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MTH 0013 Beginning Algebra
Tulsa Community College
Course Syllabus
SPRING 2011
Instructor: Patricia Kinsey
Office Email:
patricia_kinsey@mail.tulsacc.edu
Phone: (918) 855-8544
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE:
Division: Math and Science
Office: Math & Science Bldg rm 8125
Phone Number: 595-7742
MTH 0013
Section#: 311
Call#: 22387
MW:
2:30pm-3;50pm
Room Number 8241
TO CONTACT ACADEMIC & CAMPUS SERVICES:
Director: Ms. Leanne Brewer
Office: SEC 2202
Phone: 595-7673
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
A working knowledge of arithmetic on the positive rational numbers is required. The student is expected to
be fluent in multiplication tables and have a good understanding of fractions.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A course for students that need to review their basic algebra background. Included within this course are
signed numbers, positive and negative exponents, order of operations, conversions in fractions, decimals and
percents, algebraic expressions, factoring, polynomials, slope, graphing, linear equations and inequalities,
and applications. Equivalent to one year of high school algebra. Lecture 3 hours.
NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be prepared for MTH 0123, Intermediate Algebra.
TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES:
Title: INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA
Author: Elayn Martin-Gay
PUBLISHER: PEARSON PUBLISHING
Notebook paper and pencil are required. No calculators in class. A calculator may be used to check your
work, but will not be permitted during test or exams. Please bring your textbook and all these materials to
class every day.
You are encouraged to log onto MyMathLab/CourseCompass. You may use
MyMathLab/CourseCompass to help you with concepts you may not understand.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The primary objective of this course is to give students a good foundation upon which they can furtherr
build their mathematical skills. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to understand and
apply the follow (summarized) concepts:
Properties of real numbers, fundamental operations on signed numbers and algebraic expressions,
evaluation of algebraic expressions, operations on polynomials, factoring, solving linear, literal and
fractional equations, solving word problems by algebraic methods, laws of exponents, simplifying radicals,
operations with radical expressions, writing and graphing linear equations, analytical reasoning and problem
solving techniques.
TEACHING METHODS:
The class is primarily a lecture course. Each class begins with an opportunity for students to ask questions. A lecture
covering the new material then follows. Student questions are the heart of the course. The questions generate a
mathematical conversation about the concepts and ideas which we are studying. The student questions are help to
clarify past concepts and lay a foundation for new concepts to be developed. Please ask questions.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
Your grade will be based on your homework quizzes, test and Comprehensive Final Exam. There are eight tests
and one Comprehensive Final examination. The test will be drawn from the textbook, classroom discussions, and
homework assignments The will be quizzes over your daily homework assignments . Students are not allowed to use
notes, textbooks, calculators, cell phones or classmates for help on exams or quizzes. The Comprehensive Final
Exam grade will automatically replace your lowest test score, if it improves your grade.
Homework:. Problems are assigned for each section in the book. Extra problems should be worked until you are
proficient in the topic. Your homework is graded by taking quizzes over each assignment. No late assignments will
be accepted.
Grades will be based on the following:
90% - 100%
80%-89%
70%-79%
60-69%
Below 60%
A
B
C
D
F
Final Exam replaces lowest Test Score
Test and Final Exam-----60%
Quizzes -------------------40%
Final Grade --------100%
Your grade is based on percentage average.
GRADES WILL BE POSTED ON BLACKBOARD. YOU MAY CHECK YOUR GRADE AT ANYTIME.
Your final grade will appear as “DA”, “DB”, “DC”, “DD”, or “DF”. The “D” represents developmental class.
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ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is necessary for success in the course and will be taken at the beginning of every class meeting. Poor
attendance general correlates to poor grades. Students are responsible for all material covered in every class meeting
and any changes made to the tentative schedule, even if absent. Students should be familiar with the College policy on
attendance and withdrawal.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK:
Quizzes: There will be no make-up quizzes. I will drop your lowest quiz grade.
Exams: There will be no make-up exams. Your grade on the Comprehensive Final will replace a single missed
exam grade or a lower exam score..
10. Course Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any
class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade)
or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop
participating in the course and fail to withdraw WILL receive a course grade of “F,” which may have
financial aid consequences for the student. THE LAST DAY TO CHANGE FROM CREDIT TO AUDIT
AND THE LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH “W” GRADE IS APRIL 8, 2011.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Email: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course
assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email
to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency
situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations.
This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates
gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education
and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical
Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions,
beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of
ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any
electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor. Cell phones must be turned off.
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SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will
be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, students may contact the
disabled Student Resource Center, 918-595-7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of
others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is
not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa
Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to
the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the
dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a
faculty member may:
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Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment or test;
Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;
Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may request
that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of the
information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook,
and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the
TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE: The following schedule may be revised at anytime.
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Monday
Wednesday
JANUARY
Introduction: R1-R3
10
M LUTHER
KING DAYNO CLASSES
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1.1-1.3
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1.4-1.8
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Test # 1 Chapter 1
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2.1-2.4
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FEBRUARY
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2.5-2.7
Test # 2 Chapter 2
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3.1 – 3.3
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3.3-3.7
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Test Chapter 3
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4.1-4.4
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4.5-4.7
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Appendix B and C
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Test #4 Chapter 4 and Appendix B & C
MARCH
2
5.1-5.3
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Review Chapters 1-5
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Test # 5 Chapters 1-5
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BREAK
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6.1-6.4
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6.5-6.8
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Complete Chapter 6 - Review
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Test #6 Chapter 6
APRIL
7.1-7.4
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Complete 7.1-7.4 Review for test
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Test # 7 Chapter 7
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8.1-8.3
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8.4-8.6
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Test # 8 Chapter 8
9.1-9.4
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Complete 9.l-9.4
MAY
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Review for Final
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FINALS WEEK
CRN_22987___ COURSE MATH 0013__
4
FINALS WEEK
ROOM_8241_
TIME/DAYS 3:30PM-3:50PM M W_
The last day to withdraw from class or change to audit is April 8.
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