Tentative Course Schedule:
DEVS 0320 Introductory Algebra
Instructor: Beth St Jean
Spring 2009 |
| Date |
Reading As signment |
| Jan 12 |
Diagnostic Test |
| 14 |
Syllabus |
| 16 |
P.1 |
| 19 |
P.2 |
| 21 |
P.2 |
| 23 |
P.3 |
| 26 |
P.3 |
| 28 |
Review |
| 30 |
Exam #1 (P.1-P.3) |
| Feb 2 |
P.4 |
| 4 |
P.4 |
| 6 |
P.5 |
| 9 |
P.5 |
| 11 |
P.6 |
| 13 |
P.6 |
| 16 |
Review |
| 18 |
Exam #2 (P.4-P.6) |
| 20 |
P.7 |
| 23 |
P.7 |
| 25 |
P.8 |
| 27 |
P.8 |
| Mar 2 |
P.8 |
| 4 |
Review |
| 6 |
Exam #3 (P.7-P.8) |
| 9 –13 |
No Class (Spring Break) |
| 16 |
1.1 |
| 18 |
1.2 |
| 20 |
1.2 |
| 23 |
1.3 |
| 25 |
1.3 |
| 27 |
1.4 |
| 30 |
1.4 |
| April 1 |
Review |
| 3 |
Exam #4 (1.1-1.4) |
| 6 |
1.5 |
| 8 |
1.5 |
| 10 –13 |
Easter Holidays |
| 15 |
1.6 |
| 17 |
1.6 |
| 20 |
1.7 |
| 22 |
1.7 |
| 24 |
Review |
| 27 |
Exam #5 (1.5-1.7) |
| 29 |
Final Review |
| May 1 |
Practice Exam |
| 4 –8 |
Final Exam |
**Remember that the class schedule is subject to change at
any time. You will be notified during class of
any changes.
In addition to this schedule , you are required to attend your scheduled one
hour lab per week.
Course Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes
and their Linkage to
Program and University Goals and Outcomes.
Course Number and Title
Desired Student Learning Outcomes
for this course
|
Linked to which departmental program goal(s) |
Linked to which
institutional
goal(s)? |
Types of evidence that might be
used to demonstrate student
achievement of objectives & goals |
Demonstrate an understanding of basic
mathematical operations . |
DEVS: 2,3,4
Assessment Plan Outcome: 2 |
2,6,8
|
Quizzes, homework, exams
|
Demonstrate an understanding of the
elementary algebra concepts necessary
for success in DEVS 0330 In termediate
Algebra or higher. |
DEVS: 1,2,3,4
Assessment Plan Outcome: 1,2 |
2,6,8
|
Quizzes, homework, exams.
C- or better in class
70 or better on post-test.
|
Institutional Goals:
2. Students are equipped for successful careers and post-graduate education.
6. Students will grow as whole persons – spiritually, emotionally, morally,
intellectually, socially, and physically – in a community where these qualities
are nurtured.
8. The institution will engage in an ongoing pursuit of excellence in curricula,
programs, and policies.
The Developmental Studies (DEVS) program is not a department. It is a program
consisting of five content based courses and one study skills course.
Departmental goals:
1. insure proper placement of students into courses appropriate for their skill
level;
2. provide pre -college level courses in the areas of mathematics , reading, and
writing;
3. work closely with AEC staff in order to provide tutorial support for students
enrolled in DEVS courses;
4. work closely with other departments to insure that DEVS curriculum provides
students with the skills necessary to transition into college-level
courses.
Intended outcomes for students in the DEVS program assessment plan:
1. Students will be placed in the courses appropriate for their skill level.
2. Students will acquire college level entry skills in mathematics.
3. Students will acquire college level entry skills in writing.
4. Students will acquire college level entry skills in reading.
