Northwest Course Syllabus
Math 0312
Spring 2014
Instructor: Donna Dodd
Email: donna.dodd@hccs.edu
MW 5:30 – 7:30 PM Katy Campus
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Catalog Description:
Topics include factoring techniques, radicals, algebraic fractions, complex
numbers, graphing linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of equations,
graphing quadratic equations and an introduction to functions. Emphasis is placed on algebraic
techniques, in order to successfully complete Math 1314 College Algebra. A departmental final
examination must be passed with a score of 60% or more in order to pass this course.
Credit: 3 hours credit (3 Lecture), and 16 hr MathLab (mandatory)
Course Intent:This is the final course in the developmental mathematics sequence and its purpose is
to prepare students for College Algebra.
Audience: This course is for students who require state mandated remediation.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, a student should be able to perform the
following mathematical skills.
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add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials
factor polynomials
add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions
simplify complex fractions
solving equations involving rational expressions
graph linear equations & linear inequalities in two variables
find the slope of a line & write its equation
simplify equations involving rational exponents and simplify radicals
add, subtract, multiply, divide expressions involving radicals and solve radical
equations
add, subtract, multiply and divide complex numbers
solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, use of the quadratic
formula and the square root property
graph quadratic functions and inequalities
solve systems of linear equations in two variables
solve word problems
recognize functional notation & evaluate functions
Textbook: Lial , Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry, INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (11th
Ed). Addison Wesley: Boston, 2012.
MyMath Lab: Math Lab is required for this course, with 16 hours completed on lab. There are no
exceptions to this policy.
Examinations: There will be three tests and a final exam.
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Evaluation of Students: The Final Course Average will be calculated as follows: 60% Exams, 30%
Final Exam, 10% Lab
F.C.A. = .60 (E1+E2+E3) +.30(Final)+.10 Lab
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A student scoring less than 50% on the final exam will receive an F for the course regardless
of his or her average.
Policy on make-up Exam: There will be no make-up examinations.
Policy on Cheating: Cheating on examination or homework can result in total dismissal from the
college. One warning will be given to any student suspected of cheating. A second violation will
result in the student being withdrawn from the course with a grade of F and possible total dismissal
from the college. Note: Any talking during examination will be considered cheating.
Policy on Attendance: Any student could automatically fail the course upon reaching five
absences. If you miss five classes, you could possibly fail. It is your responsibility to drop from a
course if you are failing. You will receive an “F” in the course if a student stops attending class.
ADA STATEMENT: HCCS and I are committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act. If you have a documented disability (e.g., physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.), or
if you need assistance in documenting your disability, please visit the Northwest Disability Support
Services Office, to arrange reasonable accommodations at the beginning of each semester. Faculty
is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services
Office.
Tentative Schedule
Jan 13
Syllabus/Math Lab
2.1
14
20
21
15
22
MLK Holiday
29
3.1,3.2
Feb 3
4
24
5
12
18
19
26
4
5
7
13
14
20
21
27
28
6
7
20
21
27
28
Last Day for W
EXAM
Chapters 4, 5, 6
SPRING BREAK
18
19
7.1, 7.2
LAB DAY
25
7.3, 7.4
6
6.3, 6.4
6.5
24
31
5.4 ,5.5
25
17
30
5.2 , 5.3
6.1, 6.2
3
24
EXAM
Chapters 2 & 3
11
4.1, 5.1
17 President’s Day
Holiday
23
3.3,3.4
3.5, 3.6
10
17
2.5,2.7
28
27
16
2.2, 2.3
26
7.5, 8.1
2
31
1
2
8.2, 8.3
7
8
8.6
14
EXAM
Chapters 7 & 8
15
21
22
9
16
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11
17
18
23
24
25
May 1
2
8
9
11.5
29
Final Exam
5:30 – 7:30
10
9.1,9.2
30
Review for Final
5
4
8.7
9.6, 9.7
28
3
8.4, 8.5
Review for Final
6
7
This calendar is subject to change
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