MATH 090 - BASIC MATHEMATICS/INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA

North Carolina Wesleyan College

SECTION 01, 0 CREDIT HOURS

Spring, 1998 Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 1:00 to 2:00pm

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Carol Lawrence

OFFICE 114, Braswell

OFFICE HOURS M 10:15-11:30am, T 11:15-12:15pm, Wed 10:15-11:15am, Th 11:15am-12:15pm or by apt.

OFFICE PHONE (252) 985-5183 (call for an appointment)

OFFICE FAX (252) 985-5235

BUILDING AND ROOM PC 274

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TEXT: INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA - AN APPLIED APPROACH, Fourth Edition, Aufmann/Barker, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1995.

PREREQUISITE: Placement.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: A review of arithmetic (whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percent, positive and negative numbers, roots of numbers) and introduction to algebra.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: In general, the course is designed to develop an understanding of foundational concepts, reasoning and skills in elementary algebra necessary for success in further mathematics courses.

OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE: Specifically, the student will further develop and demonstrate an understanding of basic mathematics concepts and skills within the context of introductory algebra (whole numbers fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percent, positive and negative numbers, roots of numbers). The student will demonstrate an understanding of algebraic language and skills that include but are not limited to simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations, function concepts, and simplifying radicals. The student will use these skills to solve application problem-solving situations and mathematics investigations.

TEACHING METHODS: Learning mathematics is "doing" mathematics. Therefore, classes will consist of modeling of examples by both instructor and students. Opportunities for group and individual skill development and problem-solving/mathematical investigations will be provided. Instructor/student and student/student interaction is encouraged.

ATTENDANCE: Punctual attendance is required. The College attendance policy as stated on page 61 of the catalog will be strictly enforced. No more than three absences are allowed. Three tardies count as an absence. Two quiz grades will be dropped for all students that stay within the three absences limit. There will be no make-up tests or exam for unexcused absences. Make-up daily assignments should be turned in by the next class period after the absence occurred. The instructor should be notified in advance of excused absences due to college approved events.
 

I will assign homework each class period. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. The final exam will be comprehensive. A 10 point grading scale will be used.

FINAL EXAM: To be announced.

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM: A scholar is characterized by his/her honesty and fairness. Therefore, a scholar neither gives nor receives "information illicitly with intent to deceive the instructor in his or her effort to grade fairly any academic work" (NCWC Catalog, p. 64). Also, a scholar does not take credit for someone's work without giving credit to the creator. The violation of these principles is academic dishonesty and will not be tolerated. The instructor will adhere strictly to the plagiarism and cheating policy as stated in the catalog on pages 64-65.

MATH 090: INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA