Syllabus

=**Course Topic/Title:** Algebraic Concepts 101 (Two-week Course)= =**Credit Hours:** 2 Credits=

=**Course Description:**= This course will present concepts and operations that can be applied to the study of algebraic concepts and assists in building skills for performing specific mathematical operations and problem solving. The content of this course will highlight basic mathematical concepts; algebraic concepts; and transitional algebraic concepts. The course will include lecture, homework, technology, applications that will ensure the all participants are actively engaged in learning algebraic concepts.

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=INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION= Instructor: Keith Phillips Email: keith.phillips@waldenu.edu Phone: 901-949-7719 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday (5pm-7pm) Office Location: Southaven, MS. (Central Time Zone) = = = = =**Week one learning expectations:**= //The learner will be able to:// = = =**Week two learning expectations:**= //The learner will be able to://
 * Define concepts and notations that have been used for variable quantities
 * Combine like terms
 * Perform operations on algebraic expressions.
 * Identify and expand expressions with exponents
 * Factor polynomials
 * Solve linear equations

**Course Resources:**
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 * Algebra Concepts link:**

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 * Algebric Expressions link:**

**Assignment Information:**
Student will have two individuals assignmnts and two group assignment due. For each assignment objective please click on the approppriate link for each assignment.

**Grading Scale:**
90 - 100 PTS A 80 - 89 PTS - B 70 - 79 PTS - C 60 - 69 PTS - D BELOW 60 - F

**Student roles and commitments:**
Students are expected to complete all assignments in a timely matter. All assignments are expected to be submitted on the due date. If students are having problems submitting assignments on time, please notify the instructor before the date the assignment is due. Students are required to actively participate in the discussion board. All students are required to collaborate with each member of their assignment groups.

**Instructor role and commitments:**
My role as an instructor will be to ensure that course materials and course expectations, in additon to observing your discussions and participating i them to keep the discussion focused on subjects to the weekly learning objectives. I will also share my personal experience, knowledge and provide additional infomation to help enhance understanding of the course material and critical thinking of the required topics. I will also respond to students in a timely matter to ensure if you have any questions or comments regarding the assignments or course expectations.

**Academic Honesty Policy:**
Academic honesty is the cornerstone of the academic integrity in this course. It is the foundation upon which the student builds personal integrity and establishes a standard of personal behavior. This course can best function and accomplish its mission in an atmosphere of the highest ethical standards. The instructor expects and encourages all students to contribute to such an atmosphere by observing all accepted principles of academic honesty. This policy is designed to encourage honest behavior and is jointly administered by the instructor and students. Any conduct or activity by a student intended to earn or improve a grade or receive any form of credit by fraudulent or dishonest means is considered an Honesty Code violation. In addition, engaging in any conduct including the following examples which a reasonable person in the same or similar circumstances would recognize as academic dishonesty is considered a violation. Examples of violations of the Honesty Code include, but are not limited to, the following:
 * 1) Plagiarism:
 * 2) Incorporating the work or idea of another person into one's own work without acknowledging the source of that work or idea.
 * 3) Attempting to receive credit for work performed by another person, including papers obtained in whole or part from individuals or other sources.
 * 4) Copying copyrighted computer programs or data files belonging to someone else.
 * 5) Acquiring information:
 * 6) Acquiring information for any assigned work or examination from any source not authorized by the professor.
 * 7) Working with another person or persons on any assignment or examination when not specifically permitted by the instructor.
 * 8) Observing the work of other students during any examination.
 * 9) Using, buying, selling, stealing, soliciting, copying, or possessing, in whole or part, the contents of an unadministered examination.
 * 10) Purchasing, or otherwise acquiring and submitting as one's own work any research paper or other writing assignment prepared by others.


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