Fall 2026
Foundations of College Algebra
Instructor: Aaron Phillips
Email: aphillips@lamarpa.edu
Phone: (409) 984-6431
Office: Student Center - Room 418
Office Hours: Monday: 1000 - 1100, 1200 - 1300
Wednesday: 1000 - 1100, 1200 - 1300
Friday: 1000 - 1100, 1200 - 1300
Additional support in the study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices.
| College Algebra 2e, Jay Abramson, Openstax, 2021 This textbook is available for free under a Creative Commons license at: https://openstax.org/details/books/college-algebra-2e |
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College Allegebra MATH 1314
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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.
Communication Skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate a
Chapter 2 Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 3 Functions
Chapter 4 Linear Functions
Chapter 5 Polynomial and Rational Functions
Chapter 6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
See Blackboard for schedule.
There is no comprehensive final exam.
A: 90 - 100
B: 80 - 89
C: 70 - 79
D: 60 - 69
F: Below 60
Weekly assignnments in Blackboard - 100%
Blackboard:
All of your course materials and assignments are accessible in Blackboard. Each assignment is designed to prepare you for the content in College Algebra MATH 1314. All assignments must be completed before the posted module deadline.
Since this is an online course and we will not be meeting in person, the rate and pace of attendance is left somewhat up to the student. It is the sole responsibility of the student to make sure that they are current and up to date in the material and to participate in all posted assignments and activities, and they are expected to do so out of their own desire to learn and succeed. The student's online participation will be observed to an extent, and for any borderline cases of assigning final grades, this record will be taken into consideration
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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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If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.