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BASIC ALGEBRA (Part I)
Math 152A1 & 183 Fall, 1999 Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11:00 - 12:25 Room: E106 4 units & 1 unit
INSTRUCTOR: Jane Ellis
PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 247
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ELLIS@ltcc.edu
REQUIRED TEXT: Algebra for College Students By Daniel L. Auvil.
RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student's Solution Manual to Accompany Auvil: "Algebra for the College Student"
COURSE DESCRIPTION: MATH 152A: Welcome to your first algebra class here at LTCC. This course will study the basic concepts of algebra. These topics might sound more like Greek right now, but don't worry; they will make sense as we proceed through the class. These topics 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.
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OVER page 2 PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in all modules of Math 181 or an equivalent class, or a satisfactory score on the Mathematics Assessment Test.
GRADING POLICY: MATH 152A: Method of Student Evaluation
Homework 80 points Exam #1: Sections 1.1 - 2.1 & 2.3 100 points Exam #2: Sections 2.4 - 3.3 100 points Exam #3: Sections 3.4, 3.5, 4.7 & Chpt. 7 100 points Quizzes (based on homework) 60 points Final (Covers entire course content) 150 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%
MATH 183: Method of Student Evaluation
The grade will be either Credit or No Credit.
The grade will be based on one of the following: 1) JOURNAL: Turning in a journal on November 19. 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 relates to this class, The journal must be the equivalent of at least 4 typed double spaced pages.
2) REPORT: Read at least 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. This summary needs to be a minimum of 2 typed 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)
THE JOURNAL OR REPORT WILL BE DUE Friday, November 19. page 3
MAKE-UP POLICY: For quizzes there are 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 that 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 not be accepted late, but one assignment is dropped.
LEARNING DISABILITIES: If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss your special needs with Jane. 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 15.
3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, November 19.
4. After November 19, 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.
OFFICE HOURS: Room: A204 Monday & Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30 (right after class) Friday 10:00 - 11:00 (right before class)
TUTORING: Individual math tutoring is available in the Mezzanine area just outside of the library. If you have trouble finding a math tutor, check with the personnel in room B107. Tutoring hours are posted outside of B107 and in your classroom.
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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.
Schedule Date Section Topic
Sept. 20 1.1 Introduction and Set Notation Sept. 22 1.1 & 1.2 Sets of Numbers, Number Line, Absolute Value & Inequalities Sept. 24 1.3 Properties of Real Numbers
Sept. 27 1.4 & 1.5 Operations on Real Numbers & Exponents Sept. 29 1.5 & 2.1 The Order of Operations & Linear Equations Oct. 1 2.1 Linear equations in One Variable Quiz #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.4) Turn in Homework #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.3)
Oct. 4 2.1 & 2.3 Word Problems (Number, Percent & Geometry Problems) Oct. 6 Review Oct. 8 Exam #1 (Sections 1.1 - 2.1, 2.3) Turn in Homework #2 (Sections 1.4 - 2.1)
Oct. 11 2.4 Word Problems (Money, Mixture & Motion Problems) Oct. 13 2.5 Linear Inequalities in One Variable Oct. 15 2.5 & 2.6 Compound Inequalities Turn in Homework #3 (Sections 2.3 & 2.4)
Oct. 18 2.7 Absolute Value Equations Oct. 20 3.1 Integer Exponents Oct. 22 3.1 & 3.2 Rules for Exponents & Quiz #2 (Sections 2.4 - 2.7) Turn in Homework #4 (Sections 2.5 - 2.7)
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Date Section Topic
Oct. 25 3.3 Scientific Notation Oct. 27 Review Oct. 29 Exam #2 (Sections 2.4 - 3.3) Turn in Homework #5 (Sections 3.1 - 3.3)
Nov. 1 3.4 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Nov. 3 3.5 Multiplying Polynomials Nov. 5 4.7 Dividing Polynomials
Nov. 8 7.1 Rectangular Coordinate System (Only pages 306 & 307) 7.2 Graphing Linear Equations Nov. 10 Finish 7.2 Turn in Homework #6 (Sections 3.4, 3.5 & 4.7) Nov. 12 HOLIDAY (Veterans' Day)
Nov. 15 7.3 The Slope of a Line Nov. 17 7.4 Forms of a Linear Equation Nov. 19 7.5 Graphing Linear Inequalities & Journals are due Quiz #3 (Sections 3.4, 3.5, 4.7, 7.1 & 7.2) Turn in Homework #7 (Sections 7.1 - 7.3)
Nov. 22 Review Nov. 24 Exam #3(Sections 3.4, 3.5, 4.7 & Chapter 7) Nov. 26 HOLIDAY (Thanksgiving)
Nov. 29 8.1 Defining Relations & Functions Dec. 1 8.2 Function Notation Turn in Homework #8 (Sections 7.4 & 7.5) Dec. 3 Review
Dec. 6 Cumulative Final Exam (10:00 - 12:00) Turn in Homework #9 (Sections 8.1 & 8.2)
MATH 152A ASSIGNMENTS
TEXT: "Algebra for College Students" by Daniel Auvil INSTRUCTOR: JANE ELLIS
SECTION PROBLEMS
1.1 Pages 8 - 10 #1 - 101 odd (omit #39, 41) #2, 6, 22, 28, 48, 72, 98 1.2 Pages 17 - 19 #1 - 93 odd (omit #15, 17, 89) #20, 22, 40, 48, 58, 76 1.3 Pages 24 - 26 #1 - 93 odd (omit #65, 67) #12, 30, 32, 34, 60, 72 1.4 Pages 33 & 34 #1 - 107 odd (omit 59, 61, 63) #2, 8, 16, 44, 58, 84, 102 1.5 Pages 38 - 40 #1 - 81 odd (omit #19, 21, 55 - 63) #2, 14, 26, 48, 76
2.1 Pages 52 - 54 #1 - 81 odd #16, 38, 42, 72 2.3 Pages 66 & 67 #1 - 15 odd, 21 - 41 odd #12, 22, 32, 38 2.4 Page 72 # 1 - 18 all, (omit #15 & 16) #2, 8, 14
ALL QUIZ PROBLEMS WILL BE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE HOMEWORK. PROBLEMS IN BOLD PRINT ARE TURNED IN TO BE GRADED.
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2.5 Pages 80 & 81 #1 - 67 odd #8, 26, 40, 58 2.6 Pages 85 & 86 #1 - 55 odd #14, 30, 38, 46 2.7 Pages 92 & 93 #1, 3, 7, 13 - 31 odd, 65, 71, 75 #4, 20, 26
3.1 Pages 105 & 106 #1 - 51 odd, 57 - 81 odd, 87 #4, 20, 46, 62 3.2 Pages 110 & 111 #1 - 57 odd, 65, 67 #8, 14, 34, 36 3.3 Pages 115 & 116 #1 - 37 odd, 57 - 63 odd #18, 36, 58, 60 3.4 Pages 121 - 123 #1 - 27 odd, 35 - 79 odd #6, 38, 64, 74 3.5 Pages 129 & 130 #1 - 55 odd, 61, 63 #4, 20, 44, 56
4.7 Pages 205 & 206 #1 - 29 odd, 39, 47 #14, 20, 28
7.1 Pages 310 & 311 #1, 3, 7 - 17 odd, 51, 53, 63 #2, 4, 12, 14, 16 7.2 Pages 318 & 319 #1 - 51 odd #22, 32, 34, 54 7.3 Page 324 & 325 #1 - 19 odd, 27 - 57 odd #4, 14, 32, 40 7.4 Pages 333 & 334 #1- 49 odd (omit #41), 67 #4, 16, 28, 40 7.5 Page 339 #1 - 21 odd #4, 10, 16, 20
8.1 Pages 358 - 360 #1 - 17 odd, 71, 73, 75, Handout #2, 8, 16, 38, 40 8.2 Pages 367 - 369 #1, 3, 7, 9, 11a, 13a, 15a,b,c, 19 - 27 odd (do not find the domain), 77 Handout #2, 4, 12a, c; 16a, c
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