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MATH 152A BASIC ALGEBRA PART I
Monday and Wednesday 2:00 to 3:50 PM Room A209 4 UNITS
Instructor Larry Green
Phone Numbers Office: 541-4660 Extension 341 Internet e-mail:...greenl@ltcc.edu WWW: http://www.ltcc.edu/academics.asp?scatID=5&catID=34"
Required Text Algebra For College Students by Daniel Auvil
Course description This course will study the basic concepts of algebra. Topics include the real numbers their properties, solving linear equations and inequalities, the four basic operations with polynomials, graphing linear functions and inequalities in two variables, properties of exponents and introduction to functions.
Prerequisite Recommended Math 181 or equivalent, or a satisfactory score Prerequisite on the Mathematics Assessment Test
Grading Policy Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of possible points. A 90 -- 100% C 70 -- 79% B 80 -- 89% D 60 -- 69%
Homework: .............................................150 points Quiz 1: Sept 30................. .. .....50 points Midterm 1: Oct 12.. .............................150 points Quiz 2: Oct 21............... ..................50 points Midterm 2: Nov 2...................................150 points Quiz 3: Nov 11.............. ............ .50 points Midterm 3: Dec 2......... .................. 150 points Final Exam: Dec 7 2:00 to 3:50 PM.......250 points
Exam Policy Students are to bring pencils or pens and paper to each exam. Grading will based on the progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept that is being tested, therefore, work must be shown in detail. Any student who cannot make it to an exam may elect to take the exam up to two days before the exam is scheduled. If all homework is completed and no more than three homework assignments are counted late, then the midterm with the lowest score will be dropped.
Homework Policy Homework will be turned in at the end of class on the date due. If a student has additional questions, that student may see me after class in my office and then turn in the homework by 5:00 PM on the date due. Homework that is turned in within one week of the due date will be counted as half credit. Homework may be turned later than one week after the due date, but points will not be awarded.
Extra Credit Any student who has turned in every homework assignment may elect to work on an extra credit assignment or project that will count as additional points towards either a midterm or the final.
Registration 1. You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
2. You may drop the class with no penalty or mark on your record on or before Friday, October 16.
3. After October 16, you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until Friday, November 20.
4. After November 20, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following grades: A,B,C,D,F or I (Incomplete, must be negotiated with the instructor and is only allowed in special cases).
In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade. You must go to the registrar by the above dates to avoid the unwanted grade.
OFFICE HOURS: Room A210 Monday ....... .. 1:00 to 2:00 Tuesday, Thursday . 3:00 to 4:00 Wednesday .9:15 to 10:15 Friday ...11:00 to 12:00
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS Lecture will always be geared towards an explanation of the topics that will be covered on the upcoming homework assignment and/or exam
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS
Due Date Topic Section Problems
9-21 Introductions
9-23 Sets 1.1 1-20, 22, 23, 24, 43, 44, 51, 52, 53, 57, 62, 70, 71, 82
9-28 Num Line, Abs Val, Ineq 1.2 1-7, 19, 21, 22, 33-42, 49, 54, 58, 63, 72, 78,81,85,88 Properties of R 1.3 15-24, 39-44, 57, 69, 70, 87
9-30 Quiz 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Operations on R 1.4 5-8, 9-14, 23, 25, 28, 31, 37, 40, 41, 47, 53, 57, 58, 65, 70, 78, 81, 85, 88
10-5 Exp. and Order of Op 1.5 5-7, 10, 13, 16, 25, 30, 35, 40, 41, 47, 53, 57, 58, 65
10-7 Linear Equations 2.1 1-4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 26, 31, 36, 41, 46, 51, 56, 61, 66, 71, 76, 77 Word Problems 2.2 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 25, 30, 35, 41, 44
10-12 Midterm I Chapter 1, 2.1, 2.2
10-14 #, %, and Geometry 2.3 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52
10-19 $, Mixing and Motion 2.4 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28 Inequalities 2.5 5, 9, 13, 18, 23, 28, 33, 42, 49, 51, 56, 67, 68, 71
10-21 Quiz 2 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 Compound Inequalities 2.6 1-6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 53
10-26 Abs Val Equations 2.7 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 65, 66, 71, 72, 75, 76, 81
10-28 Integer Exponents 3.1 11, 16, 21, 24, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 57, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82, 88 Rules of Exponents 3.2 1-4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 65, 70, 73, 77, 81
11-2 Midterm II 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2
11-4 Scientific Notation 3.3 1-8, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29, 34, 39, 41, 43, 45, 54, 57-66
11-9 + and – of Polys 3.4 1-14, 15, 20, 25, 34, 42, 47, 53, 59, 65, 76, 78 X of Polynomials 3.5 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26-30, 32-35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 61, 81
11-11 Quiz 3 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 Division of Polys 4.7 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 45
11-16 Coordinates 7.1 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 11, 14, 17, 20, 63, 64 Graphs of Lines 7.2 1, 14, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 50
11-18 Slope 7.3 1, 2, 4-9, 14, 19, 24, 29, 34, 43, 48, 53, 66
11-23 Equations of Lines 7.4 1, 2, 3, 8, 13, 18, 23 28, 35, 37, 42
11-25 Graphing Inequalities 7.5 1-22
11-30 Relations and Functions 8.1 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 17, 20, 34, 35, 40, 45, 50, 69, 75 Function Notation, Ops 8.2 1, 2, 3, 11, 14, 16, 19, 24, 43, 52, 57, 71, 72, 73, 74, 78
12-2 Midterm III (3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.7, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 8.1, 8.2)
12-7 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM 2:00-3:50
HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS
1) Come to every class meeting.
2) Arrive early, get yourself settled, spend a few minutes looking at your notes from the previous class meeting, and have you materials ready when class starts.
3) Read each section before it is discussed in class
4) Do some math every day.
5) Start preparing for the tests at least a week in advance.
6) Spend about half of your study time working with your classmates.
7) Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.
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