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MATH-0361
Developmental Mathematics I - Beginning Algebra
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT MASTER SYLLABUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Topics in mathematics such as arithmetic operations, basic algebraic concepts and
notation, geometry, and real and complex number systems. This is a developmental
course and cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on TSI Assessment
COURSE TYPE
Academic Non-Core
COURSE GOALS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of simple algebraic operations by
a.
performing order of operations on integers, fraction, and decimals;
b.
demonstrating the ability to simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions;
c.
solving algebraic equations using addition property;
d.
solving algebraic equations using multiplication/division property;
e.
solving algebraic equations using addition and multiplication;
f.
solving equations involving integers, fractions and decimals;
g.
solving and graphing first-degree inequalities;
h.
using interval notation to denote solution set.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic geometric measurements by
a.
calculating geometric perimeter, circumference, area, and volume;
b.
identifying types of angles and triangles.
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic algebraic expressions by
a.
writing symbolic expressions;
b.
simplifying algebraic expressions;
c.
simplifying and approximating square roots.
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of graphing by
a.
plotting rectangular coordinates;
b.
finding slopes and intercepts of lines;
c.
graphing lines using x and y intercepts;
d.
demonstrating the ability to find and graph ordered pair solutions of linear
equations;
e.
calculating slope a line;
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f.
g.
h.
using slope to identify parallel and perpendicular lines;
demonstrating the ability to find and use slope intercept form of a line;
demonstrating the ability to graph and write basic linear equations.
5.
Demonstrate an understanding of exponents by
a.
demonstrating the ability to write and evaluate exponential expressions;
b.
using properties of integers exponents.
6.
Demonstrate an understanding of polynomials by
a.
evaluating algebraic polynomials;
b.
finding degree of a polynomial and arranging in descending and
ascending order;
c.
demonstrating the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials;
d.
identifying and factoring out greatest common factors;
e.
factoring four term polynomials by grouping.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
Student success is measured by a variety of assessment techniques aligned with
course goals and learning outcomes. Individual faculty members are responsible for
designing evaluation instruments to measure student mastery of course goals and
learning outcomes and indicating the nature of such evaluation instruments in the
instructor’s class requirements.
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES
Any student with a documented disability needing academic accommodations is
required to contact the Student Accessibility Resources (SAR) Office located on each
campus to schedule an appointment with the Coordinator of SAR. All discussions are
confidential. Because SAR accommodations may require early planning and are not
provided retroactively, students are encouraged to contact SAR as early in the semester
as possible. SAR is responsible for approving and coordinating all disability-related
services. TCC professors will honor requests for accommodation when they are issued
by SAR.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Students are responsible for adhering to the TCCD policy on scholastic dishonesty as
stated in the online student handbook at www.tccd.edu.
RESOURCES
For additional information regarding the student handbook, academic calendar, course
evaluations, attendance policy, SCANS skills, Core Competencies, etc., see
www.tccd.edu.
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