COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	PRE-ALGEBRA
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	MAT 060	CREDIT HOURS:  3
2.	PREREQUISITES:	Successful completion of MAT 030 or math assessment
3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Pre-Algebra: MAT060 with MyMathLab Studnet Access Kit, Second Custom Edition, by Pearson Custom Publishing with material taken from Basic College Mathematics, 3/e, by Elayn Martin-Gay and Beginning Algebra, 4/e, by K. Elayn Martin-Gay
	SUPPLIES:	MyMathLab Student Access Kit, paper, pencil and calculator.
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Furthers study of fractions and mixed numbers.  Also included are vocabulary, operations and applications of ratio, proportion, percent, area, perimeter, US and metric measures, integers, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and the solution of basic first-degree equations.

5.	STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
	A.	Calculate using whole, fractional and decimal numbers, both with and without a calculator.
	B.	Demonstrate knowledge and usage of fractions and mixed numbers.
	C.	Demonstrate knowledge and usage of ratio and proportion.
	D.	Demonstrate knowledge and usage of percent.
	E.	Demonstrate knowledge and usage of measurement, area and perimeter.
	F.	Demonstrate knowledge and usage of integers.
	G.	Demonstrate knowledge and usage of algebraic expressions.
	H.	Demonstrate knowledge and usage of basic first-degree equations.

6.			COURSE OUTLINE
		5.		Ratio and Proportion
				5.1 Ratios
				5.2 Rates
				5.3 Proportions
				5.4 Proportions and Problem Solving
		6.		Percent
				6.1 Introduction to Percent
				6.2 Percents and Fractions
				6.3 Solving Percent Problems Using Equations
				6.4 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
				6.5 Applications of Percent
				6.6 Percent and Problem Solving: Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount
				6.7 Percent and Problem Solving: Interest
		7.		Measurement
				7.1 Length: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement
				7.2 Weight and Mass: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement
				7.3 Capacity: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement 7.4 Conversions Between the U.S. and Metric Systems
				7.5 Temperature: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement
				7.5 Energy: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement
		8.		Geometry
				8.3 Perimeter
				8.4 Area
				8.5 Volume
				8.6 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
		10.		Signed Numbers
				10.1 Signed Numbers
				10.2 Adding Signed Numbers
				10.3 Subtracting Signed Numbers
				10.4 Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers
				10.5 Order of Operations
		11.		Introduction to Algebra
				11.1 Introduction to Variables
				11.2 Solving Equations: The Addition Property
				11.3 Solving Equations: The Multiplication Property
				11.4 Solving Equations Using Addition and Multiplication Properties
				11.5 Equations and Problem Solving
7.		EVALUATION PROCEDURES
		This course is delivered via MyMathLab and requieres active participation in the use of the online software probram. It is strongley recommended that you attend the Math Lab (DAB 276) on a regular basis.  All Assignments and Exams must be done in MyMathLab.  Exams must be done in the Math Lab (AB 276).  Textbooks and notes may NOT be used on the exams.   Grading Scale: The following Grading Scale will be used: 90% – 100% - S/A 80% – 89% - S/B 70% – 79% - S/C 60% - 69% - U/D 0% - 59% - U/F

8.      Special Remarks:
Cheating:	If cheating occurs, it will result in a zero on that exam.
Attendance:	Attendance will be taken and students will be dropped when they have missed 20% of the total class hours unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.  Missed exams will result in a zero for that exam unless prior arrangements have been made.
Conduct:	Professional and courteous behavior is expected at all times.  Disruptive behavior is unacceptable in the classroom and may result in the student's temporary or permanent removal from the course.
Help is available outside of class in the math lab or from your instructor.
If necessary, your instructor can help you obtain a tutor.

9.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
10.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.