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MATH-0314-LC40 Algebraic Fundamentals
Corequisite: MATH 1314
This course is designed as a corequisite, supplemental course for MATH 1314, College Algebra, whose area of study include applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. This course does not transfer and is not applicable toward any degree. The course supports students in developing skills, strategies, and reasoning needed to succeed in mathematics, including communication and appropriate use of technology. Topics include the study of numeracy and the real number system; algebraic concepts, notation, and reasoning; quantitative relationships; mathematical models; and problem solving.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
On Campus Course
All supplies as required by Math 1314 instructor plus the ones listed below:
After successfully completing Math 0314, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:
1. Use the language of algebra.
2. Simplify algebraic expressions.
3. Solve and graph linear equations and inequalitites.
4. Solve quadratic equations.
5. Create and solve mathematical models.
6. Work problems related to: relations and functions, inequalities and equations, factoring polynomials, rational expressions, quadratics, complex numbers, graph linear and nonlinear equations and inequalitites.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Student Responsibilities: Students are expected to be ON TIME, PREPARED and READY TO WORK, and PARTICIPATE DURING CLASS in a positive manner. Students are expected to read the syllabus. Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to the following: the use of cellular phones, texting, making offensive remarks, talking, use of personal music systems, doing other personal projects during class time, or engaging in any other form of distraction. For a full discussion of appropriate behavior and student responsibilities, please refer to the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook http://sites.actx.edu/catalog/notices/. Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or Student Rights & Responsibilities will be subject to disciplinary action.
Food/Drink: It is the policy of the Mathematics & Engineering Department that food and drink be allowed in the classroom setting, at the instructor’s discretion.
Phones: It is the policy of the Mathematics & Engineering Department that cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode in the classrooms and the computer labs.
Videos/Photos: Students must receive instructor consent before taking pictures or videos of the instructor's work or lessons.
Guests/Children: It is the policy of Amarillo College that only students enrolled in this course attend this course.
Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism: Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated in any math course at Amarillo College.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student’s paper or using any unauthorized sources of information while taking an exam or quiz.
Math 0314 and Math 1314 are linked together and known as a co-requisite pairing. Successful completion of both courses is essential. One course cannot be dropped without dropping both which might have serious financial aid consequences. There are no grade recovery options and no extra credit opportunities in this course. If you score below 70 on a major exam in the Math 1314 course, you will be required to spend at least one hour receiving help in the Academic Success Center before you will be allowed to take the next exam. To earn credit, you must pass with a “C” or better average in both courses. Each of the two classes will have course specific requirements; however, because Math 0314 and Math 1314 are fully integrated, major test grades from Math 1314, including the final, will count in both course grade books.
|
COURSE COMPONENT |
PERCENTAGES |
GRADING SCALE |
GRADE |
|
Attendance/Activities |
10% |
90-100% |
A |
|
Homework Notebook Chapter Exam grades 4@12.5% each |
15% 5% 50% |
80-89% 70-79% 60-69% |
B C D |
|
Final Exam |
20% |
Below 60% |
F |
Attendance/Participation: You should be on time for class, prepared for class, and actively participate and be on task in class daily. Students will be allowed to miss one class without penalty. Starting with the second absence, five points will be deducted from the starting attendance/participation grade of 100 for each absence. Nonattendance will be recorded as an absence, and no differentiation will be made as to excused or unexcused absences. Students arriving more than 10 minutes late or leaving class early, prior to instructor dismissal, will be marked absent.
Mandatory Tutoring: If you score below a 70 on any unit exam, you will be required to complete test corrections before taking the next exam. These corrections will be completed with the help of a tutor. Tutoring may be completed on campus in the Math Academic Success Center in Durrett Hall Room 104 or in the Tutoring Center on the Hereford Campus. The corrections will be due 3 business days after the test is graded. Note that you will not be allowed to take the next exam until you complete the required tutoring.
Extra Credit/Late Work: Extra credit will not be given and late work is not accepted.
Math 1314 and Math 0314 are linked together and known as a co-requisite pairing. Successful completion of both courses is essential. One course cannot be dropped without dropping both which might have serious financial aid consequences. There are no extra credit opportunities in this course. To earn credit, you must pass with a “C” or better average in both courses. Each of the two classes will have course specific requirements; however, because Math 0314 and Math 1314 are fully integrated major test grades from Math 1314, including the final, will count in both course gradebooks.
Attendance: Attendance will be taken every day at the beginning of each class, so please be on time. If you are more than ten minutes late or you leave class early without prior permission, you will be counted absent for the day. You are allowed to miss one day without penalty. For every absence after the first, 5 points will be deducted for your attendance grade.
The deadline to drop this course is October 4, 2022. To complete the drop process, you must submit your drop form to me by 5pm on October 3 then submit it to the registrar before they close on the 4th. If you stop attending class and your average drops below a 60 due to missed assignments and you do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course.
Note: Late drops will NOT be given under any circumstance.
Tentative Schedule (subject to change at any time by your instructor)
Week 1: Orientation, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Week 2: 1.4, Unit 1 Test, 2.1, 2.2
Week 3: 2.3, 2.4, Unit 2 Test
Week 4: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Week 5: Unit 3 Test, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Week 6: 4.4, Unit 4 Test, 5.1, 5.2
Week 7: 5.3, 5.4, Final Review
Week 8: Final Exam
BLACKBOARD
Students will be required to login to Blackboard via the AC Connect portal on a regular basis to check e-mail, course announcements, grades, and access course materials. To get into Blackboard, go to www.actx.edu and click the AC Connect portal. Log in to Blackboard. Once you have logged in, you should see our class listed on your home page. If you need help logging into the site, contact Ask AC at (806) 371-5000
To sign in later:
TUTORING
Tutoring may be completed in the Math Academic Success Center in person on campus (Durrett Hall Room 104) or virtually by Zoom. To join an ongoing Zoom Meeting for tutoring, click the Tutoring Zoom link in Blackboard, or go to https://zoom.us/j/541139851. Use the Meeting ID: 541 139 851
| In Person | Remote Tutoring |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | Monday 8:00am - 8:00pm |
| 8:00am - 8:00pm | Tues - Fri 8:00am - 11:00pm |
| Saturday | Saturday 9:00am-11:00pm |
| 9:00am - 8:00pm | Sunday 2:00pm-6:00pm |
| 371-5119 | https://zoom.us/j/541139851 |
TESTING
The Math Testing Lab is located in Durrett Hall, Room 103.
| Math Testing Center Hours |
|---|
| Monday - Thursday |
| 8:00am - 9:00pm |
| Friday |
| 8:00am-8:00pm |
| Saturday |
| 9:00am - 8:00pm |
| 371-5088 |
Please note: No tests will be given out less than one hour before the Math Lab closes
Final note: These co-requisite courses require team work. We all must work together as a team to be successful. My part is to work closely together with your Math 1314 instructor to build foundational skills to support materials presented in your Math 1314 class. Your job is to be in class every class period, participate, do your assignments on time, and study for your exams. We are here to help you, and you can be here to help each other as well. If you have a problem, please bring it to me or to the group, so that we can work together to solve it. You can succeed in the co-requisite courses, Math 0314 and Math 1314, if you will make the commitment of effort and time.
It is of great benefit to get to know your fellow students. You may contact one another through the Remind app or Blackboard Email.
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