Math 152B Section 3

Beginning Algebra Part 2

 

 

Tuesday and Thursday  10:00 to 11:50 PM    Room E106           4 UNITS

Instructor Dr. Beverly Palley

Office Phone Number  530-544-2724

Internet

(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:  palley00102

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:  Calculators are not allowed in MAT 152B

Course Description: MAT 152B is a continuation of MAT 152A.  Topics 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 2x2 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 and Computer Quizzes  ..................................................150 points

In Class Quizzes................................................................................150 Points

Exam 1: October 6       .......................................................................100 points

Exam II: November 3      ....................................................................100 points

Exam III: December 1       ................................................................... 100 points 

Final Exam: December 6   ..................................................................   150 points

 

Exam Policy Students are to bring pencils or pens and blank paper to each exam. Grading will based on the progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept that is being tested, therefore, work must be shown in detail. Any student who cannot make it to an exam may elect to take the exam up to two days before the exam is scheduled.  Without a proven medical excuse, a 10% per day penalty will be given for each day the exam is taken late.  If all homework and quizzes are completed and scored at least 50%, then the regular exam with the lowest score will be dropped.

 

Computer Homework   Homework is due by Mondays at 11:59 PM.     It is recommended that you work on the homework each day with the goal of completing both your homework and quiz 24 hours before they are 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.   

 

Thursday Quizzes  The part of each class on Thursdays when there is not an exam, there will be a quiz that covers the main points from the previous  week.  Quizzes cannot be made up.

Office Hours: Math Center and by appointments

 

Tuesday  .............................  9:00 to 9:50 

 Thursday ........................     9:30 to 9:50

Calculators: Calculators are not allowed in MAT 152B

Learning Disabilities: If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss your special needs with Beverly.  Learning disabilities will be accommodated.

Tutoring:  Tutors are available at no cost in A201 (The Math Success Center).  

A WORD ON HONESTY:

Cheating or copying will not be tolerated. People who cheat dilute the honest effort of the rest of us.  If you cheat on a quiz or exam you will receive an F  for the course, not merely for the test.  Other college disciplinary action including expulsion might occur. Please don’t cheat in this class.  If you are having difficulty with the course, please see me.

 

 

 

 

Lecture Schedule

 

Date    Section  Topics                                                        

9-20   

4.1    Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing 
4.2    Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution

9-22
          Quiz 1 (4.1,4.2)
          4.3    Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition
          4.5    Systems of Equations and Problem Solving

 

9-27   

6.1    The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
6.2    Factoring Monic Trinomials

9-29

Quiz 2  (4.3,4.5, 6.1, 6.2)
6.3    Factoring Trinomials
6.4    Factoring by the AC Method                       

10-4    
          6.5    Factoring Binomials 
          Review For Exam 1
         

 

10-6     Exam I  (4.1,4.2,4.3,4.5,6.1,6.2,6.3,6.4)

  

10-11    

6.6    Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
6.7    Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving         

10-13

Quiz 3  (6.5,6.6,6.7)
7.1    Rational Functions and Simplifying 
7.2    Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

       

10-18      

7.3    Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions (Common Denominator), LCD
7.4    Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

10-20

Quiz 4  (7.1,7.2,7.3,7.4)
7.5    Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions

10-25

7.6    Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Equations
7.7    Simplifying Complex Fractions

10-27

Quiz 5 (7.5,7.6,7.7)
8.4    Variation and Problem Solving
9.3    Absolute Value Inequalities

11-1    

9.4    Systems of Linear Inequalities
Review of Exam II
           

11-3   Exam II: (6.5,6.6,6.7,7.1,7.2,7.3,7.4,7.5,7.6,7.7,8.4,9.3)

 

11-8
           10.1    Radicals and Radical Functions
           10.2    Rational Exponents

11-10  

Quiz 6  (9.4,10.1,10.2)
10.3    Simplifying Radical Expressions
10.4    Arithmetic of Radicals

11-15 

10.5    Rationalizing Denominators and Numerators in Radical Expressions
10.6    Radical Equations and Problem Solving

11-17 

            10.7    Complex Numbers
           Quiz 7  (10.3,10.4,10.5,10.6)
 

                      

11-22   

11.1    Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
11.2    Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula

           

11-24   Happy Thanksgiving

11-29     Review for Exam III and for the Final

12-1    Exam III (9.4,10.1,10.2,10.3,10.4,10.5,10.6,10.7,11.1,11.2)

12-6     Comprehensive Final Exam  11:00 - 12:50 
 

HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS

  •  Come to every class meeting.
  •  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.
  •  Read each section before it is discussed in class.
  •  Do some math every day.
  • Study at least an hour for each quiz, at least two hours for each exam, and at least four hours for the final.
  •  Start preparing for the tests at least a week in advance.
  •  Spend about half of your study time working with your classmates.
  •  Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.