Developmental Mathematics (Non-Stem)

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Class
MATH 0342
This course prepares students to enroll in MATH 1332, Contemporary Mathematics, when a grade of ‘C’ or better is earned. Topics in this course include review of signed numbers, the real number system, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations and inequalities, exponents and polynomials, and factoring polynomials. This course will not transfer to a senior college; however, it will count for non-degree credit from Weatherford College. Attendance is required and is accrued from the first day of class.

Campus Resources for Students

  • Weatherford: The Academic Support Center - A free public tutoring service provided by the college, offered in LART- LL Room 2, 817-598-6278
  • Video tapes
  • Computer assisted instruction
  • Instructor’s office hours
Course Learning Objectives
After completing the course, the student should be able to demonstrate competency in:
  1. Real Number System.
  2. Proportions, Percents, Statistics, Tables and Graphs
  3. Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities.
  4. Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities.
  5. Exponents and Polynomials.
  6. Factoring.

Course Competencies

  1. To demonstrate competency in the real number system, a student should be able to:
    1. Use Properties of the Real Number System.
    2. Simplify Expressions with Exponents, Parentheses, Signed Numbers, Decimals and the Order of Operations.
    3. Combining of Like Terms.
    4. Use the Distributive Property.
    5. Order numbers Using Inequalities.
  2. To demonstrate competency in the Proportions, Per-cents, Statistics, Tables and Graphs, a student should be able to:
    1. Use Ratios and Rates.
    2. Solve problems using Proportions.
    3. Solve Per-cent Equations.
    4. Determine the Mean, Median, and Mode for a Set of Data
    5. Read and Interpret Information Given in Tables, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, and Line Graphs.
  3. To demonstrate competency in solving linear equations and inequalities, a student should be able to:
    1. Solve Linear Equations containing both Integer and Fractional Values.
    2. Solve Linear Equations with Infinitely Many or No Solutions.
    3. Solve for a Specified Variable.
    4. Solve Formulas and Applications of Linear Equations.
    5. Solve Linear Inequalities.
    6. Write Solutions of Inequalities as Number Lines.
    7. Write Solutions using Interval Notation. (optional)
  4. To demonstrate competency in graphing linear equations and inequalities, a student should be able to:
    1. Use the Cartesian Coordinate System to Illustrate Linear Equations in Two-Variables.
    2. Read and Interpret Linear Graphs.
    3. Evaluate Intercepts.
    4. Determine the Slope of a Line.
    5. Find and Use Slope-Intercept and Point-Slope Forms of a Linear Equation.
    6. Write Equations for Parallel and Perpendicular Lines.
    7. Graph Linear Equations.
    8. Graph Linear Inequalities.
  5. To demonstrate competency in exponents and polynomial, a student should be able to:
    1. Use Product Rule of Exponents.
    2. Use Power Rules for Exponents.
    3. Use Quotient Rule for Exponents.
    4. Manipulate with Negative Exponents.
    5. Solve Applications Using Exponents and Scientific Notation.
    6. Evaluate Polynomials.
    7. Add and Subtract Polynomials.
    8. Multiply Polynomials.
    9. Use Special Products of Polynomials.
    10. Divide Polynomials by a Monomial.
    11. Divide Polynomials by a Polynomial. (optional)
  6. To demonstrate competency in factoring, a student should be able to:
    1. Determining the Greatest Common Factor.
    2. Factor by Grouping.
    3. Factor a Trinomial with a Leading Coefficient of 1.
    4. Factor a Trinomial with a Leading Coefficient of Not 1.
    5. Use Special Factoring Formulas.
    6. Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring. (optional)
Lab Fee
$24.00
Required Textbooks
Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra, Fourth ed., Lial, Hestwood, Hornsby, and McGiniss, Pearson-Addison-Wesley, 2014. MyLabsPlus access code.
ISBN-10
9781323111031
Evaluation Standards

These course objectives and student learning outcomes will be assessed through the administration of a minimum of 3 in-class exams (60%), quizzes and/or homework (including MyLabsPlus) (15%), required tutorials (5%), and a comprehensive final exam (20%)

Notes, textbooks, note cards, formula sheets, or any other additional materials will NOT be approve for use on exams. Any use will be an academic integrity violation

Grading Key

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
59 and below = F

Required Materials
No calculators will be used on in-class exams or the final exam. Purchase of MyLabsPlus access code is required. See instructor for information.
Grading Standards

A - Student’s work is exceptional and consistently above average.
B - Student’s work is above average. Required assignments were completed in a timely manner and have met at least the minimum required standards.
C - Student’s work is acceptable. Majority of assignments meet the minimum required standards.
D - Student’s work fails to meet the minimum requirements for a grade of "C." Overall performance was sub-standard in comparison to normal expectations for this class.
F - Student’s work is clearly unacceptable. Student either did not attempt the work or failed to meet any of the minimum required standards.

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
Student Intellectual Property Rights

A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.

Revised
Fall 2021
Last Modified
Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 12:43 PM