BASIC ALGEBRA (Part I)
Math 152A-2 Winter, 2006
Monday & Wednesday 4:00 5:50
Room A209 4 units
INSTRUCTOR: Jane Ellis
PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 247
E-MAIL: ELLIS@LTCC.EDU
REQUIRED TEXT: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, Second Edition
By Mark Dugopolski
RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution Manual
Prepared by Mark Dugopolski
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Welcome to your first algebra class here at LTCC. In this course will study the basic concepts of algebra. The following topics might sound more like Greek right now, but dont worry; they will make sense as we proceed through the class. Topics covered include the real numbers and 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 an introduction to functions.
Make-up Policy: For quizzes there is 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 the same 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 be accepted late for minus two points per day.
RECOMMENDED
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in Math 181A-D or Math187B or an equivalent course or a satisfactory score on the Mathematics Assessment Test.
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JANES COMMITMENT TO THIS CLASS:
· I will check the earlier part of my day at the door when I enter the classroom, and I will 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.
GRADING POLICY: Method of Student Evaluation
Homework 80 points
Exam #1: Sections 1.1 1.8, 2.1 - 2.3 60 points
Exam #2: Sections 2.4 2.7, 3.1 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 100 points
Exam #3: Sections 4.3 4.6, 8.6, 5.1 5.5 60 points
Quizzes* (Two at 20 points each) 40 points
Final (Covers entire course content) 120 points
*If you spend at least one hour a week (for a total of at least 10 hours) in the Gateway Math Center (room G4), you may increase your score on your lowest quiz score by 6 points.
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 460 possible points.
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F less than 60%
LEARNING DISABILITIES: If you have a certified learning disability that may affect your performance in this class, be sure to discuss your special needs with Jane during the first week of class. Learning disabilities will be accommodated
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 27.
3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, March 3.
4. After March 3, 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.
OFFICE HOURS: My office is A204.
Monday ....................................... 6:00 7:00
Tuesday.......................................... 5:30 6:30
Wednesday..................................... 12:30 1:30
TUTORING: Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center in Room G4 in the portable buildings near the LAC and the Photography Lab. The phone number is 541-4660 extension 741.
Regular hours of operation are: M-Th 9am-6pm, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 11am-3pm
HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS:
1) Come to every class meeting.
2) Arrive early, get yourself settled and be ready when class starts. Sit where you won't be distracted.
3) Read each section before it is discussed in class.
4) Do all of the homework.
5) Do some math every day.
6) Start preparing for tests at least a week in advance.
7) Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.
8) Do some review every time you study math.
9) Be willing to ask questions.
10) Take notes.
11) Study in groups and find a study buddy.
SCHEDULE
Date Section Topic
Jan. 2 NEW YEARS DAY HOLIDAY
Jan. 4.......... Introductions, Discussion of Syllabus
1.2 Fractions
1.3 Addition & Subtraction of Real numbers
1.4 Multiplication & Division of Real Numbers
Jan. 9.......... 1.1 Real Numbers
1.5 Exponential Expressions & Order of Operations
1.6 Algebraic Expressions
Jan. 11........ 1.6 Algebraic Expressions
1.7 Properties of Real Numbers
1.8 Using the Properties to Simplify Expressions
Turn in Homework #1 (Sections 1.1 1.4)
Jan. 16 MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY
Jan. 18........ 2.1 Addition & Multiplication Properties of Equality
2.2 Solving General Linear Equations
Quiz #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.5)
Turn in Homework #2 (Sections 1.5 1.8)
Jan. 23........ 2.3 Identities, Conditional Equations, and Inconsistent Equations
2.5 Translating Verbal Expressions into Algebraic Expressions
Jan. 25........ 2.8 Inequalities
2.9 Solving Inequalities
Review for Exam #1
Turn in Homework #3 (Sections 2.1 & 2.2)
Jan. 30 Finish Section 2.9
3.1 Graphing Lines in the Coordinate Plane
Exam #1 (Sections 1.1 1.8, 2.1 2.3)
Feb. 1 Finish Section 3.1
2.6 Number, Geometric, and Uniform Motion Applications
Turn in Homework #4 (Sections 2.3, 2.5 & 2.8)
Schedule continued on next page
Date Section Topic
Feb. 6......... 3.2 Slope
3.3 Equations of a Line in Slope-Intercept & Standard Forms
Feb. 8......... 3.4 Point-Slope Form of the Equation of a Line
3.6 Graphing Linear Inequalities
Turn in Homework #5 (Sections 2.6 , 2.9 & 3.1)
Feb.13........ 4.1 Addition & Subtraction of Polynomials
4.2 Multiplication of Polynomials
Quiz #2 (Sections 2.5, 2.6, 2.8 & 2.9)
Feb. 15....... 4.3 Multiplication of Binomials (FOIL)
4.4 Special Products
Turn in Homework #6 (Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6)
Feb. 20 PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY
Feb. 22 Review for Exam #2
Turn in Homework #7 (Sections 4.1 4.4)
Feb. 27 Exam #2 (Sections 2.3, 2.5 , 2.6-3.4, 3.6, 4.1-4.4)
March 1...... 4.5 Division of Monomials & Polynomials
4.6 Positive Integral Exponents
March 6...... 4.6 Positive Integral Exponents
4.7 Negative Exponents & Scientific Notation
Review
March 8...... 8.1 Compound Inequalities
8.2 Absolute Value Equations
Turn in Homework #8 (Sections 4.5 & 4.6)
March 13.... 11.1 Introduction to Functions
Review for Exam #3
March 15 Exam #3 (Sections 4.5 - 4.7, 8.6, 8.1, 8.2)
Review for Final
Turn in Homework #9 (Sections 4.7, 8.1 & 8.2)
March 20 Cumulative Final Exam (4:00 - 5:50)
Turn in Homework #10 (Sections 11.1)
MATH 152A ASSIGNMENTS
TEXT: "Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, second edition
by Mark Dugopolski
INSTRUCTOR: JANE ELLIS
Each assignment is worth 8 points. You will turn in only the even numbered problems listed in bold print to be graded. The remaining problems you will be checking yourself in the back of the book. Be sure to use class time, office hours, and the Gateway Math Center to get all of your questions answered.
EOO means Every Other Odd (i.e. #1, 5, 9, 13, )
SECTION PROBLEMS
1.1............................................................ Practice: Pages 10 - 12 #1 105 EOO
................................................................. Turn in: #22, 32, 70, 92
1.2............................................................ Practice: Pages 22 & 23 #1 - 5 odd, 7 99 EOO
................................................................. Turn in: #70, 96
1.3............................................................ Practice: Pages 29 & 30 #1 - 105 EOO
................................................................. Turn in: #24, 48, 74
1.4............................................................ Practice: Page 35 #7 103 EOO
................................................................. Turn in: #12, 52, 104, 106
1.5............................................................ Practice: Pages 42 & 43 #5, 7 115 EOO
................................................................. Turn in: #4, 68, 84
1.6............................................................ Practice: Pages 49 51 #1, 5, 7 43 odd, 57 81 EOO,
................................................................. 85 - 91 odd, 101
................................................................. Turn in: #28, 38, 92
1.7............................................................ Practice: Pages 60 - 61 #1 - 23 odd, 25 101 EOO
................................................................. Turn in: #18, 74, 76
1.8............................................................ Practice: Pages 68 & 69 #1, 3, 9 113 EOO
................................................................. Turn in: #68, 86
2.1............................................................ Practice: Pages 86 & 87 #7 99 EOO
................................................................. Turn in: #32, 50, 64
2.2............................................................ Practice: Pages 93 - 95 #5 - 97 EOO
................................................................. Turn in: #48, 50
2.3............................................................ Practice: Pages 101 - 103 #1, 3, 5, 7 79 EOO
................................................................. Turn in: #2, 18, 32, 60, 62
2.5............................................................ Practice: Pages 119 - 121 #5 - 57 odd (omit #33)
................................................................. 75 83 odd, 91
................................................................. Turn in: #10, 36, 48, 54
2.6............................................................ Practice: Pages 128 - 131 #7 - 15 odd, 33 - 53 odd
................................................................. Turn in: #12, 34, 52
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SECTION PROBLEMS
2.8............................................................ Practice: Pages 143 - 145 #21 57 EOO, 77 83 odd
................................................................. Turn in: #28, 46, 82
2.9............................................................ Practice: Pages 152 - 154 #23 67 EOO (omit #55)
................................................................. Turn in: #26, 54, 65
3.1............................................................ Practice: Pages 175 179 #1 73 EOO, 81, 83, 91, 93
................................................................. Turn in: #6, 14, 44, 72, 84
3.2............................................................ Practice: Pages 189 - 192 #1 45 odd, 61
................................................................. Turn in: #4, 8, 34, 42
3.3............................................................ Practice: Pages 199 - 203 #1 65 odd, 75, 89
................................................................. Turn in: #10, 34, 42
3.4............................................................ Practice: Pages 210 - 212 #1 41 odd, 69 75 all
................................................................. Turn in: #16, 36, 76
3.6............................................................ Practice: Pages 229 & 230 #3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 19,
................................................................. 25, 27, 29, 31 ................................................................. Turn in: #8, 16
4.1............................................................ Practice: Pages 253 - 255 #1, 3, 5 93 EOO
................................................................. Turn in: #30, 48, 86
4.2............................................................ Practice: Pages 260 & 261 #1, 3, 5 91 EOO, 93
................................................................. Turn in: #36, 92, 94
4.3............................................................ Practice: Pages 266 & 267 #3 63 EOO, 83, 87, 91, 95
................................................................. Turn in: #32, 56, 84
4.4............................................................ Practice: Pages 271 - 273 #1 47 odd, 85, 89
................................................................. Turn in: #4, 14, 46
4.5............................................................ Practice: Pages 280 & 281 #1 37 odd, 43 - 83 EOO, 93 ................................................................. Turn in: #38, 48, 76
4.6............................................................ Practice: Pages 286 & 287 #1 89 EOO
................................................................. Turn in: #22, 26, 38, 82
4.7............................................................ Practice: Pages 295 & 296 #1 81 odd, 111
................................................................. Turn in: #34, 44, 78
8.1............................................................ Practice: Pages 509 - 513 #1 - 81 EOO, 83
................................................................. Turn in: #22, 24, 50, 94
8.2............................................................ Practice: Pages 519 & 520 #1 - 35 odd
................................................................. Turn in: #22, 28, 32
11.1.......................................................... Practice: Pages 692 - 694 #13, 15, 17, 25 39 odd
................................................................. 69, 71, 73; Handout
................................................................. Turn in: Book #16, 28, 70; Handout #10