Section 1. Proposal Information
Course Developer:
 Phil Moore  
Date: 1/6/2015 
Catalog year to take effect : 
2015-2016 __
2016-2017 _X

Revision in credits
/Contact Hours

Type of Proposal
 Revised course 
 199 Experimental Course
 299 Experimental Course

Type of Course:
 Lower Division Collegiate (transfer)
 Professional/Technical (program requires)
 Professional/Technical (stand-alone)
 Developmental, numbered below 100

Rationale:
How does this proposal further the goals of the program or department? 
     This proposal supports the goals of more effective teaching of the content of MTH 095 in that it replaces the previous lab credit, theoretically delivered through the Math Resource Center, with an additional lecture credit, delivered in the classroom.  Partly because of the availability of online resources, and partly because attendance in the MRC is not actually enforced, we have seen a decrease in the number of students relying on MRC tutoring in this particular course over the past few years and would like to spend more time instead on in-class work.
What evidence supports this proposal? 
     The availability of student study software, required in some sections but optional in all sections, has increased the number of students who report that they do not use the MRC at all.
(New courses) How do you know there is a demand for this course?  NA
     

PREVIOUS Catalog/Course Information:
Course Number: MTH 095 Course Title in Banner: Intermediate Algebra (30 characters maximum)

Full Course Title in print catalog: Intermediate Algebra

Prerequisites: Within the past four terms completed MTH 65 or MTH 070 with a grade of “C-” or better or pass a placement test through the Testing Office. Co-requisites:      
Grade Option:  Graded (with P/NP option)   Pass/No Pass only
Number / Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
4 Lecture	40 hours (lecture credits x 10)	48 hours (lecture credits x 12)	44 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
1 Lab	30 hours (lab credits x 30)	36 hours (lab credits x 36)	33 hours (lab credits x 33)	
5 Total credits (sum)	70 Total hours (sum)	84 Total hours (sum)	77 Total hours (sum)	
What will change in this course as a result of changing the credits?
 Course Description 	 Course Outline		 Contact Hours
 Course Outcomes		 Other (explain):      
Section 2. Proposed Course Outline (A general statement of course content that informs class syllabus construction.)
Course Number: MTH 095 Course Title for Banner: Intermediate Algebra (30 characters maximum)

Full Course Title for print catalog: Intermediate Algebra

Prerequisites: MTH 65 or MTH 070 with a grade of “C-” or better or pass a placement test through the Testing Office. Co-requisites:      
Grade Option:  Graded (with P/NP option)   Pass/No Pass only
Number / Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
5 Lecture	50 hours (lecture credits x 10)	60 hours (lecture credits x 12)	55 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
5 Total credits (sum)	50 Total hours (sum)	60 Total hours (sum)	55 Total hours (sum)	

Original Course Description:	
Prerequisite:  Within the past four terms completed  MTH 065, MTH 070 or equivalent course with a grade of "C-" or better or passed a placement test through the Testing Office. MTH 095 is a 5 credit course with 4 credits earned through lecture format and 1 earned through participation in the Math Resource Center's tutoring and additional instruction. If you have taken a higher level math course than this and passed the course with a "C-" or better, you may not use this course for your degree/certificate requirements. Topics include equations, function notation, polynomials, coordinate graphing, rational equations, radical equations, exponents, quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, inequalities and problem solving methods. Scientific Calculator is required. Please refer to the Calculator Recommendation Chart on www.lanecc.edu/math. This course provides a foundation for MTH 097, MTH 105, MTH 111, or  MTH 211 or MTH 213.

New Course Description (300 character limit):	
Prerequisite:  Within the past four terms completed  MTH 065, MTH 070 or equivalent course with a grade of "C-" or better or passed a placement test through the Testing Office.  If you have taken a higher level math course than this and passed the course with a "C-" or better, you may not use this course for your degree/certificate requirements. Topics include equations, function notation, polynomials, coordinate graphing, rational equations, radical equations, exponents, quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, inequalities and problem solving methods. Scientific Calculator is required. Please refer to the Calculator Recommendation Chart on www.lanecc.edu/math. This course provides a foundation for MTH 097, MTH 105, MTH 111, or  MTH 211 or MTH 213.
	
Original Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	Assessments Used	
What did the student know, what could the student do at the end of the course, or what attitudes related to the subject would the student hold?

Upon successful completion of this course, the student:	What evidence did you gather that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)
How each outcome was assessed:	
1.	Use prerequisite concepts and skills of the arithmetic of real numbers.	A.       For each course objective students will demonstrate their knowledge through in-class exams, discussions, group work on activities, and homework.
	
2.	Manipulate and evaluate expressions involving exponents, and use scientific notation.	B.      	
3.	Simplify expressions involving polynomials, including factoring.	C.      	
4.	Simplify and perform operations involving rational expressions.	D.      	
5.	Solve equations involving rational expressions.
6.	Solve application problems leading to equations involving rational expressions.
7.	Use function notation and distinguish between input and output.
8.	Write the equation of a line and graph lines on a rectangular coordinate system.
9.	Solve linear equations and apply linear equations to application problems.
10.	Solve and graph a linear inequality, and use interval notation.
11.	Simplify and perform operations involving radical expressions.
12.	Solve equations involving radical expressions.
13.	Solve application problems leading to equations involving rational expressions.
14.	Write the square root of a negative number in terms of i, and operate with complex numbers.
15.	Solve quadratic equations by taking square roots, by completing the square, and by the quadratic formula.
16.	Given a quadratic function find its vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts, and graph the parabola.
17.	Model and solve application problems involving quadratic equations and functions.
18.	Evaluate an exponential function.
19.	Translate between equivalent exponential and logarithmic notations.
20.	Model and solve application problems involving exponential and logarithmic equations.
21.	Use a scientific calculator when appropriate and in an efficient manner.
	
E.      	
New Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	Assessments Planned	
What will the student know or be able to do at the end of the course, or what attitudes related to the subject will the student hold?

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:	What evidence will you have that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools may include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)
How each outcome will be assessed:	
A.      Same – No Changes	A. Same – No Changes	
B.      	B.      	
C.      	C.      	
D.      	D.      	
E.      	E.      	

Original Course Content by Major Topics 
What topics were originally presented? What were the main activities of the course? What were the central themes?
I.	Review of exponents and polynomials
A.	Properties of exponents, including negative integer exponents
B.	Scientific Notation
C.	Properties of polynomials
D.	Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of polynomials
E.	Factorization of polynomials
F.	Solution of polynomial equations by factoring

II.	Rational expressions
A.	Evaluation of rational expressions, and identification of the domain
B. 	Simplification of rational expressions
C.	Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of polynomials
D.	Simplification of complex rational expressions
E.	Solution of equations involving rational expressions
F.	Application problems leading to equations involving rational expressions
	
III.	Functions and function notation
A.	Definition of a function
B.	Definition of domain and range
C.	Functions defined by: lists, tables, equations, algorithms
D.	Function notation
E.	Identifying the domain of a function defined algebraically

IV.	Linear equations and inequalities
A.	Slope, slope-intercept, and point-slope formulas (review)
B.	Graphs of straight lines (review)
C.	Solutions of systems of two linear equations in two unknowns by graphing, substitution, and the addition method (review)
D.	Interval notation
E.	Graphs of inequalities

V.	Radical expressions
A.	Evaluation of radical expressions, and identification of the domain of radical functions
B. 	Rational exponents in terms of radical expressions
C.	Simplification of rational expressions
D.	Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of radical expressions
E.	Simplification of complex radical expressions
F.	Solution of equations involving radical expressions
G.	Application problems leading to equations involving radical expressions
H.	Definition of complex numbers and their addition, subtraction, and multiplication

VI.	Quadratic equations
A.	Solution of quadratic equations by extraction of square-roots
B. 	Solution of quadratic equations by completing the square
C.	Solution of quadratic equations by the quadratic formula
D.	Solution of application problems leading to quadratic equations
E.	Graphs of quadratic functions; vertex, intercepts, axis of symmetry

VII.	Exponential and logarithmic expressions
A.	Exponential functions, and evaluation of exponential expressions
B. 	Base e exponential expressions
C.	Definition of logarithms in terms of solutions of exponential equations
D.	Evaluation of logarithms on a calculator; change-of-base formula
E.	Simple application problems leading to exponential or logarithmic equations

New Course Content by Major Topics 
What topics will be presented? What are the main activities of the course? What are the central themes?
(See sample at  http://www.lanecc.edu/copps  
     Same – No Changes

Section 3.  Curriculum Equity http://www.lanecc.edu/copps  
To promote an environment where all learners are encouraged to develop their full potential, this course will support Lane’s Curriculum Equity policy in the following way(s): This course has and will continue to follow Lane’s Curriculum Equity policy as outlined at http://www.lanecc.edu/copps .  Presentations and activities will use teaching methods that will give students with various learning styles the opportunities to learn and integrate the material studied in Intermediate Algebra. Examples and problems will draw on real-world applications that should help students appreciate the relevance of this material to topics in science, economics, social science, and other areas.
Section 4.  Required Signatures
Library Impact Statement
Under accreditation standards, Library consultation is essential for new programs, new courses and for substantively revised courses when the revisions entail any change in library use. 

What assignments will require the use of library and information resources? 
      

Each academic area has a Liaison Librarian  http://www.lanecc.edu/library/services/liaison.htm to help faculty identify materials to be ordered to support the curriculum. Make an appointment with the designated librarian to discuss the library needs of your course at least a week ahead of the deadline for submission. 

To be completed by Liaison Librarian:
 Library resources are adequate to support this proposal.
 Additional resources are needed but can be obtained from current funds. 
 Significant additional Library funds/resources are required to support this proposal. 

					     
	Liaison Librarian			Date

Divisional Approvals 
Human, Physical, and Financial Resources (select one):
 Additional instructional costs (staff, materials, services or facilities) will be incurred to offer this course.  Source of funding:  Part-time teaching budget
 No additional instructional resources (staff, materials, services or facilities) are needed to offer this course.
Explain:      

Divisional Recommendation (select one):
 The Academic Dean and Administrative Assistant have reviewed this course proposal and kept a copy for divisional files.
 Faculty review of this course was completed within the division on 1/7/2016 (date).
 New course outlines have been prepared for the Divisional binder containing all current course outlines.

			     
Office Administrator			Date

Fees (select one):
 We have completed a fee request form to be submitted to ASA upon course approval.
 No special fees will be required for this course.
Required Certifications: 
 We have developed minimum course certification standards for this course to be filed with ASA to allow compliance with the faculty contract.
 We have completed faculty certification form(s)
(http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/faccertf.pdf )
for this course to be filed with ASA and Human Resources so RIF grid information will be updated. 

Divisional Recommendation (select one):
 Pass	 Do Not Pass 

			     
Academic Dean			Date

College Approval 	 			

				     							     
Curriculum Committee Chair				Date		Executive Dean for Academic Affairs	Date

Curriculum Approval Committee hearing:  		     		_____________________________	     
				Date		Vice President for Academic &	              Date
						Student Affairs