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MATH 152 A-2 BASIC ALGEBRA,
Part I Tuesday and Thursday 8-9:50 AM Room E 100 4 UNITS Instructor Karen des Jardins Phone Number: 541-4660 Extension 497 775-586-8135- home (Please DO NOT call after 8:30 PM) Internet e-mail:...kdesjardins@juno.com WWW: http://www.ltcc.edu/programs/math Required Text Algebra For College Students by Auvil Recommended Text Student Solution Manual For Algebra For College Students by Auvil Students (Check
it out in the library first; see if it will be helpful). Course description This course will study the basic concepts of algebra. Topics include the real numbers their properties, solving linear equations and inequalities, the four basic operations with polynomials, graphing linear functions and inequalities in two variables, properties of exponents and introduction to functions. Prerequisite A grade of C or better in Math 181 within the last two years or an equivalent class, or a satisfactory score on the Mathematics assessment. 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: ........................................................…...........150 points Quiz 1: Sept 26.……...............................….......50 points Midterm 1: Oct 10...……........................................150 points Quiz 2: Oct 17.……...............................……......50 points Midterm 2: Oct 31..……..................................…....150 points Quiz 3: Nov 7.……................................…….....50 points Midterm 3: Nov 30.……..........................................150 points Final Exam: Dec 7 10:00-12:00 PM .…...…..............250 points There may be a surprise quiz or two. Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the possible points. HOW TO
SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS 1)
Come
to every class meeting. 2) Arrive
early, get yourself settled, spend a few minutes looking at your notes from the
previous class meeting, and have you materials ready when class starts. 3) Read
each section before it is discussed in class, try a few homework problems. 4) Do
some math every day. 5) Start
preparing for the tests at least a week in advance.
6)
Spend about half of your study time working with your classmates. 7) Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference. Exam
Policy Students are to bring pencils or pens, and paper to each exam.
NO CALCULATORS may be used on exams or quizzes.
Grading will based on the progress towards the final answer (this means
partial credit will be given), 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. If all homework is completed and no more than
three homework assignments are counted late, then the midterm with the lowest
score will be dropped. Make-Up
Policy For quizzes there is no make-up. For Midterms and the Final,
make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty, except with a written medical
excuse. Arrangements must be made ahead of time. If you need an accommodation
for the test, please let me know. I’ll take care of all the arrangements.
Tests and quizzes may NOT be retaken. Homework
Policy
Homework is required. It is due on the day following the lecture. Sample
questions from the homework will be checked. The answers to the odd number
questions are in the back of the book. Check your work. If you did not get the
same answer as in the book, rework your problem. If you cannot understand your
error, see a tutor or call me at home between 9 AM and 8:30 PM. Many problems
can be solved quickly over the phone. It is better to call, than struggle on a
problem and become frustrated. Do not turn in homework with incorrect answers,
or work that does not support your answers.
All
questions for the quizzes come from the homework . Learning
Disabilities
If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss it with Karen.
Learning disabilities will be accommodated. Tutoring
Individual math tutoring is available in the Gateway
Math Center (G-4). Tutors
are available M-F
9-6, Sat 10-4 and Sun. 12-4. Additional
hours may be available, check at the GMC. Registration
1.
You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records. 2. You may drop the class with no penalty or mark on
your record on or before Friday, October 13. 3.
After October 13, you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until Friday,
November 17. 4. After November 17, if you are enrolled, you will
receive one of the following grades: A,B,C,D,F or I (Incomplete,
must be negotiated with the instructor and is only
allowed in special cases). In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted
grade. You must go to the
registrar by the above dates to avoid the unwanted grade. (I WILL NOT drop you.) HOMEWORK
ASSIGNMENTS Lecture will always be geared towards an explanation of the topics that will be covered on the upcoming homework assignment and/or exam It will be very important to review each section in advance of the lecture for us to keep on schedule! There will be lectures scheduled on quiz and midterm days. Class OutlineDate Section Topic 9/19 Introduction, 1.1 Sets Notation 9/21 1.2 Number Line, Absolute Value, Inequalities 1.3 Properties of Real Numbers (R) 9/26 Quiz 1 (1.1, 1.2, 1.3) 1.4 Operations on Real Numbers 9/28 1.5 Exponents and Order of Operations 10/3 2.1 Linear Equations 10/5 Review Session 10/10 Midterm I (1.1-1.5, 2.1) 2.3 Number, Percent, and Geometry 10/12 2.4 Money, Mixing and Motion 2.5 Inequalities 10/17 Quiz 2 (2.3, 2.4, 2.5) 2.6 Compound Inequalities 10/19 2.7 Absolute Value Equations 10/24 3.1 Integer Exponents 3.2 Rules of Exponents 10/26 Review Session 10/31 Midterm II (2.3- 2.7, 3.1, 3.2) 3.3 Scientific Notation 11/2 3.4 Adding and Subtracting of Polynomials 3.5 Multiplication of Polynomials 11/7 VOTE Quiz 3 (3.3, 3.4, 3.5) 4.7 Division of Polynomials 11/9 7.1 Coordinates 7.2 Graphs of Lines 11/14 7.3 Slope 11/16 7.4 Equations of Lines 7.5 Graphing Inequalities 11/21 8.1 Relations and Functions 8.2 Function Notation, Operations on Functions 11/23 Holiday- Happy Thanksgiving!! 11/28 Review Session 11/30 Midterm III (3.3- 3.5, 4.7, 7.1- 7.5, 8.1, 8.2) Review for Final 12/7
Comprehensive Final Exam
Thursday 8-10 am HOMEWORK
Homework is due the class day after a topic is covered.It MUST be turned in that day to avoid being late. Remember, ALL quiz problems come from the homework! Here is a list of Homework assignments. Due Date Section Problems 9/21 1.1 1-20, 22, 23, 24, 43, 44, 51, 52, 53, 57, 62, 70, 71, 82 9/26 1.2 1-7, 19, 21, 22, 33-42, 49, 54, 58, 63, 72,78,81,85,88 1.3 15-24, 39-44, 57, 69, 70, 87 9/28 1.4 5-8,9-14,23,25,28,31,37,40,41,47,53,57,58,65,70,78,81,85,88 10/3 1.5 5-7, 10, 13, 16, 25, 30, 35, 40, 41, 47, 53, 57, 58, 65 10/5 2.1 1-4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 26, 31, 36, 41, 46, 51, 56, 61, 66, 71, 76, 10/12 2.3 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52 10/17 2.4 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28 2.5 5, 9, 13, 18, 23, 28, 33, 42, 49, 51, 56, 67, 68, 71 10/19 2.6 1-6,7,11,12,13,16,19, 22, 25,28,31,34,37,40,43,46,49, 53 10/24 2.7 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 65, 66, 71, 72, 75, 76, 81 10/26 3.1 11, 16, 21, 24, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 57, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82, 88 3.2 1-4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 65, 70, 73, 77, 81 11/2 3.3 1-8, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29, 34, 39, 41, 43, 45, 54, 57-66 11/7 3.4 1-14, 15, 20, 25, 34, 42, 47, 53, 59, 65, 76, 78 3.5 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26-30, 32-35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 61, 81 11/9 4.7 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 45 11/14 7.1 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 11, 14, 17, 20, 63, 64 7.2 1, 14, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 50 11/16
7.3
1, 2, 4-9, 14, 19, 24, 29, 34, 43, 48, 53, 66
11/21 7.4 1, 2, 3, 8, 13, 18, 23 28, 35, 37, 42 7.5 1-22 11/23 8.1 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 17, 20, 34, 35, 40, 45, 50, 69, 75 8.2 1, 2, 3, 11, 14, 16, 19, 24, 43, 52, 57, 71, 72, 73, 74, 78 |