Math 152 B–2    Basic Algebra Part II

 

Monday and Wednesday, 1:30 pm to 3:20 pm

Room E 100

4 UNITS

Class Begins:                         1-04-2006  Wednesday

Class Ends:                3-20-2006  Monday  -  Final Exam

Instructor:                  Richard Lund

Phone Numbers:        621-1904   (In Placerville, preferred)

                                    541-5952   (Tahoe, when here)   Both numbers have machines for messages.

e-mail:                         rwlund@earthlink.net   (Best way to reach me.)

LTCC home page:     http://www.ltcc.edu/  If you go to Academic Departments, then Math Department, then Math Resources, you will find a world of resources that will help you.

Required Text:           Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, by Mark Dugopolski, 2nd Edition

Course Description:

            This course is a continuation of Math 152 A.  The material covered includes factoring, operations and equations with rational expressions, linear equations and inequalities with absolute values, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, operations with exponents and radicals, solving radical equations and solving quadratic equations.

 

Course Objectives
Students will be able to:
1. Exhibit a proficiency in the topics covered in the course;
2. Engage in logical and critical thinking;
3. Read technical information; and
4. Demonstrate the solution to problems by translating written language into mathematical statements, interpreting information, sketching relevant diagrams, analyzing given information, formulating appropriate math statements and checking and verifying results.

 

Prerequisite:

            A grade of C or better in Math 152 A or by achieving a satisfactory score on the mathematics assessment.

 

 Students with disabilities must identify themselves to me within the first two weeks of class.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students requiring accommodations for a certain disability that may affect class performance are requested to schedule with a staff member at the DRC to discuss this during the first week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements can be made. 

* Course materials available in alternate format. 

Grading Policy:

            Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of possible points.

           

            A    90 to 100%

            B    80 to 89%

            C    70 to 79%

            D    60 to 69%

 

                Quizzes                          5 points

            Homework                     5 points

            Midterm 1                    25 points

            Midterm 2                    25 points

            Final Exam                   40 points

 

            Total Points                  100

 

Quizzes will be given at random intervals during the quarter to assess your progress.  You must complete at least four quizzes.  If you have more than four, and you have turned in all of your homework by the Final, the lowest grades of those in excess of four will be dropped so that your grade is based on the four best scores of your quizzes.

 

Exam Policy:

            Students are to bring calculators, pencils or pens and paper to each exam.

            Grading will be based on progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept that is being tested.  Therefore, work must be shown in detail.  Remember, my job is to communicate to you the concepts so that you can learn them.  Your job in class or during an exam is to communicate to me how you would go about solving the problems.  The more you communicate, that is, show me with steps and detail, the better your chances for partial credit.  A simple answer, with no detail whatever, does not help me at all!  You give me the communication and detail in your answers; and I will give you the best grade I can based on your communication and answer.

            Any student who cannot make it to an exam may elect to take the exam up to two days before the exam is scheduled.

 

Homework Policy:

            Homework is for Your benefit.  Homework is to be turned in at the end of each class on the date due.  Homework may be turned in late, but may be marked down.

            If a student has additional questions, that student may see me after class and then turn in the homework.

 

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. Friday, Feb 28; Last day to drop the class with no penalty or mark on your record.

            3. Friday, Mar 7: Last day to drop the class and receive a grade of "W".

            4. After Mar 7, if you are enrolled, you will receive an A, B, C, D, F, or I (Incomplete,  which must be negotiated with the instructor and is only allowed under special circumstances).

 

            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:

            I have no office here at the college.  However, I am often available in the "common area" an hour or so before class; or you may call, email or see me before or after class to arrange to get together.

 

Calculators:

            You will not need a calculator for this class.  A simple calculator with no symbolic capability is permitted but not necessary.

 

Homework Assignments

            Lecture will always be geared towards an explanation of the topics that will be covered on the homework assignment.

            Homework and Lecture assignments are on the Spreadsheet attached as page 4.

 

 

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 your materials ready when class starts.

 

            3.  Read each section before it is discussed in class.

 

            4.  Do ALL of the homework.  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.

 

8.      Do not do homework in class.

 

                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
      Syllabus for 152 B  Winter 2006  R Lund   12/17/05 9:54     Homework Due Date 152 B Page 4
                                 
        Dugopolski  2nd Ed         Homework Due EOO  means "every other odd"  
    Date   Section   Subject         Section   Problems to do   Even Probs  (These Evens Will be graded)
  1 Wed Jan 4 2.4, 3.5, 5.1 2.4 Formulas,  3.5  Variation   5.1  Factoring       Note: If the last assigned number of EOO is  
            Review of 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.5     not an EOO, do it anyway.    
  2 Mon Jan 9 5.2  5.3 More Factoring       2.4   7 - 95 EOO   14  50  94    
                      3.5   5 - 53 EOO   22  48    
                      5.1   7 - 93 EOO   34  66    
  3 Wed Jan 11 5.4 Factoring of quadratic with a ≠ 1     5.2   7 - 95  EOO    34  76    
                      5.3   9 - 97  EOO    48  64    
  4 Mon Jan 16 No Class Holiday                      
                                   
  5 Wed Jan 18 5.5  5.6 Factoring Cubes       5.4   15 - 103 EOO   46  100    
            Solving quadratics by use of Factoring                
  6 Mon Jan 23 6.1  6.2 Reducing Rational Expressions     5.5   7 - 105 EOO   10  36  98    
            Multiplication and Division     5.6   7 - 95 EOO   50  74    
  7 Wed Jan 25 Midterm 1 2.4,  3.5,  5.1 - 5.6,  6.1,  6.2     6.1   7 - 103 EOO   28  68    
                      6.2   5 - 81 EOO   28  54  78    
  8 Mon Jan 30 6.3  6.4 Finding the Least Common Denominator                
            Start Addition and Subtraction                  
  9 Wed Feb 1 6.5  6.6 Complex Fractions         6.3   5 - 71 EOO   34  60  62    
            Solving Equations with Rational Expressions         6.4   5 - 87 EOO   26  82    
  10 Mon Feb 6 6.7  6.8 Applications of Ratios and Proportions   6.5   3 - 55 EOO   24  50    
            Applications of Rational Expressions   6.6   5 - 65 EOO   32  50    
  11 Wed Feb 8 7.1  7.2 Solving Equations by Graphing and Substitution 6.7   7 - 63 EOO   40  48    
            The Addition Method       6.8   1 - 61 EOO   18  36    
  12 Mon Feb 13 Midterm 2 6.3,  6.4,  6.5,  6.6,  6.7, 6.8,  7.1,  7.2   7.1   7 - 87  EOO   28  56    
                      7.2   7 - 75 EOO   32  62    
  13 Wed Feb 15 8.3  9.1 Compound Inequalities in Two Variables                
            Radicals                      
  14 Mon Feb 20 No Class Holiday                      
                                   
  15 Wed Feb 22 9.2  9.3 Rational Exponents       8.3   7 - 73 EOO   28  30  38    
            Operations with Radicals     9.1   7 - 115  EOO   58  72  100    
  16 Mon Feb 27 9.4 Quotients, Powers, and Rationalizing Denominators 9.2   7 - 135 EOO   56  102  128    
                      9.3   5 - 111 EOO   32  74  96    
  17 Wed Mar 1 Midterm 3 8.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4       9.4   1 - 111 EOO   28  54  106    
                                   
  18 Mon Mar 6 9.5 Solving Equations with Radicals and Exponents                    
                                   
  19 Wed Mar 8 9.6  10.1 Complex Numbers       9.5   5 - 107 EOO   20  50  88    
            Factoring and Completing the Square                
  20 Mon Mar 13 10.2 Quadratic Formula       9.6   7 - 105 EOO   24  58  84    
                      10.1   5 - 103 EOO   56  74    
  21 Wed Mar 15 Review           10.2   7 - 93 EOO   30  54    
                                   
  22 Mon Mar 20 Final Exam   Comprehensive  -  All