Electronic Communication Devices PolicyThe Addition Property of EqualityThe Multiplication Property of EqualitySimplifying Rational ExpressionsComprehensive ReviewOfficial Math Department SyllabusMath 120 SyllabusBeginning Algebra(# Credit Hours: 4 # Class Hours/Week: 4) Class Time: Tues, Thur: 12:30- 2:26 Building /Class Room: James McDivitt Hall Room 222 Instructor: Lathan Twining Office: Rm 207 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose and Learning Objectives"The function of education is to teach the student to think intensively andcritically. Intelligence plus character.... that is the goal of education."Dr. Martin Luther KingCourse Description:Math 120 is the study of the following: variables and variable expressions, integers, laws of exponents, Equations (linear, quadratic, rational, radical, and absolute value), linear inequalities, linear systems, coordinate graphing and problem solving.Prerequisite(s): Math 110 or equivalentCourse Goals: The purpose of this course is to develop a progressive understanding of more basic algebraic skills, concepts, andproblem solving techniques; to obtain a sense of how and why algebra is used, and to be able to relate these problems and use the learned problem solving techniques to real life applications. Great emphasis will be placed on understanding of terms, concepts, principles and theories rather than cramming and memorization.Performance Objectives:I. Core Course Objectives1. Simplify basic algebraic, exponential, rational, and radical expressions using mathematical processes and symbol manipulation.2. Use algebraic processes to solve linear, quadratic, rational, radical and literal equations and linear Revised for Fall 2006Official Math Department Syllabussystems of equations.3. Demonstrate understanding of concepts of linear equations by: graphing a linear equation, finding x- and y- intercepts, and finding the slope of a line.4. Solve basic application problems using algebraic processes and procedural techniques.5. Demonstrate a knowledge of current technology and its uses and/or scientificissues.II. Associate Degree Outcomes- The ability to comprehend and use information including written and oral forms (ADO 2)- Computational Skills and understanding appropriate to the program of study (ADO 3)- Critical thinking and problem solving (ADO 4)- A knowledge of science and technology (ADO 11)Course Information and RequirementsAttendance and Withdrawal Policy"A person who neglects his education "Education is the best neglects his most valuable and provision for old age." vulnerable resource. He neglects Aristotle his future."1. Tutoring: Math Tutors are available Monday – Friday. When a schedule for Fall is available, I will provide everyone with one. Also, there are video tapes available to be viewed that correspond to the given course. There is also Computer Tutorial Programs available. There are also personal tutors available through the Developmental Education Department. If you feel that you need a personal tutor, please come see me and I will put you in touch with the person in chargeof this service.3. Study Groups: I strongly encourage you to make a friend or friends in class that you can get together with outside of class. One of the best ways to study and to learn is by helping one another. Like “they” say, “Two heads are better than one.”Please do not use this relationship to get help while I am teachingFrom the three items above, I hope it is obvious that your success is of utmost importance to all of us here. There is never a need to feel lost because of lack of understanding. There are so many ways for you to obtain math tutoring Revised for Fall 2006Official Math Department Syllabusoutside of the regular classroom. There is always some type of math help available. As long as you are being responsible for your learning by attendingclass, doing the assigned homework and other classroom activities, asking questions in class, and seeking help outside of class from the instructor, the tutoring services and your fellow classmates, success will be yours!!!4. You are responsible for the homework assignments. The way they are to be done and turned in is outlined in the pages of the syllabus. Do the homework assignments before attending lectures. The lecture periodswill be used to clarify and re-emphasize previous material and to introduce new material. If you fail to cometo class, you will receive a poor grade, not because you cannot do math, but because you failed to show up in class. Remember, there is a strong positive correlation between attendance and performance. It has also been determined that for each hour spent in class, one shouldspend at least two hours studying and reviewing outside of class. Be sure to allow time to do your coursework, to ensure success. The schedule of assignments is subject to change. When you miss class you are responsible to get those changes.5. Calculators:Graphing Calculators (TI-83 or TI-86 preferred) are required for MTH 131, 132, 140, 151, 154, and 251. For MTH 110 and MTH 120, a calculator is not required, but it would be advisable to have a scientific calculator that performs the basic operations (add,subtract, multiply, and divide), percents and fractions. (In the past, a TI-30, TI-83 has been a good choice.)6. Attendance is required and will be taken in some fashion daily (either by roll call or quiz). If you do not plan to attend lectures regularly, you are advised to withdraw.7. You bear the sole responsibility for your withdrawal from this course just asyou did when you registered forthe course. The last day to withdraw is April 30, 2007.8. Classroom Behavior: As stated in the Student Handbook, “misconduct for whichstudents or visitors is subject to discipline are as follows: 1) Dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the College. 2) Forgery, alteration, or misuse of College documents, records or identification.3) Obstruction or disruption of teaching, lecturing administration, disciplinary procedures, or other authorized activities on College premises...”Revised for Fall 2006Official Math Department SyllabusI would like to specifically address the highlighted words in this section: If I ever have any suspicions of dishonesty, the students involved will
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