COURSE SYLLABUS DMTH Introductory Algebra

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1 COURSE SYLLABUS DMTH Introductory Algebra COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: DMTH ZA - Introductory Algebra COURSE (CATALOG) DESCRIPTION: This course is a study of geometry and elementary algebra involving real numbers, algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, graphs, slopes, and operations with polynomials. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in DMTH 0050 or Math placement test equivalent. Instructor: Michael Murphy Office: W-321 Office Hours: TBA Office Telephone: (956) michael.murphy@harlingen.tstc.edu MathXL Course Id: XL0N-X1GV-101Y-48N2 MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS: This course has been divided into six units and they are on: A. Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions B. Solving Equations and Inequalities C. Graphs of Linear Equations D. Polynomials: Operations E. Geometry F. Problem Solving In each unit you will be given a lecture/demonstration and then be expected to perform the assignments for each unit. Each assignment will be demonstrated and explained so that you can then attempt it. After each unit there will be a knowledge exam and a performance exam. Each exam is based on the information discussed during the lecture, the reading assignments, and the lab assignments given. LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: Perform operations related to real numbers and algebraic expressions. Solve equations and inequalities. Graph linear equations and solve application problems. Solve problems involving graphs, slopes, and applications. Perform operations involving polynomials. Solve problems involving geometric figures.

2 MAJOR COURSE LETURE, TOPICS DESCRIPTION/REQUIRED/RECOMMENDED READINGS/ELECTRONIC RESOURCES TO VIEW: Tentative Schedule (Subject to change by your instructor) DATE CH./ SEC TOPIC Week 1 Policy and Orientation Chapter 7: Introduction to Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions 7.1 Introduction to Algebra 7.2 The Real Numbers 7.3 Addition of Real Numbers Week Subtraction of Real Numbers 7.5 Multiplication of Real Numbers 7.6 Division of Real Numbers Week Properties of Real Numbers 7.8 Simplifying Expressions; Order of Operations Test I Chapter 7 Chapter 8: Solving Equations and Inequalities Week Solving Equations: The Addition Principle 8.2 Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle 8.3 Using the Principles Together Week Formulas 8.5 Applications with Percent 8.6 Applications and Problem Solving 8.7 Solving Inequalities Test II - Chapter 8 Chapter 9: Graphs of Equations Week Graphs and Applications of Linear Equations 9.2 More with Graphing and Intercepts 9.3 Slope and Applications Week Equations of Lines 9.5 Graphing Using the Slope and the y-intercept 9.6 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines 9.7 Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables Test III Chapter 9 Chapter 10: Polynomials: Operations Week Integers as Exponents 10.2 Exponents & Scientific Notation 10.3 Introduction to Polynomials Week Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials 10.5 Multiplication of Polynomials 10.6 Special Products 10.7 Operations with Polynomials in Several Variables

3 Week Division of Polynomials Test IV Chapter 10 Chapter 6: Geometry Week Basic Geometric Figures 6.2 Perimeter 6.3 Area 6.4 Circles 6.5 Volumes and Surface Area Week 12 Final Exam All assignments are in MathXL unless otherwise noted. Discussion Question for each chapter is due before that Chapter Test in Moodle. REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS: DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS: 7 TH Ed. By Marvin L. Bittinger & Judith A. Beecher; ISBN Math XL: Student Access Kit (comes with a new book or may be purchased separately at the bookstore or on-line at GRADING CRITERIA GRADING SCALE Chapter Tests & Final 50% A % Homework & Lab 25% B 80 89% Quiz 25% C 70 79% D 60 69% F 0 59% Your lowest test grade will be dropped before averaging provided you have not missed more than six (6) hours of lecture and lab excused or unexcused during the semester. DEPARTMENTAL PARTICIPATION POLICY: Prior to this semester, students were recorded as No Shows if they had not attended class by the Official Record Date. No Shows receiving financial aid had this aid removed resulting in the student having to pay for their classes or they were deregistered from school. The recording of No Shows continues, but our policy requires that students attending class must be designated as Shows by the instructor and merely attending class will not accomplish that. The student will receive this designation based upon completion of academic work demonstrating the student s commitment to completing all the required coursework and passing the course. Examples include: 1) purchase of required textbook(s); 2) purchase of Math XL lab access; 3) Registration in the instructors lab section; 4) completion of homework or lab assignment(s); 5) Passing class or lab quizzes or tests. Your instructor will designate the required assignments to be completed by the Official Record date which is Thursday, May 19, 2011 for this course. Students in compliance with this policy will be labeled as Shows and those not complying may lose their financial aid for the course. During the course of the semester, students have three choices: (1) attend and participate, or (2) withdraw (student responsibility), or (3) get an F at the end of the course. If a student has 6 unexcused absences, the student is strongly advised to drop the course, or a grade of F may be issued at the end of the semester. You should be aware that if this is your only TSI-required

4 developmental course, dropping this course will result in your complete withdrawal from the college. Also, the State of Texas has now set a limit of 6 drops that a student may have during their entire college career (all schools combined). System Requirements: MathXL courses support either Windows or Macintosh operating systems and a supported version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. System requirements may vary depending on your course. To check the requirements for your specific course: Log-in to MathXL Go to the MathXL Browser Check (upper right on title bar). Click the System Requirements link on the first page of the Browser Check (or Installation Wizard) to review what you need. Basic requirements for all MathXL courses: Internet connection: Cable/DSL, T1, or other high-speed for multimedia content; 56k modem (minimum) for tutorials, homework, and testing. Memory: 64 MB RAM minimum Monitor resolution: 1024 x 768 ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: If you have a documented disability which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as the instructor has outlined and/or if you need special accommodations due to disability, please contact or visit the Support Services Office located in the Auxiliary Building as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements. GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ASSESSMENT: Assignments from this course are subject to being archived for general education assessment. Procedures will follow protocols as prescribed by the research guidelines of the Association for Institutional Research. CLASS POLICIES: Calculators may not be used for this course for the exams. COPYRIGHT Statement: The materials used in the course (textbooks, handouts, media files (podcast, MP3, Videos, RSS Feeds), and all instructional resources on the colleges Learning Management System (Moodle) are intended for use only by students registered and enrolled in this course, and are only to be used for instructional use, activities associated with, and for the duration of the course. By "handouts," this means all materials generated for this course, which includes but are not limited to syllabi, quizzes, exams, lab problems, in-class materials, review sheets, and any additional materials. These materials may not be retained in another medium or disseminated further. They are provided in compliance with the provisions of the Teach Act. These materials may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder or TSTC. For further information contact your instructor.

5 Communicating with your instructor (MyMail System): The use of your MyMail TSTC College student account will be the only way to receive official notices from the college. When communicating with instructors and/or employees of the college you are required to use your TSTC MyMail student address. If you choose to forward your to another account, please be advised that all communication from and within the college will use your MyMail student . "TSTC Harlingen faculty, staff, and students are asked to report all threats, perceived or real, immediately to College Police located in the Auxiliary Building. If the threat is imminent, the College Police emergency phone line at or should be called. College Police will then coordinate the proper response in accordance with State and federal laws and TSTC System/College rules and regulations." NOTE: Any changes to this Course Syllabus will be provided in writing to the student and updated on all posted locations (HB 2504, course Moodle sites, building offices, etc). TEST EXIT POLICY: After May 19, 2011, a test-out option is available. If you take the math portion of the Accuplacer test and score 75 or better, show your test score to your instructor. Then you may choose to stop attending class and lab and receive a grade of C. To earn an A or B in this course, you must Continue attending class and lab, and Complete all course work necessary for the higher grade, and Complete the work with an A or B average. After May 19, 2011, Developmental Math students cannot change to a higher level Developmental Math class based on Accuplacer scores. MATH ACCUPLACER TESTING: Student placement in developmental math or college math classes is based on standardized math testing. TSTC uses the Accuplacer test with the following score range assignments: 0 35 DMTH DMTH DMTH MATH MATH 1332* *Check to see if your program accepts this course as the college math course.

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