MATH 095 - INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA
Fall 2007
COURSE SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:_________________________
COURSE SECTION:________________
OFFICE:_____________________________
MEETING PLACE:_________________
OFFICE HOURS:_______________________
OFFICE PHONE:__________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:________________
SAFETY ISSUES & RULES:
1.
COURSE NAME:
Introductory Algebra I
2.
COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER:
3.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a study of mathematical
techniques applied to beginning algebra addressing the following:
fundamental operations using signed numbers; simplifying and
evaluating expressions; solving and evaluating linear and literal
equations, inequalities, word problems, and systems of linear
equations; graphing linear equations in two variables.
4.
PREREQUISITES: Grade of “C” or better in MATH 090 or MATH 091 (if
taken in Summer ’01 or later) or 12-18 on DCC Placement Test
MATH 095
CO-REQUISITES: None
Students are required to adhere to these prerequisites. It is
YOUR responsibility to be sure that you are in the correct math
course. You may be dropped from your math class at any time during
the semester if your transcript indicates that prerequisites have
not been met. You are encouraged to discuss your math background
with your instructor to ensure that you are in the correct class.
5.
COURSE GOAL: The student who successfully completes this course
will have increased his/her mathematics capacity and understanding
to a point where he/she will be prepared to success-fully apply
learned math techniques to problem solving in a chosen field of
study. To complete this course, students must make a “C” or
better.
6.
Course Learning Outcomes:
As a result of learning in this course, students should be able to:
 Describe which type of statement is given
 Determine what types of solutions make sense (and why others
don’t)

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Calculate the solution using a logical plan
Unit Learning Outcomes & Course Content: Suggested Schedule (For
summer session, each two week block becomes one week.)
WEEK
CHAPTER 1
Unit Outcomes: Perform operations with signed numbers,
opposites, and absolute value, including problems using the
order of operation.
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Notation and symbols
Real numbers
Addition of real numbers
Subtraction of real numbers
2
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
Properties of real numbers
Multiplication of real numbers
Division of real numbers
Subsets of real numbers (prime factorization only as
review)
3
Review, TEST #1 - Ch 1.1-8
CHAPTER 2
Unit Outcomes: Evaluate algebraic expressions and formulas.
Solve linear equations and literal equations or formulas.
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2.1
2.2
Simplifying expressions
Addition property of equality
5
2.3
2.4
Multiplication property of equality
Solving linear equations
6
Review, TEST #2 - Ch 2.1-4
Unit Outcomes: Translate English and algebraic phrases and
sentences. Write and solve inequalities and graph their
solutions on the number line. Solve number and geometry
application problems.
7 2.5
2.6
Formulas (emphasize solving ax + by = c for y)
Applications (number, geometry only)
MID-TERM
8
2.8
2.9
Solving and graphing linear inequalities
Compound inequalities
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Review, TEST #3 - Ch 2.5, 2.6, 2.8, 2.9
CHAPTER 3
2
Unit Outcomes: Graph ordered pairs of numbers on a rectangular
coordinate system. Graph linear equations in two variables
using slope, intercepts and/or other points. Graph horizontal
and vertical lines.
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3.1
3.2
Paired data and graphing ordered pairs
Solutions to linear equations in two variables
11
3.3
3.4
3.5
Graphing linear equations in two variables
More on graphing: intercepts
Slope of a line
12
Review, TEST #4 Ch 3.1-5
CHAPTER 4
Unit Outcomes: Solve linear systems of two equations by
graphing, elimination, and substitution. Solve mixture
application problems.
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4.1
4.2
Solving linear systems by graphing
Elimination method
14
4.3
4.4
Substitution method
Applications (number and mixture only)
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Review, TEST #5 Ch 4.1-4
EXAM REVIEW
FINAL EXAM
Day/Date__________________________
8.
LEARNING STRATEGY: See attached
9.
ASSESSMENT TASKS AND GRADING:
A.
Progress in this course is measured by the successful
completion of written tests and a comprehensive departmental final
exam. This exam is given in group sessions, not according
to when the class meets. It may be necessary for you to make
special arrangements to attend the exam at the scheduled time.
The average of the test grades will count for no more than 75% and
no less than 50% of the final semester grade. Instructors have the
option of using homework, quizzes, and grades from other forms of
assessment as part of that average. The final exam will count for
no less than 25% and no more than 50% of the final semester grade.
NOTE: Students must earn a “C” in this course to progress to
Math 096.
B.
GRADING SCALE:
90
80
70
60
- 100 = A
- 89 = B
- 79 = C
- 69 = D
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Below 60 = F
Policies on homework, quizzes, and make-up tests may vary at the
instructor’s discretion.
C.
FINAL EXAMS:
College Wide - The final exam is a departmental exam given in
group sessions on the Wednesday of exam week (day varies in
summer), not according to when the class meets. It may be
necessary for you to make special arrangements to attend the exam
at the scheduled time.
3:30P.M.-5:30P.M. (Day Sections)
6:00P.M.-8:00P.M. (Night & Saturday Sections)
(096 Bypass Exam 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.)
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.(Summer Session)
(096 Bypass Exam 3:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.)
Check the Class Schedule or ask your instructor for the specific
date.
City Park Campus – The final exam consists of 12 multiple choice
problems and 16 free-response problems. There will be one group
Math Exam Make-up Session later during the exam week. Only
students with approval from their instructor will be admitted to
this session. Approval will be given only for exceptional or
unavoidable circumstances. The date and time of the exam are
listed in the Class Schedule. The exam is given in Bldg 10
Room 134.
There are no acceptable excuses for missing the final exam and no
exemptions are given. A grade of “0” will be recorded and averaged
for anyone missing the exam. There are no retakes. Grades are not
posted or given out at the division office. You may call for
semester grades at 485-8000 (1-800-377-7285 outside New Orleans)
or check the Delgado website at www.dcc.edu.
West Bank, Slidell, and Covington Campuses – Check with your
instructor for specific exam information.
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LEARNING RESOURCES: McKeague, Charles P. 2003. Introductory
Algebra. Seventh edition. Pacific Grove: Brooks/Cole – Thomson
Learning.
CALCULATOR: TI-30X IIS
SOFTWARE: Digital Video Companion with MathCue Classic, Beginning
Algebra, Thomson-Brooks/Cole.
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COLLEGE AND CLASSROOM POLICIES:
A.
INSTRUCTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES
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1.
The primary learning activity will be practice. It is
expected and necessary that you study AT LEAST two hours outside
of class for every hour in class. The more you practice, the
better your grade will be.
2.
You are encouraged to seek assistance from the instructor
to clarify further any difficult concepts. When you go to see your
instructor it is advisable to bring your notebook, homework, and
any other materials you might feel are relevant.
3.
This
with
City
The Math Lab offers tutoring in all levels of mathematics.
support service is offered free of charge to all students
a valid Delgado ID.
Park Campus – The Math Lab is located in Bldg 10 Room 225.
HOURS: 9
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9
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A.M.
A.M.
A.M.
A.M.
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8 P.M. Monday - Thursday
3 P.M. Friday & Saturday
7 P.M. Monday - Thursday and
12 P.M. Friday (Summer)
The Math Lab also has computer tutorials and video tapes to
accompany the text for this course. Video tapes may be checked
out with a valid Delgado ID. Computer tutorial CD’s accompany the
text.
West Bank, Slidell and Covington Campuses – Check with your
instructor for Math Lab information.
4.
Calculators will be required in all classes at the City Park,
Slidell and Covington campuses, specifically the TI-30X IIS.
B.
ABSENCES AND DROP/ADDS
1.
The equivalent of 10% of class time or 4 ½ hours, whether
consecutive or not, is grounds for dropping a student from the
course. The instructor may drop a student from the course;
however, the responsibility for withdrawing from the course lies
completely with the student. Failure to drop a course by the final
deadline will result in your receiving an F. You are expected to
be present and alert at all class sessions.
2.
You may DROP/ADD to a lower level (or higher level with
verification) during the first week of class (first two days
during the summer session), space permitting. Consult your
instructor immediately if you wish to challenge your placement.
C.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
1.
Headphones are NOT allowed in class.
2.
Beepers and cellular phones must be set to vibrate or must be
turned off during class.
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3.
Only registered Delgado students may attend classes. This
prohibits class attendance by children and guests.
D.
MATH 096 BYPASS EXAM
Students who have earned a grade of “A” by the end of the
semester are eligible to take (in addition to the Math 095 final
exam) the Math 096 Bypass Exam.
Those students who have an “A” at mid-term should discuss the
possibility of taking the Bypass Exam with their instructor and
Refer to the Math 096 COURSE SYLLABUS, EXAM REVIEW, and SAMPLE
EXAM in the back of their textbook or held on reserve at the
library. Students taking the Bypass Exam will take the actual
final exam of Math 096 and are therefore responsible for knowing
the entire content of the course.
Students should obtain an Application for Mathematics Bypass
Credit Examination Form from their instructor approximately 3
weeks before the exam. Forms may also be picked up in the Math Lab
office. The cost for the exam is $30 ($10 per credit hour). This
fee must be paid and the form turned in to the Math Department
Chair, Bldg 10 Rm 221, two weeks before the first day of final
exams (one week during the summer session). The deadline this
Semester is ________________________.
Students passing the bypass exam may then enroll in
Math 118 rather than Math 096.
E.
DISABILITY SERVICES STATEMENT
It is the general policy of Delgado Community College to
assure equal opportunity for all qualified persons. Reasonable
accommodation for qualified persons with disabilities will be made
provided the students have self-identified with the Office of
Disability Services and have provided required documentation.
Individual instructors will modify the methods, requirements,
and procedures of courses and examinations appropriately to
accommodate the special needs of students with disabilities,
provided the academic integrity of the course or examination is
not violated, and the health and welfare of all students are
safeguarded.
For additional information contact the Office of Disability
Services.
City Park, Slidell, and Covington Campuses – City Park, 3rd floor
of Bldg 2 or call 483-1898. (Voice/TDD – 483-1899)
West Bank - WBLR-145 or call 361-6450.
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F. DELGADO STUDENT JUDICIAL CODE
Student Rights
In order to preserve and to guarantee students of Delgado
Community College those conditions indispensable to the full
achievement of the objectives of higher education in a free
democratic society, the College holds the following rights
essential to the development of students as individuals and to the
fulfillment of their responsibilities as members of society:
A.
The right of every person to be considered for admission to
Delgado Community College without regard to race, color, sex,
age, disability, national origin, religious or political
beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or veteran status.
B.
The right to form and participate in campus, local, national,
or international organizations for intellectual, religious,
social, political, economic or cultural purposes when such
organizations do not infringe upon the rights of others.
C.
The right individually or in association with others, to
engage freely in off-campus activities, provided they do not
claim to represent the College.
D.
The right to issue official student publications following
the procedures set forth by the College's Student
Publications Committee.
E.
The right to form and maintain democratic student governance.
F.
The right to use campus facilities, provided the facilities
are used for the purpose contracted subject to the approval
of the appropriate college official.
G.
The right of students to invite and hear speakers of their
choice subject to the approval of the appropriate college
official.
H.
The right to address concerns in course scheduling,
curriculum, or faculty through proper channels.
I.
The right to due process in all disciplinary matters and the
right to appeal to the proper authority or committee.
J.
Enumeration of certain rights herein shall not be construed
as to nullify or limit other rights possessed by students.
Student Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every student to conduct him or
herself in a manner fitting an academic environment. In most
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cases, the exercise of good sense and judgment prevail. The
following acts as set forth by legislative act and LCTCS Board of
Supervisors policy, are contrary to acceptable conduct. Any
student who commits or attempts to commit any acts, such as, but
not limited to the following, will be subject to disciplinary
proceedings:
A.
Intentional obstruction or disruption of teaching, research,
administration, disciplinary procedure, or other authorized
college event.
B.
Unauthorized entry into or unauthorized occupation of any
college facility.
C.
Physical abuse or threat thereof against any person on campus
or at any college-authorized event, or other conduct which
threatens or endangers the health and safety of any such
person.
D.
Theft or damage to personal property or to the property of
the College.
E.
Intentional interference with the right of access to college
facilities or with any lawful right of any person on the
campus.
F.
Setting a fire on campus without proper authority.
G.
Unauthorized use or possession of fire arms, ammunition, or
other dangerous weapons, substances, or materials on the
campus.
H.
Academic dishonesty, such as cheating or plagiarism.
I.
Knowingly furnishing false information to the College.
J.
Forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents, records
or identification.
K.
Use, possession or distribution of narcotic or dangerous
drugs such as marijuana, hallucinogens, and other drugs which
are not prescribed or expressly permitted by law.
L.
Failure to comply with the directives of Campus officials and
law enforcement officers acting in performance of their
duties, or to identify oneself to these officers when
requested to do so.
M.
Conduct which adversely affects the student's suitability as
a member of the academic community (such as drunkenness, use
of profanity, or disorderly conduct).
N.
Aiding or inciting others to commit any act set forth above;
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O.
Smoking in any college facility.
P.
Gambling in any form on college property.
Q.
Use or possession of any alcoholic beverage on Campus except
at functions as approved by the Chancellor.
R.
Misuse or Abuse of Computer Equipment, Programs, or Data Unauthorized use of computing resources or use of computing
resources for unauthorized purposes is prohibited. This may
include but is not limited to such activities as accessing or
copying programs, records, or data belonging to the College
or another user without permission; attempting to breach the
security of another user's account or deprive another user of
access to the College's computing resources; knowingly or
carelessly performing an act that will interfere with the
normal operation of computers, terminals, peripherals, or
networks; using the College's computing resources for
personal or financial gain; allowing non-college personnel
access to college computing resources; displaying obscene,
lewd, or sexually harassing images or text in use of college
computing services; transporting copies of College programs,
records, or data to another person or computer site without
written authorization; attempting to destroy or modify
programs, records or data belonging to the College or another
user.
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CONTENT YOU SHOULD KNOW FROM PREREQUISITE MATH 090 OR 091 COURSE
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2
 2
9
3
1.
6
2.
44.2  6.9
3.
39.53 is what percent of 67?
4.
Solve for x:
5.
1
Change 9 % to a decimal.
5
x
55

21
15
6.
Find the total weight of 11 sacks weighing 65 kg each and 8
sacks weighing 18 kg each.
7.
If A = 9, B = 6, C = 2, evaluate:
8.
A $19.75 sales tax is charged for a $395 purchase. At this
rate, what is the sales tax for a $621 purchase?
9.
Subtract:
10.
Perform the indicated operations:
5B + C(A-3)
2 - (-6) - 4 - (-3)
25  3  8  42  (21)  3
11. A 10 foot flagpole has a shadow of 12 feet. At the same rate,
what would be the height of a tree with a shadow of 42 feet?
12.
Change 15 cups to quarts.
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Answers can be found on the next page.
Answers to Review Problems
2)
7
9
304.98
3)
59%
4)
x = 77
5)
0.092
6)
859 kg
7)
42
8)
$31.05
9)
7
1)
3
10) 24
11) 35 ft
12) 3.75 or 3
3
qt
4
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