Elementary Algebra, 2nd Edition, by Openstax, 2020.

This is an open source text, available for free online at: https://openstax.org/details/books/elementary-algebra-2e

-All materials will be free and posted to the course's Blackboard page.

Please see LSCPA’s placement guidelines for developmental math courses. 

1. Students will learn how to solve linear equations and applications

2. Students will determine the slopes, intercepts, equations and graphs of lines

3. Students will solve systems of equations in two variables by substitution and addition

4. Students will add, subtract, multiply, divide and factor polynomials

5. Students will translate, develop a strategy and solve related application problems

6. Students will utilize an outline learning system to demonstrate math proficiency

- 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.

Chapter 1  Foundations

• 1.1 Introduction to Whole Numbers

• 1.2 Use the Language of Algebra

• 1.3 Add and Subtract Integers

• 1.4 Multiply and Divide Integers

• 1.5 Visualize Fractions

• 1.6 Add and Subtract Fractions

• 1.7 Decimals

• 1.8 The Real Numbers

• 1.9 Properties of Real Numbers1.10 Systems of Measurement

Chapter 2  Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities

• 2.1 Solve Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality

• 2.2 Solve Equations using the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality

• 2.3 Solve Equations with Variables and Constants on Both Sides

• 2.4 Use a General Strategy to Solve Linear Equations

• 2.5 Solve Equations with Fractions or Decimals

Chapter 4  Graphs

• 4.1 Use the Rectangular Coordinate System

• 4.2 Graph Linear Equations in Two Variables

• 4.3 Graph with Intercepts

• 4.4 Understand Slope of a Line

• 4.5 Use the Slope-Intercept Form of an Equation of a Line

• 4.6 Find the Equation of a Line

• 4.7 Graphs of Linear Inequalities

Chapter 5  Systems of Linear Equations

• 5.1 Solve Systems of Equations by Graphing

• 5.2 Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution

• 5.3 Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination

• 5.4 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations

• 5.5 Solve Mixture Applications with Systems of Equations

• 5.6 Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities

Chapter 6  Polynomials

• Introduction

• 6.1 Add and Subtract Polynomials

• 6.2 Use Multiplication Properties of Exponents

• 6.3 Multiply Polynomials

• 6.4 Special Products

• 6.5 Divide Monomials

• 6.6 Divide Polynomials

• 6.7 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation

Chapter 7  Factoring

• Introduction

• 7.1 Greatest Common Factor and Factor by Grouping

• 7.2 Factor Trinomials of the Form x2+bx+c

• 7.3 Factor Trinomials of the Form ax2+bx+c

• 7.4 Factor Special Products

• 7.5 General Strategy for Factoring Polynomials

• 7.6 Quadratic Equations

Important Dates to Remember: 

01/21/2025 First Class Day

02/05/2025 Census Date 

02/24/2025 Final day to drop without penalty 

03/07/2025 All assignments from chapter one and two and Midterm One due at 4PM (DMTH 0310)

March 10-14, 2025 Spring Break – no classes 

04/04/2025 All assignments from chapter four and five and Midterm Two due at 4PM (DMTH 0310)

04/18/2025 Good Friday – campus closed 

04/18/2025 Final Day to drop with penalty 

05/09/2025 All assignments from chapter six and seven and the Final Exam due at 4PM (DMTH 0310)

05/15/2025 Last Class Day May 15 

05/15/2025 Final grades for graduates due by 4:00 pm 

05/16/2025 Final grades for all others due at noon 

05/16/2025 Spring Commencement 

This co-requisite section is given on a PASS/FAIL basis:

SD = Satisfactory (PASS)

UD = Unsatisfactory (FAIL)

This course is designed to support students in their other course DMTH 0310. I strongly feel that extra assignments do not necessarily mean extra support. Thus this course will not have any additional assignments besides those already given in DMTH 0310. As a result, students' grades for DMTH 0110 will solely be based on their attendance and participation in DMTH 0110 and DMTH 0310. Students may earn a passing score in DMTH 0110 by attending 70% or more of the class meetings.

Course 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.

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·Students must use appropriate email etiquette when corresponding with the 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 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.

·Students may check their grades in their Blackboard gradebook. If the student wishes to discuss their grades they may email the instructor and request an appointment to meet with the instructor.

·The instructor will not discuss any grades over email or phone calls.

·Students are responsible for informing the instructor if they are unable to access any course materials. There will be no late work or credit given for assignments missed for this reason. 

Attendance Policies: 

If the student is absent for more than 30% of the class meetings they may meet with the instructor during office hours to discuss their absences. The instructor reserves the right to ask for documentation before excusing any absences. Students should come to this meeting with documentation if applicable.  

If LSCPA’s campus is closed, there will be no penalty for missing class. 

If the instructor cancels class or announces an optional class day, there will be no penalty for missing class. 

Attendance will be updated weekly in the course Blackboard under the “attendance” tab. Students can check their attendance records there at any time. 

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 DMTH 0310 will be marked absent for the day. This course is intended to be support for DMTH 0310, so all students are expected to work on assignments for DMTH 0310.

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 screenshot 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 screenshot must include their name, 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. The subject of the email should be “DMTH 0110 Attendance credit MM-DD-YYYY”.  Any attendance emails received after the start of class will be ignored and not receive a response and attendance credit will not be given. Any attendance emails received that fail to meet the requirements listed above will be ignored and not receive a response and attendance credit will not be given.

Opportunities for make-up attendance credit are entirely at the instructor’s discretion. Alternative work may be assigned in order to make-up any missed classes.