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Dr. Elaine Fitt

F 121

215 968 8260

fitte@bucks.edu

 

Introductory Algebra, 8th ed., Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis, including MyMathLab code.  You may choose to purchase the access code if you can do without a paper text.   Everything including the videos is online.  The CourseCompass ID for the Spring 2009 DL course is fitt19322.

 

Math 090 with grade of C, or score of 3 on Placement Test

 

The first objective of this course is to provide you with an understanding of Algebra and the skills necessary to take additional math courses.  This course also stresses the logic involved in both Algebra and life.  The second objective is to increase your awareness of how personal habits and attitudes influence your success in this class, in other classes and in your employment.

 

Some work habits to practice include:

  1. set realistic goals and develop plans of action to achieve them.
  2. take responsibility for your learning by monitoring your progress and making changes in behavior as necessary,
  3. set and meet deadlines.
  4. set priorities and use time efficiently.
  5. use outside resources to reach your goal.

 

 

A.  Learning Goals

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The student will be able to:

 

1.                      add, subtract, multiply and divide signed numbers.

2.           simplify algebraic expressions by distributive property and combining like terms

3.          solve linear equations and use linear equations to solve applications.

4.         add, subtract, multiply polynomials and divide polynomials by monomials.

5.         factor simple polynomials and solve quadratic equations by factoring.                

6.         add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions.

7.         graph a linear equation.

8.         find the slope of a line.

9.         evaluate and simplify radicals, specifically square roots

 

                                                                          

B.   Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities

 

1.          Properties of, and operations with, Real Numbers

2.            Properties of, and operations with, Algebraic Expressions

3.          Factoring of Algebraic Expressions

4.         Operations with Rational Expressions

5.          Solving of Linear equations, inequalities and quadratic equations by factoring

6.         Properties and operations with, Radical Expressions

7.         Introduction to graphing linear equations and slope concepts

8.          Solving applications using linear and quadratic equations

 

 

There will be 8 online quizzes, online graded homework, a proctored midterm and a proctored final exam.  The midterm and final exam will be taken at the testing center on campus.  The quizzes will be weighted 50%, homework, 10%; the midterm, 20%; and the final exam, 20%.    Your numerical grade will be converted to a letter grade as found in the College Catalog.  You should plan to take the midterm no later than March 15, 2009 and the final no later than May 11, 2009.

 

 

I will not withdraw you from class.  If you are not continuing with this class, you must complete an official withdraw form that can be obtained in the Admissions office.  Please check the college catalog for dates specific to the semester in which you are enrolled.

 

 

I am available to help you in any way that I can.  Also, there are instructional assistants and peer tutors in the Tutoring Center, L121, to provide additional help.  There is supplemental material on reserve in the Library, including videotapes, audiotapes and books on Math Anxiety.

 

A copy of the course syllabus is on file in the Department Office, F113.

 

Please note the College Policy regarding Cheating and Plagiarism on p., 159 of the current catalog will be strictly enforced.