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BASIC ALGEBRA (Part I)
Math 152A-2
Spring 2010
4 units INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Littell PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 447 (voicemail only) E-MAIL: littell@ltcc.edu MEETING TIMES:
Monday & Wednesday
MEETING PLACE: Room A209 REQUIRED TEXT:
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 4th Ed, by Elayn
Martin-Gay ONLINE CODE: littell67843 Course Description: This course is an introduction to algebra. I will be presenting the Real Numbers and their properties and operations, absolute value equations, simplifying algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, applications with formulas, the rectangular coordinate system, graphing linear equations and inequalities, polynomials and their operations, integral exponents, and an introduction to functions. This course will connect math with the “real” world through basic word problems. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Math 187B or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the Math Assessment process. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students requiring accommodations for a disability that may affect class performance are required to inform their instructor, and 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. The DRC only tests and accepts new students to the program during the first two weeks of each quarter, so don’t put it off. The Math Success Center has free tutoring for all registered students. Please Log In and Out so that the facility gets the funds it needs to continue being there to help you. The schedule for tutors will be published in the first weeks of each quarter.
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 and my hours as your tutor. 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. Students who fail to attend class during the first two weeks of class may be dropped to accommodate waitlisted students.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
The successful student in Math 152A will be able to:
1. Solve linear equations and inequalities. Grading: Your class letter grade will be based on the grading scale: A: 90% and above, B: 80-89%, C: 70-79%, D: 60-69%, F: 59% and under
(900-1000pts)
(800-899)
(700-799)
(600-699)
(< 600pts)
Homework
200 points
Quizzes
100 points
Midterm Exams
450 points
Comprehensive Final Exam:
250 points Total 1000 points Homework: All homework assignments are done online.
All assignments are posted, graded, and the due date listed online.
All homework is due by the last day of lecture. However, if you are doing any
extra credit for a midterm, all
assignments for that test must be completed with a 70% or better for your
extra credit to count. Quizzes: There are no make-up quizzes. The
quizzes are online as well and, like the homework, has a deadline of the last
day of lecture. Quizzes are also considered assignments required for any
extra credit work to be considered. Midterm Exams: Midterms are taken in class and are noted in the tentative schedule. You must notify me before an exam if you will miss the exam (littell@ltcc.edu). Then the exams must be made up within 3 school days after the scheduled date, with a penalty of 10%. You may take an exam up to 3 school days before the scheduled date without penalty. Arrangements must be made with me at least one week in advance. Calculators are not allowed during testing. Please practice and do the homework without them. 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 infringement will result in a failing grade and possible academic expulsion. TENTATIVE~LECTURE~SCHEDULE Date Section Topic
Apr. 5
Introductions, Syllabus
1.2
Symbols and Sets of Numbers
1.3
Fractions
Apr. 7
1.4
Intro to Variable Expressions and
Equations
1.5
Adding Real Numbers Apr. 12
1.6
Subtracting Real Numbers
1.7
Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
Apr. 14
1.8
Properties of Real Numbers
2.1
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Apr. 19
2.2
Addition and Multiplication Properties
2.3
Solving Linear Equations
Apr. 21
2.4
Intro to Problem Solving
1.2-2.4
Review for MT#1 Apr. 26
Midterm #1 (1.2-2.4) Apr. 28
2.5
Formulas and Problem Solving
2.6
Percent and Mixture Problem Solving May 3
2.7
Further Problem Solving
2.8
Solving Linear Inequalities
May 5
3.1
Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System
3.2
Graphing Linear Equations
May 10
3.3
Intercepts
3.4
Slope and the Rate of Change
May 12
3.5
Equations of Lines
3.6
Functions
May 17
2.5-3.6
Review for Midterm #2 May 19 Midterm #2
May 24
5.1
Exponents
5.2
Polynomial Functions, Add and Subtract
May 26
5.3
Multiplying Polynomials
5.4
Special Products
May 31
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
Jun. 2
5.5
Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
5.6
Dividing Polynomials
Jun. 7
9.1
Compound Inequalities
9.2
Absolute Value Equations
Jun. 9
9.4
Graphing Linear Inequalities
12.1
Algebra of Functions
Jun. 14
Midterm #3
Jun. 16
Review for Cumulative Final Exam
Jun. 21
Cumulative
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