Elementary Algebra

Optional: Shrink-Wrapped Bundle with Text and My Math Lab ISBN: 0321373650

MyMathLab is an optional interactive on line course that accompanies the text. You may purchase
access to MyMathLab online from Addison Wesleyfor $57.00 at:

MyMathLab includes:
▫ Online access to all pages of the textbook
▫ Multimedia learning aids (videos & animations) for select examples and exercises in the text
▫ Practice tests and quizzes linked to sections of the textbook
▫ Personalized study guide based on performance on practice tests and quizzes
Visit  for more information. To use MyMathLab, you'll need:
▫ Course ID*: ID acc92783
▫ Student access number: provided with purchase of MyMathLab access.

Supplemental Materials: Rectangular coordinate graphing paper , Scientific calculator

Course Rationale: Welcome to Elementary Algebra. As with all developmental math courses,
Elementary Algebra is de signed to provide you with the mathematical foundation and personal
confidence to enable you to use mathematics in your future life. This course is designed to
prepare you for MATD 0390 (Intermediate Algebra) and the algebra-based courses that follow
it. It also offers you one way to prepare for MATH 1332 (College Mathematics, formerly
Topics in Mathematics), MATH 1342 (Elementary Statistics), and MATH 1333 (Mathematics
for Measurement) after you have passed the math portion of the state-approved test.

Course Description (MATD 0370 Elementary Algebra): A course designed to develop the skills
and understanding contained in the first year of secondary school algebra. Topics include review of
ope rations on real numbers, graphing linear equations , solving linear and quadratic equations,
solving systems of linear equations, polynomials, factoring , and applications.

Instructional Methodo logy : This course is taught in the classroom as a lecture/discussion course.

In-class Work and Homework: Each day you will turn in class work 2 points and a homework
assignment from the previous class period for 2 points. The best 15 class work scores and the best
15 homework scores will be used in your final grade. You may not makeup these assignments for
any reason. Please be aware that it is assumed that you are also doing the suggested homework
problems even though you do not turn them in or get a grade for them.

Exams: There will be four exams worth 100 points each. They will be available in the testing center
at NRG during the dates given in the calendar (or in NRG OSD if those services are available to
you). ACC Testing Center policies can be found at: . There is also a
comprehensive final worth 100 points given in class during the last week. The final exam score will
replace the lowest previous exam score, but only if the final score is higher. For example, if your
first four test grades are 75, 86, 90, 94 and your final exam score is 92, then 92 replaces the 75. But
if your final exam score is 70, then there is no replacement. There are no makeup exams or retesting,
If you miss an exam, the final exam will be used to replace that score, which will be your lowest.
Any additional missed exam scores will be zero. If you know in advance that you will have to miss
an exam, arrange with me to take it early.

Grading: Your final course grade is determined by the percentage of points earned out of points
possible (560 points possible), where 90% and above is an A, 80-89% is a B, and so forth ( decimals
are rounded to the nearest integer; for example, 89.5 rounds to 90, but 89.4 rounds to 89). Points are
earned from

Attendance: Attendance is required in this course. Students who have excessive absences may be
withdrawn. TSI-mandated students who have excessive absences will be withdrawn.

TSI Warning: If you are relying on this course to meet a requirement that you be in mandatory
remediation in mathematics this semester**, then

i. if you are not "continually in attendance" in this course, you should be withdrawn from the
course by your instructor,
ii. if you withdraw yourself from this course or are withdrawn by your instructor, you may be
withdrawn from all of your other college courses if this is the only TSI-mandated course you
are taking.

** If you are unsure whether or not this warning applies to you, see an ACC advisor immediately.

Withdrawal Policy: It is the student's responsibility to initiate all withdrawals in this course. The
instructor may withdraw students for excessive absences but makes no commitment to do this for
the student. After the withdrawal date, neither the student nor the instructor may initiate a
withdrawal. TSI-mandated students with excessive unexcused absences will be withdrawn. The
withdrawal deadline is April 27.

Learning Labs ACC main campuses have Learning Labs which offer free first-come, first-serve
tutoring in mathematics courses. The locations, contact information and hours of availability of the
Learning Labs are posted at: The lab at NRG is in Room
4119

Statement on Students with Disabilities
Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological
disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office
of Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes.
Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester. Students who are
requesting accommodation must provide the instructor with a letter of accommodation from the
Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) at the beginning of the semester. Accommodations can
only be made after the instructor receives the letter of accommodation from OSD.

Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty
Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include scholastic
dishonesty, including but not limited to, cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized
collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be
the result of their thought, work, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not
limited to, tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either in dividual or
group ; classroom presentations; and homework.

Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty Penalty
Students who violate the rules concerning scholastic dishonesty will be assessed an academic
penalty that the instructor determines is in keeping with the seriousness of the offense. This
academic penalty may range from a grade penalty on the particular assignment to an overall grade
penalty in the course, including possibly an F in the course. ACC's policy can be found in the
Student Handbook under Policies and Procedures or on the web at

Statement on Academic Freedom
Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good . The common good depends
upon a search for truth and upon free expression . In this course the professor and students shall
strive to protect free inquiry and the open ex change of facts , ideas, and opinions. Students are free to
take exception to views offered in this course and to reserve judgment about debatable issues.
Grades will not be affected by personal views. With this freedom comes the responsibility of civility
and a respect for a diversity of ideas and opinions. This means that students must take turns
speaking, listen to others speak without interruption, and refrain from name-calling or other personal
attacks.

Statement on Student Discipline
Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning. Behavior that disrupts the learning
process will be dealt with appropriately, which may include having the student leave class for the
rest of that day. In serious cases, disruptive behavior may lead to a student being withdrawn from
the class. ACC's policy on student discipline can be found in the Student Handbook under Policies
and Procedures or on the web at:

Student Services: The web address for student services is:
The ACC student handbook can be found at:

Course-Specific Support Services: ACC main campuses have Learning Labs which offer free
first-come first-serve help with math from tutors and computer tutorials for math courses. Learning
Lab information is posted at . Videotapes that cover all topics can be
checked out in the Learning Resource Centers (libraries).