Academic Integrity Cheating is considered fraud. If you are caught cheating, you may be
given a grade of “F” for the assignment or exam.
Behavior: Class time is valuable. You are expected to be courteous to each other and to the
instructor. You will be asked to leave the class for display of behavior the instructor deems as disruptive
to the class environment. If you are disruptive in class (after being warned), you could be
suspended from the course for up to 2 days. Comments about another’s race, ethnicity, accent,
appearance, intelligence, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated on any level. Students
should be familiar with the college’s "Student Code of Conduct" and "Student Discipline Procedures."
Drops: If you decide to drop the course, use Inside PC to drop yourself. Dont wait for me to
drop you automatically. If I drop you and you want to be reinstated, see me quickly.
Extra Credit Policy: The prerequisite take-home test (given on Day 1) is worth up to 5%
added to your 2nd lowest test score (since I’m dropping your lowest test score). The will be no
other extra credits. Set aside extra time in your schedule to work on the class, otherwise it could
cost you a lot more extra time if you have to keep retaking the class.
Expectations: You are expected to have passed Elementary Algebra and have sufficient knowledge
of the following topics:
Commutative, associative, and distributive laws
Fractions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and reducing)
Positive and negative numbers
Exponential notation and the order of operations
Solving equations, formulas, inequalities, and applications involving these
Graphing linear equations; intercepts, rates, slopes, and equations of lines
Absolute value
Properties of exponents
Polynomials (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
Factoring
Solving polynomial equations by factoring
Rational expressions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
Rational equations
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Cell Phone Policy: The use of cell phones, smart phones, smart watches or other mobile communication
devices is disruptive, and is therefore prohibited during class.
Cell phones/electronic devices and their use (rather misuse) have become a huge issue in all
academic institutions. They hinder and distract the instructor and other students inside classrooms.
In order to respect the important work of the classroom and the teaching and learning environment,
this document is to clarify the cell phone electronic devices policy for our classroom. The policy
is:
Cell phones/electronic devices can be used before the class and during break (if applicable).
Cell phones/electronic devices must be turned OFF or in vibrate mode when you enter the
classroom, and stored away from your desk.
Once inside the classroom, cell phones and electronic devices must not be visible under any
circumstances (for example, halfway hanging out of your purse or pocket or backpack) —
even though they are OFF.
Absolutely no texting during class and you may not place the device on your lap.
First offense: if a cell phones/electronic device rings, or is visible anytime during class or
you are caught using it (or texting) during class time, you will be reminded of the policy.
Second offense and beyond: The student will have to meet with me after class in my office
for counseling