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BASIC ALGEBRA (Part I) 152 A1
Math 152 A 4 units Winter, 1999 Monday and Wednesday 2:00-3:50
INSTRUCTOR: Anne Luerken --- 544-6516 DO NOT CALL AFTER 9 PM OR BEFORE 7 AM
REQUIRED TEXT: Algebra for College Students by Daniel L. Auvil
RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution Manual and Study Guide to Accompany Algebra for College Students (Check it out in the library first, see if it will be helpful).
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE : A satisfactory score on Mathematics Assessment Test, or C or better in Module A through E, Math 181.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed as an introduction to Algebra. Topics covered include the four basic operations with positive and negative numbers and with polynomials, solving and graphing linear equations, and introduction to functions and sets, and properties of integral exponents.
GRADING POLICY: Exam #1: 75 points Exam #2: 75 points Quizzes (based on homework) 30 points EACH Final (Covers entire course content) 100 points Homework 30 points
There may be a surprise quiz or two. Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the possible points. A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F less than 60%
HOMEWORK: Homework is required. It is due on the day following the lecture. Sample questions from the homework will be checked. The answers to the odd number questions are in the back of the book. Check your work. If you did not get the same answer as in the book, rework your problem. If you cannot understand your error, call me at home between 7 AM and 9 PM. Many problems can be solved quickly over the phone. It is better to call, then struggle on a problem and become frustrated.. Do not turn in homework with incorrect answers, or work that does not support your answers. All questions for the quizzes come from the homework . If all homework is turned in on time (three homework assignments may be late), 10 bonus points will be given.
MAKE-UP POLICY: For quizzes there is no make-up. For Chapter Tests and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty, except for a written medical excuse. Arrangements must be made ahead of time. If you need an accommodation for the test, please let me know. I’ll take care of all the arrangements. Tests and quizzes may NOT be retaken.
TUTORING: Individual tutoring is available. Tutoring hours are in your classroom. Please take advantage of the free tutoring.
The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, January 29. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, March 5. After March 5, 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.
Schedule Math 152 - A Winter Quarter, 1999 Anne Luerken 544-6516
DATE SECTIONS
1/4 Introduction and Sections 1.1 Sets of Numbers 1/6 Sections 1.2 Number line , 1.3 Properties of Real Numbers , and part 1.4 Operations of Real Numbers
1/11 Finish Section 1.4 Operations of Real Numbers, Start 1.5 Exponents and Order of Operation 1/13 Finish 1.5 Exponents and Order of Operation
1/18 HOLIDAY- Martin Luther King Jr. 1/20 Quiz #1 1.1-1.5, and Section 2.1 Linear Equations
1/25 Section 2.3 Word Problems 1/27 Section 2.4 Word Problems and review for test
2/1 Test #1 1.1-1.5, 21., 2.3, 2.4 2/3 Sections 2.5 Linear Inequalities and Sections 2.6 Compound Inequalities
2/8 2.7 Absolute Values and Section 3.1 Integer Exponents 2/10 Section 3. 2 Rules for Exponents
2/15 HOLIDAY - President’s Day 2/17 Quiz #2 2.3-2.7, 3.1, 3.2 and Section 3.3 Scientific Notation
2/22 Section 3.4 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials, Start 3.5 Multiplying Polynomials 2/24 Finish Section 3.5 Multiplying Polynomials, Section 4.7 Dividing Polynomials
3/1 Test #2 (3.1 - 3.5, 4.7) 3/3 Sections 7.1 Rectangular Coordinate System and 7.2 Graphing Linear Equations
3/8 Sections 7.3 Slope of a Line and Start 7.4 Forms of Linear Equations 3/10 Sections 7.4 Forms of Linear Equations and Quiz #3 (3.3-3.5, 4.7, 7.1-7.3)
3/15 Section 7.5 Graphing Linear Equations and review of graphing 3/17 Section 8.1 Defining Relations and Functions 8.2 Function Notation and Operations and Review for FINAL EXAM
3/24 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM 2:00 to 4:00 PM
MATH 152 A ASSIGNMENTS Winter, 1999 ANNE LUERKEN
Section Problems
1.1 Sets of Numbers 1-37 odd, and 43-91 odd 1.2 Number line, Absolute Value, Inequalities 1-13 odd and 19 - 87 odd 1.3 Properties of Real Numbers 1-63 odd and 69-89 odd 1.4 Operations on Real Numbers 1-57 odd, and 65-105 odd 1.5 Exponents and Order of Operations 1- 17 odd and 25-73 odd
2.1 Linear Equations 1-61 odd 2.3 Word Problems 1- 45 odd 2.4 Word Problems 1-27 odd 2.5 Linear Inequalities 1-63 odd 2.6 Compound Inequalities 1- 53 odd 2.7 Absolute Values 1-31 odd
3.1 Integer Exponents 1-51 odd and 57-87 odd 3.2 Rules for Exponents 1-75 odd 3.3 Scientific Notation 1-39 odd, 45-65 odd 3.4 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials 1-31 odd and 35-73 odd 3.5 Multiplying polynomials 1-29 odd and 35- 49 odd and 61-65 odd
4.7 Dividing Polynomials 1-41 odd
7.1 Rectangular Coordinate system 1-21 odd 7.2 Graphing Linear Equations 1-47 odd 7.3 Slope of the Line 1-55 odd 7.4 Forms of a Linear Equation 1-31 odd and 37-63 odd 7.5 Graphing Linear Inequalities 1-55 odd
8.1 Relations and Functions 1-41 odd 8.2 Function Notation and Operations 1-29 odd
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