HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
NORTHWEST COLLEGE
Instructor contact information
Instructor:
Ms. Patricia Guillory
Office Phone:
E-mail:
Patricia.Guillory@hccs.edu
713-718-2223 / Mail Code 50033
Welcome to
Course Title:
Course Prefix:
Course Number:
Credit Hours:
Lecture Hours:
Lab Hours:
Contact Hours:
Foundations of
Mathematics
Math 0409
57642
4
4
0
64
Semester and Year:
Summer II 2015
Class Days & Times:
MTWTH 5:30pm-8:45pm
Class Room Location:
Rm B213
Course Description
Foundations of Mathematics: Topics include real numbers, proportions, descriptive statistics, basic geometry, polynomials,
factoring, linear equations, inequalities, linear models, percentage models, order of operations, set operations, and an
introduction to other models which may include exponential, quadratic and/or rational models. quadratic equations and rational
expressions. A departmental final examination must be passed with a score of 60% or more in order to pas s the course.
Prerequisite: MATH 0306 or equivalent test score.
Prerequisites
TSIA Reading Score above 341 or GUST 0339 with a grade of C or higher; TSIA Math Score 336 – 347 with Elementary
Algebra Score 5 – 15 and Intermediate Algebra Score 0 – 6; Math 0106: Pass with “C” or better
Course Goal:
This course is intended for students who have either never been exposed to algebra or who have been away from the subject
for quite some time. Particularly, this course is intended to prepare students for the study of Math 0312 or for a
non−Calculus−based College Level Math course, specifically Math 1332 or Math 1333.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO):
1. Identify and apply properties of real numbers, and perform accurate arithmetic operations with numbers in various formats.
2. Demonstrate the ability to manipulate/simplify algebraic expressions, & classify/solve algebraic equations with appropriate
techniques.
3. Demonstrate the use of elementary graphing techniques.
4. Apply basic geometric theorems and formulas to rectangles, squares, parallelograms, triangles, parallelograms, triangles
and circles.
5. Apply “Proportional Reasoning” to solve related problems including ratios, rates, proportion, percent and conversions of
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units.
6. Recognize, examine, and interpret the linear, quadratic, exponential, and/or rational models of equations.
Learning objectives
Students will:
1. add, subtract, multiply and divide real numbers and manipulate certain expressions.
2. find the perimeter and area of rectangles, squares, parallelograms, triangles and circles.
3. solve problems using scientific notation.
4. simplify algebraic expressions.
5. solve problems using equations and inequalities.
6. factor polynomials using the techniques of the greatest common factor, grouping, difference of two squares and trinomials
of the form x2 + bx + c.
7. multiply and divide, and simplify rational expressions
8. plot ordered pairs and graph linear equations.
9. graph linear inequalities.
10. Find the rate of change of a line & write its equation.
11. Model situations with linear, quadratic, or exponential functions.
Instructor guidelines and policies
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend class as scheduled. If a student discontinues attending class
and does not drop oneself from the class, he or she will receive an F as the final grade.
Assignments: Homework assignments will be due on Sunday of each week. All homework must be completed
with at least 80% completion in order to get credit.
Make-up Exams: There will be no make-up exams. If an exception is to be made, I must be notified of
reason prior to the day of the test, or in the case of an emergency the day of the test.
Electronic devices: Please see that all mobile devices (tablets, phones, laptops, etc.) are silenced and put
Away during class time. Their use is not permitted in this course.
Calculators:
No calculators will be allowed for exams.
GRADE DETERMINATION:
Your grade will be
determined by the following
Lab Homework Assignments
Exam Review Package
Three Major Exams
Final Exam
Details
Points
(if applicable)
Homework assignments will be given for
each section covered. Assignments will
be due on Sunday of each week.
Must be turned in on the day of the exam.
Must show all work, not just the answers.
Each exam will be worth 100 points. No
make-up exams will be given. If you miss
an exam, your grade on the Final Exam
will be used to determine the grade on the
test missed (one maximum). If you take
all four exams, your Final Exam may be
substituted for your lowest exam grade.
Every student enrolled in the course must
take the Final Exam
Total:
125
Percent of
Final
Average
17.9%
75
10.7%
300
42.9%
200
28.5%
700
100%
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LETTER GRADE ASSIGNMENT:
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Final Average in Points
700 - 630
629 - 560
559 - 490
489 - 420
419 - 0
Final Average in Percent
100 - 90%
89 - 80%
79 - 70%
69 - 60%
59 - 0%
Tentative Instructional Outline:
Week
1
MONDAY
JUL 13
JUL 14
INTRODUCTION
SEC 8.2
SEC 8.3
2
TUESDAY
JUL 20
WEDNESDAY
JUL 15
THURSDAY
JUL 19
JUL 16
SEC 8.4
SEC 9.1; 9.2
SEC 9.5; 9.6
SET OPERATIONS
SEC 9.3; 9.4
SEC 9.7; 9.8
JUL 21
JUL 22
SUNDAY
LAB 1 DUE
JUL 26
JUL 23
EXAM I
SEC 10.4; 10.5
SEC 10.7; 10.8
SEC 11.2; 11.3
SEC 10.1; 10.2
SEC 10.6
SEC 11.1
Sec 11.7
LAB 2 DUE
SEC 10.3
3
JUL 27
JUL 28
SEC 12.1; 12.2
JUL 29
SEC 12.3; 12.4
JUL 30
SEC 12.5; 12.6
AUG 2
SEC 12.7; 12.8
LAB 3 DUE
4
AUG 3
AUG 4
EXAM II
AUG 5
SEC 13.1; 13.2
AUG 6
SEC 13.5; 13.6
AUG 9
SEC 14.1; 14.2
LAB 4 DUE
5
AUG 10
AUG 11
AUG 12
AUG 13
SEC 14.6; 14.7
Linear Modeling
EXAM III
LAB 5 DUE
SEC 16.1
Quadratic Modeling
Review For Final Exam
FINAL EXAM
AUG 16
Exponential Modeling
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement
Houston Community College System is dedicated to providing the least restrictive environment for all students.
We are committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 (section 504). 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 713-718-5708 at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
Resource Materials
Any student enrolled in Math 0409 at HCC has access to the Learning Resource Center (LRC) where they may
get additional help in understanding the theory or in improving their skills. The LRC is staffed with mathematics
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faculty and student assistants, and offers tutorial help, videotapes and computer-assisted drills. Also available
is a student manual that may be obtained from the bookstore.
Houston Community College offers FREE online tutoring in a variety of subjects, including mathematics, English
and writing. To take advantage of these Online Tutoring Services, go to www.hccs.askonline.net Your
questions will be answered by a qualified HCC tutor or faculty member within 24 hours (usually under 6 hours).
Final Examination
The final examination is departmental and consists of 33 multiple-choice problems. The problems cover only
the material required in this course.
Student Attendance
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for material covered during their
absences. Class attendance is checked daily. A student may be administratively dropped from this course for
absenteeism in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction. Hence, a student may be dropped after six
hours of absences for this class.
Student Conduct
No student may disrupt or otherwise interfere with any educational activity being performed by a member of the
College System. In addition, no student may interfere with his/her fellow students' right to pursue their academic
goals to the fullest in an atmosphere appropriate to a community of scholars. Any student failing to abide by
appropriate standards of conduct during scheduled College activities may be asked to leave the day's class or
activity by the instructor or another College official.
Scholastic Dishonesty
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements.
Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any 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 student's test paper; using materials not authorized by the person giving the
test; collaborating with another student during a test without authority; knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing,
transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of test; or bribing another person to obtain a test that is to
be administered.
Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 on the particular assignment, failure in
the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. A recommendation for
suspension or expulsion will be referred to the College Dean of Students for disciplinary disposition.
HCC Policy Statement: Attendance; 3-peaters; Withdrawal
Attendance: The student is expected to be on time at the beginning of each class period. For complete
information regarding Houston Community College’s policies on attendance, please refer to the Student
Handbook.3-peaters: Effective Fall 2006, HCC charges a higher tuition rate to students registering for the third
or subsequent time for certain courses. Students who enroll for most credit and CEU classes for a third or more
time will be charged an additional $50 per semester credit hour and $3.00 per contact hour, except for courses
exempted by The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.Withdrawals: It is the responsibility of the
student to officially drop or withdraw from a course. Failure to officially withdraw may result in the student
receiving an ‘F’ in the course. A student who officially withdraws from a course before the Official Date of
Record will not receive a grade and the course will not appear on the student's permanent record. A student
withdrawing from a course after this period and prior to the deadline designated in the HCC calendar will receive
a grade of ‘W’. Students should take care in dropping a course, since the third or future attempt to retake a
course will result in a higher rate of tuition.Students may only drop online during the drop/add period listed in the
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registration calendar. After the first week of class in a regular term, students must complete a withdrawal form
and meet with a counselor to complete the withdrawal process.
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve
teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of researchbased questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your
professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the
Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
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