Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

ASC 91 – Algebra Prep I 2 credits Instructor: Tracy Chisholm Course Description : This course begins with the development of the fundamental skills required for the successful completion of studies in college level mathematical courses. Topics include operations with whole numbers and fractions, order of operations, simplification and evaluation of expressions, and evaluation of one and two step linear equations and inequalities. Study skills will be incorporated throughout the course. Credit earned does not count towards any degree, nor does it transfer. Prerequisite: none Course Objectives : It is expected that students will be able to: • Perform basic algebraic operations using positive and negative numbers, fractions, and exponents. Demonstrate an understanding of terms and rules used in algebra. • Utilize problem-solving strategies to solve problems. • Simplify expressions & solve equations and inequalities. • Analyze and solve various types of math problems Class Schedule: MTWF 1 st 8-weeks 9:00am – 9:50am & 2pm – 2:50pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday NSC 126 NSC 124 NSC 126 NSC 126 9-9:50am 9-9:50am 9-9:50am 9-9:50am 2-2:50pm 2-2:50pm 2-2:50pm 2-2:50pm Instructor: Tracy Chisholm Office : Nelson Science Center, Room 112 Phone : (701) 228-5424 E-mail : tracy.chisholm@dakotacollege.edu Office Hours : Mon-Wed, Fri 3-4pm or by appointment