BASIC ALGEBRA (Part II)
Math 152B-2
Fall 2011
4 units
INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Littell
PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 447 (voicemail only)
E-MAIL: ltcc.littellc@gmail.com
MEETING TIMES: Monday and Wednesday 11:00a-12:50p
MEETING PLACE: Room A211
REQUIRED TEXT:
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 4th Ed, by Elayn
Martin-Gay
COURSE CODE:
littell82907
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 (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
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 (19*10.53)
200 points
Daily Quizzes (17*10) 170 points
Tests (5*80) 400 points
Cumulative Final Exam (Dec 5):
230 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-basically the next class because you need it for the quiz. 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 available for score improvement only.
Daily Quizzes
are held during the first five minutes of class from
Tests will happen in the first hour Mondays and you will have 50 minutes (up to one hour if you use your break). Lecture will begin at 12:00p. The tests will cover the sections from the previous weeks between tests. Your score will be out of 80 possible points. Tests may be taken early without penalty as long as you officially notify me at least one week in advance of the date you need to take the test in writing or by email. Tests may not be taken late without a valid excuse, will receive a 10% deduction in score per school-day late, and must be made up by the Thursday of the next 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
5th: 230 points)
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Date Section Topic
Sept. 19
Introductions, Syllabus
8.4
Variation
4.1 Systems by Graphing
Sept. 21
4.2
Systems by Substitution
4.3
Systems by Addition
Sept. 26
6.1
GCF and Grouping
6.2
Factoring when a = 1
Sept. 28
6.3
Special Products
6.4
Factoring Ax2 + Bx + C, a
1
Oct. 3
Test #1
6.5
Factoring Binomials
Oct. 5 6.6 Factoring Quadratics
6.7 Solving Quadratic Equations and Problems
Oct. 10 7.1 Rational Functions and Simplifying
Oct. 12 7.2 Multiply and Divide Rational Expressions
Oct. 17
Test#2
7.3 Addition & Subtraction of Rational Expressions
Oct. 19
7.4
...with unlike denominators
Oct. 24
7.5
Solving Equations with Rational Expressions
Oct. 26 7.6 Applications of Ratios & Proportions
Oct. 31
Test #3
7.7
Complex Fractions
Nov. 2
9.2
Absolute Value Equations
9.3
Absolute Value Inequalities
10.2
Rational Exponents
Nov. 14
Test #4
10.4
+, -, * Radicals
10.6
Radical Equations
Nov. 21 10.7 Complex Numbers
11.1 Completing the Square
Nov. 23
11.2
Quadratic Formula
Nov. 28
Test #5
Nov. 30 Review for Final
Dec. 3
FINAL EXAM--Comprehensive