BASIC ALGEBRA
(Part I)
Math
152A
Winter, 2004
Tuesday
& Thursday
4:00 5:50
Room
A211
4 units
INSTRUCTOR:
Jane Ellis
PHONE
NUMBER:
541-4660, Extension 247
E-MAIL:
ELLIS@LTCC.EDU
REQUIRED
TEXT:
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
By Mark Dugopolski
RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution
Manual
Prepared by Mark Dugopolski
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to your first algebra
class here at LTCC. In this
course will study the basic concepts of algebra.
The following topics might sound
more like Greek right now, but dont worry; they will make sense as we proceed
through the class. Topics covered include the real numbers and their
properties, solving linear equations and inequalities, the four basic operations
with polynomials, graphing linear functions and inequalities in two variables,
properties of exponents and an introduction to functions.
Make-up Policy: For
quizzes there is no make-up, however
if the absence is excused, you will receive the same percentage grade on the
quiz as you earn on the exam, which covers the same material.
For Chapter Exams and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10%
penalty if the absence is not excused.
Homework will be accepted late for minus two points per day.
RECOMMENDED
PREREQUISITE:
A grade of C or better in Math 181A-D, Math187B, or equivalent, or
satisfactory score on Mathematics Assessment Test.
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OVER
JANES
COMMITMENT TO THIS CLASS:
·
I
will check the earlier part of my day at the door when I enter the classroom,
and I will give this class 100% of my attention while we are meeting.
·
I
will come to class well prepared.
·
I
will be here on time.
·
I
will listen and seek to understand what is being said.
·
I
will not shortchange the students in this class by setting low standards.
·
I
will put 100% of my effort into being the best possible teacher for the students
in this class.
GRADING
POLICY: Method
of Student Evaluation
Homework
80 points
Exam #1: Sections 1.1 1.8, 2.1 - 2.3
100 points
Exam #2: Sections 2.4 2.7, 3.1 3.3, 4.1, 4.2
100 points
Exam #3: Sections 4.3 4.6, 8.6, 5.1 5.5
100 points
Quizzes* (Three at 20 points each)
60 points
Final (Covers entire course content)
150 points
*If
you spend at least one hour a week (for a total of at least 10 hours) in the
Gateway Math Center (room G4), you may increase your score on your lowest quiz
score by 6 points.
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 590 possible
points.
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
less than 60%
LEARNING DISABILITIES:
If you have a certifiable learning disability that may affect your
performance in this class, be sure to discuss your special needs with Jane
during the first week of class. Learning
disabilities will be accommodated
REGISTRATION:
1.
You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
2.
The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, January 30.
3.
The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, March
5.
4.
After March 5, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following
grades: A B
C D F
or I
(Incomplete, is only allowed in special
cases).
In
this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid a
grade. You must go to the registrar
by the above dates to avoid a grade from option three or four.
OFFICE
HOURS:
Monday ....................................... 12:30 1:30 (A204)
Tuesday.......................................... 3:00 4:00 (A204)
Wednesday..................................... 12:30 1:30 (A204)
Wednesday..................................... 4:00 5:00 (Gateway
Math Center)
Thursday......................................... 6:00 7:00 (A204)
TUTORING:
Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center in Room G4 in the
portable buildings near the PE classrooms.
Tutoring hours are posted in your classroom.
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) Be willing to ask questions.
10) Take notes.
11) Study in groups and find a study buddy.
SCHEDULE
Date Section
Topic
Jan. 6..............
Introductions, Discussion of Syllabus
1.2
Fractions
1.3
Addition & Subtraction of Real numbers
1.4
Multiplication
& Division of Real Numbers
Jan.
8.......... 1.1
Real Numbers
1.5
Exponential Expressions & Order of Operations
1.6 Algebraic Expressions
Turn in Homework #1 (Sections 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4)
Jan. 13........
1.6
Algebraic Expressions
1.7
Properties of Real Numbers
1.8
Using the Properties to Simplify Expressions
Jan. 15........
2.1
Addition & Multiplication Properties of Equality
2.2
Solving
General Linear Equations
Quiz #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.5)
Turn in Homework #2 (Sections 1.1, 1.5, 1.6)
Jan. 20........
2.3
Identities, Conditional Equations, and Inconsistent Equations
Review
Jan. 22
Exam #1 (Sections 1.1 1.8, 2.1
2.3)
Turn in Homework #3 (Sections 1.8, 2.1 2.3)
Jan. 27........
2.5
Translating Verbal Expressions into Algebraic Expressions
2.6
Number, Geometric, and Uniform Motion Applications
Jan. 29........
2.6
Number, Geometric, and Uniform Motion Applications
2.7
Discount, Investment, and Mixture Applications
________________________________________________________________________
Feb. 3.........
3.1
Inequalities
3.2
Compound Inequalities
Feb. 5
3.2
Compound Inequalities
3.3
Absolute Value Equations
Quiz #2 (Sections 2.5 2.7)
Turn in Homework #4 (Sections 2.5, 2.6, 2.7)
Feb. 10.......
4.1
Graphing Lines in the Coordinate Plane
4.2
Slope
Feb. 12.......
4.3
Equations of a Line in Slope-Intercept & Standard Forms
Review
Turn in Homework #5 (Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)
Schedule continued on the next page
Schedule
(continued)
Date
Section
Topic
Feb. 17
Exam #2 (Sections 2.5 2.7, 3.1
3.3, 4.1, 4.2)
Feb. 19.......
4.4
Point-Slope Form of the Equation of a Line
8.6
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Turn in Homework #6 (Sections 4.1 4.3)
Feb. 24.......
4.5
Applications of Linear Equations
4.6
Introduction to Functions
Feb.26
5.1
Addition & Subtraction of Polynomials
5.2
Multiplication of Polynomials
Quiz #3 (Sections 4.3 4.5,
8.6)
Turn in Homework #7 (Sections 4.4 & 8.6)
March 2......
5.3
Multiplication of Binomials (FOIL)
5.4
Special Products
March 4......
5.5
Division of Monomials & Polynomials
5.6
Positive Integral Exponents
Review
Turn in Homework #8 (Sections4.5, 4.6, 5.1, 5.2)
March 9
5.6
Positive Integral Exponents
Review
March 11
Exam #3 (Sections 4.3 - 4.6, 8.6,
5.1 5.5)
Turn in Homework #9 (Sections 5.3 5.5)
March 16....
5.7
Negative Exponents & Scientific Notation
March 18....
11.3
Combining Functions
Review
March 23
Cumulative Final Exam (4:00 - 5:50)
Turn in Homework #10 (Sections 5.6, 5.7 & 11.3)
MATH 152A ASSIGNMENTS
TEXT: "Elementary and Intermediate Algebra by
Mark Dugopolski
INSTRUCTOR: JANE ELLIS
Each assignment is worth 10 points minus two points for each day
that the assignment is turned in late. Half
of the points are for trying all of the odd problems that are assigned.
The other half of the points are for doing the even number problems correctly.
SECTION
PROBLEMS
1.1............................................................ Pages 7 - 8 #1 - 69 odd
.............................................................................
#18, 28, 48, 66
1.2............................................................ Pages 16 - 18 #1 - 5 odd, 7 99 every other odd
.............................................................................
#50, 68
1.3............................................................ Pages 23 - 24 #1 - 95 odd
.............................................................................
#24, 42, 60, 66, 96a
1.4............................................................ Pages 28 - 29 #1 95 odd
............................................................................. #2, 28, 50, 90, 96
1.5............................................................ Pages 35 - 36 #5, 7 115 every other odd
............................................................................. #66, 82
1.6............................................................ Pages 41 - 43 #1 - 37 odd, 39 75 every other odd,
............................................................................. 79 85 odd, 91,93
............................................................................. #26, 52
1.7............................................................ Pages 50 -51 #1 - 23 odd, 25 97 every other odd,
............................................................................. #70, 80, 90
1.8............................................................ Pages 56 - 58 #1, 3, 7 107 every other odd
............................................................................. #82, 102
2.1............................................................ Pages 71 -72 #1 - 93 every other odd
.............................................................................
#28, 50, 62
2.2............................................................ Pages 77 - 79 #1 - 97 every other odd
............................................................................. #46, 64
2.3............................................................ Pages 84 85 #1 81 every other odd, 87, 89a
............................................................................. #4, 8, 10, 30, 44, 74, 88
2.5............................................................ Pages 99 - 101 #5 - 57 odd (omit #33)
............................................................................. 75 83 odd, 91
.............................................................................
#8, 38, 44, 52
2.6............................................................ Pages 106 - 108 #7 - 15 odd, 21 29 odd
.............................................................................
#8, 14, 22
2.7............................................................ Pages 112 - 114 #7 - 27 odd
............................................................................. #8, 14, 20
OVER
SECTION
PROBLEMS
3.1............................................................ Pages 129 - 131 #1 93 every other odd (omit #69)
............................................................................. #52, 64, 86
3.2............................................................ Pages 138 - 141 #1 - 81 every other odd, 83, 85
............................................................................. #24, 32, 46, 92
3.3............................................................ Pages 147 - 148 #1, 3 5 - 35 odd
............................................................................. #20, 26, 32
4.1............................................................ Pages 165 169 #1 65 every other odd,
............................................................................. 47, 75, 77, 85, 87
.............................................................................
#6, 10, 36, 58, 78
4.2............................................................ Pages 177 180 #1 45 odd, 53
............................................................................. #4, 16, 34, 38
4.3............................................................ Pages 185 189 #1 69 odd, 73
............................................................................. #8, 30, 42
4.4............................................................ Pages 194 195 #1 47 odd
.............................................................................
#18, 28, 42
8.6............................................................ Pages 441 442 #3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 19, 25 31 odd
.............................................................................
#8, 14
4.5............................................................ Pages 200 201 #1 13 odd, 21, 23, 25, 29
............................................................................. #10, 16, 28
4.6............................................................ Page 210 - 212 #1 9 odd, 13,17 31 odd,
............................................................................. 49 55 odd, 65 75 odd; Handout
.............................................................................
Book #8, 18, 52; Handout #10
5.1............................................................ Pages 228 230 #1, 3, 5 93 every other odd
.............................................................................
#30, 40, 56
5.2............................................................ Pages 235 236 #1, 3, 5 91 every other odd
.............................................................................
#30, 42, 92
5.3............................................................ Pages 240 241 #1 69 every other odd
.............................................................................
#20, 32, 64
5.4............................................................ Pages 245 247 #1 45 odd, 81, 85, 87
............................................................................. #4, 24, 40
5.5............................................................
Pages 252 253 #1 33 odd, 35 75 every other odd,
.............................................................................
85, #32,
46, 66
5.6............................................................ Pages 258 259 #1 75 odd
............................................................................. #22, 26, 40, 70
5.7............................................................ Pages 265 267 #1 69 odd, 99
.............................................................................
#32, 46, 66
11.3.......................................................... Page 607 #5 15 odd
............................................................................. #6, 14