DKEAN@devry.edu Biography M.Ed. in Secondary Education/Mathematics. 1986. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA. Since 1986, I have enjoyed teaching a spectrum of collegiate math courses—from developmental studies mathematics to differential equations. My hobbies include creating math games, presenting workshops, and wrapping presents with graph paper. Phone: 630-353-3858 Email: dkean@devry.edu WebEx Hours (https://atge.webex.com/join/dkean): 1—6 PM (ET) on Tuesdays and by request (Let's do some social climbing up the Arabian LAdder today for track whore dates using our students)

Professor Information

Debra Kean

Contact

DKEAN@devry.edu

Biography

M.Ed. in Secondary Education/Mathematics. 1986. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.

Since 1986, I have enjoyed teaching a spectrum of collegiate math courses—from developmental studies mathematics to differential equations. My hobbies include creating math games, presenting workshops, and wrapping presents with graph paper.

Phone: 630-353-3858
Email: dkean@devry.edu
WebEx Hours (https://atge.webex.com/join/dkean): 1—6 PM (ET) on Tuesdays and by request

Course Information

Course Title:	Beginning Algebra
Course Number:	MATH062/103
Course Description:	Course Description: This course introduces critical elements of algebra for linear equations and inequalities. Coursework progresses from order of operations and combining like terms through addition and multiplication rules for solving linear equations. Students then apply these rules to inequalities. Graphing in two variables is introduced, as are exponents, polynomials and polynomial operations. The minimum requirement to pass this course is 80 percent, and grades of C and D are not assigned. Students who receive credit for the MATH062 course may not also receive credit for MATH103. Students who receive credit for the MATH103 course may not also receive credit for MATH062. Eligibility to enroll in the course is based on placement results. Note: Students in selected programs take Beginning Algebra under the MATH103 course designator for graduation credit. In other programs the course is taken as a transitional studies course, MATH062, and does not carry graduation credit.
Course Prerequisites:	N/A

Course Specific Requirements

Weekly Learning Activities

The results from your diagnostic assessment (MyFoundationslLab Learning Path Builder) will determine the math content you will work on during MATH062. You will work on math content in the MyFoundationsLab learning platform. Students should be aware that completing MyFoundationsLab work only will not count for attendance.
For attendance purposes, students must log into the course using my.devry.edu and complete a Weekly Learning Activity at least once in every 7 consecutive day period.
The Learning Activity consists of a multiple choice or multiple answer format quiz where you will report on your status for that week. For attendance purposes, you must complete the first learning activity within 7 days of the start of class (by Sunday). For convenience, select the same day to submit your learning activity during each week to stay on track. Use a calendar or a digital reminder, such as your phone to set up reminders to submit your Learning Activity. Use the guidelines below to determine the schedule:

During the first seven days of class, submit the first learning activity (For example, Sunday)	Complete the next Learning Activity within the next seven days( For example, the following Sunday)
If you submit a Learning Activity on Saturday	Complete the next Learning Activity no later than the following Saturday (7 days)
If you submit a Learning Activity on Friday	Complete the next Learning Activity no later than the following Friday (7 days)
If you submit Learning Activity on Thursday	Complete the next Learning Activity no later than the following Thursday (7 days)

Remember you have seven days within which you must complete a weekly learning activity in order to demonstrate your attendance in class. Students who submit a Weekly Learning Activity more than 7 days after the prior submission OR who skip a Learning Activity may be counted as absent and receive a warning or dismissal letter. See the Special Attendance Tracking section for more information.

Special Attendance Tracking

Students completing assignments, quizzes or exams in MyFoundationsLab are no longer within the course platform and as such these activities are not tracked for attendance purposes.
Online academic events include participation in threaded discussions, submission of an assignment and completion of a quiz or exam. However, these events are monitored only if they occur within the Canvas course platform.
Attendance in online and blended courses is tracked and recorded based on participation in online academic events. For blended courses, attendance may also be demonstrated by participation in onsite class meetings.

Final Exam

Before a student may take the Final Exam, all math modules must be mastered by achieving 80% or better on the module post-tests.

Textbooks and Supplemental Materials

Required Textbooks

The following books are required for this course:

There is no textbook for this course.

Course Objectives

Course Objectives (COs) define the learning objectives that the student will be required to demonstrate by course completion.

1

Complete arithmetic with numbers in decimal form, fractional form, and as mixed numbers.1

2

Given a problem involving percentages, properly convert percentages to decimal or fractional form and vice versa, and evaluate.3,2,7

3

Given a mathematical expression with a mixture of rational numbers combined with operators and grouping symbols, properly evaluate the value of the expression.2

4

Given a description of an algebraic expression in words, provide the proper expression.2,4

5

Complete arithmetic with real numbers, as well as in absolute value.2,7

6

Given a linear equation in one variable, properly determine the solution. Also, solve linear equations involving multiple variables for a specified variable.2,4

7

Given a linear inequality in one variable, properly determine the solution and state the solution in set notation, as well as graphically.2,4

8

Given a linear equation in two variables, graph that equation.5

9

Given data concerning a linear relationship, determine the equation of the line.5

10

Given numeric and algebraic expressions involving integer exponents, simplify and evaluate those expressions.6

11

Given fixed decimal values and expressions, convert the values into scientific notation.6

12

Given one or more polynomials, identify those polynomials and simplify expressions involving the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (by monomials only) of those polynomials. Also, evaluate algebraic expressions involving one variable.6

Assignment & Exam Due Date Policy

All assignments, quizzes, and exams are to be completed per the schedule indicated by your instructor.

Assignment Summary

 

Date	Details
Sun Mar 4, 2018	Week 1: Learning Activity due by 11:59pm Week 1: Learning Path due by 11:59pm
Mon Mar 5, 2018	Week 1: Fractions in Everyday Life due by 12am
Sun Mar 11, 2018	Week 2: Algebra Concepts due by 11:59pm Week 2: Learning Activity due by 11:59pm Week 2: Learning Path due by 11:59pm
Sun Mar 18, 2018	Week 3: Learning Activity due by 11:59pm Week 3: Learning Path due by 11:59pm Week 3: Let's Look at Ratios due by 11:59pm
Sun Mar 25, 2018	Week 4: Learning Activity due by 11:59pm Week 4: Learning Path due by 11:59pm Week 4: Understanding Equations due by 11:59pm
Sun Apr 1, 2018	Week 5: Learning Activity due by 11:59pm Week 5: Learning Path due by 11:59pm Week 5: Linear Relationships due by 11:59pm
Sun Apr 8, 2018	Week 6: Exponents and Polynomials in the Real World due by 11:59pm Week 6: Learning Activity due by 11:59pm Week 6: Learning Path due by 11:59pm
Sun Apr 15, 2018	Week 7: Learning Activity due by 11:59pm Week 7: Problem Solving and Success Strategies due by 11:59pm Week 7: Study Skills Module due by 11:59pm
Sat Apr 21, 2018	Week 8: Final Exam due by 11:59pm Week 8: Learning Activity due by 11:59pm Week 8: Math-Reading Connections due by 11:59pm

Assignment Values and Letter Grades

The maximum score in this class is 1,000 points. The categories, which contribute to your final grade, are weighted as follows.

Assignment	Points	Weighting
Discussion (10 points each, Weeks 1-7)	70	7%
Mastery* of six math content modules (90 points each) *mastery is 80% or higher	540	54%
Mastery of study skills modules (two at 30 points each)	60	6%
Weekly Learning Activities (10 points each, Weeks 1-7; 20 points Week 8)	90	9%
Comprehensive Mastery Test** (covers all math content modules) **Before a student may take this exam, all math modules must be mastered (80% or higher)	240	24%
Total Points	1,000	100%

All of your course requirements are graded using points. At the end of the course, the points are converted to a letter grade using the scale in the table below.
Final grades are based on the percentage equivalent in the chart below and are not rounded to the next higher letter grade.

Letter Grade	Points	Percentage
A	900–1,000	90% to 100%
B	800–899	80% to 89.9%
F	799 and below	Below 80%

University Policies and Procedures

Please review the University Policies by accessing the Student Handbook and the Discussion Guidelines for DeVry University or Keller University.
Any student with a disability who requires assistance should contact the Office of Student Disability Services to begin the accommodation request process. The Office of Student Disability Services can be reached by email at adaofficer@devry.edu or adaofficer@keller.edu, or by phone at (877) 496-9050, option 1.