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Math 152A-3, 4 units Tues./Thur.: 6:00-7:50 PM Room: High School SV2 Winter 1998
INSTRUCTOR: Judy Guinn
REQUIRED TEXT: Understanding Algebra for College Students, by Hirsch and Goodman.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will study the basic concepts of algebra. Topics covered will include an introduction to sets; the real numbers and their properties; solving linear equations, inequalities, and absolute value equations in one variable; an introduction to polynomials; graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables; exponents including scientific notation; and a brief introduction to functions.
PREREQUISITE: Math 181 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on the Mathematics Assessment Test.
GRADING POLICY: Method of Student Evaluation Exam 1 100 points
Exam 2 100 points
Quizzes (based on homework) 80 points
FINAL (cumulative) 150 points Subjective Points 70 points
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the total possible points. The total possible is 500. Note that 70 points of the total (about 15%) are subjective and awarded based upon your class participation and preparedness. This requires showing up to class with assigned homework already completed and ready to be discussed. A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F less than 60%
MAKE-UP POLICY: For quizzes there is no make-up possible. For Exams and the FINAL, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty, except for written medical excuse. Prior notice to the exam date must be given for make-ups. If there is anyone in this class who has need for test-taking or note-taking accommodation, please feel free to come and discuss this with me.
CALCULATORS: Calculators will not be allowed on quizzes and examinations. Calculators are not required for this course. While I cannot stop you from using one when doing your homework, I do not encourage you to do so. Calculators will be required and taught in MAT 154. This course is concerned with you learning mathematical processes and acquiring some basic mathematical skills before learning the button pushing sequences that execute those computations. Feel free, however, to approach me on how to operate your calculator. They can vary greatly.
OFFICE HOURS: I will be available in the classroom ½ hour before class time and after class as needed. You can contact me by voice mail by calling the college at 541-4660 and leaving a message on extension 476.
DATE, SECTIONS COVERED HOMEWORK
Jan. 6 sec. 1.1 1-12 all; 13-46 odd sec. 1.2 1-18 all; 19-62 every other odd (EOO)
Jan. 8 sec. 1.3 1-33 odd; 36, 37 sec. 1.4 1-12 all; 21,22 ________________________________________________________________________
Jan. 13 sec. 1.4 13, 15, 17, 19; 23-88 EOO
Jan. 15 sec. 1.5 1-68 EOO; handout A-30 QUIZ #1 ________________________________________________________________________
Jan. 20 sec. 1.6 1-34 odd; handout A-16 sec. 2.1 1-16 all
Jan. 22 sec. 2.1 17-60 EOO sec. 2.2 1-25 odd; 31,35,37 Review for Exam I ________________________________________________________________________
Jan. 27 EXAM I Finish any 2.1 and 2.2 problems for discussion next class period
Jan. 29 sec. 2.3 1-68 EOO sec. 2.4 3,9,13,17,21,25 ________________________________________________________________________
Feb. 3 sec. 2.5 1,11,17,19,21,22,31,32,35,36,43,44 QUIZ #2
Feb. 5 sec. 3.1 1-12 odd; 13-66 EOO; 67,69 ________________________________________________________________________
Feb. 10 sec. 3.2 1-47 Odd; 49-69 EOO
sec. 3.6 1,5,9,11,13; handout C-13 sec. 5.1 Handout C-34 and C-35 ________________________________________________________________________
Oct. 30 sec. 5.1 11, 13; 15-55 EOO Review for Exam II
Nov. 1 EXAM II Finish any 5.1 problems for class discussion next time ________________________________________________________________________
Nov. 6 sec. 5.2 1,3,6,7,9,11,13,19,22,25,29,33,35,37,41,43
Nov. 8 sec. 5.3 1-48 EOO; 49,53,57,61 QUIZ #4 ________________________________________________________________________
Nov. 13 sec. 5.6 1-52 EOO sec. 6.1 Handout B-12; 1-55 every fifth, i. e., 5,10,...
Nov. 15 sec. 6.2 1-50 every fifth Review for Exam III ________________________________________________________________________
Nov. 20 EXAM III Finish any 6.1 and 6.2 problems for discussion next time
Nov. 22 sec. 6.3 1-30 odd; 33,35,37 sec. 11.1 3,7,9,11,29,40,41,45,59,51,53,59,61,65,66 ________________________________________________________________________
Nov. 27 sec. 11.2 1,3,5,13,15,19,25,27,31,47,49, Handouts QUIZ #5 D-7 and D-8
Nov. 29 Review for Final ________________________________________________________________________
Dec. 4 FINAL
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