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MAT 152B/184 Basic Algebra (Part II) Winter
2003 Instructor:
Bruce Armbrust, phone: 541-4660 ext. 314, email: armbrust@ltcc.edu Office Hours:
Room A210,
Mon. & Wed.
9:30 - 10:30 AM Fri.
10:00 - 11:00 AM GMC G4,
Tues. & Thurs.
1:15 - 2:15 PM And as always, by appointment. Class Time and Location:
Mon., Wed., & Fri. 11:00 AM - 12:25 PM, A213 Textbook: Elementary
and Intermediate Algebra,
Mark Dugopolski Course Description:
MAT 152B is a continuation of MAT 152A. Topics
covered will include factoring, solving equations with rational and radical
expressions, systems of linear equations, and solving quadratic equations. Prerequisite:
A grade of C or better in MAT 152A, or appropriate skills demonstrated through
the Math assessment process. Course Objectives: 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 information; 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; 5)
become less anxious about mathematics; and 6)
improve their study skills in mathematics. Course Grade:
Your final letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale: A 90-100%, B
80-89%, C 70-79%, D 60-69%, F 0-59% The
following items will make up the course grade: Homework:
150 points Quizzes:
200 points Exam1
(January 24) Exam2
(February 12):
450 points Exam3 (March
7) Final Exam
(March 24):
200 points Homework:
Homework will be due the class period after it is assigned.
Homework not turned in at this time will be considered late. You may turn
in homework up to one week after it is assigned for half credit.
If all homework is turned in, and no more than three are late, the lowest
regular exam score will be dropped. Your
homework score will be determined in the following way: up to 5 points for
completion and one point each for 5 problems chosen at random to be graded. Quizzes:
There will be 8 quizzes given over the quarter.
These quizzes will be designed to help prepare you for the exams, and
quiz problems will be taken directly from the homework assignments. Your lowest
quiz score will be dropped. Since
one score will be dropped, you may not make up a missed quiz. Exams:
Students are to bring a pencil and blank scratch paper to each exam.
If you cannot make it to an exam (final not included), you may take it up
to 2 school days prior to the scheduled date with proper arrangements.
Otherwise, the exam may be made up after the scheduled date with a
penalty of 10% per day. Registration Information: You
must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
You may drop the class with no penalty or mark on your record on or
before January 31. After January
31, you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until March 7.
After March 7, if you are still enrolled, you will receive a grade of A,
B, C, D, F or I. How
to Succeed in a Math Class: I am often asked how to
successfully pass a math class, and here is my advice: I) Come to
every class session. Be prepared,
and plan on participating. II) Do your
homework. Remember that what I
assign is what I consider a bare minimum. If
you need more practice, do it. Don’t
make me be a homework enforcer. III) Read
the book. You paid good money for
it, so you might as well use it. IV) Make use
of available tutors and my office hours. You
will find tutors who know the subject matter in this course at the GMC. V) Do math
every day. Math is just like
everything else: if you don’t practice, you become rusty. Learning
Disabled Students: It is important that students
who are identified as being learning disabled speak to me about their special
needs. I am more than willing to
grant you reasonable accommodations. Academic
Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty of any form will not be tolerated.
Students caught cheating on exams or quizzes will receive a score of zero
on the assignment for the first offense and a course grade of F for the second
offense. Students may work together
on homework assignments (and, in fact, are encouraged to) as long as all
students understand the material covered. Course Schedule: The
following is a tentative schedule. If
things change (and I have money that says they will), I will let you know. January 6
2.4
Introductions, Formulas 8
3.3
Absolute Values 10
6.1
Common Factors 13
6.2, Quiz I
Special Factoring Forms, Factoring by Grouping 15
6.3
Factoring Trinomials (quick AC method) 17
6.4/6.5, Quiz II
Factoring Trinomials (AC method), Factoring Strategies 20
NO CLASS
MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY
22
6.6
Solving Equations Using Factoring 24
Exam I 27
7.1
Simplifying Rational Expressions 29
7.2
Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions 31
7.3, Quiz III
Least Common Denominators February 3
7.4
Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions 5
7.5
Complex Fractions 7
7.6, Quiz IV
Solving Equations Involving Rational Expressions 10
7.8
Applications of Rational Expressions 12
Exam II
14
NO CLASS
LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY 17
NO CLASS
WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY
19
8.1
Solve Systems of Equations Graphically & by Substitution 21
8.2
Solve Systems of Equations Using Addition 24
8.7, Quiz V
Solve Systems of Inequalities 26
9.1
Radicals 28
9.2
Rational Exponents March 3
9.3, Quiz VI
Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication of Radicals 5
9.4
Division, Rationalizing, and Powers of Radicals 7
Exam III
10
9.5
Solving Equations with Radicals 12
9.6
Complex Numbers 14
11.5, Quiz VII
Variation 17
10.1
Solving Quadratics by Factoring & Completing the Square 19
10.2
The Quadratic Formula
21
Quiz VIII
Review 24
Final Exam
Note: The final is from 10:00 – 11:55 AM The following is a list of all homework assignments for this course. The due dates for the various sections will be given in class.
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