Bainbridge College

Math 0097:  Developmental Mathematics, Non-Exit Level

 (50311)

Summer 2010

Important Summer Dates:

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Course Description
This course is the first in the learning support sequence.  In this course, the student is given an opportunity to strengthen her/his mathematical skills.   This course includes a brief review of fractions, percents, ratio and proportion, as well as an introduction to real numbers, solving linear equations, linear inequalities, formula evaluation, word problems, expressions, and exponents.

Complete list of outcomes

Text

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 4/e with MyMathLab Student Access Kit

Lial/Hornsby/McGinnis

ISBN: 9780321507228

Class Policies

• ATTENDANCE:  You are expected to come to every class and to be prepared to contribute to the learning experience.  Much of the value and meaning of this class will come from what happens in class, so you must be here in order to experience the benefits.  To succeed in this class, you must be here--on time.  However, at times we all experience sickness, car breakdowns, and emergencies, and you will not be unduly penalized for a day or two missed.  I will maintain a record of your attendance in class.  Furthermore, if you miss more than four classes, per Learning Support Division policy, you may be failed in this class except for highly unusual circumstances. In order to assure that you are not failed after four absences, it is the student's responsibility to keep an open line of communication with the instructor.  In addition, absence from class for whatever reason does not excuse you from full responsibility for class work or assignments missed.  Students on school-related activities should inform me beforehand of their intended absences.

• PROMPTNESS:  Tardiness is a distraction.

• COMPUTER USAGE IN CLASS:  It is not appropriate to surf the web, work on other course work, or work on CourseCompass while class is in session.  The only time you should be doing work on the computer is if the instructor has given you class time to do assigned work.

• PROGRESS:  Because you are responsible for your performance and progress in this class, please talk to me if you experience difficulties.  Also, please note that this course will require time outside of class, in order to be successful.

• CLASSROOM CONDUCT:  You are expected to treat your fellow students and instructor with respect and fairness and to refrain from any disruption to the learning environment.  Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to, sleeping in class, talking while the instructor is talking, coming in late, gathering belongings before class has been dismissed, and bringing anything disruptive to the classroom, such as pets, children, or phones.

• CELL PHONES/RINGING DEVICES:  These devices do not belong in the classroom.  However, if you choose to bring one to class and it rings or vibrates without prior conversation with your instructor........be prepared to be asked to leave the classroom and you will forfeit any grade taken that class day.

  • Make sure your cell phone is OFF AND PUT AWAY in class, but inform me of any special circumstances, such as a possible emergency call.

• ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:  Your work must be your own.  Cheating and plagiarism are handled according to the procedures outlined in your Student Handbook.

• ADA STATEMENT:  The college is committed to providing accessibility to all students in accordance to ADA/504 guidelines.  Students should contact the Coordinator of Testing and Disabilities, Ridge Harper.  He is located in the library and his phone number is 248-2579.

• LEARNING SUPPORT POLICY:  Degree students who fail to exit a Learning Support area in THREE attempts will be suspended from taking any classes for THREE years within the University System of Georgia.  All grades except W count as an attempt.  Suspensions may be appealed, and two more attempts may be granted in an area.  If a fifth attempt is needed, the student may take that Learning Support course ONLY.

• FINANCIAL AID POLICY: Federal funds cover just seven Learning Support classes-including withdrawals.  HOPE Grant and HOPE Scholarship also have caps for state aid for programs.

• WITHDRAWALS: To officially drop a course without penalty, you must complete a Drop/Add form, with appropriate signatures, before midterm. Please note that you cannot drop your Learning Support classes and keep your credit classes.  In addition, although a W does not count as an attempt in Learning Support, it does count against the requirement for a 67% success rate for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for financial aid. Withdrawal after midterm produces an automatic “F,” unless approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.                             

• INCOMPLETES: An "I" (incomplete) grade is available only for nonacademic reasons.  A student must secure permission for an incomplete grade PRIOR to the ending of the semester.  Students must complete the missed assignments/tests during the next semester or the grade becomes an "F" automatically.  Students may not re-register for the class.

Grades

During the course of the semester, you will have:

  Three (3) major tests (ExamView) - 30%

  Online quizzes - 30%

  Online homework assignments - 40%

The online assignments, quizzes, and study plan work will be done in CourseCompass/MyMathLab.  You must have an access code to register for this.  The access code can be purchased with a brand new text book or can be purchased separately.

Exit Requirement for Learning Support Math 97

•  Class average of at least 75%

Grading Scale

A* - Class average of 90% to 100%

B* - Class average of 80% to 89.99%

C* - Class average of 75% to 79.99%

IP*  -  In Progress - indicates progress, which though satisfactory, is insufficient for exiting the course (Student must retake Math 0097)

F*  -  Failing (Student must retake Math 0097)

FN*  -  Failed for nonattendance and/or more than four absences (Student must retake Math 0097)

I - An incomplete grade is available for nonacademic reasons only and only when the student's request is made before grades are due.  An I must be completed during the next semester, or it becomes an F. (Students may petition for one additional semester.)  Students may not re-register for the class.

W  -  Withdrew (before midterm)

WF  -  Withdrew while failing (after midterm)

* - This class does not count in your BC GPA, nor does it transfer to any institution.  It does however, count in the HOPE GPA and counts against HOPE hours.  In addition, HOPE Scholarship counts each Learning Support course (even W's) toward its 127-hour cap.

I reserve the right to make changes to this syllabus anytime during the semester.  You will be notified of any changes.

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