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BASIC ALGEBRA Math
152A-5, 4 units Tues./Thur.:
6:00-7:50 PM Room:
High School PC3 Fall
2001 INSTRUCTOR: Judy
Guinn REQUIRED
TEXT:
ALGEBRA for College Students, by Daniel L. Auvil. COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
This course will study the basic concepts of algebra.
Topics covered will include an introduction to sets; the real numbers and
their properties; the four basic operations with positive and negative numbers;
solving and graphing linear equations, inequalities, and absolute value
equations in one variable; an introduction to polynomials; graphing linear
equations and inequalities in two variables; properties of integral exponents
including scientific notation; and a brief introduction to functions. PREREQUISITE: It
is strongly recommended to have received a C or better in Math 181A-E or an
equivalent course, or a satisfactory score on the Mathematics Assessment Test. GRADING
POLICY:
Method of Student Evaluation Exam
1
100 points
Exam
2
100 points
Quizzes
75 points
Homework
170 points
FINAL (cumulative) 150
points
Subjective
Points
50 points Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of
the total possible points. The
total possible is 645. Note that 50
points of the total (about 8%) are subjective and awarded based upon your class
participation and preparedness. This
requires showing up to class with assigned homework already completed and ready
to be discussed.
A
90-100%
B 80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
less than 60% MAKE-UP
POLICY: For quizzes there is no make-up possible.
For Exams and the FINAL, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty,
except for written medical excuse. Prior
notice to the exam date must be given for make-ups. HOMEWORK: Homework is due the next class period after it was assigned.
It is necessary to have your homework completed at the time it is to be
discussed to keep pace with the material and to get your questions answered in a
timely fashion. Late homework will be accepted one class period beyond its
due date for half credit. Homework
not turned in at classtime or to my mailbox by 5PM the night it is due is considered late.
Likewise, late homework must be turned in during class or to my box by 5PM
the next class period from when it was due.
Ten points will be awarded for each homework assignment handed in.
Five points will be awarded for completion of the assignment and 5 points
for correct answers on the additional even numbered problems assigned.
You must show all work on all problems for full credit. STUDENTS
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: If anyone in this class is
in need of special test- taking or note-taking arrangements through the
Disabilities Resource Center please feel free to come speak with me regarding
this matter. CALCULATORS:
Calculators will not be
allowed on quizzes and examinations. Calculators
are not required for this course. While I cannot stop you from using one when doing your
homework, I do not encourage you to do so.
Calculators will be required and taught in MAT 154.
This course is concerned with you learning mathematical processes and
acquiring some basic mathematical skills before learning the button pushing
sequences that execute those computations.
Feel free, however, to approach me on how to operate your calculator.
They can vary greatly. OFFICE HOURS: I will be available in the classroom ½ hour before class
time and after class as needed. You
can contact me by voice mail by calling the college at (530) 541-4660 and
leaving a message on extension 476, or at home (775) 588-6413. SCHEDULE
(Fall 2001) DATE,
SECTIONS COVERED
HOMEWORK (Due next class period) Sept. 18
sec. 1.1
1-20 all; 21-37 odd; 43-91 Every Other Odd (EOO)
Graded problems will be typed
in boldface and will be awarded 5 out of the 10 homework points based on your
work shown and your accuracy: #6,
36, 58, 88
sec. 1.2
1-6 all; 7-25 odd; #8 Sept.
20
Meet in STMS Room 55 tonight only sec.
1.2
27-47 odd; 49-85 EOO; #24, 42, 58
sec. 1.3
1-26 all; 29-89 EOO; #60, 82 ________________________________________________________________________ Sept.
25
sec. 1.4
1-4 all; 9-101 EOO; #44, 94
sec.
1.5
1-6 all; 7-55 EOO; and #67,
71; #22, 16, 44 Sept.
27
QUIZ #1 (sections 1.1-1.3) sec.
2.1
1-4 all; 5-21 EOO; 23-30 all; 31-75 EOO;
#10, 20, 30, 38, 56 ________________________________________________________________________ Oct.
2
sec. 2.3
1-10 all; 11-51 EOO; #6, 22, 28,
32, 48 Oct.
4
QUIZ #2 (sections 1.4, 1.5,
and 2.1) sec.
2.4
#3, and 25; #4, 6, 10, 14, 18
________________________________________________________________________ Oct. 9
sec. 2.5
1-4 all; 13-29 EOO; 35-50 Every fifth; 53-61 EOO; #30,
54
sec. 2.6
1-6 all; 13-53 EOO; #14, 30, 38 Oct
11
sec. 2.7
1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13; 15-32 all; #8,
18, 22, 24, 26
Review for Exam I ________________________________________________________________________ Oct.
16
Cover HW Questions on 2.7; Review
EXAM I (covers Chapters
1 and 2 material, including section 2.7)
Oct
18
3.1
1-10 all; 11-87 Odd; #6, 16, 48,
60, 76
________________________________________________________________________ Oct.
23
sec. 3.2
1-4 all; 5-7 EOO; #30, 40, 50
sec. 3.3
1-8 all; 10-50 every fifth; and 63; #44,
50
Oct.
25
sec. 3.4
1-8 all; 15-70 every fifth; #20,
40, 60
sec. 3.5
1-10 all; #4, 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Oct.
30
QUIZ # 3 (sections 3.1-3.3)
sec.3.5
13-25 Odd; 27-32 all; 35-49 EOO; #16,
22, 36, 44, 48 Nov.
1
sec. 4.7
1-4 all; 5-40 every fifth; #20, 30
sec. 7.1
1-4 all; 9; 11-22; and Handout C-34; #12,
16, 18
________________________________________________________________________ Nov.
6
sec.7.2
1-6 all; 9, 11, 13, 16, 21, 27, 31, 33,
39, 41, 47; #8, 26, 32, 34, 44 Nov.
8
QUIZ #4 (sections 3.4, 3.5,
and 4.7)
sec. 7.3
1-8 all; 9-57 EOO; #16, 20, 28,
44, 54 ________________________________________________________________________ Nov.
13
sec.7.4
1, 2; 3-63 EOO; #4, 14, 26, 40, 52 Nov.
15
sec.7.5
1-6 all; 9-21 odd; #10, 14, 16,
18, 20 Review for Exam II________________________________________________________________________ Nov.
20
Review HW questions on 7.5 EXAM II
(covers Chapter 3 material, sec. 4.7, and Chapter 7 material, including sec.
7.5) Nov.
22
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ________________________________________________________________________ Nov.
27
sec.8.1
1-4 all; 5-17 odd; 19, 29, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 51, 52, 56; 57-67 oddsec. 8.2 1-5 all; 7-10 all; 11 and 13 (parts a, b, and c only); 15 and 17 (all parts); 19, 23, 27, 43, 45, 49, 57, 59, 65, 67, 69
Nov.
29
Review for Final
_______________________________________________________________________ Dec.
4
FINAL (Cumulative) 6-8PM
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