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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Beginning Algebra
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
MATH 0308
Division
Math & Physical Sciences
Department
Math/College Readiness Math
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Course Catalog Description
Topics include real number operations, solving linear equations and inequalities, the
introduction to the rectangular coordinate system, graphing linear equations and
inequalities, properties of exponents, performing operations with polynomials, and
factoring polynomials.
This course must be successfully completed with a "C" or better.
Pre-Requisites
TSI Placement
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
3:3:0
Equated Pay Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
0
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Yvonne Smith
Digitally signed by Yvonne Smith
DN: cn=Yvonne Smith, o=WCJC, ou=Math and Physical Science,
email=smithy@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.04.21 13:09:36 -05'00'
Yvonne Smith
Digitally signed by Yvonne Smith
DN: cn=Yvonne Smith, o=WCJC, ou=Math and Physical Science,
email=smithy@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.04.21 13:10:03 -05'00'
Jennifer Mauch
Digitally signed by Jennifer Mauch
DN: cn=Jennifer Mauch, o, ou=Wharton County Junior College,
email=mauchj@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.04.21 12:29:36 -05'00'
Leigh Ann collins
Digitally signed by Leigh Ann collins
DN: cn=Leigh Ann collins, o=WCJC, ou=VPI,
email=lacollins@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.04.23 15:21:06 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.04.27 11:44:56 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Unit 1 Review of Real Numbers
1.2 Symbols and Sets of Numbers
1.3 Fractions and Mixed Numbers
1.4 Exponents, Order of Operations, Variable Expressions, and Equations
1.5 Adding Real Numbers
1.6 Subtracting Real Numbers
1.7 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
Unit 2 Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving
2.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
2.2 The Addition and Multiplication Properties of Equality
2.3 – Solving Linear Equations
2.4 An Introduction to Problem Solving
2.5 Formulas and Problem Solving
2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities
Unit 3 Graphing
3.1 Reading Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System
3.2 Graphing Linear Equations
3.3 Intercepts
3.4 Slope and Rate of Change
3.5 Equations of Lines
Unit 4 Exponents and Polynomials
5.1 Exponents
5.2 Polynomial Functions and Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
5.3 Multiplying Polynomials
5.4 Special Products
5.5 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
5.6 Dividing Polynomials
Unit 5 Factoring Polynomials
6.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form
2
+  +
6.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form 
2
+  + and Perfect Square Trinomials
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Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Perform operations on real numbers.
2. Perform operations on and evaluate algebraic expressions, including polynomials.
3. Understand properties of and demonstrate the ability to write, solve, and graph linear equations and linear
inequalities.
4. Apply the rules for exponents to simplify expressions.
5. Understand and apply factoring rules to polynomial expressions.
6. Solve mathematic and scientific formulas for a specified variable.
Methods of Assessment:
Final Exam (Required)
Other Methods of Assessment:
Hour Exams
Homework
Quizzes
Short Answer
Discussion Board
Participation
Projects
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
"Beginning and Intermediate Algebra" by Elyan Martin-Gay, Pearson, 6th edition.
Students must have computer access to the WCJC website, their WCJC student email and online accounts. WCJC has
open computer labs, with internet access, on all campuses for students to use.
Suggested Course Maximum:
30
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
None
Course Requirements/Grading System:
Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
A. Departmental Final Exam 15-30%
B. Other Course Requirements 70-85%
A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-60
F = 59 or below
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Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist