Brazosport College Syllabus for Math 0404 Prealgebra

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1 Brazosport College Syllabus for Math 0404 Prealgebra Instructor: Phone: David Bacica Division Office Course Description and Prerequisites The course provides an introduction to mathematical reasoning and problem-solving with an emphasis on the most basic concepts of arithmetic and algebra. Prerequisite: None Required skill level code: Math D This is the first course in the series of developmental courses in mathematics at Brazosport College. You may be enrolled in this course because of your score one a placement test. Successful completion of this course should indicate readiness for the next course, MATH No calculators are allowed in the developmental courses. Course Goals Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Perform whole number arithmetic using order of operations. 2. Simplify using order of operations. 3. Find the absolute value of an integer. 4. Add and subtract integers. 5. Multiply and divide integers. 6. Solve linear equations with integers. 7. Add and subtract fractions. 8. Multiply and divide fractions. 9. Simplify complex fractions. 10. Solve equations with fractions. 11. Add and subtract decimal numbers. 12. Multiply and divide decimal numbers. 13. Simply the square root of a whole number. 14. Convert between percent, decimal and fraction. 15. Solve proportion problems. 16. Perform unit measurement conversions. 17. Solve percent applications. 18. Calculate the area and perimeter of geometric figures. Textbook: PREALGEBRA by Aufmann/Barker/Lockwood, 5th edition

2 Students with disabilities Brazosport College is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. Brazosport College offers services for individuals with special needs and capabilities including counseling, tutoring, equipment, and software to assist students with special needs. Please contact Phil Robertson, Special Populations Counselor, for further information. Academic Honesty Brazosport College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. Please refer to the BC Student Guide for more information, this is available online at click on the link found on the left side of the homepage. Course Requirements and Grading Policy Class Format The class will be structured so that you will have time in class to immediately practice what you are learning. For example, you may have several twenty-five minute mini-lectures, with minutes in between these lectures to work on your homework. You may work individually or in small groups. You may use this time to ask the instructor specific questions over the current lecture or questions from a previous assignment. You are encouraged to make the most of this time and ask for help if you need it. You may also take a quick 5 minute break during this time if you need it, but I ask that you limit yourself to 1 break per day. (2 for summer) Homework: You will be assigned practice homework problems from the book. You will have time to work some problems in class as soon as a topic is taught. You will need to work the remainder of the problems outside of class. Be prepared to ask questions about the homework at the next class meeting. You will not turn your homework in for a grade. Quizzes: You should expect at least 1 quiz at every class meeting at the end of class. These in class quizzes cannot be made up. There may be instances when the quizzes are given in class to take home in which case you have the opportunity to take that quiz. For this reason, you should always check with the instructor after any absence and before the next class meeting. At the end of the semester, I will drop your two lowest quiz grades. Your quizzes will count as 20% of your grade. Tests: There will be 4-5 tests given during the semester. These tests will count as 60% of your final grade. There are rarely any make-up tests. You will be allowed to make up one test in the LAC if you schedule this with me in advance of the test or prior to the next class meeting. You can only do this once per semester. The final exam will count as 20% of your final grade and it is a

3 comprehensive departmental final. It may also be used to replace your lowest test grade (including a zero for a missed exam). Make-up Policy Quizzes cannot be made up. You may schedule 1 make up exam if you do so prior to the next class meeting. Otherwise the final can be used to replace a missed exam. Grades will be assigned as follows: 60% Test average 20% Quiz average 20% Final exam Attendance and Withdrawals: A B C Below 70 F The Brazosport College Mathematics Department believes attendance in both lecture and lab is critical for the comprehension of material. Therefore, if student absences exceed requirements set by the instructor, he may be withdrawn from the course. If a student is withdrawn from a developmental class and has not met the minimum passing score set by TSI, he will be withdrawn not only from the developmental mathematics course but from all other courses as well. My withdrawal process: You may be withdrawn from the course once you exceed 4 absences (excused or unexcused). Please Note: Tardiness to class is disruptive to the learning environment and it is also absence from class. If you considerably late or you leave early, you will be counted absent. In addition, abusing the time given in class for classwork/help by taking extended breaks will count as absence from class. Reinstatement: The college will notify you of the withdrawal by mail and you have a 10 day period to seek reinstatement from your teacher. Do not expect to be reinstated unless there are extenuating circumstances and you still have a chance to pass the class. When you are absent: If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. You can check with a classmate or the instructor to see what you missed. You are responsible for quizzes that are given at the end of class that will cover material from the previous day. Student Responsibilities Students are expected to fully participate in the course. The following criteria are intended to assist you in being successful in this course. a. understand the syllabus requirements b. use appropriate time management skills c. communicate with the instructor d. complete course work on time, and e. utilize online components as required.

4 In addition, I expect each of you to behave in a way that provides for the most positive learning environment for all of the students in this class. This would include making every effort to be on time to class and prepared for class. PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR CELL PHONE DURING CLASS. If I notice cell phone use by any student I will pause the lecture for the duration of the cell phone experience and resume lecture afterwards. Of course this will be annoying for you and me but your cell phone use is a distraction to me and your classmates. The structure of the class will depend upon the willingness of the class to use the time that is interspersed throughout the class time to work on the homework that is assigned. If the time allowed for independent practice is abused, the structure of the class will be modified. If your behavior detracts from this environment, you will be asked to leave class and to conference with me before returning to the next class meeting. Schedule At the end of the syllabus is a tentative schedule. The topics that we will cover each week are listed according to the section number of the textbook. The assignments for homework will be made/modified during each class session. Other student Services Information To contact the Mathematics Department call Information about study skills and tutoring for math, reading, writing, biology, chemistry and other subjects is available in the Learning Assistance Center (LAC), see or call You can also call this number to schedule a time for a make-up exam after you contact your instructor. The Student Services provides assistance in the following: Counseling and Advising Financial Aid Student Activities To reach the Information Technology Department for computer, , or other technical assistance call the Help Desk at Important Dates: July 4th August 3 August 17th Independence Day-College Closed Last Day to withdraw Finals Your final exam is on at.

5 Tentative Schedule: UNIT ONE Text Assignment Introduction to Whole Numbers 1.1A-C p. 13 (5-90 Multiples of 5) Addition/Subtraction Whole Numbers 1.2 A p. 33 (3-33 multiples of 3) 1.2 B p. 36 (63-83 odd) Multiplication/Division Whole Numbers 1.3 A p. 59(7,11,15,17,19,21,33) 1.3B p. 61(57-87 odd) 1.3 C p. 62( even,124,126,127) 1.3D p. 64(136,140,144,152,156,161,163,166) Applications of Whole Numbers 1.2C,1.3E p. 38 (120,126,128,135)p. 65(178,179,184) Order of Operations 1.5 p. 75 third column down 5 through 32 Introduction to Integers 2.1 p. 95 (3-15 odd, odd)p. 96-7(52-72 even, even) UNIT TWO Multiplication/Division Integers 2.3A p. 123 (4-40 even) 2.3B p. 125 (70-94 Even) Addition/Subtraction Integers 2.2A Worksheet : Addition with models p. 111 (4-38 Even) 2.2B p. 113 (77-95)( ) Mixed Worksheet: Mixed operations Applicatons of Integers Applications p. 115 (138a,142,143,144) p. 127(118,120) Order of Operations 2.5 p. 137(4-34 even) Greatest Common Factor 3.1B p. 156(35,39,43,47,51) Introduction to Fractions 3.2 p. 166 (4-48 multiples of 4)(56-92 every other even)( even) UNIT 3 Multiplication/Divison of Fractions 3.3A p. 182 (4-24 even)(26-54 even) 3.3B p. 185( even) Least Common Multiple 3.1A No Homework Addition/Subtraction of Fractions 3.4A p. 199 (4-32 even) (34-48 even) 3.4 B p. 202 (75-95 odd)( even) Applictions of Fractions Applications p. 188*153,157,162)p. 204(147,149,151,155) Complex Fractions 3.6 p. 220 (5,9,13,17)p. 221 (29,33,37,41) p. 222 (58,60,62,64) UNIT 4 Introduction to Decimals 4.1 p. 243 (4-80 mulitples of 4) Addition/Subtraction of Decimals 4.2 p. 252 (5-23 the column down) Multiplication/Division of Decimals 4.3 A p. 269 (5-17 odd) 4.3 B-C p. 271 (48-54 Even,64,66)(56-62 even)(p. 273 (98,102,106,112,118,124) Applications of Decimals Application s p. 255 (68,75,76,77 p. 275 (147,157)

6 Perfect Squares 4.5A p. 289 (6-40 even) Introduction to Real Numbers 4.6A p (6-28 even) Simplifying Variable Expressions 5.2 A p. 331 (2-8 even) 5.1A p. 324 (22-54 Even) 5.2 B p. 331 (12-44 even) 5.1 B p. 325 ( Even) 5.2B p. 333 (64-86 even) UNIT 5 One step Linear Equations 6.1A p. 387 (6-34 every other even) 6.1B p. 388*40-58 even) Two Step Linear Equations 6.2 p. 391(6-38 even) Equations involving Simplifying (6.3B) p. 400 (40-54 even) Equations involving Fractions 6.2 fract p. 388 (a60,62,64,p. 392(44-56 even) Proportions 7.4 p. 468(12,14,15,32-46 even) Ratios and Rates 7.2 p. 451 (1-21 odd) US System of Measurement 7.3A-B p. 459(4-22 E, 30,32) Metric System of Measurement 7.1 p. 446 (28-56 Even) Pecents 8.1 p. 495 (8-40 even, even) Percent Equation 8.2 p. 504 (6-26 even, 58,59,69) Percent Applications 8.3 p. 511(3,5,7,13,16,17) 8.4 p. 518 (5,7,11,19,21,23) OTHER TOPICS 8.4 p. 518 (5,7,11,19,21,23) Introduction to Geometry 9.1 p. 547(2-6 Even, even) Perimeter of Plane Figures 9.2 p. 563 (2-48 Even) Area of Plane Figures 9.2 p. 567 (60-86 Even) 6.5A No Homework

Grading Policy/Evaluation: The grades will be counted in the following way: Quizzes 30% Tests 40% Final Exam: 30%

Grading Policy/Evaluation: The grades will be counted in the following way: Quizzes 30% Tests 40% Final Exam: 30% COURSE SYLLABUS FALL 2010 MATH 0408 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Course # 0408.06 Course Schedule/Location: TT 09:35 11:40, A-228 Instructor: Dr. Calin Agut, Office: J-202, Department of Mathematics, Brazosport