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MAT 152B Section 2
Basic Algebra (Part II)
Spring 2011
Instructor:
Bruce Armbrust, phone: 541-4660x314, email:
bruce.armbrust@hotmail.com
Office Hours:
Room A210, Mon. & Wed.
Tues.
MSC A201, Fri.
And as always, by appointment.
Class Time and Location:
Mon. & Wed.
Textbook (Optional):
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra,
4th Edition, 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:
armbrust78182
For assistance with MyMathLab:
You may get help by calling 1-800-677-6337 during the following hours: Mon Fri
Calculators:
Calculators are not allowed in MAT 152B.
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 Outcomes: 1.
Factor a polynomial.
Course Grade:
Your final letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale:
A 90-100%, B 80-89%, C 70-79%, D 60-69%, F 0-59%
The following items will make up the course grade:
Homework:
15%
Quizzes:
10%
Exam1 (April 20)
Exam2 (May 11):
50%
Exam3 (June 6)
Final Exam (June 20):
25%
Homework:
Homework is to be completed online with MyMathLab.
Each section covered will have a homework assignment.
The homework assignments will be due at
Quizzes:
Each week you will be required to take a quiz on MyMathLab.
The quizzes are designed to help you prepare for exams, and will be made
up of problems that are very similar to the problems from your homework
assignments. The quizzes may be
taken as often as you would like before the due date/time.
Your lowest quiz score will be dropped.
Because of this, there will be no make-up quizzes.
Exams:
Students are to bring a pencil and blank scratch paper to each exam.
If you cannot make it to an exam (final not included), you may take it up
to 2 school days prior to the scheduled date with proper arrangements.
Otherwise, the exam may be made up after the scheduled date with a
penalty of 10% per day.
Registration Information:
You may drop the class with no penalty or mark on your record on or before April
29. After April 29, you may drop
the class and receive a grade of W until May 20.
After May 20, if still enrolled, you will receive a grade of A, B, C, D,
F or I.
Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty of any form will not be tolerated.
Students caught cheating on exams will receive a score of zero for that
assignment and the ability to drop your lowest quiz score will be forfeit.
Students may work together on homework assignments (and, in fact, are
encouraged to) as long as all students understand the material covered.
How to Succeed in a Math Class:
I am often asked how to successfully pass a math class, and here is my advice:
I) Come to every class session. Be
prepared, and plan on participating.
II) Do your homework. Remember that
what I assign is what I consider a bare minimum.
If you need more practice, do it.
MyMathLab has many more guided problems that you can use if you need more
work.
III) Read the book. You paid good
money for it, so you might as well use it.
IV) Make use of available tutors and my office hours.
You will find tutors who know the subject matter in this course at the
Math Success Center (MSC).
V) Do math every day. Math is just
like everything else: if you dont practice, you become rusty.
Learning Disabled Students:
Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are
encouraged to notify me and contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) early
in the quarter so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as
possible. Students may contact the DRC by visiting the Center (located in
room A205) or by phoning 541-4660, ext. 249 (voice) or 542-1870 (TTY for deaf
students). All information will remain confidential.
Technology in the Classroom:
All cell phones, headphones, MP3 players, iPods, etc, must be turned off and put
away prior to the start of each class.
No electronic devices may be used during quizzes and exams.
Course Schedule:
The following is a tentative schedule.
If things change (and I have money that says they will), I will let you
know.
April
4
4.1, 4.2
Solving Systems by Graphing and Substitution
6
4.3, 4.5
Solving Systems by Addition and Applications
11
6.1, 6.2
Factoring: Common Factors, Grouping
13
6.3, 6.4
Factoring Trinomials
18
6.5, Review
Factoring Special Forms
20
Exam I
25
6.6, 6.7
Solving Equations using Factoring and Applications
27
7.1, 7.2
Simplifying, Multiplying, Dividing Rational Expressions
May
2
7.3, 7.4
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
4
7.5, 7.6
Equations with Rational Expressions and Applications
9
7.7, Review
Complex Fractions
11
Exam II
16
8.4
Variation
18
9.3, 9.4
Absolute Value Inequalities, Systems of Linear Inequalities
23
10.1, 10.2
Radicals and Rational Exponents
25
10.3, 10.4
Simplifying Radicals, Operations on Radicals
30
NO CLASS
Memorial Day
June
1
10.5, Review
Rationalizing Denominators
6
Exam III
8
10.6
Solving Radical Equations
13
10.7
Complex Numbers
15
11.1, 11.2
Completing the Square and the Quadratic Formula
20
Final Exam
Note: The final is from
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