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BASIC ALGEBRA
(Part II) Math
152B4
Winter, 2001 Monday
& Wednesday
6:00 – 7:50 Room:
HSST2
4 units INSTRUCTOR:
Jane Ellis PHONE
NUMBER:
541-4660, Extension 247 EMAIL
ADDRESS:
ELLIS@ltcc.edu REQUIRED
TEXT:
Algebra for College Students
by Auvil. RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution Manual Guide to Accompany Auvil
Algebra for the College
Student" COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a continuation of Math 152A.
Topics, which are covered, include factoring, solving equations with
rational and radical expressions, systems of linear equations and solving
quadratic equations. Don't worry if this makes no sense now, it will after you
have taken the course. MY
COMMITMENT TO THIS CLASS: ·
I
will check the earlier part of my day at the door when I enter, and give this
class 100% of my attention while we are meeting. ·
I
will come to class well prepared. ·
I
will be here on time. ·
I
will listen and seek to understand what is being said. ·
I
will not shortchange the students in this class by setting low standards. ·
I
will put 100% of my effort into being the best possible teacher for the students
in this class. YOUR COMMITMENT TO THIS CLASS: OVER
Page 2 RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE:
A grade of C or better in Math 152A or the equivalent, or a satisfactory
score on Mathematics Assessment Test. GRADING
POLICY: Method
of Student Evaluation
Exam #1: (Sections 2.2, 2.7, 3.6 – 3.10, 4.1 – 4.3)
100 points
Exam #2: (Sections 4.4-4.6, 5.1 – 5.8)
100 points
Quizzes* (Four at 20 points each)
80 points
Homework** (Due once a week-10 points each)
100 points
Final (Covers entire course content)
150 points *If
you spend at least one hour a week in the Gateway Math Center (room G4), you may
replace your lowest quiz with a grade of 100%. **You may replace one homework score with a grade of 100% by completing the following two Applettes in the Gateway Math Center (room G4): · Graphing Absolute Inequalities (Related to Section 2.7) · Using the AC Method (Related to Section 3.7) Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the possible
points. The total possible is 530
points.
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
less than 60% Make-up Policy: For
quizzes there are no make-up, however
if the absence is excused, you will receive the same percentage grade on the
quiz as you earn on the exam, which covers that material.
For Chapter Exams and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10%
penalty if the absence is not excused. Homework
will not be accepted late, but one assignment is dropped. LEARNING DISABILITIES:
If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss your special needs
with Jane. Learning disabilities
will be accommodated. OFFICE
HOURS:
Monday..............................................
4:00 – 5:00 (Room: A204) Wednesday.........................................
4:00 – 5:00 (Room: G4) Friday................................................. 11:00 –
12:00 (Room: A204)
Page 3 TUTORING:
Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center (Room G4) which is in
the portable buildings near the PE classrooms.
Tutoring hours are posted in your classroom.
REGISTRATION:
1.
You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
2.
The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, January 26.
3.
The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, March
2.
4.
After March 2, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following
grades: A B
C D F or
I (Incomplete, is only
allowed in special cases). In
this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid a
grade. You must go to the registrar
by the above dates to avoid a grade from option three or four. HOW
TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS: 1)
Be
clear
about your goals in this class-why
are you here? 2) Make a commitment to
do the best that you can in this class.
3) Come to every class meeting.
4) Arrive early, get yourself settled and be ready when class starts.
Sit where you
won't be distracted.
5) Read each section before it
is discussed in class.
6) Do all of the homework.
7) Do some math every day.
8) Start preparing for tests at least a week in advance.
9) Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big
difference. Anything that you would like to add to your commitment statement on
page 1? OVER
Page 4
Schedule
Date
Topic January
1................................................
HOLIDAY January
3................................................
Introduction, Sections 2.2 & 2.7 January
8................................................
Sect. 3.6 & Start Sect. 3.7 January
10..............................................
Sect. 3.7 & 3.8 & Quiz #1 (Sections 2.2, 2.7 & 3.6) January
15..............................................
HOLIDAY January
17..............................................
Sections 3.9 & 3.10
January
22..............................................
Sections 4.1 & 4.2 January
24..............................................
Section 4.3 & Start Section 4.4 & Quiz #2 (Sections 3.7 – 4.2) January
29..............................................
Finish Section 4.4 & Review
January 31.............................................. Exam
#1 (All material covered from Section 2.2 through Section 4.3) February
5.............................................
Sections 4.5 & 4.6 February
7.............................................
Sections 5.1 & 5.2 February
12...........................................
Section 5.3 & Start Section 5.4 &
Quiz #3 (Sections 4.5 – 5.2) February
14...........................................
Finish Sect. 5.4 & Section 5.5 February
19...........................................
HOLIDAY February
21...........................................
Sections 5.6 & 5.7 February
26...........................................
Section 5.8 & Start Section 5.9 & Quiz #4 (Sections 5.3 –5.7) February
28...........................................
Finish Sect. 5.9 and Review March
5.................................................
Exam #2 (Sections 4.4, 4.5, 4.6
& 5.1 – 5.8) March
7.................................................
Section 6.1 & Start Section 6.2 March
12...............................................
Finish Section 6.2 & Section 11.1 March
14...............................................
Section 11.2 & Review March
19...............................................
Cumulative Final Exam MATH 152 ASSIGNMENTS TEXT: "Algebra for College Students" by
Daniel Auvil INSTRUCTOR: JANE ELLIS ·
Each assignment is worth 10
points.
Half of the points are for your general effort on the assignment and
the other half are for the accuracy of solutions presented in selected
problems. ·
Homework is collected every Wednesday
at the end of class for the previous Monday and Wednesday.
·
You must show all of
your work in an organized manner in order to
receive credit for the homework. SECTION
PROBLEMS 2.2 Pages 58 - 59 #1, 2, 5, 9, 11, 23, 25 – 34 all 2.7 Pages 92 #1 – 6 all, 15 – 23 odd, 33 – 69 odd 3.6 Page 135 #29 – 75 odd, 79, 80, 81 3.7 Pages 143 & 144 #7 – 11 all, 13 – 69 odd, 75, 77,79 3.8 Pages 148 - 149 # 13, 14, 15 – 31 odd, 35 – 67 odd 3.9 Page 151 #1 – 10 all, 11 – 43 odd, 51, 52, 53 3.10 Pages 157 & 158 #1 – 11 all, 15 – 37 odd, 45, 47, 49, 59, 61 OVER SECTION
PROBLEMS 4.1 Pages 169 & 170 #1 – 8 all, 11 – 21 odd, 23 – 26 all, 27 – 53 odd 4.2 Pages 175 & 176 #1 – 4 all, 5 – 47 odd 4.3 Pages 182 & 183 #1 – 5 all, 29 – 63 odd 4.4 Pages 187 & 188 #1, 2, 5, 6, 7 – 27 odd 4.5 Pages 193 & 194 #1 – 8 all, 9 – 53 odd 4.6 Pages 198 – 200 #1 –10 all, 17 – 31 odd, 37, 39, 41 5.1 Pages 217 & 218 #1- 16 all, 21 – 47 odd, 49 – 52 all, 55 – 85 odd 5.2 Pages 223 & 224 ##1 – 6 all, 7 – 33 odd, 39 – 49 odd, 51 – 54 all, 55 – 81 odd 5.3 Pages 228 – 230 # 1 – 6 all, 7 – 41 odd, 69 – 81 odd, 85
5.4 Pages 233 & 234 # 1 – 4 all, 5 – 81 every other odd 5.5 Page 236 #1 – 4 all, 5 – 69 every other odd 5.6 Page 239 #7 – 71 every other odd, 73 5.7 Pages 242 & 243 #1, 2, 7 – 29 odd #31 – 34 all, 35 – 49 (this row of problems may be omitted)
5.8 Pages 248 & 249 # 1 – 4 all, 5 – 37 odd, 55 5.9 Pages 255 & 256 #1 – 12 all, 13 – 23 odd, 31 – 47 odd, 51 – 81 odd 6.1 Pages 266 – 267 ##1 – 4 all, 5 – 39 odd, 53 – 61 odd 6.2 Page 273 # 1 – 8 all, 9 – 27 odd, 37 – 49 odd 11.1 Pages 523 & 524 #5 – 12 all, 13 – 19 – 31 odd, 43 11.2 Page 529 # 1 – 27 odd |