Course objectives (CSLOs):
The student is expected to locate, compare, and order integers and rational numbers using a number line.
The student is expected to generate equivalent numerical expressions using order of operations.
The student is expected to identify a number, its opposite, and its absolute value.
The student is expected to add, subtract, multiply and divide positive rational numbers fluently
The student is expected to classify whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers using a visual representation such as a Venn diagram to describe relationships between sets of numbers.
The student is expected to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers fluently.
The student is expected to represent a given situation using verbal descriptions, tables, graphs, and equations in the form y = kx or y = x + b.
The student is expected to write an equation that represents the relationship between independent and dependent quantities from a table.
The student is expected to determine if two expressions are equivalent.
The student is expected to write one-variable, one-step equations, 2-step equations and inequalities to represent constraints or conditions within problems.

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.

Pre-Algebra by McGraw Hill

Lecture Topics
Outline

Week 1: 1-1 Words & Expressions,1-2 Variables & Expressions,1-3 Properties
Week 2: 1-4 Ordered Pairs & Relations,1-5 Words, Equations, Tables, & Graphs
Week 3: Test #1
Week 4: 2-1 Integers and Absolute Value, 2-2 Adding Integers, 2-3 Subtracting Integers
Week 5: 2-4 Multiplying Integers, 2-5 Dividing Integers, 2-6 Graphing in Four Quadrants
Week 6: 3-1 Fractions & Decimals, 3-2 Rational Numbers, 3-3 Multiplying Rational Numbers
Week 7: 3-4 Dividing Rational Numbers, 3-5 Adding & Subtracting Like Fractions, 3-6 Adding & Subtracting
Unlike Fractions
Week 8: Test #2
Week 9: 4-1 The Distributive Property, 4-2 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions, 4-3 Solving Equations by Adding or
Subtracting
Week 10: 4-4 Solving Equations by Multiplying or Dividing, 4-5 Solving Two-Step Equations, 4-6 Writing
Equations
Week 11: 5-1 Perimeter & area, 5-2 Solving Equations with Variables on Each Side, 5-3 Inequalities
Week 12: 5-4 Solving Inequalities, 5-5 Solving Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities
Week 13: Test #3
Week 14: Review for Final
Week 15: Final Exam

Major Assignments
Schedule

Week 1: Course introduction, syllabus review
Week 2: Homework #1 due
Week 3: Test #1; Homework #2 due
Week 4: No work due
Week 5: Homework #3 due
Week 6: Homework #4 due
Week 7: Homework #5 due
Week 8: Test #2; Homework #6 due
Week 9: No work due
Week 10: Homework #7 due
Week 11: Homework #8 due
Week 12: Homework #9 due
Week 13: Test #3; Homework #10 due
Week 14: No work due
Week 15: Final Exam; Project due

Final Exam Date

May 11, 2022 - 5:30 PM Through May 11, 2022 - 8:00 PM

Grading Scale

AD 90-100 BD 80-89 CD 70-79 DD 50-69 FD Below 50

Determination of
Final Grade

Homework 30%
Exams 40%
Final Exam 20%
Project 10%

Course Policies

Instructor Policies

Only 1 partner for homework.

Attendance Policy

If you must leave early, you must get the absence approved with educational staff on duty.

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

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Other

HB 2504

This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

Department

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.
Inmate Instruction
Chair:	Dr. Michelle Davis
E-mail:	davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:	(409) 984-6341