Math 099L 1C
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Basic Math Lab
Southeast Technical Institute Syllabus
STI Instructor
TC 202
(605) 367- xxxx
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2 Credits
Spring 2013
MTWR 8:00 – 8:50
TC 206
stiinstructor@southeasttech.edu
MTWR 10:00-11:00
M 3:00-4:00
And by appointment
Catalog Description
This course is a co-requisite, based upon placement, designed to help students succeed in
MATH 101. The course is instructed in a lecture and lab format, using a self-paced
computer program. It is designed to reinforce and encourage mastery learning of the
topics: real numbers, absolute values, exponents, polynomials, trinomial factoring,
simplifying/calculating/solving rational and arithmetic expressions, exponents, radicals,
complex numbers, second-degree equations, graphing, and linear systems.
II.
Course Co-requisite: Intermediate Algebra (MATH 101).
III.
Description of Instructional Methods
Southeast Technical Institute values a student-centered learning environment, which
nurtures intellectual and social development. Southeast instructors have designed their
general education courses to utilize a variety of instructional methods.
IV.
Course Requirements
a.
Required Software Authentication Code for the I Can Learn program.
b.
Class attendance policy
Attendance will be worth 5% of the overall grade assigned. Students are allowed
excused absences for each credit hour of the class (ie: 3 credit class = 3 excused
absences allowed) and these will not count against the student. Three tardies will
count as one day of absence. Each additional absence, after the excused as stated
above, will reduce the student’s final grade.
In all cases of absence, it is necessary for students to make up work that is missed.
It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the instructors to
make up missed work.
c.
Cheating and plagiarism policy
Students attending Southeast Technical Institute are expected to comply with all
pertinent state laws and take personal responsibility for their conduct.
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Spring 2013
Southeast policies authorize suspension or termination of any student from school
for misconduct as outlined in the rules of this policy. The following student
misconduct shall constitute grounds for student discipline, suspension, or
termination when such activity occurs on school grounds or during an educational
function under the auspices of the school board: acts of dishonesty, including
cheating and plagiarism or other forms of dishonesty relating to academic
achievement.
V.
Course Goals
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to use reference materials, tables,
and calculators to:
1. Describe the properties of natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers,
irrational numbers, and real numbers.
2. Use the properties of numbers to solve simple equations and in turn apply these equations
to solve real-world problems.
3. Define exponential notation and state the rules that it obeys.
4. Define polynomials and add, subtract, multiply, divide, and factor these particular
expressions.
5. Solve equations and inequalities applied to such types of problems as finding the breakeven point of a business.
6. Use many different types of formulas to answer many everyday questions.
7. Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions.
8. Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide exponents and radicals.
9. Define imaginary numbers and combine them with real numbers in the complex number
systems.
VI.
Institution Student Learning Outcomes
Student success is important to STI faculty, and all faculty are involved in assessing
student learning. Upon completion of an Associate in Applied Science degree, Southeast
graduates will have competence in the following four broad student outcomes:
1. Science & Technology: Technical competence including knowledge of
technology and/or scientific principles as these apply to programs.
2. Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: The ability to select and use various
approaches to solve a wide variety of problems – scientific, mathematical,
social and personal. Graduates will also be able to evaluate information from
a variety of perspectives, analyze data and make appropriate judgments.
3. Communication: The ability to communicate effectively in several forms –
oral, written, nonverbal and interpersonal. Graduates will also demonstrate
knowledge of how to manage and access information.
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4. Professionalism: Strong work ethic, including responsible attendance; skill in
teamwork and collaboration, as well as an ability to work with others,
respecting diversity; ability to adapt to change; commitment to lifelong
learning; adherence to professional standards; and positive self-esteem and
integrity.
VII.
Evaluation Procedures
a.
Assessments
The methods of evaluation and criteria for this course are:
Attendance
5%
I Can Learn
95%
**This is broken down in the I Can Learn System by 80% quizzes, 20% tests
for each chapter.
b.
Grading policy
Letter
Grade
Percent
A
B
C
D
F
90%+
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
<= 59%
VIII. ADA Statement
The instructor in this course will act with integrity and strive to engage in equitable
verbal and nonverbal behavior with respect to differences from age, gender, race,
handicapping conditions, and religion. If you have special needs as addressed by the
Americans with Disabilities Act and need course materials in alternative formats, notify
your instructor immediately. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your
special needs.
Violation of safety to self and others and/or violations of safe operating practices of
equipment may result in: the reduction or loss of your daily grade; removal from class
and/or other disciplinary action.
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Tentative Course Outline/Schedule (follows MATH 101)
Chapter 1
REAL NUMBERS
Introduction to Real Numbers
Operations on Rational Numbers
Variable Expressions
Verbal Expressions and Variable Expressions
Chapter 2
FIRST-DEGREE EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES
Solving First-Degree Equations
First-Degree Inequalities
Chapter 3
LINEAR FUNCTIONS AND INEQUALITIES IN TWO VARIABLES
The Rectangular Coordinate System
Introduction of Functions
Linear Functions
Slope of a Straight Line
Finding Equations of Lines
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Chapter 4
SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing and Substitution
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Addition Method and Applications
Chapter 5
POLYNOMIALS
Exponential Expressions
Introduction to Polynomials
Multiplication of Polynomials
Factoring Polynomials
Special Factoring
Solving Equations by Factoring
Chapter 6
RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS
Ratio and Proportions
Rational Equations
Variation
Chapter 7
EXPONENTS AND RADICALS
Rational Exponents and Radical Expressions
Operations on Radical Expressions
Complex Numbers
Solving Equations Containing Radical Expressions
Chapter 8
QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring or by Taking Square Roots
Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Quadratic Formula
Chapter 9
FUNCTIONS AND RELATIONS
Properties of Quadratic Functions
Chapter 10
EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS
The Exponential Functions
Introduction to Logarithms
Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
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