Instructor: Daniel Gilson 

Email: dgilson@lamarpa.edu 

Phone: 409-984-6566 

Office Hours: MW 9:30-12:30; TTH 8:00-9:30, 11:00-12:30; F (virtual) 10:00-1:00 

Concepts of basic algebra. Operations on real numbers and polynomials, solving equations, inequalities and systems, graphing, and problem solving are included.

Elementary Algebra, 2nd Edition, by Openstax, 2020.

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1. Use appropriate symbolic notation and vocabulary to communicate, interpret, and explain mathematical concepts.

2. Define, represent, and perform operations on real numbers, applying numeric reasoning to investigate and describe quantitative relationships and solve real-world problems in a variety of contexts.

3. Use algebraic reasoning to solve problems that require ratios and rates in a variety of contexts using multiple representations.

4. Apply algebraic reasoning to manipulate expressions and equations to solve real-world problems.

5. Use graphs, tables, and technology to analyze, interpret, and compare data sets.

6. Construct and use mathematical models in verbal, algebraic, graphical, and tabular form to solve problems from a variety of contexts and to make predictions and decisions.

- Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and/or visual communication.

-Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.

-Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.

Chapter 1: Foundations of Mathematics 

Chapter 2: Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities 

Chapter 4: Graphs 

Chapter 5: Systems of Linear Equations 

Chapter 6: Polynomials 

Chapter 7: Factoring 

Chapter 1 review: 9/9 

Chapter 2 review: 9/23 

Chapter 4 review: 10/7 

Chapter 5 review: 10/21 

Chapter 6 review: 11/4 

Chapter 7 review: 11/18 

December 9th

90+: AD

80-90: BD

70-80: CD

60-70: DD

60-: FD

Homework: 45%

Quizzes: 15%

Chapter exams: 15%

Final Exam: 15%

Participation: 10%

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-If the instructor sees a need, he may require the exams be taken in a proctored environment. If this change occurs, the instructor will notify the students prior to the due dates.

-Attendance (including that in online courses) will be taken into account when determining borderline grades.

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Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

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No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

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