BASIC ALGEBRA
(Part I)
Beginalg/m183sylp
Math
152A5 & 183-1
Fall, 2003
Mon.,
Wed. & Fri.
11:00 - 12:25
Room
A211
4 units & 1 unit
INSTRUCTOR:
Jane Ellis
PHONE
NUMBER:
541-4660, Extension 247
E-MAIL:
ELLIS@LTCC.EDU
REQUIRED
TEXT:
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
By Mark Dugopolski
RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution
Manual
Prepared by Mark Dugopolski
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
MATH 152A:
Welcome to your first algebra class here at LTCC.
In
this course we will study the basic concepts of algebra.
The following topics might sound
more like Greek right now, but dont worry; they will make sense as we proceed
through the class. Topics covered include the real numbers and 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 an introduction to functions.
MATH 183:
This course is taken in conjunction with Math 152A. This
class gives us an extra hour each week so that we can take time to go over
the concepts more carefully and thoroughly.
The class is specially designed for students who are nervous about math
and/or find math difficult to master.
THESE TWO CLASSES MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY.
JANES
COMMITMENT TO THIS CLASS:
·
I
will check the earlier part of my day at the door when I enter the classroom,
and I will give this class 100% of my attention while we are meeting.
·
I
will come to class well prepared.
·
I
will be here on time.
·
I
will listen and seek to understand what is being said.
·
I
will not shortchange the students in this class by setting low standards.
·
I
will put 100% of my effort into being the best possible teacher for the students
in this class.
RECOMMENDED
PREREQUISITE:
A grade of C or better in Math 181A-D, Math187B, or equivalent, or
satisfactory score on Mathematics Assessment Test.
GRADING
POLICY:
MATH 152A:
Method
of Student Evaluation
Homework
80 points
Exam #1: Sections 1.1 1.8, 2.1 - 2.3
100 points
Exam #2: Sections 2.4 2.7, 3.1 3.3, 4.1, 4.2
100 points
Exam #3: Sections 4.3 4.6, 8.6, 5.1 5.5
100 points
Quizzes* (Three at 20 points each)
60 points
Final (Covers entire course content)
150 points
*If
you spend at least one hour a week (for a total of at least 10 hours) in the
Gateway Math Center (room G4), you may increase the score on your lowest quiz
score by 6 points.
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 590 possible
points.
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, however
if the absence is excused, you will receive the same percentage grade on the
quiz as you earn on the exam, which covers the same material.
For Chapter Exams and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10%
penalty if the absence is not excused.
Homework will be accepted late for minus two points for each day that it
is late.
LEARNING DISABILITIES:
If you have a certifiable learning disability that may affect your
performance in this class, be sure to discuss your special needs with Jane
during the first week of class. Learning
disabilities will be accommodated.
REGISTRATION:
1.
You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
2.
The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, October 17.
3.
The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday,
November 21.
4. After November 21, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following grades: A B C D F or I (Incomplete, is only allowed in special cases).
In this
class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid a grade.
You must go to the registrar by the above dates to avoid a grade from
option three or four.
MATH 183:
Method of Student Evaluation
The
grade in Math 183 will be either Credit or No Credit.
The
grade will be based on one of the following:
1) JOURNAL: Turning in a journal part way through the quarter.
In the journal, you will be asked to write about your feelings and
progress (or struggles) with:
(a) Study Skills
(b) Anxiety issues centered on math
(c) Any other topics that you would like to write
about that are related to math or school.
The journal
must be the equivalent of at least 4 typed double spaced pages.
2) REPORT: Read one chapter in one of the following books (or a book of
your choosing with the instructor's approval) and write a summary of what you
read which is a minimum of 2 typed double spaced pages.
READING
LIST (On Reserve in LTCC Library)
1) "Overcoming Math Anxiety" by Sheila Tobias
2) "Overcoming Math Anxiety, Revised and Expanded" by Sheila
Tobias
3) "Succeed with Math" by Sheila Tobias
4) "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey
(on Business Shelf)
5) Jane has other books in her office that you can also borrow.
THE
JOURNAL WILL BE DUE Friday, November 21.
OFFICE
HOURS:
Monday........................................ 4:00 5:00 (Gateway
Math Center)
Monday & Wednesday.................
12:30 1:30 (A204)
Tuesday & Thursday.......................
3:00 4:00 (A204)
TUTORING:
Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center in Room G4 in the
portable buildings near the dance room. Tutoring
hours are posted in your classroom.
HOW
TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS:
1) Come to every class
meeting.
2) Arrive early, get yourself settled and be ready when class starts. Sit
where you
won't be distracted.
3) Read each section before it
is discussed in class.
4) Do all of the homework.
5) Do some math every day.
6) Start preparing for tests at least a
week in advance.
7) Take advantage of tutors
and office hours, extra help
can make a big difference.
8) Do some review every time you study math.
9) Be willing to ask questions.
10) Take notes.
11) Study in groups and find a study buddy.
SCHEDULE
Date Section
Topic
Sept. 22..........
Introductions, Discussion of Syllabus
1.3
Addition & Subtraction of Real numbers
1.4
Multiplication
& Division of Real Numbers
Sept.
24...... 1.1
Real Numbers
1.2
Fractions
Sept. 26......
1.5
Exponential Expressions & Order of Operations
1.6 Algebraic Expressions
Turn in Homework #1 (Sections 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4)
Sept. 29......
1.6
Algebraic Expressions
1.7
Properties of Real Numbers
Oct. 1.........
1.8
Using the Properties to Simplify Expressions
Quiz #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.5)
Oct. 3.........
2.1
Addition & Multiplication Properties of Equality
2.2
Solving General Linear Equations
Turn in Homework #2 (Sections 1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7)
Oct. 6.........
2.3
Identities, Conditional Equations, and Inconsistent Equations
Oct. 8
Review
Oct. 10
Exam #1 (Sections 1.1 1.8, 2.1
2.3)
Turn in Homework #3 (Sections 1.8, 2.1 2.3)
Oct. 13.......
2.5
Translating Verbal Expressions into Algebraic Expressions
Oct. 15.......
2.6
Number, Geometric, and Uniform Motion Applications
Oct. 17.......
2.7
Discount, Investment, and Mixture Applications
Turn in Homework #4 (Section 2.5)
Oct. 20.......
3.1
Inequalities
Oct. 22.......
3.2
Compound Inequalities
Quiz #2 (Sections 2.5 2.7)
Oct. 24.......
3.3
Absolute Value Equations
Turn in Homework #5 (Sections 2.6 3.1)
Oct. 27.......
4.1
Graphing Lines in the Coordinate Plane
4.2
Slope
Oct. 29
Review
Oct. 31
Exam #2 (Sections 2.5 2.7, 3.1
3.3, 4.1, 4.2)
First page of journal is due.
Turn in Homework #6 (Sections 3.2, 3.3, 4.1 & 4.2)
Schedule continued on the next page
Schedule
(continued)
Date
Section
Topic
Nov. 3........
4.3
Equations of a Line in Slope-Intercept & Standard Forms
Nov. 5........
4.4
Point-Slope Form of the Equation of a Line
8.6
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Nov. 7........
4.5
Applications of Linear Equations
4.6
Introduction to Functions
Turn in Homework #7 (Sections 4.3)
Nov. 10
VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY
Nov. 12......
4.6
Introduction to Functions (cont)
5.1
Addition & Subtraction of Polynomials
Nov. 14......
5.2
Multiplication of Polynomials
Quiz #3 (Sections 4.3 4.5,
8.6)
Turn in Homework #8 (Sections 4.4, 8.6, 4.5)
Nov. 17......
5.3
Multiplication of Binomials (FOIL)
5.4
Special Products
Nov. 19......
5.5
Division of Monomials & Polynomials
Nov. 21
Review
Journal or Book Report is due
Turn in Homework #9 (Sections 4.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4)
Nov. 24
Exam #3 (Sections 4.3 - 4.6, 8.6,
5.1 5.5)
Nov. 26......
5.6
Positive Integral Exponents
Nov. 28
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Dec.1.........
5.7
Negative Exponents
Dec. 3
Review
Dec. 5........
5.7
Scientific Notation
...................
11.3
Combining Functions
Turn in Homework #10 (Sections 5.5 & 5.6)
Dec. 8
Cumulative Final Exam (10:00 11:50)
Turn in Homework #11 (Sections 5.7
& 11.3)
MATH 152A ASSIGNMENTS
TEXT: "Elementary and Intermediate Algebra by
Mark Dugopolski
INSTRUCTOR: JANE ELLIS
Each assignment is worth 8 points.
You will turn in only the even numbered problems listed in bold print
to be graded. The remaining
problems you will be checking yourself in the back of the book. Be sure to use class time, office hours, and the Gateway Math
Center to get all of your questions answered.
SECTION
PROBLEMS
1.1............................................................ Pages 7 - 8 #1 - 69 odd
.............................................................................
#18, 28, 48, 66
1.2............................................................ Pages 16 - 18 #1 - 5 odd, 7 99 every other odd
.............................................................................
#50, 68
1.3............................................................ Pages 23 - 24 #1 - 95 odd
.............................................................................
#24, 42, 60, 66, 96a
1.4............................................................ Pages 28 - 29 #1 95 odd
............................................................................. #2, 28, 50, 90, 96
1.5............................................................ Pages 35 - 36 #5, 7 115 every other odd
............................................................................. #66, 82
1.6............................................................ Pages 41 - 43 #1 - 37 odd, 39 75 every other odd,
............................................................................. 79 85 odd, 91,93
............................................................................. #26, 52
1.7............................................................ Pages 50 -51 #1 - 23 odd, 25 97 every other odd,
............................................................................. #70, 80, 90
1.8............................................................ Pages 56 - 58 #1, 3, 7 107 every other odd
............................................................................. #82, 102
2.1............................................................ Pages 71 -72 #1 - 93 every other odd
.............................................................................
#28, 50, 62
2.2............................................................ Pages 77 - 79 #1 - 97 every other odd
............................................................................. #46, 64
2.3............................................................ Pages 84 85 #1 81 every other odd, 87, 89a
............................................................................. #4, 8, 10, 30, 44, 74, 88
2.5............................................................ Pages 99 - 101 #5 - 57 odd (omit #33)
............................................................................. 75 83 odd, 91
.............................................................................
#8, 38, 44, 52
2.6............................................................ Pages 106 - 108 #7 - 15 odd, 21 29 odd
.............................................................................
#8, 14, 22
2.7............................................................ Pages 112 - 114 #7 - 27 odd
............................................................................. #8, 14, 20
OVER
SECTION
PROBLEMS
3.1............................................................ Pages 129 - 131 #1 93 every other odd (omit #69)
............................................................................. #52, 64, 86
3.2............................................................ Pages 138 - 141 #1 - 81 every other odd, 83, 85
............................................................................. #24, 32, 46, 92
3.3............................................................ Pages 147 - 148 #1, 3 5 - 35 odd
............................................................................. #20, 26, 32
4.1............................................................ Pages 165 169 #1 65 every other odd, 75, 77, 85, 87
.............................................................................
#6, 10, 36, 58, 78
4.2............................................................ Pages 177 180 #1 45 odd, 53
............................................................................. #4, 16, 34, 38
4.3............................................................ Pages 185 189 #1 69 odd, 73
............................................................................. #8, 30
4.4............................................................ Pages 194 195 #1 47 odd
.............................................................................
#18, 28, 42
8.6............................................................ Pages 441 442 #3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 19, 25 31 odd
.............................................................................
#8, 14
4.5............................................................ Pages 200 201 #1 13 odd, 21, 23, 25, 29
............................................................................. #10, 16, 28
4.6............................................................ Page 210 - 212 #1 9 odd, 13,17 31 odd,
............................................................................. 49 55 odd, 65 75 odd; Handout
.............................................................................
Book #8, 18, 52; Handout #10
5.1............................................................ Pages 228 230 #1, 3, 5 93 every other odd
.............................................................................
#30, 40, 56
5.2............................................................ Pages 235 236 #1, 3, 5 91 every other odd
.............................................................................
#30, 42, 92
5.3............................................................ Pages 240 241 #1 69 every other odd
.............................................................................
#20, 32, 64
5.4............................................................ Pages 245 247 #1 45 odd, 81, 85, 87
................................................................. #4, 24, 40
5.5............................................................
Pages 252 253 #1 33 odd, 35 75 every other odd, 85, #22,
30, 36, 60
5.6............................................................ Pages 258 259 #1 75 odd
............................................................................. #22, 26, 40, 70
5.7............................................................ Pages 265 267 #1 69 odd, 99
.............................................................................
#32, 46, 66
11.3.......................................................... Page 607 #5 15 odd
............................................................................. #6, 14