152A Syllabus

BASIC ALGEBRA (Part I)

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Math 152A1 & 183 Spring, 2001

Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11:00 - 12:25

Room E106 4 units & 1 unit

INSTRUCTOR: Jane Ellis

PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 247

E-MAIL: ELLIS@ltcc.edu

REQUIRED TEXT: Algebra for College Student

by Daniel Auvil.

RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution Manual Guide to Accompany Advil:

Algebra for the College Student

COURSE DESCRIPTION: MATH 152A:

Welcome to your first algebra class here at LTCC. In 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. 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.

MY COMMITMENT TO THIS CLASS:

· I will check the earlier part of my day at the door when I enter, and 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.

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RECOMMENDED

PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in Math 181 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 - 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* (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 replace your lowest quiz with a grade of 100%.

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 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 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.

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday.............................................. 3:30 - 4:30 (Room: A204)

Wednesday......................................... 3:30 - 4:30 (Room: G4-GMC)

Friday................................................. 10:00 - 11:00 (Room: A204)

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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, April 27.

3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, June 1.

4. After June 1, 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 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

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)

THE JOURNAL WILL BE DUE Monday, June 4.

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TUTORING: Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center in Room G4 in the portable buildings near the PE classrooms. 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.

SCHEDULE

Date Section Topic

April 2........ 1.1 Set Notation

April 4........ 1.1 & 1.2 Sets of Numbers, The Number Line, Absolute Value &

Inequalities

April 6........ 1.3 Properties of Real Numbers

April 9........ 1.4 & 1.5 Operations on Real Numbers; Exponents

April 11...... 1.5 & 2.1 The Order of Operations; Simplify Algebraic Expressions

April 13...... 2.1 Solve Linear Equations in One Variable

Quiz #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.4)

Turn in Homework #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.3)

April 16...... 2.3 Word Problems (Number, Percent & Geometry Problems)

April 18........... Review

April 20........... Exam #1 (Sections 1.1 - 2.1, 2.3)

Turn in Homework #2 (Sections 1.4 - 2.1)

April 23...... 2.4 Word Problems (Money, Mixture & Motion Problems)

April 25...... 2.5 Linear Inequalities in One Variable

April 27...... 2.5 & 2.6 Compound Inequalities

Turn in Homework #3 (Sections 2.3 & 2.4)

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Schedule (continued)

Date Section Topic

April 30...... 2.7 Absolute Value Equations

May 2......... 3.1 Integer Exponents

May 4......... Start 3.2 Rules for Exponents & Quiz #2 (Sections 2.4 - 2.7)

Turn in Homework #4 (Sections 2.5 - 2.7)

May 7......... 3.2 Rules for Exponents & Miscellaneous Word Problems

May 9......... 3.3 Scientific Notation

May 11........... Review

May 14........... Exam #2 (Sections 2.4 - 3.3)

Turn in Homework #5 (Sections 3.1 - 3.3)

May 16....... 3.4 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

May 18....... 3.5 Multiplying Polynomials

May 22....... 4.7 Dividing Polynomials

May 24....... 7.1 Rectangular Coordinate System (Only pages 306 & 307)

7.2 Graphing Linear Equations

May 26....... Finish 7.2 Turn in Homework #6 (Sections 3.4, 3.5 & 4.7)

May 28........... HOLIDAY (Memorial Day)

May 30....... 7.3 The Slope of a Line

June 1......... 7.4 Forms of a Linear Equation

June 4......... 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)

June 6............. Review

June 8............. Exam #3(Sections 3.4, 3.5, 4.7 & Chapter 7)

June 11....... 8.1 Defining Relations & Functions

June 13....... 8.2 Function Notation

Turn in Homework #8 (Sections 7.4 & 7.5)

June 15........... Review

June 18........... Cumulative Final Exam (10:00 – 11:50)

Turn in Homework #9 (Sections 8.1 & 8.2)

MATH 152A ASSIGNMENTS

TEXT: "Algebra for College Students" by Daniel Auvil

INSTRUCTOR: JANE ELLIS

Each assignment is worth 10 points. Half of the points are for trying all of the odd problems that are assigned. The other half of the points are for doing the even number problems correctly.

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

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, 41, 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

............................................................................. From Textbook: #6, 8, 18, 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