Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: DMTH-0110 (Section: 03, CRN: 10825) Beginning Algebra Support Course |
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Instructor | Chesney Culver | ||||||||
culvercb@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6574 | ||||||||
Office | Student Center - Room: 410 | ||||||||
Office Hours | M- 8:00-9:00 T- 8:00-9:30 and 11:00-12:30 W- 8:00-9:00 and 11:50-1:50 Th- 8:00-9:30 and 12:00-12:30 F- 8:00-9:00 ****If these times do not work for you, please let me know via email! I am willing to make an appointment for another time if I am available. **** |
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Additional Contact Information | ** DO NOT USE BLACKBOARD TO EMAIL ME AND PUT DMTH 0110-03 IN THE SUBJECT LINE** Emails from personal accounts and Blackboard will be ignored. | ||||||||
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Description | Concepts of basic algebra. Operations on real numbers and polynomials, solving equations, inequalities and systems, graphing, and problem solving are included. This is a corequisite taken only with DMTH 0310 in the same semester/part of term. | ||||||||
Required 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.
No additional materials needed :) |
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Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
Corequisites/Prerequisites |
Pre-requisites: See placement guidelines in the LSCPA catalog. Co-requisites: Students must be enrolled in DMTH 0310 for the current semester. |
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Learning Outcomes |
Please reference your syllabus for DMTH 0310 for Learning Outcomes. |
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Core Objectives |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Please reference your syllabus for DMTH 0310. |
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Major Assignments Schedule | None. | ||||||||
Final Exam Date | May 3, 2024 - 11:00 AM Through May 3, 2024 - 11:50 AM | ||||||||
Grading Scale |
This co-requisite section is given on a PASS/FAIL basis: SD = Satisfactory (PASS) UD = Unsatisfactory (FAIL) |
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Determination of Final Grade |
PASS/FAIL determination will be dependent on your final grade in DMTH 0310: A,B, or C = SD D or F = UD Students receiving a D or F in DMTH 0310 can also obtain a passing mark (SD) in this section by: a) Attending at least 80% of our class meetings, and b) Scoring a final average of 90% or better on the homework assignments. |
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Course Policies | |||||||||
Instructor Policies |
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Attendance Policy | See instructor policies. | ||||||||
Additional Information | None. | ||||||||
Institutional Policies | |||||||||
MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
Department Information |
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