Math 152B – 3

Basic Algebra (Part II)

Fall 2006: 4 Units

Instructor: Cindy Littell

Office: none, you can find me in the Gateway Math Center (G4) during my tutoring hours.

Meeting Times: Monday and Wednesday: 4pm to 5:50pm

Meeting Place: Room E100

Email: littell@ltcc.edu Phone: 541-4660 Ext. 447

Tutoring Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM– 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00PM

The best way to contact me is to call my college extension, 541-4660 EXT 447. This is a voice mail only thing as I have no office, please leave me a message with your name and phone number.

Required Text: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra 2^nd Edition by Mark Dugopolski

Optional Text: Student Manual for Elementary and Intermediate Algebra by Mark Dugopolski

Check out the Student Manual for Student Manual for Elementary and Intermediate Algebra at the library before buying it to see if it fulfills your needs.

Course Description: This course is a continuation of Math 152A. I will be presenting factoring, rational expressions, first degree equations and inequalities with absolute value, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, radicals, rational exponents and their equations, and solving quadratic equations. This course will connect math with the “real” world. It is my desire to reduce math anxiety and build self-confidence in every student by the end of this class.

Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Math 152A or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the Math Assessment process.

As a Courtesy to everyone in class, please turn off your cell phones. Thank you.

Students with disabilities must identify themselves to me within the first two weeks of class.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students requiring accommodations for a certain disability that may affect class performance are requested to schedule with a staff member at the DRC to discuss this during the first week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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. Do all the homework, even the practice problems.

4. Do some math every day.

5. Start preparing for exams at least one week in advance.

6. Ask questions, especially if you don’t understand a concept.

7. Take advantage of the free tutoring service in the GMC.

8. Study in groups and do your homework with a classmate.

The Gateway Math Center has free tutoring for all registered students. Please Log In and Out so that the facility gets the funds it needs.

Dropping: In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade. For this, you must go to Admissions & Records.

Friday, September 29, 2006 is the last day for refunds.

Friday, October 13, 2006 is the last day to drop with no record.

Friday, November 17, 2006 is the last day to withdraw with a “W” grade.

Student Outcomes
The successful student will:
1. Exhibit a proficiency in the topics covered in the course;
2. Engage in logical and critical thinking;
3. Read technical and graphical information; and
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.

Grading: Your class letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale:

A: 90% and above, B: 80-89%, C: 70-79%, D: 60-69%, F: 59% and under

Homework 120 points

3 Quizzes 90 points

3 Midterm Exams 450 points

Comprehensive Final Exam: 240 points

Total 900 points

I have given practice problems following each section. These problems are for you to improve your understanding of the material and to prepare you for quizzes and exams. Do SOME problems from each group of problems after their lectures. I do not collect practice problems.

Homework*: The Even problems to turn in weekly are due on Wednesdays. Their due dates are listed every week. These problems are considered late if they are not turned in by 6:00 PM the day they are due. If you will be absent, either turn in the homework early or have someone turn in the homework assignment for you. Homework that is one class meeting late is worth 70%, and one week late receives half credit. Homework turned in after one week receives no credit.

Quizzes: There are no make-up quizzes. I give 4 quizzes but only 3 are counted. The lowest quiz score will be dropped. Each quiz is 30 points. All quizzes are given during the first 30 minutes of class. Please be on time.

Midterm Exams*: You must notify me before an exam if you will miss the exam (541-4660 EXT 447). Exams must be made up within 3 school days after the scheduled date, with a penalty of 10%. You may take an exam up to 3 school days before the scheduled date without penalty. Arrangements must be made with me one week in advance.

Calculators are not allowed during testing. Please practice the homework without them.

The Comprehensive Final Exam is on Monday, December 4, 2006 at 4:00 PM.

Academic Integrity:

Homework may be done in groups with other students or with the help of the instructor or tutors, but each student must turn in their own work.

Quizzes and Exams must be done by the student alone.

Any Student who violates this rule will receive a zero on the Quiz or Exam.

A second offense will result in withdrawal, failing the course, or academic expulsion.

Tentative Class Schedule Math 152B – 3

Turn in the EVEN numbered problems in bold.

Practice Problem Numbers that say Odd means do the Odd numbered problems,

EOO means do Every Other Odd problem.

Date Section Subject

Sept. 18 2.4 Introduction, Syllabus, Formulas,

3.5 Variation

2.4 Practice problems: pages 109 – 111, # 7 – 53 EOO, #61 – 87 EOO.

2.4 Even Problems: #20, 32, 74.

3.5 Practice problems: pages 221 – 223, #5 – 31 EOO, #39 – 49 Odd.

3.5 Even Problems: #22, 30, 48.

HW 1 Section 2.4 & 3.5 are due Wednesday, Sept. 20. (8 points)

Sept. 20 5.1 Factoring Out Common Factors.

5.2 Factoring Special Products & Factor by Grouping.

5.1 Practice problems: pages 316 – 318, #1 – 13 Odd, #19 – 61 EOO, #67 – 85 EOO, #93.

5.1 Even Problems: #34, 74, 88.

5.2 Practice problems: pages 323 – 324, #1 – 37 EOO, #49 – 91 EOO.

5.2 Even Problems: #14, 44, 86.

Sept. 25 5.3 Factoring Ax² + Bx + C, A = 1.

5.4 Factoring Ax² + Bx + C, A1.

Review Quiz 1

5.3 Practice problems: pages 330 – 331, #3 – 75 EOO, #81 – 93 Odd, 101, 107.

5.3 Even Problems: #28, 86, 104.

5.4 Practice problems: pages 338 – 339, #1 – 7 Odd, #15 – 45 EOO, #77 – 95 EOO, 103.

5.4 Even Problems: #26, 44, 92.

HW 2 Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 are due Wednesday, Sept. 27 (12 points)

Sept. 27 Quiz 1 (2.4, 3.5, 5.1, 5.2),

5.5 Factoring a Difference or Sum of Two Cubes.

5.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

5.5 Practice problems: pages 344 – 346, #1 – 11 Odd, #17, 21, 27, 33, #43 – 95 EOO.

5.5 Even Problems: #10, 28, 86.

5.6 Practice problems: pages 353 – 355, #1 – 11 Odd, #19 – 71 EOO, 81.

5.6 Even Problems: #16, 28, 68.

Date Section Subject

Oct. 2 Return Quiz 1, Finish 5.6

6.1 Reducing Rational Expressions.

6.2 Multiplication & Division of Rational Expressions.

6.1 Practice problems: pages 373 – 375, #1 – 9 Odd, #13 – 19 Odd, #23 – 53 EOO, #61 – 95 EOO.

6.1 Even Problems: #36, 52, 54, 70.

6.2 Practice problems: pages 381 – 383, #1 – 9 Odd, #19 – 59 EOO, 67, 75.

6.2 Even Problems: #28, 42, 74.

HW 3 Sections 5.4 – 5.6 are due Wednesday, Oct. 4. (14 points)

Oct. 4 6.3 Finding the Least Common Denominator,

Review Exam 1 (Sections 2.4, 3.5, Chapter 5)

6.3 Practice problems: pages 389 – 391, #1 – 13 Odd, #25 – 49 EOO, #55 – 67 EOO.

6.3 Even Problems: #10, 14, 34, 40.

Oct. 9 Finish 6.3

Exam 1 (Sections 2.4, 3.5, Chapter 5)

HW 4 Sections 6.1, 6.2 are due Wednesday, Oct. 11. (9 points)

Oct. 11 Return Exam 1

6.4 Addition & Subtraction of Rational Expressions.

6.4 Practice problems: pages 398 – 400. #1 – 67 EOO, #75, 77, 83, 85, 87.

6.4 Even Problems: #18, 48, 58, 86.

Oct. 16 6.5 Complex Fractions,

6.6 Solving Equations with Rational Expressions

Review Quiz 2

6.5 Practice problems: pages 406 – 407, #1 – 9 Odd, #15 – 45 EOO, 49, 53.

6.5 Even Problems: #14, 26, 34. Review Quiz 2

6.6 Practice problems: pages 412 – 413, #1 – 9 Odd, #13 – 63 EOO.

6.6 Even Problems: #24, 32, 40.

HW 5 Sections 6.3, 6.4 are due Wednesday, Oct. 18 (10 points)

Oct. 18 Quiz 2 (6.1 – 6.4),

6.7 Applications of Ratios & Proportions.

6.7 Practice problems: pages 419 – 421, #1 – 9 Odd, #17 – 53 EOO.

6.7 Even Problems: #6, 38, 48.

Date Section Subject

Oct. 23 Return Quiz 2,

6.8 Applications of Rational Expressions.

7.1 Solving Systems by Graphing & Substitution.

6.8 Practice problems: pages 428 – 431, #3 – 17 Odd, #23 – 29 Odd, #33 – 43 Odd, 49 – 53 Odd.

6.8 Even Problems: #14, 34, 44.

7.1 Practice problems: pages 449 – 451, #1 – 15 Odd, #21 – 45 EOO, #47 – 71 EOO.

7.1 Even Problems: #12, 36, 64.

HW 6 Sections 6.5 – 6.8 are due Wednesday, Oct. 25. (16 points)

Oct. 25 7.2 Solving Systems by the Addition Method,

Review Exam 2 (Chapter 6)

7.2 Practice problems: pages 460 – 462, #1 – 11 Odd, #19 – 37 EOO, 59, 63, 65.

7.2. Even Problems: #14, 26, 52.

Oct. 30 Finish 7.2

Exam 2 (Chapter 6)

HW 7 Sections 7.1, 7.2 are due Wednesday, Nov. 1 (8 points)

Nov. 1 Return Exam 2

8.2 Absolute-value Equations & Inequalities.

8.2 Practice problems: pages 519 – 521, #1 – 9 Odd, #21 – 43 EOO, #55 – 75 EOO, 85, 87.

8.2 Even Problems: #26, 62, 82.

Nov. 6 8.3 Compound Inequalities in Two Variables.

9.1 Radicals

8.3 Practice problems: pages 528 – 531, #1 – 29 Odd

8.3 Even Problems: #14, 18, 28.

9.1 Practice problems: pages 557 - 559, #1 - 15 Odd, #21 - 55 EOO, #65 - 107 EOO.

9.1 Even Problems: #74, 86, 98.

HW 8 Sections 8.2, 8.3, 9.1 are due Wednesday, Nov. 8. (12 points)

Nov. 8 9.2 Rational Exponents,

9.3 Operations with Radicals,

Review Quiz 3

9.2 Practice problems: pages 567 – 568, #1 – 13 Odd, #17 – 59 EOO, #61 – 111 EOO, 121, 125.

9.2 Even Problems: #50, 84, 110.

9.3 Practice problems: pages 575 – 576, #1 – 13 Odd, #19 – 29 EOO, #39 – 55 EOO, #65 – 101 EOO.

9.3 Even Problems: #26, 48, 100.

Date Section Subject

Nov. 13 Quiz 3 (7.1, 7.2, 8.2, 8.3)

9.4 Quotients, Powers, & Rationalizing the Denominator.

9.5 Solving Equations with Radicals & Exponents

9.4 Practice problems: pages 583 – 585, #3 – 11 Odd, #19 – 55 EOO, #61 – 93 EOO, #101 – 107 Odd.

9.4 Even Problems: #28, 56, 102.

9.5 Practice problems: pages 593 – 595, #1 – 9 Odd, #17 – 75 EOO, #77 – 97 EOO.

9.5 Even Problems: #21, 40, 54, 70.

HW 9 Sections 9.2 - 9.4 are due Wednesday, Nov. 15 (12 points)

Nov. 15 Return Quiz 3, Finish 9.5

9.6 Complex Numbers

10.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring,

Even-Root Property, & Completing the Square.

Review Exam 3 (Sections 7.1, 7.2, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1 – 9.4)

9.6 Practice problems: pages 604 – 605, #1 – 13 Odd, #19 – 39 EOO, #51 – 67 Odd, #73 – 101 EOO.

9.6 Even Problems: #14, 52, 78, 84.

**HW 10 Section 9.5, is due Wednesday, Nov. 22 (5 points)

Nov. 20 Finish 10.1

Exam 3 (Sections 7.1, 7.2, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1 – 9.5)

Nov. 22 Flex day…to absorb adjustments to the schedule…

Nov. 27 Return Exam 3

10.2 The Quadratic Formula,

10.1 Practice problems: pages 626 – 628, #1 – 9 Odd, #19 – 29 Odd, #35 – 57 EOO, #59 – 95 EOO.

10.1 Even Problem: #22, 44, 70.

10.2 Practice problems: pages 636 – 637, #1 – 11 Odd, #19 – 35 EOO, #49 – 61 EOO, 77, 81.

10.2 Even Problems: #24, 52, 76.

HW 11 Sections 9.6, 10.1, 10.2 are due Wednesday, Nov. 29. (14 points)

Nov. 29 Quiz 4 (Sections 9.5, 9.6, 10.1, 10.2)

Review Comprehensive Final Exam

Monday, Dec. 4 Comprehensive Final Exam 4:00 – 5:50 P

* Extra Credit: For homework, you may receive extra credit for your hours in the GMC. For each midterm exam, you may receive up to 10% extra credit if and only if you see me ahead of time for a list of problems to work and turn in with your exam.