Math 152B   Intermediate Algebra

 

Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 to 5:50 PM    Room E106           4 UNITS

 

Instructor Charlie Lincoln

Email:  c.lincoln@sbcglobal.net                                              Phone: 577-0414 

             

Office Hours:  By Appointment

 

Course ID (for MyMathLab):  lincoln23793

 

(Optional) Text Beginning and Intermediate Algebra 4th edition by Elayn Martin-Gay


Required Software: It is required to have a software license to use the software MyMathLab in this class.  You must have a valid e-mail address to use the on-line curriculum.  Students have two choices.  The first choice is to purchase the textbook from the bookstore.  The textbook comes with the software license.  Note:  If you purchase a used textbook, it may not have a valid course access code.  Be VERY careful when acquiring the text.  The second choice is to purchase the license alone either from the bookstore or online at coursecompass.com.  The license gives you access to the textbook online.  This is a more economical choice, but is only recommended to students who have online access and feel comfortable reading a computer screen instead of a traditional book.  If you have already purchased an access code for Math 152A for this textbook, you may also use it for this class at no extra cost. To access our class page, go to www.coursecompass.com and register using your student access code and the course ID for this class:  lincoln23793

For assistance with MyMathLab: You may get help by calling 1-800-677-6337 during the following hours: Mon – Fri 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM & Sunday 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Online assistance is available 24 hours every day at: 247pearsoned.custhelp.com 

 

Calculator:  A scientific calculator is required for this course.  Graphing calculators will not be allowed on exams.


Course Description: MAT 152B is a continuation of MAT 152A.  Topics covered will include factoring, solving equations with rational and radical expressions, systems of linear equations, and solving quadratic equations.


Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MAT 152A, or appropriate skills demonstrated through the Math assessment process.

 

Student Learning Objectives:
1. Factor a polynomial.
2. Apply the four basic operations to rational and radical expressions.
3. Solve equations with rational and radical expressions.
4. Solve a 2 x 2 system of linear equations.
5. Solve quadratic equations.
6. Apply course topics to real world situations.

 

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

A 90 -- 100%         C 70 -- 79%

B 80 -- 89%            D 60 -- 69%

 

 

Homework.                             100 points

In Class Quizzes.                    100 points

Midterm Exam 1                     100 points

Midterm Exam 2                     100 points

Final Exam:                             100 points

Total                                        500 points

 

 Grades will be posted on the internet at http://www.gradesource.com/reports/1027/7353/index.html

 

Computer Homework:  Each homework assignment is due every class day and is considered late if it is not complete.  Homework is done using the MyMathLab computer assisted learning tool.  It is recommended that you work on the homework each day with the goal of completing your homework 24 hours before it is due so that you have time to respond to unforeseen emergencies or confusions.  Feel free to consult a fellow classmate, a tutor, your instructor, or anyone else for assistance on the homework.

 

Quizzes:  You must notify me before a quiz if you will miss the quiz (577-0414).   Quizzes must be made up within 3 school days after the scheduled date.  There will be five quizzes but only four are counted so your lowest quiz score will automatically be dropped. 

 

Midterm Exams:  You must notify me before an exam if you will miss the exam (577-0414).  Exams must be made up within 3 school days after the scheduled date.  You may take an exam up to 3 school days before the scheduled date.  Arrangements must be made with me one week in advance.

 

Please come see me if you do not understand these policies.

 

In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade.  You must go to Admissions & Records.

Friday, September 30th is the last day for refunds.

Friday, October 14th is the last day to drop with no record.

Friday, November 4th is the last day to withdraw with a “W” grade.

 

How to Succeed in a Math Class:

I am often asked how to successfully pass a math class, and here is my advice:

1.  Come to every class session. Be prepared, and plan on participating.

2.  Do your homework. Remember that what I assign is what I consider a bare minimum. If you need more practice, do it.

3.  Read the book.

4.  Make use of available tutors and my office hours. You will find tutors who know the subject matter in this course at the GMC.

5.  Do math every day. Math is just like everything else: if you don’t practice, you become rusty.

 

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 Disability Resource Center to discuss this during the first week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

* Course materials available in alternate format. 

 

Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty of any form will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating on exams or quizzes will receive a score of zero on the assignment for the first offense and a course grade of F for the second offense. Students my work together on homework assignments (and, in fact, are encouraged to) as long as all students understand the material covered.

 

Course Schedule:

The following is a tentative schedule. If things change, I will let you know.

 

September

19        4.1, 4.2                     Solving Systems by Graphing and Substitution

21        4.3, 4.4                     Solving Systems by Addition, Linear Equations in 3 Variables

26        6.1, 6.2                     Factoring: Common Factors, Grouping

28        Quiz 1, 6.3               Factoring Trinomials

 

October

3          6.4, 6.5                     Factoring Trinomials & Binomials        

5          6.6, 6.7                     Solving Equations using Factoring and Applications

10        Review

12        Exam I            

17        7.1, 7.2                     Simplifying, Multiplying, Dividing Rational Expressions

19        Quiz 2, 7.3               Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions 

24        7.4, 7.5                     Equations with Rational Expressions

26        7.6, 7.7                     Proportion and Applications, Complex Fractions

31        Review

 

November

2          Exam II

7          8.4                            Variation

9          9.3, 9.4                     Absolute Value Inequalities, Systems of Linear Inequalities

14        10.1, 10.2                 Radicals and Rational Exponents

16        Quiz 3, 10.3, 10.4    Simplifying Radicals, Operations on Radicals

21        10.5, 10.6                 Rationalizing Denominators, Solving Radical Equations
           

23        Quiz 4, 10.7             Complex Numbers

28        11.1, 11.2                 Completing the Square and the Quadratic Formula

30        Quiz 5                      Review

 

December

5          Final Exam