SYLLABUS

COURSE:

MATH 0097, Elementary Algebra

SEMESTER:

2009 Fall Semester

CREDIT:

4 Semester credit hours

PREREQUISITE:

None (COMPASS entrance score below 31)

INSTRUCTOR:

Mrs. Teresa Betkowski

 

Instructional Complex 232

 

678-359-5837

 

t_betkowski@gdn.edu

OFFICE HOURS:

MTWR – 8:00 am – 9:00 am

MTWR – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

TEXT:

Beginning & Intermediate Algebra-Fourth Edition

 

Martin-Gay; Prentice Hall 2009

 

MyMathLab Required

Course ID: betkowski14017

Note: This is a tentative syllabus and may be changed by the instructor at any time.

  1. DESCRIPTION
    1. This course will cover material involving signed numbers, solving equations, fundamental concepts of algebraic equations and inequalities, graphs and functions, exponents and polynomials, and an introduction to factoring.
    2. To do well in the course, you must practice many problems outside of class, ask questions in class until you have a complete understanding of each concept, and prepare for tests by reviewing problems worked in class.
    3. You must maintain a notebook and bring it to class every day.
    4. All of your written homework assignments from the text book must be placed in your notebook.
    5. You must use your Gordon email address to receive important information from your instructor and the school on a daily basis.
    6. We will cover the following chapters from the text:
      • Chapter 1.2-1.8
      • Chapter 2.1-2.8
      • Chapter 3.1-3.6
      • Chapter 4.1-4.3
      • Chapter 5.1-5.7
  2. COURSE OBJECTIVES
    1. General education objectives:  Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of college-level mathematics.
    2. Learning Support Math Program Goal:  Mathematics students will be provided the knowledge and skills needed for successful college level work.
    3. Outcomes:  Successful MATH 0097 students will demonstrate an understanding of solving linear equations and inequalities and linear systems of equations in two variables.
  3. METHOD OF EVELUATION
    1. Tests - 70% (NO MAKE-UP WILL BE GIVEN. If you miss one test, your final exam grade will be used.)
    2. MyMathLab and graded assignments and quizzes – 15% (YOU MUST REGISTER FOR MYMATHLAB THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS.)
    3. Final Exam (comprehensive) - 15%

Extra time will not be given to complete tests unless documentation is on file with the college specifying this requirement.

  1. GRADES
    1. A% - 90 or above
    2. B% - 80 -89
    3. C% - 70 - 79
    4. IP% - Average below 70, good attendance, effort and some progress
    5. F% - Average below 70, poor attendance, lack of effort, or no progress
    6. WF% - Withdrawn after midterm
    7. W% - Withdrawn before midterm
  2. ATTENDANCE

Attendance is important. All students are expected and urged to attend all classes. Students are responsible for every assignment, every instruction, and all material covered in class whether they are present or absent.  Students should not be absent more than 4 days.  You should obtain the name and phone number of a classmate. Each absence makes it more difficult for you, the student, to acquire knowledge and increase learning.  Excessive absences will, most likely, negatively impact your grade in this class.

 

6.      CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE. 

a.       Students are expected to treat the instructor and other students with respect. 

b.      Please refrain from the following during class time:

1.      Talking with other students (other than during group activities).

2.      Leaving class early (other than an emergency).

3.      Leaving the desk to sharpen a pencil in the middle of a lecture.

4.      Consistently late coming to class.

5.      Placing or receiving cellular phone calls or text messaging during class.

6.      Text messaging during class

 

     7.    OFFICE PROCEDURES.

a.       Bring your textbook and lesson notes.

b.      Make sure you have read the lesson notes and studied the examples.

c.       Be prepared to show me at least two problems that you have attempted to solve.

d.      Bring your incomplete or incorrect solution to each problem.

e.       Ask for help as early as possible. Do not wait until the day of the test.

           

           

8.      CALCULATOR WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN CLASS. 

                         

9.      ACADEMIC HONESTY

Each student must do his or her own work on in-class quizzes and tests without assistance from any outside source not specifically authorized by me.

10.   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Should students find it necessary at any time to see their instructor or the Director of the Learning Support Program for clarification of any course related or departmental policy, to discuss their progress, or to request additional help, they should feel free to ask for an appointment.  Any student who is certified as disabled and who thus qualifies for special accommodations must provide the instructor with appropriate evidence of such certification immediately. Any student who intends to request special accommodations for this course because of a learning disability of any kind must immediately declare his or her intention to the college ADA officer.

11.  SCHEDULE OF PROGRESS FOR LEARNING SUPPORT MATHEMATICS

When you pass MATH 0097 with a “C” or better, you will proceed to MATH 0099. If you do not pass MATH 0097 on your first attempt, you will get one additional semester to pass the course.  All students who do not pass MATH 0097 after their second attempt will be suspended with no right to appeal.  If suspended, you cannot be considered for readmission for three years.

12.  Registration information

Effective spring semester, 2009 a new learning support registration system was implemented. This system will not allow registration for courses for which you are not currently eligible (the courses prohibited by your current learning support requirements).  It will also not allow registration for the next level of learning support or for the next college credit course in that area.  After your final exam (in 0097) or the COMPASS (in 0099/0098) grades will be reported and your learning support status will be updated in BANNER.  If you were eligible to self register during early registration and have been advised, you may then adjust your schedule to include the next level of learning support or the next college credit course in that area.

During early registration, if you have 2 or 3 Learning Support requirements, your adviser will register you for at most 11 credit hours of coursework.  After grades are reported and your learning support status is updated, if you then have only one or no learning support requirements and have been advised, you will be able to complete your own schedule in BANNER.  If you still have 2 or 3 learning support requirements, you will schedule a follow-up appointment with your adviser to complete your schedule.  Advisers will be available by appointment until 5:00 on the third day of the final exam schedule.