SOUTHWEST COLLEGE
Department of Mathematics
COURSE SYLLABUS
MATH 0308: Fundamentals of Math II
INSTRUCTOR: Hana Sulaiman
CONTACT INFORMATION: Hana.sulaimn@hccs.edu
MYMATHLAB COURSE ID: Solaeman20728
Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. You can meet me in person at Stafford and West Loop Campuses or contact me via my e-mail. You do not need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your performance in my class is very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics. Your success is my success!
Topics include real numbers, basic geometry, polynomials, factoring, linear equations, inequalities, and rational expressions. A departmental final examination will be given in this course.
Must be placed into MATH 0308 (or higher) or completion of MATH 0306.
This course is intended for students who require state mandated remediation.
Also, 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.
1- Identify and apply properties of real numbers, and perform accurate arithmetic operations with numbers in various formats and number systems.
2- Demonstrate the ability to manipulate/simplify algebraic expressions, and to classify and solve algebraic equations with appropriate techniques.
3- Demonstrate the use of elementary graphing techniques.
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4- Apply basic geometric theorems and formulas to rectangles, squares, parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, circles, and angles
As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide you with knowledge concerning mathematical concepts contained in our developmental math curriculum. This knowledge will prepare you for College Algebra and will allow you to meet the math requirements that are needed for your career of choice.
As a student wanting to master the mathematical concepts contained in the developmental math curriculum, it is your responsibility to read the textbook, submit assignments on the due dates, study for the exams, participate in classroom activities, attend class, and enjoy the learning experience.
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Do not email me for work covered in classes you missed. Complete three sections per meeting when you are absent.
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Exams schedule is tentative and will be changed. Exams are announced at least one week in advance. It is your responsibility to attend all classes and record any changes.
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No make-up policy for all exams.
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You may decide NOT to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult making the decision not to attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class. However, if this happens too many times, you may suddenly find that you have “lost” the class.
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Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class, including the first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or discussion or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class.
EGlS3 is a short online survey of research- based questions related to instruction. You are required to take the survey and send a confirmation record to my e-mail. Please look to this survey as a part of your class. You can access the survey via http://www.hccs.edu/EGLS3
All homework must be completed online using MYMATHLAB. The MML Course ID to be used for registration purposes is Solaeman20728 , and the school zip code is 77477 .
To register for MyMathLab and to access the homework, go to www.coursecompass.com
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The final examination is departmental and consists of 33 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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Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra by Bittinger & Ellenbogen; 3 rd Ed.
Publisher: Addison Wesley, 2011
ISBN-13: 9780321731630
Chapter 8 - Geometry
Sections: 8.1,8.2,8.3,8.4,8.5,8.6,8.7,8.8
Basic Geometric Figures, Perimeter, Area, Circles, Volume and Surface Area, Relationships between Angle
Measures, Congruent Triangles and Properties of Parallelograms, Similar Triangles
Chapter 9 Introduction to Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions
Sections: 9.1,9.2,9.3,9.4,9.5,9.6,9.7,9.8
Introduction to Algebra, The Real Numbers, Addition of Real Numbers, Subtraction of Real Numbers, Multiplication of Real Numbers, Division of Real Numbers, Properties of Real Numbers, Simplifying Expressions; Order of
Operations
Chapter 10 Solving Equations and Inequalities
Sections: 10.1,10.2,10.3,10.4,10.5,10.6,10.7,10.8
Solving Equations: The Addition Principle, Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle, Using the Principles
Together, Formulas, Applications of Percent, Applications and Problem Solving, Solving Inequalities, Applications and Problem Solving with Inequalities
Chapter 11 Graphs of Linear Equations
Section: 11.1
Graphs and Applications (Omit applications.)
Chapter 12 Polynomials: Operations
Sections: 12.1,12.2,12.3,12.4,12.5,12.6,12.7,12.8
Integers as Exponents, Exponents and Scientific Notation, Introduction to Polynomials, Addition and Subtraction of
Polynomials, Multiplication of Polynomials, Special Products, Operations with Polynomials in Several Variables,
Division of Polynomials (monomial divisors only)
Chapter 13 Polynomials: Factoring
Sections: 13.1,13.2,13.3,13.4,13.5,13.6
Introduction to Factoring, Factoring Trinomials of the Type x
Method, Factoring ax 2 + bx + c, a
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2 + bx +c, Factoring ax 2 + bx + c, a
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1: The Foil
1: The ac – Method, Factoring Trinomial Squares and Differences of Squares,
Factoring: A General Strategy
Chapter 14 Rational Expressions and Equations
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Sections: 14.1,14.2
Multiplication and Simplifying Rational Expressions, Division and Reciprocals
Services to Students with Disabilities
Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to Dr. Becky Hauri at
713-718-7910 to make necessary arrangements. Faculty is only authorized to provide accommodations by the
Disability Support Service Office.
A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field.
Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
 Copying from another students’ test paper;
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Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
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Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
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Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not been administered;
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Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means th e appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit.
Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student
Handbook)
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As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. I take this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for me to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist me achieve this critical goal.
To show respect of your fellow students and instructor, you will turn off your phone and other electronic devices, and will not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from me.
Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs.
Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the
Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations
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Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to the withdrawal deadline may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or be assigned the final grade of “FX” at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will receive a grade of “FX”, compared to an earned grade of “F” which is due to poor performance. Logging into a DE course without active participation is seen as non-attending.
Please note that HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended class. Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the Department of Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of “FX” is treated exactly the same as a grade of “F” in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and satisfactory academic progress
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
Below 60 = F or Fx
Homework- MML ------------25%
Exams---------------------------50%
Final Exam---------------------25%
1 st Exam: Saturday, March 1, 2014
2 nd Exam: Saturday, April 5, 2014
3 rd Exam: Saturday, May 3, 2014
Final Exam: Saturday, May10, 2014
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