Math 152B – 2
Beginning Algebra (Part II)
Fall 2010: 4 Units
Instructor: Cindy Littell
Office: none
Meeting Times:
Monday and Wednesday:
Meeting Place: Room A211
Email: littell@ltcc.edu Phone: 541-4660 Ext. 447
Tutoring Hours: Thursday 3-6pm
Required Textbook: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 4th Ed, by Elayn Martin-Gay
Class webpage to log in: http://www.coursecompass.com
Course Id
for Homework: littell46498
Course Description: This course is a continuation of Math 152A I will present factoring, rational expressions, first degree equations and inequalities with absolute value, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, radicals, rational exponents and their equations, and solving quadratic equations. 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 152A 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 (two weeks of the 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
The successful student will:
1. Exhibit a proficiency in the topics covered in the course;
2. Engage in logical and critical thinking;
3. Read technical and graphical 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.
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 (Aug 5): 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 during the first half of class and you will have 50 minutes (up to one
hour if you use your break). Lecture will begin at
The Comprehensive Final Exam is on Monday,
Academic Integrity:
Homework may be done in groups with other students or with the help of the instructor or tutors, but each student must turn in their own work.
Quizzes and Exams must be done by the student alone.
Any Student who violates this rule will receive a zero on the Quiz or Exam.
A second offense will result in withdrawal, failing the course, or academic expulsion.
Tentative Class Schedule Math 152B – 2
Date
Section
Subject
Date Section Topic
Sept. 20 2.5 Introduction, Syllabus, Formulas
Sept. 22 8.4 Variation
6.1 GCF and Grouping
6.2 Factoring when a = 1
Sept.27 6.3 Special Products
6.4
Factoring Ax2 + Bx + C, a
1.
Sept.29 6.5 Factoring Binomials
6.6 Factoring Quadratics
Oct. 4
Test #1
6.7 Solving Quadratic Equations and Problems
Oct. 6
Return and go through Test #1
7.1 Rational Functions and Simplifying
Oct. 11 7.2 Multiply and Divide Rational Expressions
7.3 Addition & Subtraction of Rational Expressions.
Oct. 18 7.4 ...with unlike denominators
7.5 Solving Equations with Rational Expressions
Oct. 20 7.6 Applications of Ratios & Proportions.
Oct. 25
Test #2
7.7 Complex Fractions
Oct. 27 4.1 Systems by Graphing
4.2 Systems by Substitution
Nov. 1
Review #2
4.3
Systems by Addition
Nov. 3
9.2
Absolute Value Equations
9.3 Absolute Value Inequalities
Nov. 8
10.1
Radicals
10.2
Rational Exponents
Nov. 15
Test #3
10.4 +, -, * Radicals
Nov. 17 10.5 Rationalizing
10.6 Radical Equations
Nov. 22
Review #3
10.7 Complex Numbers
Nov. 24 11.1 Completing the Square
11.2 Quadratic Formula
Nov. 29 Test #4
Dec. 1 Review for Final
Dec. 6 FINAL EXAM--Comprehensive