Syllabus for Elementary Algebra

Course Information

Prerequisite(s)	A score of a least 39 on the numerical skills (NS) component of the ASSET test or a score of 36-100 on the PreAlgebra portion of COMPASS or a score of 0-23 on the Algebra portion of COMPASS or a grade of S in MTH 090 is required. Students are required to complete prerequisites for this course. Students who enroll without completing prerequisites for this course may be withdrawn by the College and may not qualify for a refund of tuition. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all course prerequisites are completed and documented at the College.
Course Description	This course is a review of the fundamental arithmetic and algebra operations. The topics include the numbers of ordinary arithmetic and their properties; integers and rational numbers; the solving of equations; polynomials and factoring ; and an introduction to systems of equations and graphs.
Student Learning Outcomes	Students will demonstrate competence in: arithmetic skills and concepts; algebraic skills and concepts; basic coordinate geometry ; critical thinking skills.
Class days and time	Tuesday/Thursday: 7:30am – 9:10am
Campus and Class location	Martin Campus: room 2826
Required textbook and Course Materials	Textbook: Developmental Mathematics - Basic Mathematics and Algebra (2^nd edition) Author: Lial, Hornsby, et al, and the My MathLab Starter Kit Graph paper Calculators are allowed in this class but may not be used on some sections; recommended calculators include the TI-30X IIS. Graphing calculators are not permitted.
Last Date of Withdrawal	December 9, 2009
Make-up policy	MAKE-UP TEST POLICY: Students who miss a test or quiz should contact the instructor before the next class meeting. Students who have an excused absence (see Standard College Policies sheet) should present documentation and complete any make-up work within one week of the last day covered by their excuse. Students who will miss a test or quiz because of official school events must make arrangements for making up work prior to missing. Documentation is subject to verification.
Course Compass	The HOMEWORK and QUIZ portion of the grade will come from work on MyMathLab. Each student must have a MyMathLab student access kit. Course Compass ID: blount72172
Quizzes	Daily quizzes are required; they must be accessed through MyMathLab. Each quiz may be attempted up to FIVE times. The highest grade from these attempts is the grade that will count. The deadline for each quiz is posted on MyMathlab. Makeups for these quizzes will NOT be given, but at least THREE quiz grades will be dropped If you do not attempt a quiz before its DEADLINE, you will LOSE one of your five attempts..
Final Examination	Tuesday, December 15, 2009: 8:00am – 10:00am

College Policy Information

Academic Misconduct	Students are expected to be honorable in all college assignments. Suspected cases of academic misconduct are reported to the Dean of Instructional Services.
Attendance Policy	SSCC Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered, to be prompt and to remain in class/lab for the entire time. Attendance will be recorded at every class/lab meeting. On the final grade report, instructors are required to identify the last day of attendance for all students who receive a grade of “F” or “U.” Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from the class. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid.
Standard College Policies	The Standard College Policies apply to all classes at the college and are a part of every official course syllabus; each student receives a copy when he or she completes the vehicle registration/waiver procedure.It is the responsibility of the student to have a copy of these policies and to abide by them. This class syllabus is intended to give further detail about the policies and expectations in this class. College policies are also published in the Schedule of Classes and the SSCC College Catalog/Student Handbook. Students are expected to be aware of and abide by College policies in every class.
Student Email (Bucs Mail)	are provided an email account. Students who are currently registered must have an email account. Electronic mail is the official method of communication for delivery of information Shelton State designated communicators may use this email account to send official communications to the student body. Student email addresses will be recorded in the college’s electronic directories and records.
Quality Enhancement Plan	Shelton State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Improving Student Success in Online Classes

Grading:
Students who take all tests and have no more than 1 unexcused absence may replace their lowest test grade with the final exam score. The final examination
is required.

	Percentage of Grade	Student’s Score
Test #1 (Sections 9.1-10.6)	12%
Test #2 (Sections 11.1-12.2, 15.3)	12%
Test #3 (Sections 12.3-13.7)	12%
Test #4 (Sections 14.1-16.5	12%
Quiz Average	12%
Homework Average	10%
Final Examination (Comprehensive)	30%
	100%

Letter grades will be assigned according to the following:

Percentage Grade	Letter Grade
80-100	S
0-79	U

MTH 098-13 NEW BOOK (graded HW is on MyMathLab – Course ID: blount72172) Room 2826 TR 7:30-9:10 am Instructor: Betsy Blount
Day	Date	Section	Topic	Practice Problems
1	Aug 20	9.1	Exponents, Order of Operations and Inequality ; Introduction to MyMathLab	p. 621: 7 - 22, 25 - 50
2	Aug 25	9.2	Variables, Expressions, and Equations	p. 627: 11 – 30 (omit 15, 16), 33 – 44, 59 -70
2	Aug 25	9.8	Simplifying Expressions	p. 683: 5 – 14; 37 - 56
3	Aug 27	10.1	Addition Property of Equality	p. 703: 5 - 58
3	Aug 27	10.2	Multiplication Property of Equality	p. 709: 21 -62
4	Sept 1	10.3	More on Solving Linear Equations	p. 719: 7 – 30; 33 - 60
5	Sept 3	10.4	An Introduction to Applications of Linear Equations	p. 731: 7 – 14; p. 735 49 - 56
6	Sept 8	10.5	Formulas & Applications from Geometry	p. 743: 13 – 37; p.748 61 -74
6	Sept 8	10.6	Solving Linear Inequalities	p. 757: 7 - 54
7	Sept 10		Review
8	Sept 15		Test 1 (9.1 – 10.6)
9	Sept 17	11.1	Reading Graphs; Linear Equations in Two Variables	p. 782: 15 – 24; 27 – 54; 57 - 74
10	Sept 22	11.2	Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables	p. 795: 1 - 30
11	Sept 24	11.3	Slope of a Line	p. 809: 1 – 6; 9 – 13; 16 - 45
11	Sept 24	11.4	Equations of Lines	p. 821: 3 – 13; 15 - 29
12	Sept 29	15.3	Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination	p. 1089: 15 - 40
13	Oct 1	12.1	Adding & Subtracting Polynomials	p. 855: 31 – 47; 53- 86
13	Oct 1	12.2	Product Rule and Power Rules for Exponents	p. 865: 7 – 12; 25 - 85
14	Oct 6		Review
15	Oct 8		Test 2 (11.1 – 12.2, 15.3) Approx. 20% from previous material
16	Oct 13	12.3	Multiplying Polynomials	p. 871: 7 - 43
16	Oct 13	12.4	Special Products	p. 877: 3 – 18; 21 - 32
17	Oct 15	12.5	Integer Exponents & the Quotient Rule	p. 887: 1 – 28; 37 - 76
18	Oct 20	12.6	Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial	p. 891: 7 - 28
18	Oct 20	12.8	Scientific Notation	p. 903: 3 – 10; 13 - 32
19	Oct 22	13.1	Factors: Greatest Common Factor	p. 923: 1 - 74
19	Oct 22	13.2	Factoring Trinomials with a Coeff. of 1 for the Squared Term	p. 929: 11 - 56
20	Oct 27	13.3	Factoring Trinomials by Grouping	p. 933: 7 – 12; 17 – 33
20	Oct 27	13.4	Factoring Trinomials Using FOIL	p. 939: 1 – 6; 27 - 43
21	Oct 29	13.4	Factoring Trinomials Using FOIL	p. 939: 1 – 6; 27 – 43
21	Oct 29	13.5	Special Factoring Techniques	p. 947: 5 – 28; 33 – 38; 42-50
22	Nov 3	13.7	Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring	p. 961: 1 – 12; 15 - 52
22	Nov 3	13.8	Applications of Quadratic Equations	p. 971: 17 - 24
23	Nov 5		Review
24	Nov 10		Test 3 (12.3 – 13.8) Approx. 20% from previous material
25	Nov 12	14.1	Fundamental Property of Rational Expressions	p. 993: 5 - 52
25	Nov 12	14.2	Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions	p. 999: 3 – 20; 23 - 40
26	Nov 17	14.4	Adding & Subtracting Rational Expressions	p. 1013: 9 – 20; 23 – 44; 47 - 56
27	Nov 19	16.1	Evaluating Roots	p. 1129: 17 – 37; p. 1132 75 - 94
27	Nov 19	16.2	Multiplying, Dividing, & Simplifying Radicals	p. 1139: 3–10; 13–36; 41–72 91 - 102
28	Nov 24	16.3	Adding & Subtracting Radicals	p. 1145: 5 - 38
28	Nov 24	16.5	More Simplifying & Operations with Radicals	p. 1157: 5 – 34; 51 - 56
29	Dec 1		Review
30	Dec 3		Test 4 (14.1 – 16.5) Approx. 20% from previous material
********Wednesday December 9, 2009 – Last Day to Withdraw********
31	Dec 8		Review for Final
This course outline and the dates established therein are tentative, and the instructor reserves the right to change them .