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BASIC ALGEBRA (Part I) Math 152A-4
Fall 2010
4 units INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Littell PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 447 (voicemail only) E-MAIL: littell@ltcc.edu MEETING TIMES: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00a to 11:50a MEETING PLACE: Room A213 REQUIRED TEXT:
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 4th Ed, by Elayn
Martin-Gay COURSE CODE: littell48847 Course Description: This course is an introduction to algebra. I will be presenting the Real Numbers and their properties and operations, absolute value equations, simplifying algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, applications with formulas, the rectangular coordinate system, graphing linear equations and inequalities, polynomials and their operations, integral exponents, scientific notation, and an introduction to functions. This course will connect math with the “real” world. It is my desire to reduce math anxiety and build self-confidence in every student by the end of this class. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Math 187B or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the Math Assessment process. 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. They only test and accept new students into the program during the
first two weeks of each quarter, so don’t put it off. Students with disabilities must identify themselves to me within the first two weeks of class. The Math Success Center (within A201) has free tutoring for all registered students. Please Log In and Out so that the facility gets the funds it needs to continue this free service. Attendance and Etiquette: As a college student, you have voluntarily signed up for approximately 16 hours of Math a week this fall. It is therefore important to remind you that missing four classes (the equivalent of two weeks of the regular quarter) will result in being dropped for non-attendance. Our time in class is a time of learning and is to be respected as such; therefore, disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. A two-class expulsion will be applied for any disruptive behavior.
As a Courtesy to everyone in class, please turn off your cell phones. Thank
you. How to succeed in a
Math class: 1. Come to every class meeting. 2. Arrive early, be prepared, and take notes. 3. Ask questions, especially if you don’t understand a concept. 4. Do more than just the homework problems. 5. Take advantage of the free tutoring service in the MSC. 6. Study in groups and do your homework with a classmate. 7. Start preparing for exams at least one week in advance. 8. Do some math every day. Dropping: In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade. For this, you must go to Admissions & Records. Drop Dates are listed on the back of the printed schedule. Student Outcomes Grading: Your class letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale: A: 90% & above, B: 80-89%, C: 70-79%, D: 60-69% F: 59% and under The following items
will make up the course grade: Online Homework Assignments (%) 200 points Morning Quizzes 200 points Tests (4) 400 points Cumulative Final Exam (Dec 7): 200 points
Total Class points:
1000 points Methods of Evaluation: Homework is all done online and is due by the time and date posted on the web. The computer has a right answer only but missed problems can be eliminated by working a ‘similar problem’. After the due date, the assignments will be closed. Late homework will only be considered for students with a legitimate medical excuse and all requests for consideration must be submitted by email. Morning Quizzes
are held during the first five minutes of class from Tests will happen first thing Tuesday mornings and you will have 50 minutes (up to one hour if you use your break). Lecture will begin at 11:00a. The tests will cover the sections from the previous week. Your score will be out of 100 possible points. Tests may be taken early without penalty as long as you officially notify me at least 72 hours in advance by email. Tests may not be taken late without a valid excuse, will receive a 10% deduction in score per day late, and must be made up by the Thursday of that week. The Final Exam is given according to the posted finals schedule in the schedule of classes for this quarter. It will include all of the ideas, and sections covered in this course. (December 7th: 200 points) TENTATIVE~LECTURE~SCHEDULE Date Section Topic
Sept. 21
Introductions, Syllabus
1.2
Symbols and Sets of Numbers
1.3
Fractions
Sept. 23
1.4
Intro to Variable Expressions and
Equations
1.5
Adding Real Numbers Sept. 28
1.6
Subtracting Real Numbers
1.7
Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
Sept. 30
1.8
Properties of Real Numbers
2.1
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Oct. 5
Test #1
2.2
Addition and Multiplication Properties
Oct. 7
2.3
Solving Linear Equations
2.4
Intro to Problem Solving Oct. 12
2.5
Formulas and Problem Solving
2.6
Percent and Mixture Problem Solving Oct. 14
2.7
Further Problem Solving
2.8
Solving Linear Inequalities Oct. 19
Test #2
3.1
Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System
Oct. 21
3.2
Graphing Linear Equations
3.3
Intercepts
Oct. 26
3.4
Slope and the Rate of Change
3.5
Equations of Lines
Oct. 28
3.6
Functions
5.1
Exponents
Nov. 2
5.2
Polynomial Functions, Add and Subtract
5.3
Multiplying Polynomials
Nov. 4
Test #3
5.4
Special Products
Nov. 9
5.5
Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
Nov. 11
5.6
Dividing Polynomials
Nov. 16
9.1
Compound Inequalities
Nov. 18
9.2
Absolute Value Equations
Nov. 23
9.4
Graphing Linear Inequalities
12.1
Algebra of Functions
Nov. 25
THANKSGIVING 4 DAY WEEKEND
Nov. 30
Test #4
Dec. 2
Review for Cumulative Final Exam
Dec. 7
Cumulative
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