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152B-2 Basic Algebra ( Part 2)
Winter 1998 4 units M, W, F 11-12:10 PM Room: A211
Instructor: Bic Ha Olson College Phone: 541-4660 Voice Mail: Ext. 415 Email Address: Email: CoBic@juno.com
Required Text: Understanding Algebra for the College Student by Hirsch & Goodman.
Recommended Text: Student Solution Manual and Study Guide to Accompany "Understanding Algebra for the College Student"
Course Description: This course is a continuation of Math 152A. Topics to be covered include factoring, rational expressions, first degree equations and inequalities with absolute value, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, rational exponents, rational and radical equations, and solving quadratic equations. This may seem alien to you, but think of what you've learned in Math 152A!
Recommended Prerequisite: " C" or better in Math 152A or equivalent, or a satisfactory score on Mathematics Assessment Test.
Office Hours: I do not have an office, but I can meet with students before and after class. I also work for the Learning Assistance Center (Tutor Lab) so you can meet with me then or by appointment. Please keep your communications open with me and use the voice mail to leave me messages. Dial LTCC at 541-4660, as soon as you hear the college recording, push 415 for my voice mail extension.
Classroom Policies:
Grades are based on: Exam #1 60 points Exam #2 60 points Exam #3 60 points 3 Quizzes @ 15 pts 45 points 24 Homework @ 4 pts 96 points 10 Class Problems @ 2 pts 20 points Comprehensive Final 100 points Total 441 points
Grading Scale: A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F Less than 60%
Make-ups: Exams and the Final may be made up but carry a 10% penalty (except with written medical excuse). Let me know before you are going to miss an exam. (Use my voice mail or email). All make-up exams must be taken within 3 days of the missed exam. If you miss a quiz, it cannot be made up! You can always take a quiz or exam early without penalty!
No Calculators are allowed on Quizzes, Exams or Final.
Attendance: Attendance is a necessity for learning. I want you to succeed and results show a direct correlation between test scores and attendance. Attendance will count for extra credit when your course grade is computed at the end of the quarter.
Homework: Homework is due at the beginning of the class meeting following the lecture of that section. I realize there may be absences and other factors in your life, so I will accept homework one class meeting late for credit. Any homework that is turned in without showing the work done will not get full credit!
Important dates to Remember:
Friday, January 16: Last day for refunds. Late registration / Add period ends.
Friday, January 30: Last day to drop class with no record.
Friday, March 6: Last day to drop class with "W". After this date, you will receive a letter grade. Incompletes are granted only under special circumstances.
Monday, March 23: Comprehensive Final Exam, 11:00 - 12:50 PM 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 and take notes.
3. Read each section before it is discussed in class.
4. Do all the homework
5. Do some math every day.
6. Start preparing for exams at least one week in advance.
7. Ask questions and participate in class.
I hope you will come to me with any questions, concerns or feedback. I encourage working in study groups, but each person must turn in their own work. The tutor lab (B107) is free to all students, please take advantage of it. Students with special needs, please see me. There are services available. The Learning Disability Lab (A205) is run by Katie Olsen and Kathleen Conway.
My philosophy on Math . . . We don't hear the phrase "Spanish anxiety" or "English anxiety"; why is there math anxiety? My belief is that if you view math as a different form of language, there is less of an obstacle to learning it. There are new vocabulary, grammar and rules for every language. And so with math we have different notation, terminology and properties. From this new perspective, I hope math will become fluent to all of you! Math is a wonderful tool. It stimulates our mind to use logic, pose questions, analyze and problem solve! What other language can do that?! I hope you come to share my enthusiasm for math and that you may find it helpful in life. Schedule Date Topic Section Jan. 5 Introduction, Factoring out GCF & Review 3.1 3.3 Jan. 7 Factoring Trinomials 3.4 Jan. 9 Factoring Using Special Products & Review 3.2 3.5
Jan. 12 Equivalent Fractions 4.1 Jan. 14 Multiplication & Division of Rational Expressions 4.2 Jan. 16 Quiz #1(Sect. 3.3-3.5, 4.1,4.2) Sums & Differences of Q Expressions 4.3
Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Holiday, No Classes None Jan. 21 Mixed Operations & Complex Fractions 4.4 Jan. 23 Fractional Equations and Inequalities 4.5
Jan. 26 Review for Exam #1 3.3-3.5, 4.1-4.5 Jan. 28 Exam #1 (Sect. 3.3-3.5, 4.1-4.5) Jan. 30 Literal Equations 4.6
Feb. 2 Word Problems 4.7 Feb. 4 Linear Systems in two Variables 5.5 Feb. 6 Systems of Linear Inequalities & Review 5.6 10.5 Feb. 9 Quiz #2 (Sect. 4.6, 4.7, 5.5, 10.5) Absolute-value Inequalities 2.5 Feb. 11 Rational Exponents 6.4 Feb. 13 Lincoln's Birthday Holiday, No Classes None
Feb. 16 Washington's Birthday Holiday, No Classes None Feb. 18 Review for Exam #2, Begin Radicals Section 7.1 4.6, 4.7, 5.5, 10.5, 2.5, 6.4 Feb. 20 Exam #2 (Sect. 4.6, 4.7, 5.5, 10.5, 2.5, 6.4)
Feb. 23 Finish 7.1 & Simplifying Radicals 7.1, 7.2 Feb. 25 Combining Radicals 7.3 Feb. 27 Quiz #3 (7.1-7.3) Multiplication & Division of Radical Expressions 7.4
Mar. 2 Radical Equations 7.5 Mar. 4 Complex Numbers 7.6 Mar. 6 Review for Exam #3 7.1 - 7.6
Mar. 9 Exam #3 (Sect. 7.1-7.6) Mar. 11 The Factoring and Square Root Methods 8.1 Mar. 13 Completing the Square 8.2
Mar. 16 The Quadratic Formula 8.3 Mar. 18 Variation 11.5 Mar. 20 Review for Comprehensive Final Exam Mar. 23 Comprehensive Final Exam 11:00-12:50 PM
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