Remedial+Algebra+-+MAT+0392

** MAT 0392 ** ** REMEDIAL ALGEBRA ** ** SPRING 2010 ** ** TTH 11:00 – 12:30 Computer Lab ** ** Alicia Massingill, Professor ** ** Office: 817 461-8741, Ext. 132 **  ** Office Hours: 12:30-2:30 & by appt ** ** MISSION **** STATEMENT ** The mission of Arlington Baptist College is to prepare men and women for Christian life and ministries, both lay and professional, through studies in the Bible, general education, church vocations, and practical service, integrating faith and learning in the context of a Christian world view. ** COURSE DESCRIPTION ** The student will receive remediation in the basic concepts of algebra, including Real Numbers, Exponent/Radicals, Polynomials/Factoring, Rational Expressions, and Word Problems. ** COURSE GOALS ** As the instructor, I will: 1.) Introduce students to the property of Real Numbers.  2.) Encourage students to discover, then use the rules of exponents. 3.) Engage students in renewed awareness of operations with polynomials especially factoring.  4.) Encourage students to become familiar with the manipulations of rational expressions. 5.) Provide experiences for to solve word problems.  ** INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS **  As a responsible student of Intermediate Algebra, you will:  1.) Become familiar with the properties of Real Numbers. 2.) Become familiar with the various operations of polynomials, especially factoring. 3.) Become aware of the Rules of Exponents. 4.) Develop a general knowledge of rational expressions.  5.) Become familiar with the methods for solving word problems. ** INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES ** Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1.) Apply the rules of Real Numbers.  2.) Apply the rules of exponents in varied circumstances. 3.) Combine rational expressions; then using multiplication and division to solve the problem. 4.) Factor basic polynomials using various techniques. 5.) Solve word problems with ease.  None   A large spiral notebook is required. A calculator is optional.  Each absence will result in a loss of two (2) points from the beginning total of 100. Three tardies will equal one absence.  Attendance 100 points  Spiral Notebook Work 400 points  Lab Work 300 points  Tests 200 points  Total  1000 points  930- 1000= A 700 – 750= D  850 – 920= B Below 700= F  760 – 840= C  ** CALENDAR **  ** TO BE ANNOUNCED **
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