MAT 065 Basic Algebra A005, 43903, TR 9:30-10:45
Fall 2013 Classroom SCI 109
Instructor: David C. Martin 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303
Office: Science 203 / Telephone: 270-686-4597
Office hours: M 11-1; Tu Th 8-9:15, 11-1; F 8-11 / Email:
Catalog Description
Includes linear equations and inequalities, integer exponents, polynomials, factoring, equations of lines and their graphs, systems of linear equations, and applications. Prerequisite: MAT 55 or KCTCS placement examination. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).
Required Textbook/ISBN/Supplies
Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra, 3rd edition, Elayn Martin-Gay, ISBN 9780321644909, Prentice Hall publishers. Students need a dedicated notebook, pencils, and a scientific calculator.
Course Competencies
1. Solve linear equations in one variable.
2. Solve literal equations for a specified variable.
3. Solve linear inequalities.
4. Write sets using interval and set-builder notations.
5. Translate verbal statements into algebraic expressions.
6. Apply the rules of integer exponents.
7. Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials of one or more variables.
8. Divide polynomials of one or more variables.
9. Plot points in the rectangular coordinate plane.
10. Graph a linear equation in two variables using multiple methods.
11. Determine the slope of a line given the two points, a graph, or an equation.
12. Determine the intercepts of a line.
13. Determine if two lines are parallel, perpendicular, or neither based on slope.
14. Factor polynomials by finding the greatest common factor, by grouping, and by using special products.
15. Factor general trinomials.
16. Solve polynomial equations by factoring.
17. Solve systems of linear equations in two variables using multiple methods.
18. Solve applied problems using these competencies with real world applications.
Course Outline
The following sections will be covered and more sections may be added.
1. Chapter 3, sections 1 through 4.
2. Chapter 4, section 8.
3. Chapter 5, section 6.
4. Chapter 9, sections 3 through 6.
5. Chapter 10, sections 1 through 7.
6. Chapter 11, sections 1 through 7.
7. Chapter 13, sections 1 through 5.
8. Chapter 14, sections 1 through 4.
Grading Criteria
Minimum of 400 points from exams
Minimum of 40 points from quizzes, homework, etc.
Minimum of 125 points from mandatory comprehensive final exam
The final exam is Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 9:30-11:30 in SCI 109.
GRADING SCALE: 90 - 100% = A, 80 - 89% = B, 70 - 79% = C, 60 - 69% = D, Below 60% = E
Attendance Statement
ATTENDANCE is required for this course.
Excerpt from OCTC STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
…all members of our academic community are committed to integrity as a standard of behavior
Ø We will take personal responsibility for individual growth and learning by:
¨ Avoiding unnecessary absences.
¨ Listening and being attentive.
¨ Participating actively and taking work seriously.
Ø We will respect the rights, ideas, and learning of others by:
¨ Acting with civility and respect towards people one encounters.
¨ Dealing with everyone fairly.
National studies show a direct relationship between classroom attendance and grade performance. ATTENDANCE means being in class, arriving on time, and participating by listening and asking questions without fear of rude comments or behavior by anyone else in the class. If a student comes into the classroom after attendance has been recorded, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor after class so the absence may be removed from their record. A student absent from class bears the full responsibility for all subject matter missed.
HOMEWORK will be assigned every class meeting throughout the course.
Excerpt from OCTC STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
…all members of our academic community are committed to integrity as a standard of behavior.
Ø We will take personal responsibility for individual growth and learning by:
¨ Being prepared, participating actively, and taking work seriously.
Students should set aside time outside of class to complete homework assignments. Homework assignments should generally be started as soon as possible after the class meeting while the information is still fresh. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the assigned problems prior to the next class meeting so that any questions can be discussed at the beginning of the following class meeting. Failure to practice skills by doing homework will be detrimental to one’s performance on exams.
EXAMS AND QUIZZES should be taken on the assigned dates. At least one of the quizzes will include a written component that will follow guidelines defined in OCTC’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) under the headings of written expression and the EXPRESSION OF IDEAS THROUGH NUMERICAL, MATHEMATICAL, AND GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION. For detailed information about these guidelines, refer to http://www.octc.kctcs.edu/expectations. The exact expectations and level will be outlined when the project is assigned.
Sample Question: The following graph shows the cost y (in cents) of a nationwide long-distance telephone call from Texas with a certain plan, where x is the length of the call in minutes. Find the slope of the line and attach the proper units for the rate of change. Then write sentences explaining the meaning of slope in this application.
(Level 1 in written expression and Level 2 in the EXPRESSION OF IDEAS THROUGH NUMERICAL, MATHEMATICAL, AND GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION)
Late Assignments/Make-up Exam Policy
No late homework will be accepted. Missed quizzes cannot be made up. A maximum of one missed exam may be made up if the teacher is notified before the time of the test, and if the teacher agrees the missing was for a legitimate reason, and will be given along with the final exam during final exam week. Missed exams beyond one will be assigned a grade of zero.
Withdrawal Policy
From the last day to drop a course without a grade through Oct. 18, a student may withdraw with a grade of W without the instructor’s signature. After mid-term, a signature from the instructor is required. Withdrawal slips may or may not be signed at the instructor’s discretion. Decisions will be made based on the student’s attendance record and attitude in the classroom. If a student has attended regularly and is able to produce evidence of taking the class seriously in the form of completed homework assignments, the student may withdraw up until noon on Dec. 6. However, students who have not attended regularly SHOULD NOT ask the instructor to sign a withdrawal slip after midterm.
Disability Accommodations
Students with disabilities who require accommodations (academic adjustment and/or auxiliary aids or services) for this course must contact the Disability Services Office in the Counseling Center, Campus Center Building, Room 102B. The DSO telephone number is 270.686.4528. Dial 711 for TDD protocol. Please DO NOT request accommodations directly from the instructor without a letter of accommodation from the Disability Services Office.
Students in global on-line classes are to contact their Home College for disability accommodations and inform their instructors. The Home College DSO contact information is located at this KCTCS website: http://www.kctcs.edu/students/distance_learning/disability_services.aspx . Once the student has contacted the Disability Services Officer at the Home College, the Home College DSO will communicate with the student's instructors and/or the Disability Services Officers at the Delivering College in order to coordinate and/or provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations to the student.
In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Owensboro Community & Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its programs or activities: its admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other College-administered programs; or employment. In addition, the College does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation consistent with KCTCS nondiscrimination policy. Inquiries or comments regarding these issues should be directed to the Disability Services Officer/504/ADA Compliance, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303. Telephone (270) 686--4528, FAX (270) 686-4648.
The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
OCTC has embarked on a five-year Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) to improve student learning through the setting of clear expectations for all OCTC students--expectations founded on our general education competencies and focused on 1) the expression of ideas, 2) the ethical and personal responsibility to be exhibited by every member of the OCTC community of learners, and 3) the life-long need for social/civic interaction and learning. For more information visit: http://legacy.owensboro.kctcs.edu/ir/qep/
KCTCS Student Code of Conduct
OCTC and KCTCS strive to maintain an atmosphere of academic freedom and personal respect that creates an environment in which all can be successful. As part of this commitment, KCTCS has developed a Code of Student Conduct that serves as a guide for the student's responsibilities and rights within our academic community. For more information, visit:
http://owensboro.kctcs.edu/en/Student_Life/KCTCS_Student_Code_of_Conduct.aspx
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