Math 092
Developmental Mathematics II
Course description: Fundamentals of introductory algebra. Designed for the student whose enhanced ACT score in mathematics is 17 or less.
Grades of S: Satisfactory, SP: Satisfactory/Provisional, or U: Unsatisfactory
Prerequisites: Math 091, or a Math Enhanced ACT score of at least 13, or permission of the department head. One year of high school algebra recommended.
Text: Introductory Algebra by Mead, Powell, Young; revised 2nd edition.
For details about your instructor's contact information, office hours, and policies, go to www.faculty.mcneese.edu and access your instructor's website.
Course material
Course material will include the following topics:
| Topic | Chpt. | Sections | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations on algebraic expressions | Ch. 2 | 5, 7–13 | ~ 3 weeks |
| First degree equations with one unknown | Ch. 3 | all | ~ 2 weeks |
| First degree equations with two unknowns | Ch. 4 | all | ~ 2.5 weeks |
| Exponents and radicals | Ch. 5 | all | ~ 3 weeks |
| Quadratic equations | Ch. 6 | 1, 3 | ~ 1.5 weeks |
| Inequalities | Ch. 7 | 1, 2 | ~ 1 week |
| Complex numbers | Ch. 8 | all | ~ 2 weeks |
Assessment
The Semester score for the course will be calculated by using the weights (%) indicated below:
| Weight (%) | |
|---|---|
| 5% | Homework grade (as assigned by instructor) |
| 10% | Lab grade |
| 60% | Tests (five tests) |
| 25% | Final exam grade |
The Semester letter grade in the course will be assigned according to the scale below:
| Semester grade | Semester score |
|---|---|
| 70–100 | S |
| 0–69 | U |
Notes:
- The final exam will be a departmental exam.
- Attendance is required in both lecture and lab (see DMCS Class Attendance Policy).
- Any student with impaired sensory, manual, or speaking skills is encouraged and has the responsibility to contact his/her instructor regarding reasonable accommodations.
- Calculators may be used throughout the course, as permitted by the instructors.
- In cases of an excused absence, the instructor reserves the right to reweight the final exam in lieu of a make-up test.
- In the case where a student's score on his final exam indicates exceptional achievement above and beyond that indicated by the semester average, the instructor reserves the right to reweight the value of the final exam in computing the semester grade.
Please read the Department's Attendance Policy.
Instructor's office hours
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http://www.faculty.mcneese.edu
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for information on the Academic Integrity Policy.
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One week of summer school is equivalent to 2 ½ weeks of Fall or Spring classes
DMCS
Location:
Kirkman Hall, Beauregard Drive
Mail:
Box 92340, MSU, Lake Charles, LA 70609
Phone:
(337) 475–5788,
Fax:
(337) 475–5799
e-Mail:
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