SYLLABUS

 

Math 152A-2/183-2, Basic Algebra & Supplement for Basic Algebra

Instructor:  Audrey Morrow

Class meets:  Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:50 pm

Room:  A208, Main Campus    

Prerequisites:  You should have completed the Basic Arithmetic sequence, or demonstrated appropriate skills in the assessment process. 

Instructor’s Phone Numbers:  College 541-4660 ext 573; Home 577-4141

Email:  ammathtype@earthlink.net

Textbook:  "Elementary and Intermediate Algebra" 2nd Edition, Mark Dugopolski.

 

Items you’ll need to bring to class with you in addition to the book:  Some lined paper for note-taking, and graph paper when we begin the sections on graphing lines in the coordinate plane. 

 

Important dates for Spring Quarter, 2007:

 

Friday, 4/6:  Challenge exams are given in the Learning Resource Center  

 

Friday, 4/13:  Late Registration ends.

 

Friday, 4/27:  Last day to drop a full-quarter class with no record.

 

Friday, 6/1:  Last day to drop with a ‘W’ for full-quarter classes.

 

Final exam, Tuesday, June 19th, Room A208, 3:30 - 5:30 (though if a student should require longer to finish, I will stay on past 5:30.)

 

 

 

 

                             GENERAL INFORMATION

 

 

1)  Getting registered:  With WEBREG, the first two weeks of classes are considered a “Late Registration” period.  In order to enroll after Tuesday of the first week, students will need to get a permit from A&R, and have the instructor sign.  During the second week of classes students will need to obtain a petition from Student Services, and return it signed by the instructor, to A&R.  Note:  Students may enroll ONLINE up until 11:00 PM on the first day that class meets. 

 

2)  Math 152-A:  Welcome to the beginning algebra class here at LTCC.  You have mastered many basic math topics, and you are now qualified to enroll in a course that is considered "advanced."  This class covers the basic concepts of algebra including the real numbers and their properties; the four basic operations with polynomials; solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities; the properties of exponents, and an introduction to the basic theory of functions.

 

3)  Math 183-2, Supplement for Math 152-A.  This course is taken in conjunction with section 2 of Math 152-A.  It gives us an extra hour each week, to go over problems that you found difficult to work, and to clear up any confusion you may have with the concepts.  It's an opportunity to ask additional questions, and to stay up-to-the-minute on the class topics.  This class is particularly designed for students who consider math an especially difficult topic, and who may experience some anxiety with being enrolled in an algebra course.  If this description fits you, this extra time should help you build your confidence and skills so that you can put at least some of the discomfort behind you.

 

3)  Make-up policy:  There is no makeup for quizzes.  You may make up one exam, with a 10% penalty.  If you can't take an exam with the class, you must call me before the exam.  I'll arrange for the makeup test, which you'll be required to complete before the following class meeting.  If you miss a test on a Thursday for example, you'll have to complete the test before class time  the following Tuesday.

 

4)  I allow extra credit under the following conditions:  The student has completed and turned in all homework assignments, the student has missed no more than one lecture, and the cumulative grade looks like it's below a 'C'.  If this applies to you,

you may see me after the third exam, and we'll discuss an extra credit assignment.

 

6)  Learning disabled students:  Please see me and let me know what your special needs are, so that I can make sure that you are accommodated.

 

 

 

                                                 GRADING POLICY

 

During the quarter, students will take four exams including the final, several quizzes, and complete 16 or so homework assignments.  If you are still enrolled on Monday, 6/4, you will receive a letter grade  (A-F) for Math 152-A.  Math 183 is taken C/NC. Your final course grade will be structured according to the following:

 

Midterms + Final exam:   85% of your course grade. 

Combined homework and quiz scores: 10%

Behavior and participation in class, including your attendance: 5%

 

 

ATTENDANCE:  Students are allowed two absences with no explanation required.  Though I do not have a point system for penalizing further absences, LTCC allows Math 152-A students to be dropped after four absences.  If you need to miss a class please see me so that I know you aren't dropping.  Also, make at least one friend in the class who can tell you what you missed, and share notes.

 

HOMEWORK:   I will accept two late homework assignments.  If you have to miss a lecture, you may drop your homework through the student mail slot on the due date.

 

 

          HABITS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS

 

1)  Attend every lecture if you possibly can.  Sit where you won’t be distracted.

 

2)  Take notes, working along in class and keeping a glossary of unfamiliar terms.

 

3)  Do all assigned reading before class, so that you can bring up points in class that you found confusing.  Work the example problems as part of the reading.

 

4)  Do all of the assigned homework, even problems you are not able to finish.

 

5)  Ask questions and stay focused in class.  Please limit your conversation in class to the topics being covered, and save your socializing for outside of class.  Even if you attempt to do it quietly, chit-chatting disrupts the educational process.