MATH 0308 COURSE SYLLABUS
 COURSE :
Name: Fundamentals of Mathematics II
Goal: To build a solid foundation for mastery of algebra. See page 3 for Student
Learning Objectives.
 INSTRUCTOR :
Name: Michael Sawyer
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Email: michael.sawyer@hccs.edu
TEXT :
Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra, 3rd Edition. Bittinger, Marvin L. & Ellenbogen
 COURSE ID FOR MYMATHLAB:
sawyer10703
 POLICY ON ATTENDANCE :
Attendance is crucial in this course and is mandated by the state. Absences in excess of 12.5% of the
total number of class periods may result in an administrative withdrawal from all classes. Tardiness
should be kept to a minimum.
 POLICY ON INCOMPLETES :
A grade of "I" may be given if:
1) a documented and qualifying emergency causes a student to miss the final exam, and
2) all other class work has been completed with at least a 70% average.
 POLICY ON DROPS :
Any student wishing to drop the class must do so before the deadline stated in the Class
Schedule. Lack of attendance will usually result in a poor letter grade and not a W.
Note: Students who repeat a course for a third time or more may soon face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and
other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor/counselor about opportunities for tutoring or
other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving passing grades.
 POLICY ON GRADING :
Four exams will be given, the lowest of which will be ignored. The final exam will be both comprehensive
and departmental. The grade of F may be given at the discretion of the instructor. The internet-based
homework from MyMathLab is mandatory. The following percentages will apply:
Three exams ( 15% each)----45%
MyMathLab homework----15%
Final Exam-----40%
The course grade will usually be determined by:
90-100
A
70-79
C
0-59 F
80-89
B
60-69
D
However, if your final grade is a “ D” , then you may be eligible to take the bridge course MATH 0106
instead of repeating the class. To determine eligibility, please contact the math department
 POLICY ON MAKE-UPS :
No make-up exams will be given for any reason.
 POLICY ON CHEATING :
All students are required to exercise academic honesty in completion of all tests and assignments. Cheating on exams will result in a
grade of F and a transcript note and may result in total dismissal from the college. Cheating involves deception for the purpose of
violating testing rules. Students who improperly assist other students are just as guilty as students who receive assistance. The use
of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in all locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing
occurs. Note that talking or cell phone use or otherwise communicating during exams will be construed as cheating. Students with
disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Disability Services Office for
information.
 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLEMENTS:
Please take advantage of all the services at HCC. 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).
NOTE: 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 are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
If you have any questions, please contact the disability counselor at your college or Donna Price at 713-718-5165.
MATH
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COURSE
Date
OUTLINE
2/3
Material Covered
Pre-test
9.1-9.4
9.5-9.8
10.1-10.3
10.4-10.5
10.6-10.7
REVIEW
EXAM ONE
3/3
11.1-11.2
12.1-12.2
12.3-12.4
12.5-12.6
12.7-12.8
REVIEW
EXAM TWO
4/7
13.1
13.2-13.3
13.4-13.5
13.6-13.7
14.1-14.2
REVIEW
EXAM THREE
4/28
8.1
8.2-8.3
8.4-8.5
8.6-8.7
8.8
REVIEW
EXAM FOUR
5/7
8:00-10:00
REVIEW
FINAL EXAM
Fundamentals of Mathematics II (Math 0108/0308)
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and apply properties of real
numbers, and perform accurate
arithmetic operations with numbers in
various formats and number systems.
Course Objectives
1.1 Add, subtract, multiply and divide real numbers and
manipulate certain expressions.
1.2 Solve problems using scientific notation.
1.3 Find square roots of perfect square numbers
2. Demonstrate the ability to
manipulate/simplify algebraic
expressions, and to classify and solve
algebraic equations with appropriate
techniques.
2.1 Solve problems using equations and inequalities.
3. Demonstrate the use of elementary
graphing techniques.
3.1 Plot ordered pairs and graph linear equations.
4. Apply basic geometric theorems and
formulas to rectangles, squares,
parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids,
circles, and angles.
4.1 Find the perimeter and area of rectangles, squares,
parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids and circles;
volume and surface area, relations between angle
measures, congruent and similar triangles, and
properties of parallelograms.
2.2 Factor polynomials using the techniques of the
greatest common factor, grouping, difference of
two squares and special trinomials.
2.3 Multiply and divide, and simplify rational
expressions.
FINAL GRADE OF FX
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 nonattending.
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
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.