Houston Community College System
Northwest College
Department of Mathematics
Course Syllabus
for
Math 0308 - CRN # 32036
Spring, 2013
Professor: Keisha R. Davis
Email: Keisha.davis1@hccs.edu
Office Hours & Lab
Tuesday/Thursday 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
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Houston Community College
Fundamentals of Math II
Course Syllabus for Math 0308
Course Description: Topics include real numbers, basic geometry,
polynomials, factoring, linear equations, and rational expressions.
Credits: 3 Credit Hours (3 Lecture).
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in Math 0306
Calculator: This instrument is not permitted in this class.
Electronic Devices: The usage of these tools is not permitted during class.
These include cell phone, laptop, iPod, etc.
Textbook: Bittinger, MarvinL. & Ellenbogen, David J. Prealgebra
and Introductory Algebra, Addison Wesley: Boston, 3 rd Edition.
***MyMathLab – Access Code (REQUIRED)
Course ID – davis09376
Course Intent: 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 Intermediate Algebra that builds the
foundation for the study of College Algebra.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, a
student should be able to:
1. Find the perimeter and area of rectangles, squares,
parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, and circles; volumes and
surface area, relations between angle measures, congruent and
similar triangles, and properties of parallelograms.
2. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide real numbers and
manipulate certain expressions
3. Solve problems using equations and inequalities.
4. Solve problems using scientific notation.
5. Factor polynomials using the techniques of the greatest common
factor, difference of squares, special trinomials, grouping, and solving
equations by factoring.
6. Add, subtract, multiply and divide, and simplify rational expressions.
7. Plot ordered pairs and graph linear equations.
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Course Contents:
Chapter 8 Geometry
8.1 Basics Geometric Figures
8.2 Perimeter
8.3 Area
8.4 Circle Surface Area
8.5 Volume and Surface Area
8.6 Relationships between Angle Measures
8.7 Congruent Triangles and Properties of Parallelograms
8.8 Similar Triangles
Chapter 9 Introduction to Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions
9.1 Introduction to Algebra
9.2 The Real Numbers
9.3 Addition of Real Numbers
9.4 Subtraction of Real Numbers
9.5 Multiplication of Real Numbers
9.6 Division of Real Numbers
9.7 Properties of Real Numbers
9.8 Simplifying Expression; Order of Operations
Examination 1 – Thursday, January 31, 2013
Chapters 10 and 11 Solving Equations and Inequalities
10.1 Solving Equations: The Addition Principle
10.2 Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle
10.3 Using the Principles Together
10.4 Formulas
10.5 Applications of Percent
10.6 Applications and Problem Solving
10.7 Solving Inequalities
11.1 Graphs and Applications [Choose (x,y) coordinates that are integers]
11.2 Graphing Linear Equations [Choose (x,y) coordinates that are
integers]
Examination 2 – Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Chapter 12 Polynomials: Operations
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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)
Examination 3 – Tuesday, April 2, 2013
C hapter 13 Polynomial: Factoring
13.1 Introduction to Factoring
13.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Type ax2+bx+c, when a=l
13.3 Factoring ax2+bx+c, a=1: The Foil Method
13.4 Factoring ax2+bx+c, a=1: The ac—Method
13.5 Factoring Trinomial Squares and Differences of Squares
13.6 Factoring: A General Strategy
13.7 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
13.8 Applications of Quadratic Equations Algebra
Examination 4 – Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Chapter 14 and Chapter 16 Rational Expressions and Equations and
Radical Expressions
14.1 Multiplication and Simplifying Rational Expressions
14.2 Division and Reciprocals
Grading Scale:
Examinations
Homework
Final Exam
TOTAL
15% each
15% (due weekly)
25%
100%
Grading System:
A=90-100
B=80-89
C=70-79
D=60-69
F=Below 60
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Final Examination: The final examination is departmental and
consists of a set of multiple-choice problems. The problems cover only
the material required in this course.
Attendance: Regular daily attendance is MANDATORY and necessary for
your success in this class. If a student misses classes for ANY REASON, it is
the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to get the notes/assignments for the time
missed. Out of courtesy for those who attend class as assigned, I will not be
re-teaching topics, due to individual student absences.
Assignments: Assignments are due on the designated dates. If you are
absent from class on the date an assignment is due, then your work
WILL BE CONSIDERED LATE, unless it is given to me in advance.
Make-up Exams: ARE NOT GIVEN! Please notify me of absences, in
advance, so that arrangements can be made for exams to be taken
EARLY. There will be no changes made to the instructional plans for the
unit. You will still be responsible for the full content of the information for
which you will be evaluated.
Any student who drops this class by 4:30 P.M. on Monday, April 1, 2013
will receive a W for the course. If a student stops coming to class without
dropping it by this date, he/she will receive an F for the course. Students
who score less than 50% on the final exam will be awarded a course grade
of F. Students who score greater than or equal 50 % and less than 60% on
the final exam will be awarded a grade of D or F. However, if you make a
score equal to 60% on your final exam, your course grade will be based of
the above grading system.
A student may be dropped from this course for absenteeism after he/she has
accumulated absences in excess of six hours. . The state of Texas has begun
to impose penalties on students who drop courses excessively. For example,
if you repeat the same class more than twice, you have to pay extra tuition.
In 2007, the Texas Legislatures passed a law limiting new students (those
starting college in fall 2007) to no more than six total withdrawals
throughout their academic career in obtaining a baccalaureate degree. To
help students avoid having drop/withdraw from a class, you must visit a
faculty advisor, a counselor on line at:
http//studentservicesonline.hccs.edu/ prior to withdrawing the class
and this must be done by 4:30 P.M. on Monday, April 1, 2013, in order
to receive a W on your transcript. After this deadline, you will
receive the grade of F.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Any student with a
documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing,
etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the
Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each
semester. Faculty members are authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. If you
have any questions, please contact the Disability Counselor Ms. Mahnaz
Kolani for HCC-Northwest College at 713-718-5667 or call Ms. Donna
Price at 713-718-5165.
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.
Students ' 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 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 that day's class or activity by the instructor or another college official.
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Final Exam:
Thursday, May 9, 2013
8:00am
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