Dmat Algebra

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DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS DMAT-0310-65400

Summer 1 2018 06/05/18 – 07/06/18

Professor: Dr. John Payne Email: [email protected] Office Phone Number: 214.860.8774 Office Number: W213 Office Hours: Online; Contact via Email Meeting Days & Times: Online Room Number: Online Credit Hours: 3 Semester Hours Division: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Office Hours: M – F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Office Phone: 214-860-8760 Office Number: W147 Course Description: This is a fast-track course lasting 5 weeks. This course is a study of relations and functions with special emphasis on linear and quadratic expressions and equations, including complex solutions. Also covered are absolute value, polynomial, radical and rational expressions and equations, and linear and absolute value inequalities. Course Pre-requisites: An appropriate assessment test score or DMAT 0305 is required. Communication with your Instructor: Instructor/Student communications will be conducted via email. To facilitate email communications, your email address must be current and may be updated by following the instructions located under the “Start Here” link on the eCampus course menu. Click the “Personal Information on eCampus and Email Protocol” link. Also, read and follow the instructions under “Sending an Email”. You must include your name, the course number and section number in the body of the email. Failure to follow these procedures will most likely result in a delay in receiving a response or it may result in no response at all. Your emails will be answered within 48 hours of receipt during the week and 72 hours if the email is received on the weekend. Course Materials Required: Textbook: BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, by Lial, Hornsby, & McGinnis, 6th edition. ISBN: 978-0-13-419734-0 MyMathLab: Packaged with the above book and referred to in this syllabus as MML. MML Access Code and Registration Information: The information necessary to register with MML is located by following the MyMathLab link on the ecampus course menu. Acquiring Textbooks and MML Access Codes: A deadline will be set for registration with MML. Failure to register by the end of the registration period will result in your being unable to complete the course. Pearson Publishing allows students a 14-day free access period. MML contains an online textbook. It is found in the Multimedia section of the course. Prior to the end of the 14-day free access period you must purchase and register a valid access code, else the work you have completed will be lost.

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Trouble Accessing MML: If you have technical or operational trouble with MML, contact the MML Help Desk at 800.677.6337. Technical problems with the MML website must be resolved through Pearson Publishing. Inform me of issues requiring multiple attempts to correct. Orientation Exercises: I suggest that you complete the Answering Orientation Exercises in the Study Plan portion of the course found in MML if you are unfamiliar with the website. The orientation shows you how to enter answers into the software when doing the course activities. The Answering Orientation Exercise should initially be the only item accessible in the Study Plan. Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex numbers. 2. Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function. 3. Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and algorithms to

combine, transform, and evaluate absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational expressions. 4. Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations. 5. Identify and solve absolute value and linear inequalities. 6. Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations. 7. Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other

disciplines. Course Outline: Chapter Title Sections Chapter 6 Rational Expressions and Applications 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 Chapter 7 Graphs, Linear Equations, and Functions 1, 2 Chapter 8 Inequalities and Absolute Value 1, 2, 3 Chapter 9 Relations and Functions 1, 2, 3 Chapter 10 Roots, Radicals, and Root Functions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Chapter 11 Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, and Functions 1, 2, 3 Final Exam Comprehensive All Attendance Policy: This course is 100% online and therefore requires no physical classroom attendance. Each class participant is responsible for studying the material as presented in the textbook as well as in MML and, if available, other materials provided by your instructor. Although there is no physical attendance there is an attendance requirement. I must be able to determine that you have participated in the class by the certification date. That date is listed on the last page of this syllabus. You must show your participation in this course by completing the DMAT 0305 Review Test found in MML under Quizzes and Tests. Failure to participate will result in forfeiture of financial aid. This test does not affect your grade but will allow you to determine if you need to review the topics covered. Those topics which need review are available in the Study Plan section of the MML website. For more information go to https://www.dcccd.edu/pc/fa/awarding/pages/enrollment.aspx Homework and Quizzes: There are six homework assignments in this course, one for each chapter covered. There are also six quizzes. Both the homework assignments and quizzes may be taken repeatedly until the deadline date.

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Tests: There are three semester tests and a comprehensive final exam in this course. These will be completed using MML. In order to access the tests, you must score a minimum of 80% on each homework assignment and a minimum of 70% on each quiz associated with the test for which access is desired. The following table lists the chapters covered on each test.

Tests and Associated Chapters Tests 1 2 3 Final Exam

Chapters 6 & 7 8 & 9 10 & 11 All Two attempts will be allowed on each semester test. All tests will be taken online and will have a time limit. Semester Grade Calculation: The average of all the homework assignments, as well as the quiz average, will count as test grades. Your semester grade will include your homework average, quiz average, the two best chapter test scores, and the score on the final exam. The following example will help explain the grading system.

Homework Average Chapter Quiz Average Chapters Test Scores Final Exam 100 100 85, 75, and 90 85

The 75 would be dropped and the remaining five scores averaged. Your semester average would be 92. Grading Scale: A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, *E = 60-69, F = 59 or less (*The grade of D is not permitted in development math courses.) Deadlines: Deadlines will be set for completion of course work and may be seen on MML under the Homework link and the Quizzes and Tests link on the course menu. No work will be accepted after the stated deadlines. Incomplete Grade Contracts: Your inability to complete the course due to situations involving extreme illness or circumstances beyond your control may make you eligible for an Incomplete Grade Contract. You must request an Incomplete Grade Contract and show cause why you should receive an incomplete grade no later than the date listed at the end of this syllabus. The circumstances preventing you from completing the course must have commenced after the official drop date, also listed at the end of this syllabus. Documentary evidence of the circumstances preventing you from completing the course must be submitted with the request. Posting of Grades: eCampus is the official grade repository for the DCCCD. Your grades will be manually transferred from MML to eCampus periodically throughout the semester. A final posting and accuracy check will occur at the end of the semester. The grades are retained in MML as well. You may track your progress by calculating your current average using the information found in the paragraph titled Semester Grade Calculation. Tutoring: Math tutoring is available to DCCCD students. A link to tutoring information is found on the eCampus course menu under Tutoring. Disclaimer Reserving Right to Change Syllabus: I reserve the right to amend this syllabus as necessary.

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College Calendar: 2017 - 2018 All official college dates are listed on the college calendar. The college calendar is available on the Mountain View College website at https://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/ss/academic_calendar.cfm?loc=MVC. Follow the link and click Academic Calendar. Last Day to Officially Withdraw from the Course: The last day to officially withdraw from the course and receive the grade of “W” is listed at the end of this syllabus. Institutional Policies: Institutional Policies relating to this course can be accessed from the following link: http://www.mountainviewcollege.edu/syllabipolicies

eCampus Help: eCampus is the Internet based information dissemination system and grade repository maintained by the Dallas County Community College District for use by instructors and students participating in classroom and online activities. Occasionally technical issues arise with the use of eCampus and solutions to these should be requested from the support staff at the eCampus Help Desk. The support staff may be reached online or by phone at 972-669- 6402 (out of Dallas call 1-866-374-7169). Email the following number to your instructor to obtain 10 extra points on your lowest test grade: 1081070. To receive credit, you must follow the email protocol precisely. Maintain a Copy of this Syllabus: Print a copy of this syllabus and retain it throughout the semester. It may be wise to keep it until you have completed your college career as transferring credits to another college or university may require an evaluation of this syllabus.

Important Dates Attendance Certification Date: 06/08/18 Official Drop Date: 06/27/18 MML Registration Deadline: 06/11/18 Incomplete Contract Deadline: 07/02/18