MAT 152B - BASIC ALGEBRA (Part II)

Summer 2004

 

Course ID

Room

Units

Days

Start Time

End Time

MAT152B 1

A211

4

M,T,W,Th

08:00 AM

09:50 AM

 

INSTRUCTOR:                    Nathan Girdner

E-MAIL:                                girdnern@unr.nevada.edu

REQUIRED TEXT:             Elementary and Intermediate Algebra   

                                                By Mark Dugopolski

RECOMMENDED TEXT:            Student Solution Manual

                                                Prepared by Mark Dugopolski

COURSE DESCRIPTION:                                    MATH 152B:

In this class we will build on what you learned in Math 152A (Beginning Algebra Part I).  While you learned to multiply polynomials in Math 152A, we will do a reverse process called factoring in this class.  This will allow us to solve equations of higher degree than the first degree equations that we solved in Math 152A.  We will also build on your knowledge of fractions as we work with algebraic fractions called rational expressions.  Additional topics include work with radicals so that we can solve equations with radicals and we will finish with techniques for solving quadratic equations, also known as second degree equations.

PREREQUISITE:           

A grade of C or better in Math 152A or equivalent, or satisfactory score on Mathematics Assessment Test.

GRADING POLICY:                       

Homework                   10 %

Quizzes:                        20 %

Exam #1:                      20 %

Exam #2:                      20 %

Final*                           30 %

(*Covers entire course content)

 

Grading Scale: 

A         90-100%

B          80-89%

C         70-79%

D         60-69%

F          less than 60% 

 

 


 

Homework: Usually assigned daily.  Quizzes: Usually 2 a week.  Tests: There will be 2 tests not including the final.  The tests will consist of problems similar to the homework, quizzes, or examples worked in class.   Final:  The final will be comprehensive.  Make-ups:  Make-up homework, quizzes, and test will not be accepted.  1 homework grade and 1 quiz grades will be dropped.  If you miss one of the Exams and if there was a valid reason i.e. written doctor’s note, your final exam will count as 50% of your grade. 

LEARNING DISABILITIES:           

Any students needing accommodations should inform the instructor.

Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) early in the quarter so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible.  Students may contact the DRC by visiting the Center (located in room A205) or by phoning 541-4660, ext. 249 (voice) or 542-1870 (TTY for deaf students).  All information will remain confidential.

 

TUTORING: 

Tutoring is available in the LAC 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. or by appointment with me.

 

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.
  9. Study in groups


 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

  Date          Section

June 28.......  Syllabus, 2.4, 3.3

June 29....... 3.3, 6.1

June 30....... 6.2, 6.3

July 1.......... 6.4, 6.5

July 5           4th of July Holiday 

July 6.......... 6.6, Review for Exam #1

July 7           Exam #1 (Sections 2.4, 3.3, Chapter 6)

July 8.......... 7.1, 7.2

July 12........ 7.3, 7.4

July 13........ 7.5, 7.6

July 14........ 7.7, 7.8

July 15........ 8.1, 8.2

July 19........ 8.7

 

July 20         Review for Exam #2

July 21         Exam #2 (Chapter 7 & Sections 8.1, 8.2 & 8.7)  

July 22........ 9.1, 9.2

July 26........ 9.3, 9.4

July 27........ 9.5

July 28........ 9.6

July 29........ 10.1

Aug 2......... 10.2

Aug 3......... 11.5

Aug 4          Review for Final Exam

Aug 5          Cumulative Final Exam (8:00 – 9:50)

 

 

 

Tentative Homework Assignments

SECTION                                PROBLEMS

        2.4        Pages 91 & 92 #1-4, 7-67 odd

                #14, 26

        3.3        Pages 147 – 149 #1-4, 25, 27, 29, 53-77 odd

                #28, 58, 60

        6.1        Pages 282 & 283 #1, 6, 17-75 odd

                #58, 68

        6.2        Pages 286 & 287 #1-6, 7-79 odd

                #40, 46, 70

        6.3        Pages 294 & 295 #1-6, 19-79 odd

                #22, 42, 74

        6.4        Pages 300 & 301 #15-39 odd, 65-87 odd

                #24, 80

        6.5                Pages 305 & 306 #1, 2, 17-73 every other odd

                #24, 30, 48

        6.6        Page 313 #1-51 odd

                #22, 34

        7.1                Pages 330 – 332 #1-4, 9, 13-101 every other odd

                #38, 52

        7.2                Pages 338 & 339 #1-4, 5-65 every other odd, 71

                #22, 38

        7.3        Pages 345 & 346 #41-59 odd

                #46, 56

        7.4        Pages 352 & 353 #5-61 odd

                #38, 52

        7.5        Pages 358 & 359 #1-35 odd, 41

                #18, 28

        7.6        Pages 363 & 364 #1-4, 5-47 odd

                #18, 32

        7.7        Pages 370 – 373 #4-6, 7-59 odd, 64

                #40, 50

        7.8        Pages 378 & 379 #1-43 odd

                #12, 36

        8.1                Pages 401 & 402 #1-6, 7-15 odd, 21-39 odd, 43-51 odd

                #10, 26, 32

        8.2        Pages 408 & 409 #1-6, 7-31 odd, 37, 39

                #14, 20, 28

        8.7                Pages 447 – 450 #2, 4-6, 7, 13-41 every other odd,

                #12, 32, 42

        9.1                Pages 475 – 477 #1-6, 7-87 every other odd, 103, 105

                #30, 44, 56, 74

        9.2                Pages 484 & 485 #1-4, 7-103 every other odd

                #20, 38, 76, 78

        9.3                Pages 491 & 492 # 1, 2, 5-61 every other odd

                        #71-111 every other odd

                #24, 40, 56

        9.4        Pages 496 & 497 #1-67 odd,

                         #20, 52

        9.5.                Pages 506 & 507 # 5-43 odd, 55-67 odd, 75-89 odd

                #20, 40

        9.6        Pages 515 & 516 #1, 2, 5-75 odd

                #28, 74

        10.1        Pages 532-534 # 1-4, 5-35 odd, 41-49 odd

                        #53, 73, 75, 79, 81, 85, 87

                #22, 54

        10.2                Pages 541 & 542 #1-6, 7-35 odd, 41-57 odd, 69, 71

                #10, 18, 56, 72

        11.5        Pages 625 & 626 #1-27 odd, 47, 49

                 #12, 14, 26, 50