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COURSE DESCRIPTION: The topics of the course include properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, functions, operations with polynomials, absolute value equations and inequalities, graphing, and graphing calculator and practical applications.
COURSE GOAL: The goal of Elementary Algebra is to help students achieve a level of academic competence in elementary algebra skills that will enable them to work successfully in the Intermediate Algebra Course of the DSP and in college level courses.
PLACEMENT:
Students are placed in DSPM 0800 based on their ACT Mathematics sub-score or
their performance on the COMPASS
Placement Test. Once placed, students must successfully complete the
class before enrolling in another mathematics course. Please see the Academic
Support Center advisors, 898-2339, if there are any questions concerning placement.
TEST UP OPPORTUNITY:
In DSPM 0800, students are given the opportunity to test out of the class
and proceed to DSPM
0850: Intermediate Algebra. Each class is given a thirty-five minute,
twenty-five question, multiple choice test on the first day of class. All
students are required to take this pre-test. If a student scores a 18 or
greater on this pre-test, he/she may have the opportunity to change courses.
Students who have a
high
school math deficiency or who have attempted the course before will
not be allowed to test out.
ATTENDANCE
POLICY: Regular class attendance is mandatory for students to perform
at their highest potential. Therefore, the Developmental
Studies Department observes a strict class attendance policy:
TEXTBOOK:
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Graphs and Models by Bittinger, Ellenbogen,
and Johnson.
This textbook will also be required for DSPM
0850: Intermediate Algebra.
GRAPHING CALCULATOR:
A graphing calculator is required.
Course instructon
will be based on the TI 83/83+. Certain types
of calculators are not allowed; see your individual instructor for details
or go to GUIDELINES
FOR CALCULATOR USE.
SYLLABUS:
All students enrolled in DSPM 0800 will receive a syllabus from the instructor
describing specfic requirements for the class.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
TOPICS
COVERED:
REQUIREMENTS:
Students will be required to:
FINAL EXAM:
The final exam is comprehensive and counts as 20% of the course grade.
The final exam is a thirty-five minute, twenty-five multiple choice test that
is similar to the pre-test. The final exam is administered according to
the university's final exam schedule.
EVALUATION:
In order to successfully complete DSPM 0800: Elementary Algebra, 70 percent
proficiency must be demonstrated. Therefore, the following grades can be
earned:
| 90 - 100% | A |
| 80 - 89% | B |
| 70 - 79% | C |
| below 70% | F |
Grades of D and audits are not permitted. Plus/Minus grades are not given for
DS course. Incomplete grades are given
under extreme circumstances. A grade of C or better is required
to enroll in DSPM 0850:
Intermediate Algebra.
WITHDRAWAL:
To withdraw from DSPM 0800: Elementary Algebra, the student must withdraw
from all university courses or the student must obtain permission from the Chair of Developmental Studies, PH
202, 898-2568.
DISABILITIES:
If a student has a disability that may require assistance or accommodation
or has questions related to any accommodations for testing, note takers,
readers, etc., he/she should speak to the instructor as soon as possible.
Students may also contact the Office of Disabled Student Services (898-2783)
with questions about such services.
