NORTHWEST COLLEGE
Department of Mathematics
COURSE SYLLABUS
MATH 0306: Fundamentals of Math I
Fall2014 / CRN # 28913/ TuTH 7:00-8:30 pm /Alief Rm B211
INSTRUCTOR:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mrs. E. ILIN
Elena.ilin@hccs.edu
MYMATHLAB COURSE ID: Ilin15903
(The Mymathlab access code is included in the book package at the bookstores. It can also be
purchased separately online or at the bookstore.)
Textbook:
Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra, 3nd Edition. Bittinger, Marvin L. & Ellenbogen, David J.
(The textbook is packaged together with the solutions manual and the Mymathlab access code at the
bookstores at SW College.)
Catalog Description:
Topics include whole numbers, integers and algebraic expressions, fraction notation, percent
notation. A departmental final examination must be passed with a score of 60% or higher in order to
pass the course.
Credits: 3 credit hours (3 Lecture).
Course Intent:
This course is intended for students who have never been exposed to algebra or who have been away
from the subject for quite some time. In particular, this course is intended to prepare students for the
study of Intermediate Algebra, a course that builds the foundation for the study of College Algebra.
Audience:
This course is intended for students who require state mandated remediation.
Testing policy:
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There will be 3 major exams and a final department exam. All exams will be graded and returned to
students within a week. If you perform below your expectations or fail any exam, please set-up a
conference with the instructor as soon as possible. Pop quizzes will be administered to monitor
student progress.
Make-up policy:
There are no make-up exams. If you miss 1 exam, the grade from the final exam will be taken as
your grade for the missed exam. If you miss more than 1 exam the grade for those exams will be
zero(s).
Grading policy:
Your final course grade is based on the following standard HCC scale.
FINAL AVERAGE
FINAL COURSE GRADE
90 ≤ Average ≤ 100%
A
80 ≤ Average < 90%
B
70 ≤ Average < 80%
C
60 ≤ Average < 70%
D
Average < 60% or
Final Exam Grade < 60
F
A grade of “IP” (In Progress) will not be given. If your final grade is a “D”, then you may be
eligible to take the bridge course MATH 0108 instead of repeating the class. To determine
eligibility, please contact the math department. A grade of “F” is given if the final average is below
60 or the final exam grade is below 60.
(Test1 + Test2 + Test3 + HW + Final)/5 = Course Grade
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
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Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
Read and comprehend the textbook
Complete the required assignments and exams
Ask for help when there is a question or problem
Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
Final Examination:
The final examination is departmental and consists of 50 multiple-choice problems. The problems
cover all the material required in the course. If you score lower than 60% on the final exam, you
automatically are given a course grade of “F”, as noted under the grading policy. If your score on the
final exam is 60% or higher, then your grades are averaged using the formula specified under
grading policy. You MUST pass the final exam in order to pass the course.
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Homework policy:
All homework must be completed online using MYMATHLAB. The MyMathLab Course ID to be
used for registration purposes is Ilin15903 and the school zip code is 77477. To register for
MyMathLab and to access the homework, go to www.coursecompass.com.
Average of all the homework section will be taken as the homework grade.
Calculators:
No calculators can be used for this course.
Attendance policy:
Attendance is checked during every class. The instructor may drop you for excessive absences.
Tardiness policy:
Attendance will be checked for every class. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are marked
present, if are tardy for a class.
Withdrawal policy:
If you decide to drop the class, then IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP before the
final drop date. If your name is on the roll at the end of the term, you WILL receive a grade.
Neither you nor your instructor will be able to perform the drop after the final drop date. In order
to withdraw from your class and receive a “W” on your transcript, you MUST contact your
professor or a counselor PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline. The Final Withdrawal Deadline
is Thursday March 31, at 4:30 pm. After the withdrawal deadline has passed, you will receive a
grade. Zeros averaged in for required coursework that is not submitted will lower your semester
average significantly, most likely resulting in a failing grade of “F”. Please refer to the following
notice before dropping the class.
NOTICE: Students who take a course three or more times will face significant tuition or
fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. In addition, state
law allows students a maximum of 6 course withdrawals during their entire college career.
Students with more than 6 drops will be required to pay additional fees. Prior to course
withdrawal, you must confer with your professor or counselor about your study habits,
homework, test-taking skills, attendance, course participation, and tutoring or other
assistance that is available.
Student conduct:
Students should not engage in disruptive activities while in the classroom. Any conduct that is
deemed detrimental to the academic atmosphere, such as cell phone use or consistently talking
during instructional delivery, will not be tolerated. Any student found guilty of such conduct will be
asked to leave the classroom until further notice.
Academic dishonesty:
All students are required to exercise academic honesty in completion of all tests and assignments.
Cheating involves deception for the purpose of violating testing rules. Students who improperly
assist other students are just as guilty as students who receive assistance. A student guilty of a first
offense will receive a grade of “F” on the quiz or test involved. For a second offense, the student
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will receive a grade of “F” for the course. The use of recording devices, including camera phones
and tape recorders, is prohibited in all locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs.
Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should
contact the Disability Services Office for information.
Resources and supplemental instruction:
Any student enrolled in Math 0306at HCC has access to the math tutoring labs which are staffed
with student assistants who can aid students with math problems and offer help with MyMathLab.
In addition, free online tutoring is provided using AskOnline. With Mymathlab, the free Math
Tutoring Center is also provided. For more information and for tutoring hours and locations, go to
the math department web page at http://swc2.hccs.edu/math/, and select the tutoring link. Another
helpful resource is the student solutions manual that may be obtained from the bookstore.
Students with Disabilities:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision,
hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability
Support Services Office at this college at the beginning of the semester. To make an
appointment, please call 713-718-7910. Professors are authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Office.
Course Schedule:
Math 0306: Tentative Schedule, SUMMER2014:
Lecture Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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Material Covered
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
1.4, 1.5, 1.6 , 1.7,1.8, 1.9
2.1, 1.2, 2.3, 2.4
2.5, 2.6, 2.7 2.8
3.1,3.2, 3.3
3.4, 3.5, 3.6
3.7, 3.8, REVIEW
EXAM ONE
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
4.5,4.6, 4.7
REVIEW
EXAM TWO
5.1,5.2, 5.3,5.4
5.5,5.6, 5.7,5.8
REVIEW
EXAM THREE
6.1,6.2,6.3, 6.4,6.5,6.6
6.7,7.1,.7.2, 7.3,7.4
6.7,7.1,.7.2, REVIEW
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FINAL
Chapter 1 Whole Numbers
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Standard Notation
Addition
Subtraction
Rounding and Estimating
1.5 Multiplication and Area
1.6 Division
1.7 Solving Equation
1.8 Applications and Problem Solving
1.9 Exponential Notation and Order of Operations
Chapter 2 Introduction to Integers and Algebraic Expressions
2.1 Integers and Number Line
2.2 Addition of Integers
2.3 Subtraction of Integers
2.4 Multiplication of Integers
2.5 Division of Integers and Order of Operations
2.6 Introduction to Algebra and Expressions
2.7 Like Terms and Perimeter
2.8 Solving Equations
Chapter 3 Fraction Notation
3.1 Multiples and Divisibility
3.2 Factorizations
3.3 Fraction and Fraction Notation
3.4 Multiplication of Fractions
3.5 Simplifying
3.6 Multiplying, Simplifying and More with Area
3.7 Reciprocals and Division
3.8 Solving Equations: The multiplication Principal
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Chapter 4 Fraction Notation
4.1 Least Common Multiplies
4.2 Addition, Order and Applications
4.3 Subtraction, Equations and Applications
4.4 Solving Equations: Using Principles Together
4.5 Mixed Numerals
4.6 Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numerals
4.7 Multiplication and Division of Mixed Numerals
Chapter 5 Decimal Notation
5.1 Decimal Notation
5.2 Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
5.3 Multiplication of Decimals
5.4 Division of Decimals
5.5 More with Fraction Notation and Decimal Notation
5.6 Estimating
5.7 Solving Equations
Test Schedule and Important Dates:
Last Day to Drop Classes
10/31/2014
Final Exam
12/11/2014 7:30PM
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, a student should be able to:
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1. Find the perimeter and area of rectangles, squares, parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids
and circles; volume and surface area, relations between angle measures, congruent and
similar triangles, and properties of parallelograms.
2. Add, subtract, multiply and divide real numbers, and manipulate certain expressions.
3. Solve problems using equations and inequalities.
4. Solve problems using scientific notation.
5. Factor polynomials using the techniques of the greatest common factor, difference of two
squares, special trinomials, and grouping.
6. Simplify, multiply, and divide rational expressions.
7. Plot ordered pairs and graph linear equations.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Correctly choose and apply the four basic
arithmetic operations with whole
numbers, decimals, fractions and signed
numbers to estimate and solve
application problems.
Course Objectives
1.1 Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers,
understand the order of operations, and solve
problems involving exponential notations.
1.2 Solve problems by estimating and rounding.
1.3 Add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.
1.4 Find the least common multiples of two or more
integers.
1.5 Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.
1.6 Add, subtract, multiply and divide with decimals
and percent.
2. Apply “Proportional Reasoning” to solve
related problems including ratios, rates,
proportion, percent and conversions of
units.
3. Interpret data from tables, pictographs,
bar graphs, line graphs, and circle
graphs.
4. Simplify algebraic expressions.
2.1 Solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
3.1 Read and interpret data from tables, pictographs,
bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs.
4.1 Simplify algebraic expressions.
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