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Lake Tahoe Community College
MAT
152A Basic Algebra (Part 1)
M,
W
4 5:50 pm and
6:00 7:50 pm
HSST7
Fall
2004
Instructor:
Janine Bouyssounouse
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Math 187B with a grade of C or better
or the appropriate skill demonstrated through the math assessment process.
Course Description:
This course is designed as an introduction to algebra. Topics covered
include the four basic operations with positive and negative numbers and with
polynomials, solving and graphing linear equations, and introduction to
functions and sets, and properties of integral exponents.
Office Info:
home: (530) 544-4119
e-mail: jcbouyss@yahoo.com
Course Text:
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, by Mark Dugopulski
Student Outcomes
1) Exhibiting a proficiency in the topics covered in the course.
2) Engaging in logical and critical thinking.
3) Reading technical information.
4) Demonstrating the solution to problems by translating written language into
Mathematical statements, interpreting information, sketching relevant diagrams,
analyzing given information, formulating appropriate math statements, and
checking and verifying results.
Grading Scale:
A
90-100%
Tests:
40%
B
80-89% Quizzes:
25%
C
70-79% Homework:
15%
D
60-69% Final:
20%
F
59% and below
Grades will be posted online at www.mygradebook.com.
Login IDs and passwords will be
distributed the first week of class.
Exams:
There will be at least 4 tests, usually occurring on Wednesdays.
Quizzes:
There will be at least 4 quizzes usually occurring on Wednesdays. There
will be no make-ups for quizzes. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
Make-Up Policy: There
are no make-ups for quizzes; however one quiz will be dropped. Make-ups for
tests will have a 10% penalty if taken after the actual test date. Students must
contact the instructor in advance to arrange to take the make-up test.
Homework:
Homework will be collected on the day of the quiz or test. The
last day to turn in homework is Wednesday, December 1. No homework will be
accepted on the day of the final. Completing homework before quizzes and tests
will provide practice and may make tests and quizzes seem easier than if the
homework was not completed before the quizzes or tests.
Final: There
will be a comprehensive final exam given on Monday, December 6 at 4/6pm.
Attendance:
Regular attendance in class is an obligation assumed by every student at
the time of his/her registration. Students will still be responsible for the
work missed because of their absence. Homework questions will be answered in
class. This can be very helpful in understanding the material, as well as
preparing for quizzes and tests. Please familiarize yourself with the sections
to be covered in class before attending class.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
Students requiring accommodations for a certifiable disability should contact
the instructor so arrangements can be made.
How to Succeed in a Math Class:
- Come
to every class meeting.
- Arrive
early, get yourself settled and be ready when class starts. Sit where you
wont be distracted.
- Read
each section before it is discussed in class.
- Do
all of the homework.
- Do
some math every day.
- Start
preparing for tests at least a week in advance.
- Take
advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.
- Do
some review every time you study math.
Tentative Schedule:
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Date
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Sections/Quizzes/Tests
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Monday 9/20
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1.1, 1.3, 1.4
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Wednesday 9/22
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1.5, Quiz #1 (1.1-1.4), Homework Due (1.1-1.4)
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Monday 9/27
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1.6, 1.7
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Wednesday 9/29
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1.8, Test #1 (1.1-1.7), Homework Due (1.5-1.7)
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Monday 10/4
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2.1, 2.2
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Wednesday 10/6
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2.3, Quiz #2 (1.8-2.2), Homework Due (1.8-2.2)
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Monday 10/11
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2.5, 3.1
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Wednesday 10/13
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3.2, Test #2 (1.8-3.1), Homework Due (2.3-3.1)
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Monday 10/18
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3.3, 4.1
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Wednesday 10/20
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4.2, Quiz #3 (3.2-4.1), Homework Due (3.2-4.1)
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Monday 10/25
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4.3, 4.4
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Wednesday 10/27
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2.6, Test #3 (3.2-4.4), Homework Due (4.2-4.4)
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Monday 11/1
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2.7, 4.5
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Wednesday 11/3
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8.6, Quiz #4 (2.6, 2.7, 4.5), Homework Due (2.6, 2.7,
4.5)
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Monday 11/8
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5.1, 5.2
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Wednesday 11/10
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5.3, Test #4 (2.6, 2.7, 4.5, 8.6, 5.1, 5.2), Homework
Due (8.6, 5.1, 5.2)
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Monday 11/15
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5.4, 5.5
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Wednesday 11/17
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5.6, Quiz #5 (5.3-5.5), Homework Due (5.3-5.5)
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Monday 11/22
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5.7, 4.6
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Wednesday 11/24
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11.3, Test #5 (5.3-5.7, 4.6), Homework Due (5.6, 5.7,
4.6)
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Monday 11/29
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Review Tests and Quizzes
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Wednesday 12/1
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Monday 12/6
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Final Exam (1.1-11.3, except sections not covered on
syllabus)
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Tentative Assignments:
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1.1
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The Real Numbers
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#1-6 all, 7, 8, 13, 14, 21-24 all, 25, 28, 31, 36,
39, 44, 48, 53, 56, 59, 62, 63, 66, 69
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1.3
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Add/Subt of Real Numbers
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#2-6 all, 9, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 28, 39, 42, 47, 56,
62, 75, 82, 93, 94, 96
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1.4
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Mult/Div of Real Numbers
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#2-6 all, 7, 8, 11, 12, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27,
34, 37, 48, 58, 70, 86
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1.5
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Exponents/Order of Ops
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#1-6 all, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 21, 26, 29, 30, 35,
38, 44, 51, 56, 58, 59, 68, 70, 79, 83, 84, 91, 92
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1.6
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Algebraic Expressions
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#2-6 all, 19, 22, 23, 28, 29-39 all, 52, 60, 62, 63,
75, 76, 80, 83, 86, 91, 95
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1.7
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Properties of Real Numbers
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#3-6all, 11, 12, 14, 15, 23, 24, 30, 31, 37, 42, 47,
54, 55, 60, 66, 87-100 all, 101
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1.8
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Simplify Expressions
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#1-6 all, 15, 16, 20, 22, 25, 26, 33, 34, 37, 38, 43,
46, 56, 60, 67, 73, 76, 83, 88, 95, 99, 105, 106
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2.1
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Add/Mult Props of Equality
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#2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 19, 22, 26, 28, 31, 32, 37,
38, 39, 42, 46, 49, 52, 54, 55, 62, 65, 70, 76, 90, 91
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2.2
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Solving Linear Equations
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#4, 5, 8, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, 40, 43, 47, 50, 52, 59,
64, 73, 74, 78, 87, 93
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2.3
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Identities/Conditional/Inconsistent Equations
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#1-6 all, 7, 9, 11, 24, 29, 32, 36, 39, 40, 48, 59,
60, 68, 73, 75, 80, 81, 87
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2.5
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Verbal Exp to Algebraic
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#1-17 all, 21, 29, 31-34 all, 37-40 all, 43, 47, 51,
52, 53, 57, 58, 67, 73, 76, 78, 90, 93, 94
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3.1
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Inequalities
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#1-6 all, 7, 14, 15, 19, 24, 25, 28, 29, 36, 37, 39,
42, 47, 50, 53, 58, 61, 73, 78, 85, 91
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3.2
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Compound Inequalities
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#1-6 all, 7, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 27, 30, 33, 37,
53, 54, 61, 62, 64, 66, 68, 71, 76
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3.3
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Absolute Value Equations
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#1-4 all, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 25, 28, 31,
33, 34, 35
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4.1
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Graphing Lines
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#1-6 all, 7, 14, 15, 17, 20, 24, 26, 28, 33, 36, 40,
46, 48, 52, 57, 60, 66, 69, 75, 76, 79
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4.2
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Slope
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#1, 3-8 all, 10, 14, 18, 19, 24, 32, 34, 37, 38, 40,
43, 45, 48, 50
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4.3
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Slope Intercept/Standard
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#1-6 all, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 19, 22, 24, 32, 35,
38, 44, 48, 51, 54, 56, 60, 64, 68, 70
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4.4
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Point Slope Form
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#1-6 all, 7, 10, 13, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31, 34, 35,
37, 40, 42
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2.6
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Geo/Motion Applications
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#3-12 all, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 29
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2.7
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Discount/Invest/Mixture
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#1-5 all, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 22, 24
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4.5
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Apps of Linear Equations
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#1-13 all, 15, 20, 24, 25, 26, 29
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8.6
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Graphing Linear Inequalities
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#1-6 all, 7, 10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30,
36, 40, 42, 46, 48
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5.1
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Add/Subtraction of Polynomials
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#1-6 all, 9, 12, 15, 17, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 33, 40,
44, 47, 50, 54, 58, 73, 76, 79, 82, 83, 90
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5.2
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Multiplication. of Polynomials
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#1-6 all, 9, 10, 12, 14, 19, 22, 23, 28, 34, 35, 40,
41, 46, 47, 56, 60, 63, 70, 71, 74, 78, 90
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5.3
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Multiplication of Binomials
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#1-4 all, 5, 8, 10, 16, 22, 23, 26, 32, 34, 35, 40,
50, 56, 58, 59, 63, 66, 70, 71
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5.4
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Special Products
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#1-5 all, 7, 12, 18, 19, 22, 24, 26, 30, 31, 34, 36,
38, 42, 43, 46, 51, 58, 62, 67, 68, 70
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5.5
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Division of Polynomials
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#2, 4-7 all, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 33,
35, 39, 40, 48, 49, 60, 62, 65, 68, 72, 84
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5.6
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Positive Integral Exponents
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#1-6 all, 7, 10, 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, 32, 34, 37, 40,
43, 46, 49, 51, 56, 58, 67, 68, 72, 74, 75
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5.7
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Negative Exp/Sci Notation
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#1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 14, 16, 20, 22, 23, 26, 32, 35,
40, 46, 51, 55, 58, 62, 65, 68, 71, 82, 87
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4.6
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Introduction to Functions
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#1-6 all, 7, 9, 11, 14, 17, 21, 25, 26, 33, 35, 49,
51, 52, 55, 57, 60, 65, 68, 70, 74, 76
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11.3
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Combining Functions
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#1, 2, 5-16 all
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