MATH 0308: Fundamentals of Math II
Tu/Th 1130-130
INSTRUCTOR:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Nabil Rhiati
Nabil.rhiati@hccs.edu
Office location and hours
Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. 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. Feel free to come by my office anytime during
these hours.
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
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Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived
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Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures
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Description of any special projects or assignments
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Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
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Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or
assignments
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Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
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Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
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Read and comprehend the textbook
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Complete the required assignments and exams:
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Ask for help when there is a question or problem
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Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
Textbook:
Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra, 3rd Edition. Bittinger, Marvin L. & Ellenbogen, David J.
Pearson /Addison Wesley: Boston, 2011.
Prerequisites:
Math 0306 or MATH 0106: Pass with “C” OR Suitable placement test score.
Credits:
3 credit hours (3 Lecture).
Course Intent:
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.
Testing policy:
4 exams: 15% each, Final 25%
Homework 15%: www.coursecompass.com
CourseID: rhiati47075
Grading Scale
90 - 100 = A, 80 - 89 = B, 70 - 79 = C, 60 - 69 = D, Below 60 = F.
Make-up policy: No MAKE-UP exams
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Final Examination:
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.
Attendance policy:
Attendance is checked during every class. The instructor will drop you after 4 absences.
Withdrawal policy:
If you decide to drop the class, then IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP before the final drop date. If your
name is on the roll at the end of the term, you WILL receive a grade. Neither you nor your instructor will be able to
perform the drop after the final drop date. Please refer to the following notice before dropping the class.
NOTICE: Students who take a course three or more times will face significant tuition or
fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. In addition, state
law allows students a maximum of 6 course withdrawals during their entire college career. Students with more
than 6 drops will be required to pay additional fees. Prior to course withdrawal, you must confer with your
professor or counselor about your study habits, homework, test-taking skills, attendance, course participation,
and tutoring or other assistance that is available.
Student conduct:
NO CELL PHONE USE IN CLASS
Students should not engage in disruptive activities while in the classroom. Any conduct that is deemed detrimental to the
academic atmosphere, such as cell phone use or consistently talking during instructional delivery, will not be tolerated.
Any student found guilty of such conduct will be asked to leave the classroom until further notice.
Students with Disabilities:
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 this college at the
beginning of the semester. To make an appointment, please call 713-718-7910. Professors are authorized to
provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Office.
Course Schedule:
Chapter 8:
Chapter 9:
Chapter 10:
Chapter 11:
Chapter 12:
Chapter 13:
Chapter 14:
8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8
9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8
10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8
11.1
12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8
13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 13.6
14.1, 14.2
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