Math 152A -2 Basic Algebra (Part I)

Spring 2004                                                                            4 Units

Meeting Times:  Tuesday, Thursday 1:30 – 3:20 PM            Room: A211

Instructor: Bic Ha Olson                                                          Phone:  541-4660  Ext. 368

Email: Olson@ltcc.edu                                                          Office:  A 204

Website:            http://www.ltcconline.net/olson/

Office Hours:              Monday:         3:30 – 4:30 PM   @ Office: A204

                                    Tuesday:       3:30 – 4:30 PM   @ Office: A204

                                    Wednesday:  4 – 5 PM @ Gateway Math Center

                                    Thursday:       5 – 6 PM @ Office: A204

                                    Friday:             10 – 11 AM  @ Office:  A204

                                    Or By Appointment

The best way to contact me is to call my college extension, 541-4660 EXT 368.  If I am not in my office, please leave me a message with your name and phone number. 

Required Text:  Elementary and Intermediate Algebra 1^st Edition by Mark Dugopolski

Optional Text:  Student Manual for Elementary and Intermediate Algebra by Mark Dugopolski

Check out the Student Manual for Student Manual for Elementary and Intermediate Algebra  at the library before buying it to see if it fulfills your needs.

Course Description:  This course is an introduction to algebra.  I will be presenting the Real Numbers and their properties and operations, absolute value equations, simplifying algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, applications with formulas, the rectangular coordinate system, graphing linear equations and inequalities, polynomials and their operations, integral exponents, scientific notation, and an introduction to functions.  This course will connect math with the “real” world.  It is my desire to reduce math anxiety and build self-confidence in every student by the end of this class.

Prerequisite:  A grade of “C” or better in Math 187B or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the Math Assessment process.

As a Courtesy to everyone in class, please turn off your cell phones.  Thank you.

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 and take notes.

3.  Do all the homework

4.  Do some math every day.

5.  Start preparing for exams at least one week in advance.

6.  Ask questions, especially if you don’t understand a concept.

7.  Take advantage of tutors and my office hours.

8.  Study in groups and do your homework with a classmate.

The Gateway Math Center has free tutoring for all registered students.  Please Log In and Out so that the facility gets the funds it needs.

Student Outcomes
The successful student will:
1. Exhibit a proficiency in the topics covered in the course;
2. Engage in logical and critical thinking;
3. Read technical and graphical information; and
4. Demonstrate 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:  Your class letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale:

A:  90% and above, B: 80-89%,    C: 70-79%,       D: 60-69%,                F: 59% and under

                        Homework                                        110 points

                        3 Quizzes                                                 90 points

                        3 Midterm Exams                                     360 points

                        Comprehensive Final Exam: 200 points

                        Total                                                   760 points

I have given practice problems following each section.  These problems are for you to improve your understanding of the material and to prepare you for quizzes and exams.  Do these problems after each of their lectures.  I do not collect practice problems.

Homework:  The Even problems to be turned in weekly are due on Thursdays, except HW 11*.  Their due dates are listed every week.  These problems are considered late if they are not turned in by 5:00 PM the day they are due.  If you will be absent, either turn in the homework early or have someone turn in the homework assignment for you.  Homework that is turned in late within one week of the due date receives half credit.  Homework turned in after this receives no credit. 

Quizzes:  There are no make-up quizzes.   I give 4 quizzes but only 3 are counted so your lowest quiz score will be dropped. 

Midterm Exams:  You must notify me before an exam if you will miss the exam (541-4660 EXT 368).  Exams must be made up within 3 school days after the scheduled date, with a penalty of 10%.  You may take an exam up to 3 school days before the scheduled date without penalty.  Arrangements must be made with me one week in advance.

**If EVERY homework assignment is turned in with no more than two (2) late, you may drop your lowest MIDTERM exam score.

The Comprehensive Final Exam is on Thursday, June 24 from 1:00 – 2:50 PM.

Calculators are not allowed during testing.  Please practice the homework without them.

Please come see me if you do not understand my policies.

Homework is due on Thursday, except HW 11.   Turn in the EVEN numbered problems in bold.

Practice Problem Numbers that say Odd means do the Odd numbered problems,

EOO means do Every Other Odd problem.

Tentative Class Schedule Math 152A -2 (Tuesday, Thursday)

Date          Section          Subject                                                          

April 6              1.1, 1.2            Introduction, Syllabus, Real Numbers, Fractions

                                                Pre-evaluation survey

1.1 Practice problems: pages 7–8 # 1 – 65 EOO.

1.1 Even Problems:  #2, 22, 32.

1.2 Practice problems: pages 16–18 #1 – 85 EOO, 89 – 97 Odd.

1.2 Even Problems:  #28, 52, 70.

HW 1 Sections 1.1, 1.2 are due Thursday, April 8.  (6 points)

April 8              1.3                   Addition & Subtraction of Real Numbers,

                        1.4                   Multiplication & Division of Real Numbers,

                                                Pre-Assessment Test

1.3 Practice problems: pages 23 – 24 #9 – 27 EOO, 31, 35, 37 – 43 Odd, 63 – 83 EOO, 93, 95.

1.3 Even Problems:  #26, 28, 62.

1.4 Practice problems: pages 28 – 29 #7 – 55 EOO, 57, 69 – 79 Odd.

1.4 Even Problems:  #12, 24, 28.

April 13            1.5                   Exponential Expressions and Order of Operations,

                        1.6                   Algebraic Expressions (Handout)

1.5 Practice problems: pages 35 – 36 #7 – 31 EOO, 35 – 41 Odd, 55 – 63 Odd, 71, 75, 79, 91, 117.

1.5 Even Problems:  #16, 68, 86.

1.6 Practice problems: pages 41 – 43 #7 – 15 Odd, 19 – 51 EOO, 59, 67, 71, 83.

1.6 Even Problems:  #32, 50, 72.

HW 2 Sections 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 are due Thursday, April 15.  (10 points)

April 15                                    Quiz 1 (1.1 – 1.4),

                        1.7                   Properties of Real Numbers,

                        1.8                   Using the Properties to Simplify Expressions

1.7 Practice problems: pages 50 – 51 #1 – 9 Odd, 17 – 65 EOO, 75 – 97 Odd, 101.

1.7 Even Problems:  #24, 28, 44.

1.8 Practice problems: pages 56 – 58 #1 – 5 Odd, 15, 17, 29 – 89 EOO, 99, 103, 105.

1.8 Even Problems:  #30, 66, 86.

April 20            2.1                   Addition & Multiplication Properties of Equality,

                        2.2                   Solving General Linear Equations

2.1 Practice problems: pages 71 – 72 #5 – 11 Odd, 19 – 71 EOO, 91.

2.1 Even Problems:  #12, 44, 70.

2.2 Practice problems: pages 77 – 79 #3 – 65 EOO, 85, 87, 93.

2.2 Even Problems:  #16, 34, 50.

Continued Tentative Class Schedule Math 152A -2 (Tuesday, Thursday)

Date          Section          Subject                                                          

HW 3 Sections 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1 are due Thursday, April 22.  (13 points)

April 22            2.3                   Identities, Conditional Equations, and Inconsistent Equations,

                                                Review Exam 1 (Sections 1.1 – 1.8, 2.1)

2.3 Practice problems: pages 83 – 84 #1 – 11 Odd, 17 – 41 EOO, 65 – 75 Odd, 87.      

2.3 Even Problems:  #14, 34, 72.

(Skip Section 2.4)

April 27                                   Exam 1 (Chapter 1, Section 2.1)

                        2.5                   Translating Verbal Expressions into Algebraic Expressions (Handouts)

2.5 Practice problems: pages 99 – 101 #1 – 29 EOO, 31, 35 – 51 EOO, 53, 65, 67, 73, 77, 87, 89, 91.

2.5 Even Problems:  #42, 52, 74.

HW 4 Sections 2.2, 2.3 are due Thursday, April 29.  (7 points)

April 29            2.6                   Number, Geometric, and Uniform Motion Applications, (Handouts)

2.7                     Discount, Investment, and Mixture Applications

2.6 Practice problems: pages 106 – 108 #7, 9, 13, 17, 19, 21, 25, 33. 

2.6 Even Problems:  #10, 18, 22.

2.7 Practice problems: pages 112 – 114 #3 – 9 Odd, 15, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 35, 39.

2.7 Even Problems:  #14, 22, 36.

May 4                         Quiz 2 (2.2, 2.3, 2.5),

             Finish 2.7, 3.1                        Inequalities,

3.1 Practice problems: pages 129 – 132 #5 – 29 EOO, 37 – 43 Odd, 45 – 61 EOO, 73 – 79 Odd, 85, 89.

3.1 Even Problems:  #52, 56, 60.

HW 5 Sections 2.5, 2.6 are due Thursday, May 6.  (7 points)

May 6              3.2                   Compound Inequalities,

3.3                     Absolute Value Equations

3.2 Practice problems: pages 138 – 141 #1 – 11 Odd, 17 – 29 EOO, 31 – 59 EOO, 71, 73, 83, 85.

3.2 Even Problems:  #36, 46, 84.

3.3 Practice problems: pages 147 – 150 #1 – 9 Odd, 13, 15, 21, 27 – 33 Odd, 85.

3.3 Even Problems:  #16, 22, 32.

May 11            4.1                   Graphing Lines in the Coordinate Plane (Chapter 4 Handouts)

Review Exam 2 (Sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.5 – 2.7, 3.1 – 3.3)

4.1 Practice problems: pages 165–169 #1–11 Odd, 17–29 Odd, 33–45 EOO, 47, 57–63 Odd, 75-79Odd

4.1 Even Problems:  #36, 50, 78.

HW 6 Sections 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 are due Thursday, May 13.  (14 points)

May 13           Exam 2 (Chapter 2, Chapter 3)

Continued Tentative Class Schedule Math 152A – 2 (Tuesday, Thursday)

Date                Section                      Subject                                                                                  

May 18            4.2                   Slope,

                        4.3                   Equations of a Line in Slope-Intercept & Standard Form,

4.2 Practice problems: pages 177 – 180 #1 – 13 Odd, 17 – 29 EOO, 37 – 45 EOO, 47, 49, 51, 53.

4.2 Even Problems:  #6, 38, 50.

4.3 Practice problems: pages 185 – 189 #1–17 Odd, 21– 69 EOO.

4.3 Even Problems:  #12, 30, 52.

HW 7 Sections 4.1, 4.2 are due Thursday, May 20.  (7 points)

May 20            4.4                   The Point-Slope Form,

8.6                     Graphing Linear Inequalities (Handout)

4.4 Practice problems: pages 194 – 196 #1 – 7 Odd, 13 – 37 EOO, 47.

4.4 Even Problems:  #18, 24, 40.

8.6 Practice problems: pages 441 – 443 #1 – 7 Odd, 13 – 45 EOO, 49.

8.6 Even Problems:  #14, 20, 30.

May 25                       Quiz 3 (Sections 4.1 – 4.4)

                        4.5                   Applications of Linear Equations

4.5 Practice problems: pages 200 – 203 #1 – 13 Odd, 19, 23, 25, 27.

4.5 Even Problems:  #10, 12, 16.

Handout Section 5.1

HW 8 Sections 4.3, 4.4, 8.6 are due Thursday, May 27.  (10 points)

May 27            4.6                   Introduction to Functions (Handout)

5.1                     Addition & Subtraction of Polynomials (Chapter 5 Handouts)

4.6 Practice problems: pages 209–213#1–9Odd, 13–21Odd, 25–31 Odd, 35, 37, 47–55Odd, 59-75EOO

4.6 Even Problems:  #30, 56, 66, 74.

5.1 Practice problems: pages 228–231 #1–11 Odd, 13–29EOO, 33–41EOO, 47–55EOO, 69, 73, 83, 87.

5.1 Even Problems:  #40, 54, 86.

June 1              Finish 5.1, 5.2                        Multiplication of Polynomials,

5.3                     Multiplication of Binomials       

5.2 Practice problems: pages 235 – 237 #1 – 9 Odd, 13 – 27 EOO, 39 – 47 EOO, 65 – 77 EOO, 91.

5.2 Even Problems:  #14, 30, 74.

5.3 Practice problems: pages 240 – 241 #7 – 27 EOO, 53 – 59 Odd, 67, 71.

5.3 Even Problems:  #20, 30, 66.

HW 9 Sections 4.5, 4.6, 5.1 are due Thursday, June 3.  (12 points)

June 3              5.4                   Special Products,

                        Review Exam 3 (Chapter 4, Sections 8.6, 5.1 – 5.3)

5.4 Practice problems: pages 245 – 247 #1 – 29 EOO, 31 – 45 EOO, 71.

5.4 Even Problems:  #16, 46, 66.

Continued Tentative Class Schedule Math 152A – 2 (Tuesday, Thursday)

Date                Section                      Subject                                                                                              

June 8                         Exam 3  (Chapter 4, Sections 8.6, 5.1 – 5.3)

                        5.5                   Division of Polynomials,

5.5 Practice problems: pages 252 – 253 #1 – 11 Odd, 17 – 33 EOO, 35 – 41 Odd, 59, 63, 85.

5.5 Even Problems:  #30, 36, 48.

HW 10 Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 are due Thursday, June 10.  (10 points)

June 10            5.6                   Positive Integral Exponents (Handout)

5.7                     Negative Exponents & Scientific Notation,

Post-Evaluation Survey

5.6 Practice problems: page 258 #1 – 17 Odd, 21 – 53 EOO, 59 – 71 EOO.

5.6 Even Problems:  #16, 26, 66.

5.7 Practice problems: pages 265 – 267 #1 – 11 Odd, 17 – 45 EOO, 55 – 69 Odd, 71 – 87 EOO, 99.

5.7 Even Problems:  #28, 46, 90.

*HW 11 Sections 5.5, 5.6 are due Tuesday, Jun 15.  (7 points)

June 15            11.3                 Combining Functions

                                                Post-Assessment Test

11.3 Practice problems: page 607 #1, 5 – 15 Odd.

11.3 Even Problems:  #6, 10, 16.

HW 12 Sections 5.7, 11.3 are due the day of the Final, Thursday, June 17.  (7 points)

June 17                        Quiz 4 (Sections 5.4 – 5.7),

Review Comprehensive Final Exam

Final’s Week: No class on Tuesday, June 22

Thursday, June 24, 2004          Comprehensive Final Exam 1:00 – 2:50 PM