SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College
Spring 2013
MATH 0013 Beginning Algebra
MW 2:30pm - 3:50pm
Room SE 8241
Section No.: 307
Instructor: Libby Jones work #: 595-7751
(TCC Math Lab)
Academic & Campus Services,
Southeast Campus:
Director: Susan Burlew
Office: SEC 2202
Phone: 595-7673
Call No.: 22387
email: LJONES7024@aol.com
e.jones1@tulsacc.edu
Division Office:
Science & Mathematics Division
Division Associate Dean: Lyn Kent
Office: SEC 8125 Phone 595-7742
Student Support Information:
https://bb.tulsacc.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/DL/student_support.htm
Course Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 0003 (Basic Math) or appropriate score on
COMPASS test
Course Description: A course for students who 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.
Next Course in Sequence : Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be prepared for MTH 0123
Intermediate Algebra.
Transferability:
Please visit with the TCC Counseling Center or the Counseling Center at the college or university to which
you plan to transfer to determine transferability status of this course.
Textbook and Required Materials:
 Algebra Foundations, by Elayn Martin-Gay, Pearson/Prentice Hall, TCC Custom Edition
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You will need to bring pencil and paper to every class. You will also need a computer
with internet access. If you do not have one at home, you have access to the computer
lab at any TCC campus.
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The MyMathLab (My Lab and Mastering) program student Access Code will be needed to
complete online homework assignments. The same textbook and homework access code can be
used through Intermediate Algebra at TCC SE Campus. MAKE SURE YOU GET A BLUE or
GREEN ACCESS KIT (not red)!!
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A TI-83+ or TI-84(+) graphing calculator is highly recommended. Graphing calculators can be
borrowed for the day from the Math Lab. I will model a TI-84+ as appropriate in class. Cell
Phones or computers may not be used as a Calculator during tests! Calculators may not be
shared during tests.
General Education Goals: The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of
Tulsa Community College have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to carry them successfully
through their work and their personal lives. General Education Goals relevant to this course
include: Critical Thinking; Effective Communication; Engaged Learning; Technological
Proficiency.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students with proper prerequisites should be
able to understand and apply the following concepts:
1.
Perform the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with
signed numbers.
2.
Apply properties of real numbers and the order of operations.
3.
Understand and use appropriate mathematical terminology.
4.
Perform algebraic operations with real numbers.
5.
Solve linear equations and quadratic equations (by factoring).
6.
Solve application problems by using equations and inequalities in one variable.
7.
Graph linear equations.
8.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials.
9.
Factor polynomials.
Communications:
Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated TCC email address (ex:
jane.doe@tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your
TCC email address; and you must use TCC email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor
regarding this course.
Blackboard: When you enrolled for this course you were automatically enrolled in our Blackboard course
site. To access Blackboard you can select Blackboard from the top of TCC’s website or use
https://bb.tulsacc.edu. You log into the site using your campus wide ID (CWID) and password. If you
have any questions, call the help desk at 595-2000. Course documents, announcements, and test scores
will be posted on the Blackboard web site for your access. Communications may also be made using the
college e-mail system, so you should check these sources of information on a regular basis. At the end of
the semester your course grade will be posted on our Blackboard site and TED.
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Attendance Policy: Attendance is extremely important and frequent absences will affect your
performance. Attendance will be counted each class period. For every class you are present you will earn
4 points. We will take attendance on 25 days (the days we do not take tests). There is one extra day built
in, so there is a possibility of earning an extra 4 points. Internet classes are available for students who do
not want to attend a classroom environment. I will deduct points for missing part of class. Students who
are absent from class are responsible for obtaining information and handouts given in the missed class
session.
Grading and Evaluation: Tests, homework and attendance will be taken for grades.
Homework on MyMathLab (online)
200 points 25%
Attendance / Participation (25 days @ 4 points)
100 points 12.5%
Tests (3 @ 100 points each)
300 points 37.5%
Final Test
200 points 25%
Total
800 points 100%
The regular 10% grading scale will be used.
Homework Assignments:
 Homework will done using an Internet based program called MyLab. www.pearsonmylab.com. It
is a supplement to your textbook that provides some wonderful resources. Not only will you find
your homework assignments here, but you will have an e-book, videos, tutorials and other
resources. You need an access code. If you bought a new book, it might have come bundled.
MAKE SURE YOU GET A BLUE OR GREEN ACCESS KIT (not red)!! Or you can purchase an
access code in the bookstore or online during registration for $100.
For MyMathLab registration, the access code for our course: jones46199
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MyMathLab Tech Support: 1-800-677-6337
http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com )
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Math Lab (Room 8150):
This is where I work, come see me or any of the other tutors! Lab hours: Mon-Thur 8am-9pm; Fri 8am4pm; Sat 9am-12pm. I will post my hours on Blackboard.
Test Policy:
Tests can be made up with instructor permission and must be completed as soon as possible. Your final
exam can replace the grade of a previous test score if that will improve your grade.
Testing center hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm.
In Class Activities:
During class you will receive worksheets or assignments to complete with the help of fellow
classmates. This is important for your success and the success of your classmates to learn
Beginning Algebra. You may be asked to present your results on the whiteboard or turn in
your work at the end of class.
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Final Exam:
The comprehensive final exam will be taken on campus during class on the date listed in the
course calendar. Use your previous tests to review and prepare for the exam. No books or
notes may be used on the final exam.
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.
 Please be courteous of others in your class.
 Cell phones should only be used during class for emergencies. Please go to the hall if you must
take a call.
 Remember talking and disruptive behavior not only takes away from your learning, but from others
around you.
 No food or drink allowed in classrooms (except bottled water).
 Tulsa Community College rules clearly state that unenrolled children are NOT ALLOWED in
classroom.
Course Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any
class. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process
with a discussion with the faculty member assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any
TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal
and/or change to an audit from a course after the drop/add period can alter the financial aid award
for the current and future semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the
recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to
withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.
(Non-attendance does not qualify as a withdrawal. Please follow proper school procedures for withdrawal.)
Administrative Withdrawal for Non-Participation:
If a student does not attend a course or participate in a course by the end of the refund period the student
will be issued a FINAL GRADE of AW for the course, and will be responsible for tuition and fees. To
receive a refund, the student must officially withdraw by the end of the refund period. The refund period for
a 16 week course is the end of the second week of classes.
Disability Resources: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning
environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the
Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.eduor call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of
hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
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
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INCLEMENT WEATHER AND CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY
TCC will be open for classes unless it is announced otherwise through TCC Alerts, television or radio
stations. TCC Alerts is a mass notification system used by the College to notify students and employees of
critical incidents or weather related emergencies. You can register for TCC Alerts in your MyTCC Account.
Look for the “TCC Alerts” tab.
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:
 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 request to the Dean of Student Services.
Tobacco Free College Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the
Governor’s Executive Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits
smoking or the use of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles
owned by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property
leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking
lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a tobacco free environment on all campus and off-campus
locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible for ensuring
compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed through
issuance of campus or state citations.
Syllabus Changes: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of
any changes to the syllabus in writing.
Important TCC Dates:
Schedule Adjustment & Late Enrollment
100% Refund on Drop
Martin Luther King Day –No Class
Deadline to File for Graduation
Last day to Change from Credit to Audit
And last day to Withdraw with “W” Grade
Spring Break –No Classes
Final Exams
Jan 14 – 20, 2013
Jan 14 – 31, 2013
Jan 21, 2013
Mar 29, 2013
April 12, 2013
Mar 18-24, 2013
May 6-12, 2013
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