Instructor:
Kenneth Ferguson
Phone:
803-822-3541 A/C
Office:
AC-203 A/C
Department
Chair:
Tom Davis 822-3239
Math
Coordinator:
Ellyn Stewart 822-3242
Administrative
Specialists:
Special Accommodations: If special accommodations are needed for students with disabilities, the student should contact the Counseling Services office for assistance. Documentation regarding a specific disability is required for accommodation arrangements. Confidentiality of the information received will be maintained.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the following topics: operations with integers,
variable expressions, polynomials, and integer exponents; solving linear
equations including fractions and applications; factoring; the rectangular
coordinate system; and simple systems of equations.
PREREQUISITES:
Math 032 or appropriate placement test score
TEXT: Integrated
Arithmetic and Basic Algebra, Third Edition
Bill E. Jordan and William P. Palow,
Addison Wesley, 2005
Note: A student receiving an A, B, or C may enroll in Math
101 or 155. Any student receiving
and F, W, or WF is required to repeat Math 100.
The grade received in this course is calculated in the GPA but
does not count towards graduation requirements.
A
student may exempt the final if the combined test and homework average is 94 or
higher.
EQUIPMENT: Scientific calculator is required. The TI-30 series is
acceptable.
Calculators may not be used until chapter 3.
GRADING:
The
final grade is determined as follows:
Letter Grade Score
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 75 - 79
F 0 - 74
Tests
60%
Homework
and quizzes
15%
Final
examination
20%
Instructor Discretion
5%
Extra Credit 3% (Maximum)
Instructor discretion is based on attendance and class participation.
The grade received in this course is calculated in the GPA but does not count towards graduation requirements.
A
student may exempt the final if the combined test and homework average is 94 or
higher.
NOTE: When a test score of less than 85 occurs, (1) rework all of the problems missed on the test, (2) show all work, (3) attach the reworked problems to the original copy of the test and (3) submit as homework within one week of the day the test was returned.
You may check your grades at the following website: www.rredware.com/smreports.asp
DVS
MATHEMATICS ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ABSENCE: Failure to be present for a scheduled meeting of the class or arriving for the class
more than ten minutes after the scheduled time for the class to begin.
TARDY: Arrival to class after the instructor has called the roll and before ten minutes past
the time scheduled for the class to begin.
I. Absences are counted from the first day of classes.
II. The maximum number of absences in this class is as follows:
MAT-100-A02 meets 3 days/week Maximum 5 absences
MAT-100-A10 meets 4 days/week Maximum 6 absences
MAT-100-A18 meets 4 days/week Maximum 6 absences
Please
note that this may be more strict when compared to your other classes.
III. Note: Three tardies are considered as one absence. Sleeping in class counts as an absence.
IV. "Excused" absences do not exist. All absences are counted, regardless of the reason
for the absence. You are responsible for all material and announcements presented,
whether you are present or absent.
V.
A student missing class time by leaving early will be counted absent.
You are responsible for all material and announcements presented whether you are present or absent.
Website:
The syllabus, and other course information, is available on the internet
at the address shown above. A
user name and password, required to view grades, will be assigned by the
instructor.
Recommendation: Check the website on a regular basis. Grades, schedules, homework and projects will be posted to the website.
MAT - 100 COURSE OUTLINE
This
syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.
Chapter 1: Adding and Subtracting Integers and Polynomials
Section 1.1 Variables, Exponents, and Order of Operations
Section 1.5 Introduction to Integers
Section 1.6 Addition of Integers
Section 1.7 Subtraction of Integers
Section 1.8 Polynomial Definitions and Combining Polynomials
TEST 1 Chapter 1
Chapter 2: Laws of Exponents, Products and Quotients of Integers and
Polynomials
Section 2.1 Multiplication of Integers
Section 2.2 Multiplication Laws of Exponents
Section 2.3 Products of Polynomials
Section 2.4 Special Products
Section 2.5 Division of Integers and Order of Operations with Integers
Section 2.6 Quotient Rule and Integer Exponents
Section 2.7 Power Rule for Quotients and Using Combined Laws of
Exponents
Section 2.8 Division of Polynomials by Monomials
Section 2.9 An Application of Exponents: Scientific Notation
Test 2 Chapter 2
Chapter 3: Linear Equations and Inequalities
Section 3.1 Addition Property of Equality
Section 3.2 Multiplication Property of Equality
Section 3.3 Combining Properties in Solving Linear Equations
Section 3.4 Using and Solving Formulas
Section 3.5 Solving Linear Inequalities
Section 3.6 General, Consecutive Integer, and Distance Application Problems
Section 3.7 Money, Investment and Mixture Application Problems
Section 3.8 Geometric Application Problems
Test 3 Chapter 3
Chapter 4: Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities
Section 4.1 Reading Graphs and the Cartesian Coordinate System
Section 4.2 Graphing Linear Equations with Two Variables
Section 4.3 Graphing Linear Equations Using Intercepts
Section 4.4 Slope of a Line
Section 4.5 Slope-Intercept Form of a Line
Test 4 Chapter 4
Chapter 5: Systems of Linear Equations
Section 5.1 Defining Linear Systems and Solving by Graphing
Section 5.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using Elimination by Addition
Section 5.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using Substitution
Test 5 Chapter 5
Chapter 6: Factors, Divisors, and Factoring
Section 6.1 Prime Factorization and Greatest Common Factor
Section 6.2 Factoring Polynomials with Common Factors and by Grouping
Section 6.3 Factoring General Trinomials with Leading Coefficients of One
Section 6.4 Factoring General Trinomials with First Coefficient Other Than One
Section 6.5 Factoring Binomials
Section 6.6 Factoring Perfect Square Binomials
Section 6.7 Mixed Factoring
TEST 6 Chapter 6
Chapter 7: Multiplication and Division of Rational Numbers and Expressions
Section 7.2 Reducing Rational Numbers and Rational Expressions
Section 7.3 Further Reduction of Rational Expressions
Section 7.4 Multiplication of Rational Numbers and Expressions
Section 7.5 Further Multiplication of Rational Expressions
Section 7.6 Division of Rational Numbers and Expressions
Section 7.7 Division of Polynomials (Long Division)
TEST 7 Chapter 7
Chapter 8: Addition and Subtraction of Rational Numbers and Expressions
Section 8.1 Addition and Subtraction of Rational Numbers and Expressions
with Like Denominators
Section 8.3 The Least Common Denominator of Fractions and Rational
Expressions
Section 8.4 Addition, Subtraction of Rational Numbers and Expressions with
Unlike Denominators
Test Chapter 8
Overflow & Catch-up
Final Exam
MAT-100 Homework Problems: Most, but NOT all, homework will be accomplished on-line using CourseCompass. The instructor will give instructions for accessing the homework website. When doing the on-line homework, you may do/try the problems as many times as you wish. However, the cut-off date will be the due date for the assignment - typically the Monday after the chapter test.
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