Course Description: This course is a review of intermediate algebra. Topics
include properties of numbers, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic
equations, polynomials, rational expressions and roots. Prerequisites:
Satisfactory placement scores or satisfactory completion of MATH 0097 Office at
Floyd Office hours: MW, 9:50 – 10:50 and
TR 2:00 – 5:30 From 1 – 2 Monday - Thursday by appointment only. Office phone: 706-368-7519 Email: jchristi@highlands.edu Textbook:
Elementary & Intermediate Algebra: A Combined Course, Charles P.
McKeague, Edition 3 Course Content: Chapters 6 – 10 with selected
sections of chapters 11 and 13. Some COMPASS review material will be
included. Grading Policies: Each
student’s average for the semester will be based on 3 or 4 chapter tests, an
optional homework grade. The homework
grade counts as an optional test grade.
Your lowest test grade may be replaced with the score you make on your
last exam unless you must use the last exam score to replace a missed
test. Only one missed test may be
replaced with the last exam score. All test grades, homework average, and the
last exam, are weighted the same. Grading scale (90%—100% is an A,
80%—89% is a B, 70% - 79% is a C.) There will be no D assigned for a grade for
this course. A student must earn a minimum
grade of 70% average to take the Compass Exit Exam. A student must earn a
minimum of 70% and pass the Compass Exit Exam to successfully pass the course.
If a student earns at least 70% for the course grade, but fails the Compass
Exit Exam, a grade of IP ( In Progress ) will be
assigned for the final course grade and the student will be required to take
MATH 0099 again. If a student simply quits attending class without officially
withdrawing, the student will receive a grade of F in the class. A,
B, C, IP, and F are potential grades in this course. An IP means IN
PROGRESS and is awarded only to those students eligible to take the COMPASS
exit exam but who do not earn the required score on COMPASS to exit Learning
Support mathematics. Students not deemed eligible to take COMPASS will
earn a grade of F for the course. Calculators:
Use of calculators is allowed on all tests. Each student taking this
course needs access to a TI-83 or equivalent graphing/scientific
calculator. Students will use their calculator while participating in
class, taking exams, and completing homework exercises. Please note that
sharing calculators during graded assignments is not permitted. Calculators on
cell phones are not allowed during testing. COMPASS:
In order to complete Learning Support requirements for mathematics, students
must earn a grade of C or better in MATH 0099 and pass the COMPASS exit exam
with a score of 40 or higher. Academic Policies: If
a student simply quits attending class without officially withdrawing, the
student will receive a grade of F in the class. The last day for officially
withdrawing from class without grade penalty is mid-semester, March 4, 2010. Withdrawals after mid-semester are
subject to approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and will be
issued only in cases of extreme emergency or hardship. Please refer to the Georgia
Highlands College catalog or web site for general academic information or for
additional information regarding the Learning Support policies and procedures. Student Learning Students
completing this course should satisfy the following goal and learning outcomes.
Team Goal—Mathematics: The
student will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical thought
and methods. Related Team Outcomes
Attendance: Students
are expected to attend each and every scheduled class session. Lateness
may result in a student’s lack of understanding of a concept taught during the
time missed in class. It may, also, interrupt the concentration of other
students. Students, who have
circumstances that prevent them from continuing to attend classes concurrently
for more than 15% of the class sessions for the term, must obtain written
permission from the Division Chair, Dr. Diane Langston, before any course
assignments can be completed while missing class. The student must be in
good academic standing in the course to make the request. All approved
coursework must be completed by the end of the semester in which the course was
begun. Make-up tests: No
make-up tests will be given in this class. If a student misses a test
they will receive a grade of zero on that test. Students that know in
advance they will be absent on a test day may make arrangements with the
instructor to take the test at a time prior to the time the class takes the
test. At the end of the semester all students have the option of
replacing the lowest test grade with their grade on the final exam. Cheating: Cheating (or even the appearance of
cheating) will not be tolerated in this class. Any student that the instructor
suspects of cheating will be removed from the testing area. The issue will be referred
to the appropriate Georgia Highlands College committee for investigation.
Academic Integrity: Policies on student
conduct and academic integrity are located in the GHC “Student Guide and
Planner” and in the Student Handbook at www.highlands.edu/campuslife/handbook
ADA: Georgia Highlands College has resources available for students with certain disabilities. Accommodations (such as providing materials in alternative formats, assuring physical access to classrooms or being sensitive to interaction difficulties that may be posed by communication and/or learning disabilities) may be made through Student Support Services on all campuses. For more information please contact 706-295-6336.
The mission of the Georgia Highlands College Quality
Enhancement Plan
is to create a curriculum-wide culture of information
competency , IC, among students, which will be demonstrated through writing
or other modes of communication.
Information Competency for Academic Support (English 0099, Reading 0099, Math 0099) Students will access and evaluate information to clarify and support entrance and exit from Academic Support classes. Academic Support is designed to provide students with basic academic information to ready them for college credit classes. This support is given in the areas of math, English and reading. Many students are not only learning academic information, but are learning basic skills needed to be successful students. Students in Academic Support are not required to write researched papers but are required to be able to identify realistic goals to succeed in their current classes as well as their future education. Many students in Academic Support are unsure of how they were placed there or how they are to exit and rely on word of mouth for information. Academic Support will address the information competency needs of its students in the areas of determining and accessing the needed information to succeed in their coursework. |
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