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Math 152B 3
Winter, 2005
Tue, Thu
4 5:50 PM
Room E106
4 Units
Instructor:
Jack Riggsbee
Phone
Number:
775-586-4643
E-Mail:
jriggsbee@charter.net
Required
Text:
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
By Mark Dugopolski
Recommended
Text:
Student Solution Manual
By Mark Dugopolski
Course
Description:
MATH 152B
This course is a continuation of MAT
152A. 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:
Math 152A with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate skills demonstrated
through the math assessment process.
Student Outcomes:
The successful
student will:
1) Exhibit 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.
Tutoring:
Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center in Room G4 in the portable
building near the PE classrooms.
Learning
Disability: If
you have a learning disability, please be sure to discuss
your special needs with me. Learning
disabilities will be accommodated.
Office
Hours:
By appointment.
Grading Policy:
Homework . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 points
Exam #1: . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 points
Exam #2: . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 points
Exam #3: . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 points
Quizzes: (Three at
20 points each) . . . . 60 points
Final (Covers entire
course content) . . . . . 150 points
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 610 possible points:
A 90-100% (> 548 points)
B 80-89% (488 548 points)
C 70-79% (427 487 points)
D 60-69% (366 426 points)
F less than 60% ( < 366 points)
Make-Up Policy:
For Quizzes there are no make-ups. However, if the absence is excused,
you will receive the same percentage grade on the quiz as you earn on the exam
that covers the same material. For Chapter Exams and Final, make-up is
possible, but there is a 10% penalty if the absence is not excused. Homework
will be accepted up to one week late (with a 10% penalty), and your lowest
assignment grade will be dropped.
Registration:
- You must
register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
- The last day to
drop the class with no record is Friday, January 28th.
- The last day to
drop the class for a W grade is Friday, March 4th.
- After March 4th,
if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following grades: A, B, C, D,
F, or I (Incompletes only allowed in special cases).
N.B.: It is
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to drop this 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.
My
Commitment to this Class:
- I will check
the earlier part of my day at the door when I enter, and 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.
How to Succeed in a Math Class:
- Come to
EVERY class meeting.
- Arrive
Early, get yourself
settled and be ready when class starts. Sit where you wont be distracted.
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READ
each section BEFORE it is discussed in class.
- Do ALL
of the homework.
- Do some Math
EVERY day.
- Start preparing
for tests at least a week in advance.
- Take advantage
of tutors and office hours; extra help can make a big
difference.
- Do some
REVIEW every time you study math.
SCHEDULE
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Date |
Section |
Topic |
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Jan 4, 6 |
2.4
3.3 |
Introduction;
Formulas
Absolute
Values |
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Jan 11, 13 |
6.1 6.3 |
Factoring
(Special
Forms, Trinomials, Groupings) |
Turn in Homework #1 (Sections 2.4, 3.3)
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Jan 18, 20 |
6.4 6.6
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Factoring
Strategies
Equations and
Factoring
Quiz
#1 |
Turn in Homework #2 (Sections 6.1
6.3)
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Jan 25, 27 |
7.1 7.3
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Exam #1
Simplifying,
Multiplication and
Division of
Rational Numbers |
Turn in Homework #3 (Sections 6.4
6.6)
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Feb 1, 3 |
7.4, 7.5 |
Addition/Subtraction of Rational Expressions
Complex
Fractions |
Turn in Homework #4 (Sections 7.1 7.3)
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Feb 8, 10 |
7.6 - 7.8 |
Equations and
Problem Solving with
Rational
Expressions
Quiz #2 |
Turn in Homework #5 (Sections 7.4, 7.5)
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Feb 15, 17 |
8.1 8.2
8.7 |
Exam #2
Solving
Systems of Equations
Graphing
Systems of Inequalities |
Turn in Homework #6 (Sections 7.6, 7.8)
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Feb 22, 24 |
9.1, 9.2 |
Radicals
Rational
Exponents |
Turn in Homework #7 (Sections 8.1, 8.2)
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Mar 1, 3 |
9.3, 9.4 |
Operations
With Radicals
Quiz #3 |
Turn in Homework #8 (Sections 8.7, 9.1,
9.2)
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Mar 8, 10 |
9.5, 9.6
11.5 |
Exam #3
Radical
Equations and Complex Numbers
Variation |
Turn in Homework #9 (Sections 9.3, 9.4)
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Mar 15, 17 |
10.1, 10.2
Review |
Solving
Quadratic Equations |
Turn in Homework #10 (Sections 9.5, 9.6,
11.5)
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Mar 22 |
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Cumulative
Final Exam |
Turn in Homework #11 (Sections 10.1, 10.2)
List of Homework
Assignments
Assign #
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Due Date
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Text
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Assignment
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1 |
Jan 13 |
2.4
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9,12,14,17,20,23,25,26,30,31,36,41,44,47,61,64,73,74 |
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3.3
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1,2,10,15,25,28,32,33,34,35,55,58,60,61,73,76 |
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2 |
Jan 20 |
6.1
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7,10,13,16,18,19,24,25,28,31,34,37,52,55,59,62,63,66 |
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6.2
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7,10,12,13,17,18,65,68,71,76,79,80,82,83,85,88 |
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6.3
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2,6,15,18,21,30,37,40,47,50,54,57,59,60,61,64,67,72,75,80 |
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3 |
Jan 27 |
6.4
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5-8,15,20,26,31,34,37,41,42,43,46,65,68,72,78,81,87 |
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6.5
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8,15,17,21,26,28,36,41,59,60,63,66,71,76 |
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6.6
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3,8,9,14,15,18,19,23,28,29,30,33,38,43,46,54,57,68, 73 |
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4 |
Feb 3 |
7.1
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13,17,18,20,27,30,35,38,47,52,62,67,70,73,79,86,89,94 |
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7.2
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11,14,18,21,29,32,36,39,62,65,66,68 |
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7.3
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27,30,31,34,35,40,43,46,51,54,55,58 |
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5 |
Feb 10 |
7.4
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2,27,30,33,38,39,42,47,50,56,57 |
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7.5
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11,16,23,28,33,36,37,40 |
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6 |
Feb 17 |
7.6
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2,4,16,19,29,30,39,50,53,56 |
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7.8
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13,14,17,20,28,31,34,37,39,42 |
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7 |
Feb 24 |
8.1
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3,6,9,12,17-20,27,30,31,42,46,51 |
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8.2
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7,10,13,18,19,22,27,30,40,43 |
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8 |
Mar 3 |
8.7
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15,18,21,24,25,30,36,41 |
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9.1
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2,3,9,16,20,23,29,34,41,46,74,77,87,88,91,92 |
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9.2
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8,9,11,14,23,26,27,30,74,75,77,80,82,85,92,93 |
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9 |
Mar 10 |
9.3
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1,17,24,35,36,51,56,59,62,73,76,79,80,87,90,100,107 |
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9.4
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17,19,20,24,45,48,65,72 |
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10 |
Mar 17 |
9.5
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7,10,15,22,34,35,39,42,48,53,55,58,64,67 |
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9.6
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7,10,11,14,23,28,29,32,49,50,52,53 |
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11.5
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7,10,11,14,17,20-22,25,28,48,49,53,56 |
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11 |
Mar 22 |
10.1
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7,12,19,22,43,48,53,56,68,69,76,77,80,85 |
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10.2
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7,10,20,23,26,29,31,34,40,43,47,56 |
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