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| Instructor Information |
Instructor: T. Murphy, Associate Professor, Macon Cove Campus, Thornton-116, (901) 333-4436
Office Hours To Be Announced
Email:
snail mail :
Tami Murphy
Southwest Tennessee Community College
5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134
| Required Textbook and Supplementary Materials |
Your textbook website is:
Required Textbook :
Basic Math, Algebra, and Geometry with applicationsCleaves, Hobbs
with solutions
Required Materials
You need a textbook and a scientific calculator or a graphing calculator for this class. If you do not own a scientific calculator or a graphing calculator the Casio fx-115 is recommended or the TI 83 graphing calculator. (Please check with the Mathematics Department to be sure the TI 83 is still the required graphing calculator. However, calculator usage is not permitted on Chapters 1, 2, and 3.
| Technical Support |
If you experience technical difficulties please visit the helpdesk at
I am providing you with suggested dates to pace yourself. However, these dates are tentative and are subject to change. Please have the test taken by the date that is listed. If you have any trouble meeting the deadline please let me know as soon as possible. I will post an announcement on the announcements page to let you know that the test is available for you to take.
Taking a Proctored Exam
If you cannot take the exam during the scheduled times that I will be available to administer the exam you will need to make other arrangements. Please make sure you put your name on your papers and your valid email address. Please bring a pencil with you when you take your tests. You can also use your calculator on the final exam.
| Course Information |
Course Description
This course is a fast-paced review of elementary and intermediate algebra, including operations with signed numbers, solving linear equations, using proportions to solve problems, laws of exponents, basic operations with polynomials, scientific notation, roots and radicals, formulas and applications, factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations, simplifying rational expressions, exponential expressions, linear inequalities, graphing linear equations, and solving systems of linear equations.
Prerequisite: DSPM 0700 or Appropriate Score on the Placement Exam into DSPM 0800. Satisfactory completion of high school Algebra II is recommended. to enroll, contact the Developmental Studies Office.
General Student Outcomes
In the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Part I Elementary Algebra
Review integers, including; basic operations with signed numbers, whole number exponents, and simplification of numeric expressions using the order of operations.
Simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms.
Solve linear equations in one variable.
Solve applied problems using linear equations.
Solve problems involving direct and inverse variation.
Solve formulas and literal equations for a specified variable.
Develop proficiency with the laws of exponents.
Multiply and divide by powers of 10 and use scientific notation.
Recognize polynomials and perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of a polynomial by a monomial.
Develop proficiency in factoring polynomials.
Manipulate Radical Expressions:
Rational exponents and radicals
Simplifying radical expressions
Addition and subtraction of radical expressions.
Multiplication and division of radical expressions.
Equations with radical expressions.
Complex numbers.
Solve geometric applications.
Part II Intermediate Algebra
Reduce rational expressions to lowest terms; add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions; simplify complex fractions; solve equations with rational expressions.
Review operations with polynomials and factoring of polynomials.
Solve linear inequalities.
Solve equations containing one absolute value term.
Graph linear equations on the rectangular coordinate system by various methods.
Define and determine the slope of a line.
Write the equation of a line given a point on the line and slope; or given two points.
Discuss the characteristics of parallel and perpendicular lines.
Graph linear inequalities in two variables.
Solve linear systems of two equations by graphing, elimination, and substitution.
Solve quadratic equations by the method of factoring and by the quadratic formula.
Apply the above skills to real-world applications.
Grades for the semester
Grades are no longer automatically mailed to students. Please check the current schedule of classes for information about obtaining your grades for the semester. Grades can be obtained via
Final Exam
After completing all units in any developmental mathematics course, a COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM will be required. The score on this exam will be calculated as a portion of your final grade.
Your letter grade will be based on the following scale:
Letter Grade Numerical Grade
A Superior 90 100 %
B Excellent 80 89%
C Average 70 79%
F Failure < 70 %
A grade of F means you have not successfully mastered the material enough to proceed to the next Course Elementary Algebra. You will need to re-register for the course.
W Withdrawal Must submit official form to the records office.
I Incomplete Must see the instructor to complete
The I grade is only given in emergency situations (if you miss the final examination) and only if you have a passing average for the course. You may be required to submit written documentation for verification.
| Assessment and Grading Testing Procedures |
Any missed assignments, including tests, quizzes,...will be assigned a grade of 0 by me. If you want a grade other than a zero you must take the tests, quizzes,...
Taking Chapter Quizzes
All of the chapter quizzes are online and are not proctored. Each quiz has a time limit and has only one attempt.
Taking a Proctored Test
If you cannot take the proctored exams (Mid Term and Final) during the scheduled times that I will be available to administer the exam, you we need to make other arrangements with me as soon as possible.
Please make sure you put your name on your papers.
Course Grades are a measure of the student learning outcomes and learning objectives of the course.
| Chapter Quizzes | Taken online and must be submitted by the deadline. If you do not make the deadline, or make arrangements to take the quiz a grade of 0 will be assigned. |
| Homework Assignments, Review Sheets *Skills Check practice tests,... | All of these are required. They will be added together to make one quiz score. The first set of homework is due when you take the Mid Term Exam. You will bring these assignments with you when you take the Mid Term Exam from me. You will bring the next set of assignments that are due when you take the Final Exam from me. *No grade is given for these. This is a way for you to check your progress. |
| Discussion Board | These are required. You need to check the Discussion Board weekly for the discussion topics. |
| Mid Term Exam (Proctored at the Macon Campus) | This Exam must be proctored. I have supplied you with tentative dates. You need to make arrangements with me if you cannot make these dates. Also, kindly let me know when you are planning to take the exams. |
| Final Exam (Proctored at the Macon Campus) | This Exam must be proctored. I have supplied you with tentative dates. You will need to make arrangements with me if you cannot make these dates. |
| Assignments and Participation |
Assignments and Projects:
A list of assignments are provided for you with due dates. You must not fall behind. Assignments and practice exams can be found by going to your WebCT homepage and clicking on Course Contents in the navigation bar and then clicking on the assignments, or the self-check quizzes.
Class Participation:
You must participate in all interactive aspects of the course. You should communicate with other students in the discussion board students are expected to communicate with the instructor. You must your email and you must check the course discussion board frequently for announcements, and you should actively participate in threaded discussion events.
| Guidelines for Communicaiton |
Email:
You must check your email weekly.
Be careful in wording your emails.
Do not send large attachments without permission.
Respect the privacy of other class members
Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion.
Try to maintain threads by using the reply button rather starting a new topic.
Respond in a timely manner and be thoughtful.
Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of others ideas.
Be positive and constructive in group discussions.
Offer help and suggestions to those that ask for it.
| Syllabus Changes |
I am providing you with suggested dates to pace yourself. However, these dates are tentative and are subject to change. Please have the test taken by the date that is listed. If you have any trouble meeting the deadline please let me know as soon as possible. I will post an announcement on the announcements page to let you know that the test is available for you to take.
Course Topics:
| Suggested Dates | Sections To Cover |
| week 1 | Orientation Unit; Basic Math Review, 8-1 ,8-2, 8-3 8-3, 8-4 |
| week 2 | 9-1,9-2;9-3 Quiz ON CHAPTER 8 and 9 |
| week 3 | 10-1,10-2; 10-3,10-4 Quiz on Chapter 10
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| week 4 | 11-1,11-2,11-3,11-4,11-5 |
| week 5 | Quiz on Chapter 11, 12-1,12-2 Quiz on chapter 12 |
| week 6 | 13-1,13-2,13-3,13-4 Chapter 13 Quiz |
| week 7 | Mid Term Exam (Proctored Macon Campus) |
| week 8 | 14-1,14-2;14-3,14-4;14-4 |
| week 9 | Chapter 14 Quiz |
| week 10 | 15-1,15-2; 15-4; Chapter 15 Quiz |
| week 11 | 17-1,17-2;17-3,17-5;18-1 Chapter 17 Quiz
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| week 12 | 18-2(8-6,16-1)18-3,18-4,18-5; Chapter 18 Quiz |
| week 13 | 19-1,19-5,19-2;19-3,19-4 Quiz on Chapter 19 |
| week 14 | 20-1,20-2,20-3; 20-4 Chapter 20 Quiz |
| week 15 | Final Exam Packet Available--Study Week |
| Final Exam Week | Final Exam (Proctored Macon Cove Campus) |
| Students With Disabilities |
Accommodation For Disabilities
Southwest Tennessee Community College is committed to making reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the Career Counseling Center to arrange for appropriate accommodation. When the disability has been documented and verified, a counselor will contact the faculty member regarding any special accommodation to be provided. For more detailed information, refer to the College Catalog under the section entitled "Career Services" or contact the Career Counseling Center located on the second floor of the Farris building, rooms 2180 - 2182, at (901) 333-4170.
| Course Rules and College Protocol |