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Beginning Algebra MAT 0024
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Paying Back Money:
Students who have received
financial aid this semester should not drop or withdrawal from this class without
first talking with someone in the financial aid department. Dropping or
withdrawing may require you to repay the financial aid you received for this
class, including all federal and state aid, both grants and loans. This
is especially true for Bright Futures and Pell Grant recipients.
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FACULTY
JEANNE BAIRD
"MY WEBSITE"
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Mrs. Jeanne Baird
INSTRUCTOR OFFICE HOURS: 
Schedule Fall 2009
LOCATION OF OFFICE: Plant City Campus - PADM Room 139
CLASSROOM:
Plant
City Campus PADM
105
PHONE -
USE EMAIL: jbaird@hccfl.edu
COURSE MEETING TIME: Tues, Thurs 11:00 – 12:50 pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Provides an introduction to Algebra. Topics include basic linear equations, properties of real numbers, operations involving exponents and polynomials, factoring, quadratic equations, literal equations, systems of linear equations, rational expression equations, applications, graphing of equations and inequalities, radical simplification and radical equations. This course does NOT satisfy General Education requirements and generates 4 non-college level credit only. The purpose of the course is to prepare the student to take MGF 1119 or MAT 1033.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: UPDATED
FALL 2006
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1. OPERATIONS a. Perform integer operations b. Perform rational number operations 2. LINEAR EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES IN ONE VARIABLE a. Solve equations which include contradictions, identities and literal equations. b. Solve inequalities and express solutions graphically. c. Introduce interval notation 3. POLYNOMIALS a. Define and evaluate polynomials. b. Add, subtract and multiply polynomials. c. Divide by monomials. 4. FACTORING a. Factor polynomials with common factors and by grouping. b. Factor quadratic expressions: 1)Trinomials 2) Difference of squares c. Use factoring to solve quadratic equations.
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5. RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS a. Reduce algebraic fractions b. Multiply and divide c. Add and subtract with common denominator d. For monomial denominators: 1) Find common denominators 2) Add and subtract 3) Solve equations. 6. INTEGER EXPONENTS a. Define, simplify and use properties. b. Introduce scientific notation. 7. SQUARE ROOTS a. Simplify monomial expressions. b. Add, subtract and multiply. 8. LINEAR EQUATIONS IN TWO VARIABLES (including horizontal and vertical lines) a. Graph solution sets using ordered pairs. b. Determine intercepts. c. Define and determine slope numerically, algebraically and graphically. 9. APPLICATIONS OF THE ABOVE TOPICS |
PREREQUISITES: MATC 0002 with a grade of "C" or better or the required scores on the placement test,
Prep Reading II (REA 0002C)
TEXTBOOK: Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra by K.Elayn Martin-Gay 2nd Edition
(Packaged with the textbook is a CD lecture Series for the textbook)
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance is required. Attendance will be taken each day. While consistent class attendance by itself does not ensure you will master mathematical skills, there is a strong connection between attendance patterns and grades - please make every effort to be here.
If you miss a class, you should view the videotapes that correspond to the sections in our book (tapes can be obtained from our library). I will go over ideas you don't understand after you view the tape.
HOMEWORK: Homework should be done daily. I expect at least the beginning of every assignment completed before the beginning of the next class. I will ask for questions at the beginning of every class. Be ready to ask questions EVERY DAY. Then, complete every assignment. You can NOT learn math unless you do lots and lots of practice!
I will collect each Integrated Review assignments at the time of the exam, not later
These will be graded and the average will count as a test grade in the final average.
Many students want more homework
1. I will give you answers to the even problems, if you ask.
2. Go to InteractMath.com on my homepage and get more problems online.
3. Do more work on MyMathLab - ask for the code and work the problems online
I will collect all of the Integrated Review assignments. I will average these grades and count as one test score. Do NOT be intimidated! Ask questions about EVERY PART you do not understand! Most of your understanding will come as you do homework, not by listening to a lecture. The lecture is only a start, an introduction to the techniques and ideas that you will learn BY PRACTICE!
TEST POLICY: There will be SIX closed book tests (NO CALCULATOR) during the term.
Students who are absent when the original test is administered will be permitted to make up that test with me before the next class period. I will take the Integrated review at that time as well.
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING EACH EXAM
NOTE: 1. THE STATE MANDATED FINAL EXAM MUST BE TAKEN
AND PASSED ( 70%) TO PASS THIS CLASS!
2. You may NOT take the State Final Exam
if your average of the 6 tests is less than 70%
GRADING: 1. YOUR GRADE WILL BE THE AVERAGE OF:
6 TESTS, 1 Integrated review AVERAGE AND THE FINAL EXAM.
2. THESE 7 GRADES Will BE AVERAGED WITH THE FOLLOWING%
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A = 90 - 100 % |
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B = 80 - 89 % |
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C = 70 - 79 % |
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N (* ) = 0 - 69 Must repeat the course (D or F required for military) |
(*) N grade is a non punitive grade which may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. The student must have attended regularly and must have demonstrated progress or an F will be given.
The "I" grade (incomplete) requires that the student has successfully completed AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS of the course requirements and has a documented emergency. The "I" grade must be arranged at least several weeks before the final exam. An "I" grade must be removed (made up) prior to March 3, 2010
The "W" grade (Withdraw) requires the student to go to student services and
complete the necessary forms by November 2, 2009.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
If, to participate in this course, you require an accommodation due to a physical or learning impairment, you must contact the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities. The office is located in the Student Services building. You may also reach the office by telephone at (813) 757-2209 {voice line}; (813) 757-2166 {TTD}. To insure that your accommodations can be met, it is important that your request be processed by the HCC Disabilities Office and a copy of your accommodations given to me early in the semester. If you fail to provide me with your accommodations request at least one week prior to an exam, it may not be possible to accommodate you for that first test. You should plan to meet with me to discuss particular accommodations as well. If you need to use the testing center for exams, you will need to schedule the exams with both the testing center and me.
CALCULATORS: In order to monitor individual student achievement properly, we do NOT use calculators on any test or quiz in this class. Keep that in mind if you are using a calculator. How to use a calculator will be taught and required in later math classes. Periodically we have classes in the Success Center on "How to use a Calculator".
STUDY SKILLS: There is a direct correlation between the amount of time and effort a student puts into her or his studies. You will probably want to commit yourself to a minimum of eight hours of study per week in addition to class time. Expect to succeed! Do not let yourself fall behind. Ask questions in class, before class, after class - or email me with questions. I check my email about 6 am every day and am online until late in the evening. I can often answer questions online - try it! If you do not have a computer at home, you may use our computer lab - or the library.
I have office hours Monday - Wednesday. Come
and see me! If you can work together with a member of your class - it is VERY
helpful. Also our Success Center has people who can help. We will make every
effort to help you succeed!
WHAT YOU SHOULD ALREADY KNOW:
It is assumed that you have a working
knowledge of all material covered in the prerequisite course. Some review
material may be briefly covered during lecture but most will not. While I
understand that some of the material was not mastered by all students in the
prerequisite course or that the prerequisite course was taken years ago, it is
not possible for me to spend class time re-teaching prerequisite
material. It is your responsibility to seek assistance outside of
class. You can start by reading the textbook and its examples. You
will find that the material comes back quickly. You are strongly
encouraged to visit me during office hours or between classes to ask questions.
You will also be able to get assistance in the Success Center. Following
is a partial list of the prerequisite material you should already know:
arithmetic, multiplication tables, operations on signed numbers,
operations on fractions and decimals, properties of real numbers, simplifying
algebraic expressions, and solving simple linear equations.
Last Updated August 17, 2009