Course Syllabus Spring 2009 Course Number and Title DEVS 0330 03m Intermediate Algebra Modular Instructor Information Name Rachael Bein Contact Information Office Academic Enrichment Center Phone 793 4621 or ext 4621 Email rbein mcm edu Office Hours Mondays and Wednesdays 10 Noon 2 30 4 p m Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 00 10 30 a m 2 30 4 p m Fridays By appointment Course Overview Catalog Description Module 2 in the Modular College Algebra series Curriculum includes factoring rational expressions solving linear equations and linear inequalities solving quadratic equations the coordinate system graphing and functions Upon successful completion of DEVS 0330 the student will be ready to enroll in MATH 1311 or MATH 1315 Some laboratory time may be required Course Overview This is a course for the development of mathematical skills necessary for success in DEVS 0330 Intermediate Algebra and higher Individual problem solving group work board work class discussion and lectures will be used This course is divided into three 5 week modules Students must pass the first two modules to receive credit for DEVS 0330 Intermediate Algebra Students who successfully complete all three modules will receive credit for MATH 1311 College Algebra Pre requisites DEVS 0320 Introductory Algebra or an appropriate placement score Course Objectives Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical operations Demonstrate an understanding of the algebra concepts necessary for success in MATH 1311 or higher Course Materials and Resources Required Course Materials Textbook College Algebra 5th ed Stewart Redlin and Watson ISBN 978 0 495 56521 WebAssign access www webassign net Section 03M mcm 8139 4134 Tablet PC Graphing calculator AEC and Other Educational Support Resources Free math tutoring is available in the AEC When studying in the AEC you need to sign in and out on the AEC log in computer AND check in with the math tutor on duty Individual assistance with the instructor is available by appointment Practice problems for the post test are available at http www mcm edu academic DEVS practice problems index htm Course Policies Attendance You are required to attend all classes and labs You must inform me via phone email or in person before class in order for the absence to be considered excused Three tardies will be considered as an unexcused absence If you have more than 5 unexcused absences classes and labs together or you miss three classes consecutively you may be dropped from the class Course Syllabus page 1 of 5 Excused absences include 1 Death in the family 2 Documented illness nurse or doctor s note 3 A school event approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs office All other absences are considered unexcused Grade Determination for each Module Exams 2 Mastery Exam WebAssign Homework Quizzes Attendance Grade System A 93 100 A90 92 B 87 89 B 83 86 B80 82 C 77 79 C 73 76 C70 72 etc In order to pass each module students must have an average of 70 or higher AND earn a grade of 70 or higher on the mastery exam Students who successfully complete module 1 will receive credit for DEVS 0320 Introductory Algebra Students who successfully complete modules 1 and 2 will receive credit for DEVS 0330 Intermediate Algebra Students who successfully complete all three modules will receive credit for MATH 1311 College Algebra Students must continually enroll in the required mathematics sequence until their math requirement for graduation is met 40 25 25 10 100 Make up Work Make up exams will only be given for excused absences and it is your responsibility to schedule a time within one week of the exam date Lab Students are required to attend a one hour lab on Friday if they are absent during the week miss a quiz have unfinished homework assignments or have an average below an 80 Calculators A graphing calculator will be required for this course for use in Modules 2 and 3 Cell Phones Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight during class Violation of this policy may result in a pop quiz for the entire class Academic Dishonesty Cheating and Plagiarism will not be tolerated Failure to do your own work will result in a zero on the particular exam or assignment in question Special Needs McMurry University abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which stipulates that no otherwise qualified student shall be denied the benefits of an education solely by reason of a handicap If you have a documented disability that may impact your performance in this class and for which you may be requesting accommodation you must be registered with and provide documentation of your disability to the Disability Services Office located in Old Main Room 102 Arrangements will be made for students needing special accommodations Major Projects Required Activities and Assignments Exams 40 Two exams will be given during each five week module Exams will be closed book and instructors will determine if calculators are to be used Each exam will cover all the material up to that point If you are absent when a test is given your score will be a 0 unless you notify me before the test that you will be absent and that absence is excused Mastery Exam 25 The mastery exam will be comprehensive Students passing the course with a C or better must score at least 70 on this exam to move into the next module Homework Quizzes 25 All homework will be assigned during class All assignments will be done through the WebAssign website You will be required to complete the homework and show all work before the start of the next class You must show all work in order to receive credit for the assignment You may be asked to work problems on the board or take a quiz so please make sure to come prepared to every class Quizzes are generally given during the first 5 10 minutes of class They may be given online or hard copy Students who are absent or late to class will be required to attend the Friday lab session from 1 2 p m Course Syllabus page 2 of 5 Tentative Course Schedule DEVS 0320 Introductory Algebra Module 1 Spring 2009 Due Date JAN 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 Description Diagnostic Test Review P1 P3 P4 P5 P6 Lab AEC P7 P7 P8 P8 review Exam 1 Lab AEC 1 1 1 2 1 3 Due Date FEB 29 30 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 Description 1 3 Lab AEC 1 4 1 5 1 5 review Exam 2 Lab AEC 1 6 1 7 Final Review Practice Exam Mastery Exam 5 6 9 13 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 Description 3 5 Lab AEC Spring Break 3 6 3