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 Students who enroll without completing prerequisites for this course may be withdrawn by the College and may not qualify for a refund of tuition.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