Basic Algebra Part II

 

 

Monday and Wednesday,  11:00 am to 12:50 pm

 

Room E 106

 

4 UNITS

 

Class Begins:                         4-05-2004  Monday

Class Ends:                6-21-2004  Monday  -  Final Exam

 

Instructor:                  Richard Lund

 

Phone Numbers:            621-1904   621-4497 (Both in Placerville, preferred)

                                    541-5952   (Tahoe, when here)   All three numbers have machines for messages.

 

e-mail:                         rlund@innercite.com   (Best way to reach me.)

 

LTCC home page:            http://www.ltcc.edu/  If you go to Academic Departments, then Math Department, then Math Resources, you will find a world of resources that will help you to learn Algebra.

 

Required Text:  Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, by Mark Dugopolski

 

Course Description:

            This course is a continuation of Math 152 A.  The material covered includes factoring, operations and equations with rational expressions, linear equations and inequalities with absolute values, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, operations with exponents and radicals, solving radical equations and solving quadratic equations.

 

Prerequisite:

            A grade of C or better in Math 152 A or by achieving a satisfactory score on the mathematics assessment.

 

Grading Policy:

            Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of possible points.

           

            A    90 to 100%

            B    80 to 89%

            C    70 to 79%

            D    60 to 69%

 

 

            Homework                   100 points

            Midterm 1                  100 points

            Midterm 2                  100 points

            Group Project             extra points   (If assigned)

 

            Final Exam                200 points

 

            Quizzes will be given at random intervals during the quarter to assess your progress.

 

Exam Policy:

            Students are to bring calculators, pencils or pens and paper to each exam. 

            Two pages (standard sized front and back) of notes may be used during each midterm, and three pages may be used during the final exam.  Anything ok on these sheets.

            Grading will be based on progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept that is being tested.  Therefore, work must be shown in detail.  Remember, my job is to communicate to you the concepts so that you can learn them.  Your job in class or during an exam is to communicate to me how you would go about solving the problems.  The more you communicate, that is, show me with steps and detail, the better your chances for partial credit.  A simple answer, with no detail whatever, does not help me, or  you, at all!

            You give me the communication and detail in your answers; and I will give you the best grade I can based on that communication and answer.

 

            Any student who cannot make it to an exam may elect to take the exam up to two days before the exam is scheduled.

 

Homework Policy:

            Homework is for Your benefit.  Homework is to be turned in at the end of each class on the date due.  Homework may be turned in late, but will be marked down appropriately.

            If a student has additional questions, that student may see me after class and then turn in the homework.

 

Extra Credit:

            Any student who has turned in every homework assignment may elect to work on an extra credit assignment or project that will count as additional points towards either a midterm or the final.

 

Registration:

            1. You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.

            2. Friday, April 26; Last day to drop the class with no penalty or mark on your record.

            3. Friday, May 31: Last day to drop the class and receive a grade of "W".

            4. After May 31, if you are enrolled, you will receive an A, B, C, D, F, or I (Incomplete,  which must be negotiated with the instructor and is only allowed under special circumstances).

 

 

            In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade.  You must go to the registrar by the above dates to avoid the unwanted grade.

 

Office Hours:

            I have no office here at the college.  However, I am often available in the "common area" an hour or so before class; or you may call, email or see me before or after class to arrange to get together.

 

Calculators:

            You will not need a calculator for this class.  A simple calculator with no symbolic capability is permitted but not necessary.

 

 

Homework Assignments

            Lecture will always be geared towards an explanation of the topics that will be covered on the homework assignment.

            Homework and Lecture assignments are on the Spreadsheet attached as page 4.

 

 

 

 

How to Succeed in a Math Class

 

            1.  Come to every class meeting.

 

            2.  Arrive early, get yourself settled, spend a few minutes looking at your notes from the previous class meeting, and have your materials ready when class starts.

 

            3.  Read each section before it is discussed in class.

 

            4.  Do ALL of the homework.  Do some math every day.

 

            5.  Start preparing for the tests at least a week in advance.

 

            6.  Spend about half of your study time working with your classmates.

 

            7.  Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.

 

8.      Do not do homework in class.

 

                                     
                                     
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    Syllabus for 152 B  Spring 2002         Homework Due Date 152 B        
                                     
Meeting     Dugopolski     R. Lund   Homework Due              
Number Date   Section   Subject     Page 4   Section Problem numbers     Even Probs      
  1 April 5 2.4 Addition and Multiplication Properties of Equality                    
          2.1 2.2 2.3 2.5 review                    
  2   7 3.3 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities   2.4   7 - 87 EOO     14  16  44  48      
        6.1 Factoring Out Common Factors                        
  3   12 6.2 Factoring the Special Products and Factoring by Grouping 3.3   7 - 87  EOO  25  29   34  76        
        6.3 Factoring ax^2 + bx + c  with a - 1     6.1   9 - 85  EOO     34  58  68        
  4   14 6.4 Factoring ax^2 + bx + c  with a <> 1   6.2   7 - 87  EOO  89     40  46  74        
        6.5 The Factoring Strategy       6.3   7 - 79  EOO     22  42  74        
  5   19 6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring   6.4   15 - 39  Odd 65 - 87  Odd 24  80        
          Review for Midterm       6.5   7 - 77  EOO     24  30  48        
  6   21  Midterm I                              
                                       
  7   26 7.1 Reducing Rational Expressions     6.6   5 - 65  EOO     22  34        
        7.2 Multiplication and Division                        
  8   28 7.3 Finding the Least Common Denominator   7.1   9 - 101  EOO     38  52        
        7.4 Start Addition and Subtraction     7.2   5 - 65  EOO 67  69   22  38        
  9 May 3 7.4 Addition and Subtraction     7.3   41 - 59  Odd     46  56        
        7.5 Complex Fractions                          
  10   5 7.6 Solving Equations with Rational Expressions   7.4   5 - 61  EOO  63   38  52        
                    7.5   1 - 41  Odd     18  28        
  11   10 7.7 Applications of Ratios and Proportions   7.6   5 - 57  EOO     18  32        
                                       
  12   12 7.8 Applications of Rational Expressions   7.7   7 - 59  EOO     40  50        
                                       
  13   17 9.1 Radicals         7.8   1 - 47  EOO     12  36        
        9.2 Rational Exponents                          
  14   19 9.3 Operations with Radicals     9.1   7 - 91  EOO 103  105   30  44  56  74      
        9.4 More Operations with Radicals     9.2   7 - 103  EOO     20  38  76        
  15   24 9.5 Solving Equations with Radicals and Exponents 9.3   5 - 117  EOO     24  40  56        
          Review for Midterm       9.4   1 - 81  EOO     20  52        
  16   26 Midterm  II                              
                                       
      31 No Class                              
                                       
  17 June 2 9.6 Complex Numbers       9.5   5 - 105  EOO     20  40        
        10.1 Start Factoring and Completing the Square                      
  18   7 10.1 Factoring and Completing the Square   9.6   5 - 89  EOO     28  74        
        10.2 The Quadratic Formula                          
  19   9 8.1 Solving Systems by Graphing and Substitution 10.1   5 - 101  EOO     22  54        
        8.2 The Additions Method       10.2   7 - 83  EOO     10  56        
  20   14 8.7 Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities   8.1   7 - 57  Odd     10  32        
        11.5 Variation         8.2   7 - 49  Odd     14  20  28        
  21   16 Review           8.7   7 - 47  EOO     12  42        
                    11.5   1 - 53  Odd     12  14  26  50      
  22   21 Final Exam