Text:  Integrated Arithmetic and Basic Algebra, Third Edition by Jordan/Palow, Addison Wesley, 2005.

Course Description: This course covers the following topics: operations with integers, variable expressions, polynomials, integer exponents; solving linear equations including fractions and applications; factoring; the rectangular coordinate system; and percents

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, a student should be able to perform arithmetic operations with rational numbers and expressions; perform operations with algebraic expressions and polynomials; solve linear equations; factor selected polynomial expressions; graph linear equations; and solve simple systems of linear equations.

Grading: A = 90®100            B = 80®89                           C = 75®79                 F = below 75

The final grade is determined as follows:

                                                Tests                                        65%

                                                Homework and quizzes            15%

                                                Final examination                     20%

A student receiving an A, B, or C may enroll in Math 101 or Math 155. Any student receiving an F, W, or WF is required to repeat Math 100.The grade received in this course is calculated in the GPA but does not count towards graduation requirements.

A student may exempt the final if the test average is 94 or higher.

Equipment:  Scientific Calculator TI-30X IIS is recommended.  Calculators are not permitted until chapter 3.  A Student Solutions Manual is available in the bookstore and online, but is not required.

Attendance Requirements:  

1.      The number of absences allowed in this class is:

4 day a week class                  6 absences (4 in summer)

3 day a week class                  5 absences (3 in summer)

2 day a week class                  3 absences (2 in summer)

*Please note that this may be stricter when compared to your other classes.

An absence is defined as failure to be present for a scheduled class meeting, arriving for the class more than ten minutes after the scheduled time for the class to begin, missing ten or more minutes during the middle of class, or leaving class early.

2.      Absences are counted from the first day of class.

3.      Three tardies are considered as one absence. A tardy is defined as “arrival in class after the instructor has taken attendance and before ten minutes after the scheduled time for the class to begin.”  If you are tardy, it is your responsibility to inform the teacher that you came in late.

4.      You are responsible for all material/announcements presented whether you are present or absent.

If you are more than 10 minutes late, you are officially absent.  Students who exceed the allowed number of absences will be dropped from the course and receive a grade of W if passing or WF if failing after midterm.  Students who drop a course, or are withdrawn from a course are responsible for any impact concerning Financial Aid.

Midlands Technical College may announce a delayed start time due to inclement weather or other reasons.  Students can access this information in the following ways:

                                 www.midlandstech.edu. (college website)

                                 call 738-1400 (college information)

                                 refer to announcements on WIS TV and Radio stations.

If a class has thirty or more minutes left after the delayed start time, students are responsible for attendance.

Academic Behavior:

1. Required textbooks are on reserve in the Library and Academic Success Center of all campuses for student use.  There is one copy in each Library and Academic Success Center. Students may only use these textbooks in the Library or Academic Success Center.  The instructor may dismiss or withdraw students who do not have the required materials in a timely manner.

2.   No cell phone or any electronic device is to be used during class, unless  

            authorized by the instructor.  The instructor may issue a consequence if your

            cell  phone or electronic device is used or heard during class time.  These

            devices are allowed on campus, but must not be activated in classrooms.

            In case of an emergency, students can be contacted through security 738-7850.

Children on Campus:

To ensure that children are not left unattended on campus and that classes or services are not disrupted by children, the college has a policy that states children are not to be brought to class or left unattended on campus.  This policy is found in the MTC Student Handbook.

Student Information:

Any MTC student information may be given only in the presence of the student.  No information is given to parents, unless the student is present and gives permission.  No information is given through a phone conversation.  No information is sent through e-mail.

Note: If special accommodations are needed for students with disabilities, the student should contact the Counseling Services office for assistance. Documentation regarding a specific disability is required for accommodation arrangements. Confidentiality of the information received will be maintained.

This syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.