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MATH 152A BASIC ALGEBRA PART I
Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 to 3:50 AM Room E 106 4 UNITS
Instructor Larry Green
Phone Numbers Office: 541-4660 Extension 341 Home: 544-5486 (Not after 10:00 PM) Internet e-mail:...greenl@ltcc.edu WWW: http://www.ltcc.edu/programs/math
Required Text Understanding Algebra For College Students by Hirsch and Goodman
Recommended Text Understanding Intermediate Algebra and Understanding Algebra For College Students by Hirsch and Goodman
Course description This course will study the basic concepts of algebra. Topics 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 introduction to functions.
Recommended Math 181 or equivalent, or a satisfactory score Prerequisite on the Mathematics Assessment Test
Grading Policy Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of possible points. A 90 -- 100% C 70 -- 79% B 80 -- 89% D 60 -- 69%
Homework: ............................................150 points Quiz 1: Jan 15 1.1-1.3..................50 points Midterm 1: Jan 22 Chapter 1................150 points Quiz 2: Feb 3 2.1-2.3........................50 points Midterm 2: Feb 12 Chapter 2,3..............150 points Quiz 3: Feb 26 1,6.2,6....................50 points Midterm 3: Mar 10 Chapter 5,6............150 points Final Exam: Mar 24, 2:00 to 3:50 PM.....250 points
Exam Policy Students are to bring pencils or pens and paper to each exam. Grading will based on the progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept that is being tested, therefore, work must be shown in detail. Any student who cannot make it to an exam may elect to take the exam up to two days before the exam is scheduled. If all homework is completed and no more than three homework assignments are counted late, then the midterm with the lowest score will be dropped.
Homework Policy Homework will be turned in at the end of class on the date due. If a student has additional questions, that student may see me after class in my office and then turn in the homework by 5:00 PM on the date due. Homework that is turned in within one week of the due date will be counted as half credit. Homework may be turned later than one week after the due date, but points will not be awarded.
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. You may drop the class with no penalty or mark on your record on or before Friday, January 30.
3. After January 30, you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until Friday, March 6.
4. After March 6, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following grades: A,B,C,D,F or I (Incomplete, must be negotiated with the instructor and is only allowed in special cases).
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: Room A210 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday ........11:00 to 12:00 Tuesday and Thursday........................12:00 to 1:00
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS Lecture will always be geared towards an explanation of the topics that will be covered on the upcoming homework assignment and/or exam
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS
Due Date Topic Section Problem Numbers
Jan. 6 Introductions
Jan.8 Basic Definitions 1.1 1,9,18,21,25,28,30,33,34,39,46
Jan. 13 Real Numbers 1.2 3,8,15,18,19,22,25,28,31, 36,39,48,51,54,60,61,63 Properties of R 1.3 1,6,13,24,29,32,33,36,38
Jan. 15 Operations With R 1.4 1,4,7,18,27,30,35,38,43,46,49, 51,52,54,65,79,84,85,86,99 Quiz 1
Jan. 20 Algebraic Expressions 1.5 1,6,11,16,19,26,29,34, 41,46,49,56,65,68 Word Problems 1.6 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,12,15, 18,19,22,25,28,30,33
Jan 22 Midterm I
Jan. 27 1st Degree Equations 2.1 1,6,9,14,17,20,23,26,29, 34,39,44,49,54,65,68
Jan. 29 Verbal Problems 2.2 1,7,12,19,24,27,30,35,42,50 1st Degree Inequalities 2.3 1,4,9,14,15,16,25,30, 35,44,51,56,59,66,71
Feb. 3 Inequality Word Prob. 2.4 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28 Quiz 2
Due Date Topic Section Problem Numbers
Feb. 5 Absolute Values 2.5 1,6,11,16,21,26,31, 36,41,46,51,56,61 Polynomials 3.1 1,5,13,18,25,29,33,34, 36,40,41,46,51,56,69
Feb. 10 FOIL 3.2 1,6,11,16,21,26,31,36, 41,46,51,56,61,66,75 Poly. Division 3.6 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,24,27
Feb 12 Midterm II
Feb. 17 Natural Number Exp. 6.1 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28, 31,34,37,40,43,46,52,55,59,63
Feb. 19 Integer Exponents 6.2 1,6,11,16,21,26,31,36, 41,46,51,56,61,71,76
Feb 24 Scientific Notation 6.3 1,6,11,16,21,26, 27,32,35,37,38,43,47,54
Feb 26 Graphing 5.1 1,5,9,12,15,26,29,36,45,52,56,60,62 Quiz 3
Mar 3 Slope 5.2 1,6,7,10,20,23,26, 33,34,37,40,43,48,51 Equation of a Line 5.3 1,6,11,16,21,26,31, 36,41,46,49,56,57,62,64
Mar. 5 Graphing Inequalities 5.6 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22, 25,31,36,41,46,51
Mar. 10 Midterm III
Mar. 12 Relations & Functions 11.1 1,4,5,9,14,19,36,42,43,48,52, 53,59,60,61,63,65,66,67,68
Due Date Topic Section Problem Numbers
Mar. 17 Algebra & Functions 11.2 1,12,13,16,19,22,31,37, 43,48,49,52,59,65,74,75
Mar. 19 Special Review Assignment
Mar. 26 Comprehensive Final Exam 2:00 to 3:50 PM 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 you materials ready when class starts.
3) Read each section before it is discussed in class
4) 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.
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