BASIC ALGEBRA (Part I)
Spring, 2007
Math 152A 4 Units
Monday & Wednesday 1:30 – 3:20 PM
Math 183 1 Unit
Monday & Wednesday 3:25 – 3:50 PM
Room:
INSTRUCTOR: Charlie Lincoln
PHONE NUMBER: 577-0414
E-MAIL: c.lincoln@sbcglobal.net
OFFICE HOURS: To Be Announced
Required Text Elementary Intermediate Algebra 2nd Ed. by Mark Dugopolski
Course Description This course is designed as an introduction to algebra. Topics covered include the four basic operations with positive and negative numbers and with polynomials, solving and graphing linear equations, an introduction to functions and sets, and properties of integer exponents.
Course Objectives: The successful student will
exhibit a proficiency in the topics covered in the course;
engage in logical and critical thinking;
read technical information; and
demonstrate the solution to problems by translating written language into mathematical statements, interpreting information, sketching relevant diagrams, analyzing given information, formulating appropriate mathematical statements, and checking and verifying results
Prerequisite MAT 187B or an equivalent class, or assessment.
GRADING POLICY:
Homework 100 points
Exam #1: 100 points
Exam #2: 100 points
Exam #3: 100 points
Quizzes* (Three at 20 points each) 60 points
Final (Covers entire course content) 150 points
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 610 possible points.
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, however if the absence is excused, you will receive the same percentage grade on the quiz as you earn on the exam, which covers the same material. For Chapter Exams and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty if the absence is not excused. Homework will be accepted late with a penalty of 2 points for each school day that it is late.
LEARNING DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) early in the quarter so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. Students may contact the DRC by visiting the Center (located in room A205) or by phoning 541-4660, ext. 249 (voice) or 542-1870 (TTY for deaf students). All information will remain confidential.
REGISTRATION:
· You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
· The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, October 1.
· The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, October 15.
· After October 15, if you are enrolled you will receive some kind of grade.
In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid a grade.
TUTORING: Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center in Room G4 in the portable buildings near the LAC and photography lab. Cindy Littel is a special tutor just for math 152A/B & 154. She is available in the GMC Mon through Th. 4:00 - 6:00.
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. .
3) Read each section before it is discussed in class.
4) Do all of the homework.
5) Do some math every day.
6) Start preparing for tests at least a week in advance.
7) Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.
8) Do some review every time you study math.
9) Be willing to ask questions.
10) Take notes.
11) Study in groups and find a study buddy.
MATH 183: Math 183, the supplement for Math 152A is strongly recommended for all students. For 30 minutes after class, the instructor will be going over questions and assisting students with the particularly challenging components of each sections. Grading will be based on attendance, participation, and work on the worksheets and journals.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Lecture will always be geared towards an explanation of the topics that will be covered on the upcoming homework assignment.
Date Section Topic Excercises ________________________
4-2 1.1 The Real Numbers Practice #3-110 EOO, Turn in: #22, 32, 70, 92
1.2 Fractions Practice #1 - 5 odd, 7 – 99 EOO, Turn in: #70, 96
4-4
1.3
+ and - or Real Numbers
Practice #1 - 105 EOO, Turn in: #24, 48, 74
1.4
x and / of Real Numbers
Practice #7 – 103 EOO, Turn in: #12, 52, 104, 106
1.5
Exponents and Order of Ops
Practice #5, 7 – 115 EOO, Turn in: #4, 68, 84
4-9 1.6 Algebraic Expressions Practice #1, 5, 7 – 43 odd, 57 – 81 EOO, 85 - 91
odd, 101, Turn in: #28, 38, 92
1.7
Properties of Real Numbers
Practice #1 - 23 odd, 25 – 101 EOO
Turn in: #18, 74, 76
4-11 Quiz: Section 1.1-1.7
1.8
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Practice #1, 3, 9 – 113 EOO, Turn in: #68, 86
2.1
+ and X Properties of Equality
Practice: #7 – 99 EOO, Turn in: #32, 50, 64
4-16
2.2
Solving Linear Equations
Practice #5 - 97 EOO, Turn in: #48, 50
2.3
More Equations
Practice #1, 3, 5, 7 – 79 EOO
Turn in: #2, 18, 32, 60, 62
4-18 2.5 Translating Words into Algebra Practice #5 - 57 odd (omit #33), 75 – 83 odd, 91
Turn in: #10, 36, 48, 54
4-23 2.6 Number, Geometry, and Motion Practice #7 - 15 odd, 33 - 53 odd
Turn in: #12, 34, 52
2.7 Money and Mixture Problems Practice # 7 - 33 odd, Turn in: #8, 16, 20
4-25 Exam I
4-30 2.8 Inequalities Practice #21 – 57 EOO, 77 – 83 odd
Turn in: #28, 46, 82
2.9 Solving Inequalities and Apps Practice #23 – 67 EOO (omit #55)
Turn in: #26, 54, 65
5-2 Quiz: Sections 2.8-2.9
3.1 Graphing Lines Practice #1 – 73 EOO, 81, 83, 91, 93
Turn in: #6, 14, 44, 72, 84
3.2 Slope Practice #1 – 45 odd, 61, Turn in: #4, 8, 34, 42
5-7 3.3 Slope-Intercept Form Practice #1–65 odd, 75, 77, 81, 83, 87, 89
Turn in: #10, 34, 42
3.4
Point-Slope Form
Practice #1 – 41 odd, 69 – 75 all
Turn in: #16, 36, 76
5-9 Exam II
5-14 3.6 Graphing Linear Inequalities Practice #3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 19, 25, 27, 29, 31
Turn in: #8, 16
5-16
4.1
+ and - of Polynomials
Practice #1, 3, 5 – 93 EOO, Turn in: #30, 48, 86
4.2
Multiplication of Polynomials
Practice #1, 3, 5 – 91 EOO, 93, Turn in: #36, 92, 94
5-21 4.3 FOIL Practice #3 – 63 EOO, 83, 87, 91, 95
Turn in: #32, 56, 84
4.4 Special Products Practice #1 – 47 odd, 85, 89, Turn in: #4, 14, 46
5-23 Quiz: Sections 3.6-4.4
4.5 Division of Polynomials Practice #1 – 37 odd, 43 - 83 EOO, 93
Turn in: #38, 48, 76
5-28 Memorial Day
5-30
4.6
Nonnegative Integral Exponents
Practice #1 – 89 EOO, Turn in: #22, 26, 38, 82
4.7
Negative Exponents and Sci. Notation
Practice #1 – 81 odd, 111, Turn in: #34, 44, 78
6-4
8.1
Compound Inequalities
Practice #1 - 81 EOO, 83, Turn in: #22, 24, 50, 94
8.2
Absolute Value Equations
Practice #1 - 35 odd, Turn in: #22, 28, 32
6-6 11.1 Functions and Relations Practice #13, 15, 17, 25 – 39 odd, 69, 71, 73;
Turn in: #16, 28, 70
6-11 Exam III
6-13 Review