Spring 2024 Course Syllabus Course: DMTH-0314 (Section: 01, CRN: 10816) Foundations of College Algebra

Instructor Information
Instructor	Chesney Culver
Email	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. ****
Additional Contact Information	** DO NOT USE BLACKBOARD TO EMAIL ME AND PUT DMTH 0314-01 IN THE SUBJECT LINE** Emails from personal accounts and Blackboard will be ignored.
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. This is a corequisite taken only with MATH 1314 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 :)
Additional Materials/Resources	None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites	Pre-requisites:  See placement guidelines in the LSCPA catalog. Co-requisites:  Students must be enrolled in MATH 1314 for the current semester.
Learning Outcomes	Please reference your syllabus for MATH 1314 for Learning Outcomes.
Core Objectives	*Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and/or 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.   * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Lecture Topics Outline	Please see your MATH 1314 syllabus.
Major Assignments Schedule	None.
Final Exam Date	May 9, 2024 - 12:30 PM   Through  May 9, 2024 - 1:45 PM
Grading Scale	This co-requisite section is given on a PASS/FAIL basis: SD = Satisfactory (PASS) UD = Unsatisfactory (FAIL)
Determination of Final Grade	PASS/FAIL determination will be dependent on your final grade in MATH 1314: A,B, or C = SD D or F = UD Students receiving a D or F in MATH 1314 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.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	This syllabus is subject to change as needed throughout the semester. Any major changes will be accompanied by an announcement in class, via email, or posted on Blackboard. No computer/ cell phone usage or talking is allowed during lectures unless otherwise stated by the instructor. There will be limited lecture in the course, but the few times lecture does occur, students are expected to listen and participate in the lecture. Attendance will be taken daily and used at the instructor’s discretion when determining border line grades. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class, if a student arrives after attendance is taken, they may stay for the class but will be counted absent for the day. Students not participating or working on assignments related to MATH 1314 will be marked absent for the day. This course is intended to be support for MATH 1314, so all students are expected to work on assignments for MATH 1314. Students being disruptive will be marked absent for the day. Students may leave early if they have scored 90% or better on all current assignments. The student must show the instructor proof of the score before leaving or no attendance credit will be given. Students may email a screen shot of all current assignments with scores of 100% before the start of class time and earn attendance credit for the day the email is sent. The screen shot must include the date and time in the picture. Emails will only count for attendance credit for the day they are sent on. If a student plans to miss more than one class they must send an email for each day they miss. Opportunities to make-up attendance credit is entirely at the instructor’s discretion. Alternative work may be assigned in order to make up any missed classes. Talking and student collaboration will be encouraged during parts of class, but disrespectful and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. If a student is asked to leave or see me outside of class, they must meet with me during my office hours before attending another class meeting.   Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name and course name. Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying students name, course, and a return phone number. Emails or messages determined by the instructor to be rude or disrespectful will not be responded to and will possibly be forwarded to the student’s department chair or program coordinator.
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.
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	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Steven Zani Email: zanisj@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6431