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Math 152A Basic Algebra ( Part 1)
Fall, 1997 4 Units M.W.F. 12:30-1:40 PM Room: E100 Instructor: Bic Ha Olson Phone: 541-4660 Ext. 415
Required Text: Understanding Algebra for the College Student by Hirsch & Goodman.
Recommended Text: Student Solution Manual and Study Guide to Accompany "Understanding Algebra for the College Student"
Course Description: This course covers the fundamental concepts of algebra: real numbers and their properties, algebraic expressions, polynomials, absolute-value, solving linear equations and inequalities in two variables, properties of exponents, graphing and an introduction to functions.
Recommended Prerequisite: "C" or better in Math 181 Modules A-E or equivalent, or satisfactory score on Math Assessment Test.
Office Hours: I do not have an office, but students can meet with me before or after class time. I also work for the Learning Assistance Center so you can meet with me then or by appointment. You can leave me a message by Voice Mail by dialing the college number, 541-4660. As soon as you hear the recording, push 415 on a touch tone phone. Please keep your communications open with me.
Important Dates to Remember:
Friday, October 3: Last day for refunds; late registration/ Add period ends. Friday, October 17: Last day to drop class with no record.
Friday, November 21: Last day to drop class with a "W". After this date, you will receive a letter grade. Incompletes are granted only under special circumstances.
Wednesday, December 10: Comprehensive Final Exam 12:00 -1:50 PM Classroom Policies:
Grades are based on: Exam #1 60 points Exam #2 60 points Exam #3 60 points 3 Quizzes @ 15pts 45 points 23 Homework @ 4pts/section 92 points Comprehensive Final 100 points Total 417 points
Grading Scale: A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F Less than 60%
Make-ups: Exams and the Final may be made up but carry a 10% penalty (except with written medical excuse). All make-up exams must be taken within 3 days of the missed exam. If you miss a quiz, it cannot be made up! However, there are 4 quizzes and only 3 are counted so the lowest quiz will be dropped. You can always take a quiz or exam early without penalty! No Calculators are allowed on Quizzes, Exams or Final.
Homework: Homework is due at the beginning of the class meeting following the lecture of that section. I realize there may be absences and other factors in your life, so I will accept homework one class meeting late for credit.
How to succeed in a Math class: 1. Come to every class meeting. 2. Do all the homework 3. Do some math every day. 4. Start preparing for exams at least one week in advance. 5. Ask questions and participate in class. I encourage working in study groups but each person must turn in their own work. Take advantage of the tutor lab (B107), it is free to all students. Students with special needs, please see me after class. The Disability Lab (A205) is run by Katie Olsen and Kathleen Conway.
My philosophy on Math . . . We don't hear the phrase "Spanish anxiety" or "English anxiety"; why is there math anxiety? My belief is that if you view math as a different form of language, there is less of an obstacle to learning it. There are new vocabulary, grammar and rules for every language. And so with math we have different notation, terminology and properties. From this new perspective, I hope math will become fluent to all of you! Math is a wonderful tool. It stimulates our mind to pose questions, analyze and problem solve! What other language can do that?!! Schedule Date Topic Section Sept. 22 Introductions; Basic Definitions 1.1 Sept. 24 The Real Numbers: Order & Number Line 1.2 Sept. 26 Properties of Real Numbers 1.3
Sept. 29 Operations with Real Numbers 1.4 Oct. 1 Quiz #1 (sect. 1.1-1.4) & Continue Operations 1.4 Oct. 3 Algebraic Expressions 1.5
Oct. 6 Translating English into Math 1.6 Oct. 8 Review for Exam #1 (Chapter 1) 1.1-1.6 Oct. 10 Exam #1 Chapter 1
Oct. 13 First Degree Equations 2.1 Oct. 15 Word Problems 2.2 Oct. 17 First Degree Inequalities. 2.3
Oct. 20 Word problems with Inequalities 2.4 Oct. 22 Quiz #2 (sect. 2.1-2.4) & Absolute Value 2.5 Oct. 24 Review for Exam #2 (Chapter 2) 2.1-2.5
Oct. 27 Exam #2 Chapter 2 Oct. 29 Polynomials: their Sums, Differences & Products 3.1 Oct. 31 General Forms & Special Products. 3.2
Nov. 3 Polynomial Division 3.6 Nov. 5 Natural Number Exponents 6.1 Nov. 7 Integer Exponents 6.2
Nov. 10 Veteran's Day Holiday, No Classes Nov. 12 Quiz #3 (3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 6.1, 6.2) & Scientific Notation 6.3 Nov. 14 Review for Exam #3 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 6.1-6.3
Nov. 17 Exam #3 Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 6.1-6.3 Nov. 19 Rectangular Coordinate System 5.1 Nov. 21 The Slope of a Line 5.2
Nov. 24 Equations of a Line 5.3 Nov. 26 Quiz #4 (5.1-5.3) & Graphing Linear Inequalities in two Variables 5.6 Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, No classes
Dec. 1 Relations and Functions 11.1 Dec. 3 Function Notation and the Algebra of Functions 11.2 Dec. 5 Review for Comprehensive Final, (All Sections)
Dec. 10 Comprehensive Final Exam 12:00 - 1:50 PM Homework Assignments
Math 152A
Instructor: Bic Ha Olson
Odd means do only Odd problems EOO means do Every Other Odd problems
Section Pages Problems
1.1 7, 8 #1-37 Odd & #24 1.2 15,16 #1-19 Odd, 21-61 EOO 1.3 21 #1-33 Odd 1.4 33, 34 # 1-85 EOO & 3 Handouts 1.5 41, 42 #1-19 Odd & #21-67 EOO 1.6 50, 51 #1-26 All & #33, 34
2.1 65, 66 #1-39 Odd, #41-57 EOO 2.2 74-76 #1-11 Odd, #13-45 EOO 2.3 84, 85 #1-33 Odd, #35-67 EOO 2.4 89, 90 #1-29 Odd 2.5 97, 98 #1, 2, 11, 12, #17-22 & #31- 36 #43,44 & #53-62
3.1 112,113 #1-27 Odd & #29-65 EOO 3.2 121 #1-45 EOO, #47-61 Odd 3.6 144,145 #1-27 Odd
6.1 292, 293 #1-57 EOO & Handout 6.2 301, 302 #1-39 Odd, #41-63 EOO 6.3 307 #1-31 Odd
5.1 218 #9-53 EOO & Handouts 5.2 230, 231 #1-13 Odd & #19-43 Odd 5.3 240, 241 #31-47 Odd & Handouts 5.6 277 #1-49 EOO & Handout
11.1 545-547 #1-25 Odd, #39-65 Odd 11.2 553 #1-45 Odd
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