Prerequisite(s)
Course Description
Student Learning
Outcomes
Class days and time
Campus and Class
location
MTH 091-62
Spring 2016 (2 Credit Hours)
First Split Term
DEVELOPMENTAL ALGEBRA I
Course Information
A student may enroll in Mth 091 under the following conditions:
i) the student made the appropriate mathematics placement score or,
ii) the student earned a grade of ‘A’ or ‘B’ in Mth 090, or
iii) the student was previously enrolled in Mth 098, but did not earn a grade of ‘A’ or ‘B’.
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this course may be withdrawn by the College and may not qualify for a refund of tuition.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.
This developmental course provides the student with a review of arithmetic and algebraic skills designed to provide
sufficient mathematical proficiency for Developmental Algebra II.
The five general education areas for the college are mathematical skills, computer skills, writing skills, oral
communication skills, and critical thinking skills.
Monday and Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:10 AM
Martin Campus Room 2464
Required textbook and
Course Materials
Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra, Third Edition
Author: Elayn Martin-Gay
MylabsPlus (MLP) Starter Kit
Notebook and earphones.
Only basic, four-function calculators that do not have a (+/-) button are allowed.
Last Date of
Withdrawal
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Make-up policy
Daily Activities, Class
Participation, Quizzes,
etc.
Final Examination
Math Lab
Tutors and
Office of Specialized
Student Services
Emergency
Preparedness and
Sexual Misconduct
Students who miss a test deadline 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.
Students should attend class every session until the final unit test is taken.
16 quizzes will be taken in MLP.
To earn points for the participation grade, students must:
1) Attend class and remain in class until class is over or work is completed.
2) Actively participate by paying attention to the lecture and taking notes.
3) Use remaining class time to work on worksheet and/or daily quiz. Follow teacher
requirements with regard to showing and turning in work.
4) Work in the Math Lab (room 2355) if they are behind more than one quiz for two hours (or until
they are caught up) before the next class meeting.
Students may work ahead and finish the course early. See the announcement in MLP entitled “Guidelines for
working ahead.”
Monday, February 29, 2016 – 9:30 – 11:10 am
A math lab designated for MTH 080/090/091/092 is in room 2355. The Math Lab will be open MondayThursday from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Instructors and tutors
will be available to help students. Attendance in the Math Lab will be tracked for students who are behind on
quizzes.
“Shelton State Community College is dedicated to the success of its students. To further that goal, free tutoring is
available to all currently enrolled students. If you need additional assistance to succeed, contact Annette Cook at
acook@sheltonstate.edu. If you have a disability and need accommodations to help you be successful, contact
Michele Minor at m.minor@sheltonstate.edu or visit her in the Office of Specialized Student Services.”
Shelton State Community College continues to be committed to a safe teaching and learning environment for
students and employees. In an effort to further strengthen efforts at keeping the College Community free from
weapon related violence and to eradicate sexual misconduct crimes and infractions, SSCC has recently enacted the
following policies that address these areas specifically. Sexual misconduct is an often underreported crime and
victims should be aware that SSCC has a confidential process in place for reporting such actions and for helping
victims identify resources for assistance. Links to these policies and other important emergency preparedness
related topics may be found on the college website:
http://www.sheltonstate.edu/discover_sscc/emergency_preparedness.aspx.
Instructor Information
Instructor
Instructor’s
E-mail and
phone number
Student hours
and location
for Student
Hours
Website
Division
Chair’s
E-mail and
phone number
Academic
Misconduct
Attendance
Policy
Standard
College
Policies
Student Email
(Bucs Mail)
Lisa Nix
e-mail: lisa.nix@sheltonstate.edu
Telephone: 391 – 2235
Office: Martin Campus Room 2505
Monday/Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:30 am
Monday/Wednesday 8:15 am – 9:00 am
Tuesday/Thursday
7:30 am – 8:15 am
in the Math Lab 2355
in my office 2505
in my office 2505
http://www.sheltonstate.edu/faculty_staff/faculty_website_directory/nix_lisa.aspx#sthash.yUpZcAZq.dpuf
MTH 091 Course Captain: Shywanda R. Moore
Phone: 391 – 2371 (Office – 2705 on Martin Campus)
Department Chairman: Darrell Hagler
Telephone: 391 – 2433 (Office 2630)
srmoore@sheltonstate.edu
dhagler@sheltonstate.edu
College Policy Information
Whether or not academic misconduct has occurred and what classroom sanctions, if any, are to be applied are matters to be
determined by the respective instructor. A student who opposes the sanction imposed by an instructor may appeal the matter to
the appropriate Associate Dean.
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.
If a student is unable to attend at least 80 percent of class meetings, regardless of the reason or circumstance, it is
recommended that the student withdraw from that class; excessive absences interfere with the student’s ability to successfully
complete the course.
The college catalog and website detail standard college polices for all teaching and learning activities. This class syllabus is
intended to give further detail about the policies and expectations in this class. Students are expected to be aware of and abide
by College policies in every class.
All students who are or have been registered for classes at Shelton State Community College are provided an e-mail account.
Students who are currently registered must have an e-mail account. Electronic mail is the official method of communication
for delivery of information. Shelton State designated communicators may use this e-mail 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 www.sheltonstate.edu.
Quality
Shelton State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Enhancement
Improving Student Success in Online Classes
Plan
Grading: This is a mastery based course which means a score greater than or equal to 80% must be achieved in order to proceed to
the next course.
Activities:
(See Course Outline for sections covered on Tests)
Unit 5 Test/Midterm Exam
Unit 6 Test/Final Examination (comprehensive)
Quiz Average
Participation Grade
Worksheet Grade
Percentage of Grade
Or Number of Points
30%
30%
30%
5%
5%
Student’s
Score
The following is required:
Letter grades will be assigned according to the following:
Percentage Grade
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
59 and below
Letter grade
A
B
C
D
F
The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its admissions, programs, and services in
compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of
1975, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. - See more at:
http://www.sheltonstate.edu/discover_sscc/eeoc_statement.aspx#sthash.ZEfKOVpJ.dpuf
Mth 091 Developmental Algebra I
Units 5 & 6
Course Outline Calendar
Spring 2016 – 1st Split Term
Monday / Wednesday
This course outline and the dates established therein are tentative, and the instructor reserves the right to change
them.
Day
Unit
Date
1
5
Wed., Jan. 6
2
5
Mon., Jan. 11
3
5
Wed., Jan. 13
Section(s)
4.3,4.5,4.7
2.5
3.1,
9.2
3.2, 3.3
Mon., Jan. 18
4
5
Wed., Jan. 20
9.3
3.4
9.4
5
5
Mon., Jan. 25
9.5
9.6
6
5
Wed., Jan. 27
7
5
Mon., Feb. 1
8
6
Wed., Feb. 3
9
6
Mon., Feb. 8
10
6
Wed., Feb. 10
11
6
Mon., Feb. 15
12
6
Wed., Feb. 17
Topic
Review of Fractions
Order of Operations
Simplifying Algebraic Exp.
Solving Equation; Rev Add/Mult properties
Quiz
MLP 1
MLP 2
Solve Linear Equation in One Variable
MLP 3
No Class Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Further Solving Linear Equations
Linear Equations in One Variable and Problem Solving
Further Problem Solving
MLP 4
MLP 5
Formulas and Problem Solving
Linear Inequalities
MLP 6
MLP 7
Review for Unit Test 5
Unit Test 5: Sections 4.3, 4.5, 4.7, 2.5, 3.1 – 3.4, 9.2, 9 – 9.6
13.1,
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
The Rectangular Coordinate System
Graphing Linear Equations
Graphing with x- and y- intercepts
Slope
Equations of Lines
Unit 5 Test in MLP
MLP 8
MLP 9
MLP 10
MLP 11
10.1
Exponents
MLP 12
10.2
Negative Exponents
MLP 13
Last Day to Withdraw is Thursday, February 18, 2016
10.3
10.4
Introduction to Polynomials
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
13
6
Mon., Feb. 22
14
6
Wed., Feb. 24
Review for Unit Test
5&6
Mon., Feb. 29
Unit 6 Test/Comprehensive Final Examination
MLP 14
Unit 6 Test in MLP