My first day of College
Foundations of College Algebra
Syllabus
Fall Institute
Fall, 2014
COURSE: MATH 0099 Foundations for College Algebra
CREDIT: 3-0-3 for institutional use only
PREREQUISITE: COMM entrance score of 20+
TEXT: Sullivan, Michael. College Algebra and Trigonometry, 9th
Edition. Pearson Education, Inc. (same as is required for MATH 1111) is optional.
MyMathLab is required.
MyMathLab Course ID: byars92226
MyMathLab Technical Support: 1-800-677-6337
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Byars
EMAIL ADDRESS: sbyars@gordonstate.edu
OFFICE: IC244
OFFICE HOURS: Tu/Th: 7:00-8:00 and 3:15-4:00; M,W: 8:00-9:45 Also see “Faculty Credentials and Web Pages” on My Gordon
Note: This is a tentative syllabus and may be changed by the instructor at any time.
1. DESCRIPTION
a) This course is a study of elementary algebra, which will include the set of real numbers, linear sentences, linear functions and their graphs, and operations and factoring with polynomials.
b) MATH 0989 is a first semester developmental course which will prepare the student for MATH 1111 and its co-requisite course MATH 0999.
c) To do well in the course, one must practice many problems outside of class, ask questions in class until there is a complete understanding of each concept, and prepare for tests by reviewing problems worked in class.
d) A notebook needs to maintained and brought to class each day. All of the MyMathLab assignments need to labeled with the section and work placed in your notebook.
2. COURSE OBJECTIVES
a) General education objective: Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of college level mathematics.
b) Learning Support Math Program Goal: Mathematics students will be provided the knowledge and skills needed for successful college level work.
c) Outcomes: Successful MATH0 099 students will demonstrate an understanding of solving linear equations and inequalities, operating and factoring with polynomials, and
Syllabus
Fall Institute
Fall, 2014
COURSE: MATH 0099 Foundations for College Algebra
CREDIT: 3-0-3 for institutional use only
PREREQUISITE: COMM entrance score of 20+
TEXT: Sullivan, Michael. College Algebra and Trigonometry, 9th
Edition. Pearson Education, Inc. (same as is required for MATH 1111) is optional.
MyMathLab is required.
MyMathLab Course ID: byars92226
MyMathLab Technical Support: 1-800-677-6337
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Byars
EMAIL ADDRESS: sbyars@gordonstate.edu
OFFICE: IC244
OFFICE HOURS: Tu/Th: 7:00-8:00 and 3:15-4:00; M,W: 8:00-9:45 Also see “Faculty Credentials and Web Pages” on My Gordon
Note: This is a tentative syllabus and may be changed by the instructor at any time.
1. DESCRIPTION
a) This course is a study of elementary algebra, which will include the set of real numbers, linear sentences, linear functions and their graphs, and operations and factoring with polynomials.
b) MATH 0989 is a first semester developmental course which will prepare the student for MATH 1111 and its co-requisite course MATH 0999.
c) To do well in the course, one must practice many problems outside of class, ask questions in class until there is a complete understanding of each concept, and prepare for tests by reviewing problems worked in class.
d) A notebook needs to maintained and brought to class each day. All of the MyMathLab assignments need to labeled with the section and work placed in your notebook.
2. COURSE OBJECTIVES
a) General education objective: Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of college level mathematics.
b) Learning Support Math Program Goal: Mathematics students will be provided the knowledge and skills needed for successful college level work.
c) Outcomes: Successful MATH0 099 students will demonstrate an understanding of solving linear equations and inequalities, operating and factoring with polynomials, and