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 Students who enroll without completing prerequisites for this course may be withdrawn by the College and may not qualify for a refund of tuition.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 and Thursday: 1:30pm – 3:10pm
Campus and Class location	Martin Campus: room 2826
Required textbook and Course Materials	Textbook: Developmental Mathematics - Basic Mathematics and Algebra 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	April 20, 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 portion of the grade will come from work on My MathLab. Each student must have a My MathLab student access kit. Course Compass ID: beasley66274
Pop Quizzes	A number of quizzes will be given. Some quizzes will be unannounced. At least one quiz grade will be dropped. Students who are tardy will not be given extra time for quizzes or tests. All take home quizzes are due at the beginning of the class. Under no circumstances will take home quizzes be accepted late. They may be turned in early in my office or you may scan and email them to me by the due date.
Final Examination	Thursday, May 7, 2009: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

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 also available from the College website, . 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)	All students who are or have been registered for classes at Shelton State Community College 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. To activate/ sign in to your Bucs Mail account, visit the Bucs Mail icon at
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	8%
Final Examination (Comprehensive)	32%
	100%

Letter grades will be assigned according to the following:

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

Classes do not meet February 19, March 17, and March 19.

MTH 098 – 12 (graded HW is on MyMathLab – Course ID – beasley66274 Instructor: Melissa Beasley Spring 2009
Day	Date	Sections	Topic	Practice Problems
1	Jan 8	9.1	Exponents, Order of Operations and Inequality ; Introduction to MyMathLab	pp. 607-608: 7-22, 25-50
2	Jan 13	9.2	Variables, Expressions, and Equations	pp. 614-616,: 11-30 (omit 15 & 16), 33-44, 59-70
		9.8	Simplifying Expressions	pp. 669-670: 5-14, 37-56
3	Jan 15	10.1	Addition Property of Equality	pp. 689-690: 5-52
		10.2	Multiplication Property of Equality	pp. 695-696: 19-56
4	Jan 22	10.3	More on Solving Linear Equations	pp. 703-705: 1-14, 19-30, 37-48
5	Jan 22	10.4	An Introduction to Applications of Linear Equations	pp. 715-716: 7-14 and pp. 720: 47-54
6	Jan 27	10.5	Formulas & Applications from Geometry	pp. 727: 13-30 and pp. 730: 49-66
		10.6	Solving Linear Inequalities	pp. 737-739: 11-18, 21-54
7	Jan 29		Review
8	Feb 3		Test 1 (9.1 – 10.6)
9	Feb 5	11.1	Reading Graphs; Linear Equations in Two Variables	pp. 762–764: 19-28, 31-58, 61-76
10	Feb 10	11.2	Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables	pp. 775-777: 1-14, 16-31
11	Feb 12	11.3	Slope of a Line	pp. 789-791: 1-6, 16-39
		11.4	Equations of Lines	pp. 799-801: 5-12, 15-20, 21-29(graph only)
12	Feb 17	15.3	Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination	pp. 1069-1071: 5-40
13	Feb 24	12.1	Adding & Subtracting Polynomials	pp. 833-836: 27-42, 47-70, 73-78
		12.2	Product Rule and Power Rules for Exponents	pp. 843-844: 7-12, 25-77
14	Feb 26		Review
15	Mar 3		Test 2 (11.1 – 12.2, 15.3) Approx. 20% from previous material
16	Mar 5	12.3	Multiplying Polynomials	pp. 851-852: 7-38
		12.4	Special Products	pp. 857: 3-16, 19-30
17	Mar 10	12.5	Integer Exponents & the Quotient Rule	pp. 867-868: 9-24, 33-68
18	Mar 12	12.6	Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial	pp. 871-872: 7-28
		12.8	Scientific Notation	pp. 883-884: 15-32
19	Mar 24	13.1	Factors: Greatest Common Factor	pp. 903-904: 29-74
		13.2	Factoring Trinomials with a coefficient of 1 for the squared term	pp. 909-910: 11-56
20	Mar 26	13.3	Factoring Trinomials by Grouping	pp. 913-914: 1-12, 17-40
		13.5	Special Factoring Techniques	pp. 927-928: 1, 5-28, 33-36, 43-48
21	Mar 31	13.6	Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring	pp. 937-938: 1-14, 17-54
		13.7	Applications of Quadratic Equations	pp. 947: 17-24
22	Apr 2		Review
23	Apr 7		Test 3 (12.3 – 13.7) Approx. 20% from previous material
24	Apr 9	14.1	Fundamental Property of Rational Expressions	pp. 971-972: 5-20, 23-42
		14.2	Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions	pp. 979-980: 3-20, 23-40
25	Apr 14	14.4	Adding & Subtracting Rational Expressions	pp. 993-995: 9-16, 19-34, 47, 48
26	Apr 16	16.1	Evaluating Roots	pp. 1109: 17-30 and pp. 1112: 75-94
		16.2	Multiplying, Dividing, & Simplifying Radicals	pp. 1119-1122: 3-8, 13-38, 41-72, 91-102
27	Apr 21	16.3	Adding & Subtracting Radicals	pp. 1125-1126: 5-38
		16.5	More Simplifying & Operations with Radicals	pp. 1141-1143: 5-34, 51-56
			Monday, April 20, 2009 – Last Day to Withdraw
28	Apr 23		Review
29	Apr 28		Test 4 (14.1 – 16.5) Approx. 20% from previous material
30	Apr 30		Review for Final
This course outline and the dates established therein are tentative, and the instructor reserves the right to change them .

Comprehensive Final Exam: Thursday, May 7, 2009: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

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