Colorado Technical University
I. Course Information
Course name and number: Elementary Algebra for College Students / Math 090B
Semester: Spring
School year: 2015
College-Prep Instructor: Renee Cowger
Phone: 719-955-4675
Email: renee.cowger@
Credit Hour: 0.5
Course Website:
II. Course Description
Math 090B covers the vocabulary, operations, and applications of exponents, polynomials, factoring, graphing, linear equations, roots and radical expressions. The course will cover chapters 4 (review), 5, 6, 7, and 8 in the text. Special topics units will also cover probability/statistics concepts and geometry to ensure that we are meeting CDE standards and requirements.
III. Course Objectives
Students will be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge and usage of exponents and polynomials
• Demonstrate knowledge and usage of factoring
• Demonstrate knowledge and usage of complex fractions
• Demonstrate knowledge and applications of graphing linear equations
IV. Textbooks / Materials
A. Elementary Algebra for College Students, 7th Edition, Allen R. Angel – students will be issued a copy of the text and will be responsible for it for the semester.
B. Pencils for homework and tests; pens will NOT be allowed
C. Loose-leaf paper to be used for homework, which will be turned in daily
D. Small folder or 1” 3 ring binder or spiral to organize notes and all returned homework, classwork, etc.
V. Semester Exam Dates
Mid-Term Exam mandatory dates:
• 1st Semester: Week of October 6th
• 2nd Semester: Week of March 14th
Final Exam mandatory dates:
• 1st Semester December 15th and 16th 2015
• 2nd Semester May 24th and 25th 2016
VI. Grading and Late Work Policies
Grading Policy
Weight Item Details
10% Formative Quizzes Check for objective mastery
10% Homework Chapter assignments
20% Mid-Term/Final Mid-Term 10%/Final 10%
60% Tests/Projects Summative unit tests/mid-term and final exams/Cornell notes/presentations
Grade reports are available to students and parents on infinite campus and are handed out on Fridays.
Late Work Policy
Should a student be unable to meet a deadline, it is expected that the student will make arrangements in advance with the instructor.
If a student fails to turn in assignments, the following penalties may be applied:
• Work turned in late will receive a reduction in credit.
• Work more than 7 school days past its due date will receive a zero.
No work will be accepted after the end of semester.
VII. Classroom Expectations
Rules and guidelines set forth on the CSEC website will be adhered to. Any student who interferes with the learning environment should expect consequences.
General classroom rules:
Be Honorable. To honor someone is to attach a high value to them. This applies to students and teachers, and goes both ways. Honor implies respect and adherence to a high standard of conduct, which includes being courteous polite, kind, and thoughtful.
Be Diligent. This means investing your time and energy to complete the task at hand. Diligence implies discipline
making yourself do the things you have to do, whether you like it or not. That’s part of becoming an adult as well as
a mature college-ready student.
Be Prepared. Come to class prepared each day with a sharp mind, a sharp pencil, and a positive mental attitude.
Additional notes: No drinks (bottled water is acceptable) or food allowed in the classroom.
No iPods, cell phones, or electronics are allowed to be used during class unless used it a teacher directed activity.
X. Homework Expectations:
Homework will be turned into the group folder each class period.
Class notes are required to be kept in an organized manner.
Notes will be graded on test days according to rubric.
All work must be labeled, i.e: 1.1 notes or 1.1 homework.
All homework must be done in pencil and on loose-leaf paper.
All work must be shown completely and in an organized manner and support answers to receive credit.
You must respond to the discussion question by Wednesday of each week. You must respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Sunday of each week. A complete discussion question response should be in the neighborhood of 150-250 words. A response to a classmate’s post can be shorter, but it needs to show original thought. Simply saying “good post” or “I agree” is not sufficient and will not be counted for credit.
XII. Course Schedule (SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO ENSURE MASTERY)
|Week | |Topics |
|1 | |Orientation and Pre-Test |
|2 | |Intro/review of Exponents |
|3 | |Exponential Rules |
|4 | |Review Chapter 4 Test |
|5 | |Factoring |
|6 | |Factoring Polynomials |
|7 | |Factoring Trinomials |
|8 | |Review Chapter 5 Test |
|9 | |Simplifying Rational Expressions |
|10 | |Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions |
|11 | |Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions |
|12 | |Review Chapter 6 Test |
|13 | |Graphing Linear Equations |
|14 | |Graphing Linear Inequalities and Functions |
|15 | |Review Chapter 7 Test |
|16 | |Chapter 8 Solving Systems of Equations |
|17 | |Review Chapter 8 Test |
|18 | |Review |
| | | Final Exam |
*Please refer to the CSEC website for more information*
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