Math 152A Syllabus
Spring 2001
Tues/Thurs 6:00
7:50 pm (April 3rd
June 19th) Instructor: Cecilia Vaughn, home phone: (775) 588-3107 Office Hours: before & after class Text: Algebra for College Students Daniel L. Auvil Course Description: Algebra (Part I) This course will study the basic concepts of algebra. These topics include sets, real numbers, properties, linear equations and inequalities, properties of exponents, scientific notation, operating with polynomials, graphing linear functions and inequalities in two variables, and an introduction to functions. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in all modules of Math 181 or a satisfactory score on the Mathematics Assessment Test. Note: Students who require specific accommodations for a disability should contact the instructor early in the quarter (preferably at the first class meeting). Learning disabilities will be accommodated. Grading: Homework is 15% of your grade (19 assignments @ 5 points each) Exams are 62% of your grade (4 exams @ 100 points each) Final Exam is 23% of your grade (150 points) Your letter grade will be based on the percentage of the 645 points you earn: 90 100% A 80 - 89% B 70 79% C 60 69% D below 60% F Note: If you are taking this class credit/no credit you must have at least a 70% to receive a passing grade How to Succeed in a Math Class: · Attend every class meeting. · Arrive early review previous notes & look ahead. · Use the Gateway Math Center (G4) · Read each section before it is discussed in class. · Do all of the homework check answers & star problem problems. · Continually review & look ahead (notes & book). Special Notes: Registration is the students responsibility. Attendance is critical to success. All assignments are
due by the end of the next class
so make sure you understand the concepts before leaving class.
Use the Gateway Math Center room G4 (bonus points available). Students requiring special services need to notify the instructor immediately. Calculators are not allowed for testing, so practice without them on the homework. Tests will be administered on the test dates only. All assignments and
test dates are located on the back of this page if it becomes necessary
to make changes in assignments/dates the instructor will notify the students as
soon as possible. Important Note: You may skip problems which instruct you to use a calculator for the computation (there are a few of these in each section). Date
Chapter Section/Topic
Problems Assigned 4/3 1.1 Sets p.8 (#1-20 all, 21-101 odds ) 4/5 1.2 Abs. Val./Inequalities p.17 (#1-6 all, 7-93 odds) 1.3 Properties p.24 (#1-93 odds) 4/10 1.4 Integer Operations p.33 (#1-107 odds) 4/12 1.5 Exponents & Order p.38 (#1-79 odds) 4/17 Review Ch. 1 Exam 1 Read section 2.1 4/19 2.1 Equations p.52 (#1-81 odds) 4/24 2.3 Problems (#,%,Geo) p.66 (#1-49 odds) 4/26 2.4 ($, Mixture, Motion) p.72 (#1-25 odds) 5/1 2.5 Inequalities p.80 (#1-71 odds) 2.6 Compound Inequalities p.85 (#1-53 odds) 5/3 2.7 Abs. Val. Equations p.92 (#1-77 odds) 5/8 Review Ch. 2 Exam 2 Read 3.1 & 3.2 5/10 3.1 Exponents p.105 (#1-87 odds) 3.2 Exponent Rules p.110 (#1-75 odds, 81) 5/15 3.3 Scientific Notation p.115 (#1-63 odds) 5/17 3.4 Add/Sub Polynomials p.121 (#1-14 all, 15-65 odds, 73) 5/22 3.5 Multiply Polynomials p.129 (#1-55 odds, 61, 63) 4.7 Divide Polynomials p.205 (#1-35 odds, 47, 49) 5/24 Review Ch. 3 & 4 Exam 3 Read 7.1 & 7.2 5/29 7.1 Coordinates p.310 (#1-27 odds, 37, 43, 45, 51, 53, 63) 7.2 Graphing Lines p. 318 (#1-51 odds) 5/31 7.3 Slope p.324 (#1-37 odds, 43, 47, 53, 55, 57) 6/5 7.4 Linear Equations p.333 (#1-49 odds) 6/7 7.5 Graph Inequalities p.339 (#1-22 all) 6/12 8.1 Functions p.358 (#1-17 odds, 33-49 odds, 69-75 odds) 8.2 Function Notation p. 367 (#1-29 odds, 43, 45, 53, 57, 71, 77) 6/14 Review Ch 7 & 8 Exam 4 p. 162-3 (#1-27 odds), p.472-3 (#2,3,4,7,13-15,24,25) 6/19 Final Exam |