Kingwood College Mathematics Department

Math 0306 Pre-Algebra Mathematics Course Document
Fall 2009

Credit Hours - Three semester hours

Transferability - Not transferable

Prerequisites - None

Course Description - Topics for all formats include basic arithmetical operations on integers and rational numbers, order of operations, introduction to basic geometric concepts, simplification of algebraic expressions and techniques of solving simple linear equations. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not meet degree requirements.

Textbooks

Basic College Mathematics, 8th edition, Aufmann, Barker and Lockwood , ISBN: 0-618-50305-6

Course Outcomes - Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

  • demonstrate basic skills involving whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals and percents,
  • translate verbal problems into appropriate mathematical statements,
  • solve linear equations in one unknown including applications,
  • solve ratio and proportion problems involving applications using non-algebraic methods,
  • state the field properties and recognize their use in mathematical statements,
  • recognize simple geometric figures and state the defining properties and fundamental relationships of each,
  • calculate quantities related to basic geometric figures using both English and metric systems.

Instructor: Jim Alleman
Office: LIB206-D
Phone Number: (281)312-1637
E-Mail: james.e.alleman@lonestar.edu
http://wwwappskc.lonestar.edu/employee/jalleman/index.html

1. Assignments: There will be daily assignments and four exams.
Daily assignments must be completed in a timely manner. Getting ahead is acceptable. Falling behind is not acceptable. Since the assignments are to be submitted online via Lone Star College eCollege (LSC eCollege) they will be available several days after the due date. This period that the assignments are available after the due date will be a grace period. The grace period is a safety net in the event there is a computer or system problem on the day that the assignment is due or in the case of illness or other emergency. All assignments, including the final exam must be satisfactorily completed (scores greater than 50% correct) timely and will not be accepted after the grace period. Students accumulating 5 missed assignments (exams are included and counted as assignments) will be dropped from the course and/or receive an "F" as final course grade. The grace period should not be abused or thought of as the "due date" as the last day for submission is NOT guaranteed. In the event of an extended illness or emergency, it is in the best interest of a student to withdraw from all classes and start again when they are ready to continue their education.
All Exams will be taken via a testing center near you. You will need a picture ID to take exams. Failure to take the final exam will result in a grade of F for the course.

2. Grading: Your grade will be determined by the following:
20% - daily assignments
20% - Exam 1

20% - Exam 2

20% - Exam 3
20% - Final exam
90 – 100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
Below 70 = F
You must receive a grade of C or better to proceed to the next class.

In addition: To pass the course students must receive a score on the final exam of 50% or greater as well as have an overall course average of 70% or greater.

3. Attendance: This is an online, independent study class. Students are not required to attend class at a LSC campus. Students are required to submit assignments in a timely manner as stated above, as well as take all exams at a LSC campus. In the event a student is taking a course that requires this course as a corequisite, if the student is dropped from this course, they will also be dropped from the class that requires this class as a corequisite. Students, who do not successfully complete this class, will not be considered for future independent study classes.