BASIC ALGEBRA (Part II)
Math 152B-1
Spring 2008 4 units
INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Littell
PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 447 (voicemail only)
E-MAIL: littell@ltcc.edu
MEETING TIMES: Mondays & Wednesdays: 1:30p-3:20p
MEETING PLACE: Room A211
REQUIRED TEXT: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, Second Edition, By Mark Dugopolski
Course Description: This course is a continuation of Math 152A. I will present 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.
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. They only test and accept new students into the program during the first two weeks of each quarter, so dont put it off.
The Math Success Center (within A201) has free tutoring for all registered students. Please Log In and Out so that the facility gets the funds it needs to continue this free service.
As a Courtesy to everyone in class, please turn off your cell phones. Thank you.
How to succeed in a Math class:
1. Come to every class meeting.
2. Arrive early, be prepared, and take notes.
3. Ask questions, especially if you dont understand a concept.
4. Do more than just the homework problems.
5. Take advantage of the free tutoring service in the GMC and my hours as your academic coach.
6. Study in groups and do your homework with a classmate.
7. Start preparing for exams at least one week in advance.
8. Do some math every day.
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, April 28, 2008 is the last day for refunds.
Friday, May 2, 2008 is the last day to drop with no record or file C/NC.
Friday, May 23, 2008 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 & Quizzes 170 points
3 Midterm Exams 450 points
Comprehensive Final Exam: 240 points
Total 860 points
Quizzes: There are no make-up quizzes. All quizzes are given during the first 5 minutes of class. They will consist of a one point problem from the homework and a one point problem from the reading for the lecture that day. Please be on time.
Midterm Exams: Midterms are to be taken on the date scheduled unless you have a medical emergency. In such an event, please notify me by email as soon as possible to make arrangements. If you are unable to take the exams at the scheduled time, you will need to email me a request stating why you need to take the exam early and asking for arrangements to take it early.
Calculators are not allowed during testing. Please practice the homework without them as factoring, multiplying, and dividing of fractions and decimals are part of what is being tested.
The Comprehensive Final Exam is on Monday, June 23, 2008 @ 2p-3:50p.
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.
Math 184 is taken Credit **/ No Credit
Credit will be based strictly on attendance and participation. This extra half hour a day is designed to allow you extra time to ask questions and have exercise worked for you by me.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Date Section Topic
Apr. 7 2.4 Introduction, Syllabus, Formulas,
3.5 Variation
2.4 Exercises: pages 109 111, # 3-54 x 3, 63-69 x 3, 74, 75, 78, 79, 84, 85
3.5 Exercises: pages 221 223, #3-33 x 3, 39, 41, 49, 54
Apr. 10 5.1 Factoring Out Common Factors.
5.2 Factoring Special Products & Factor by Grouping,
5.3 Factoring Ax2 + Bx + C, A = 1. (Handouts)
5.1 Exercises: pages 316 318, #3-90 x 3, 91-94 all
5.2 Exercises: pages 323 324, #3-93 x 3, 94
5.3 Exercises: pages 330 331, #3 -105 x 3, 107, 108
Apr. 14 5.4 Factoring Ax2
+ Bx + C, A 
1.
5.5 Factoring a Difference or Sum of Two Cubes.
5.4 Exercises: pages 338 339, #2, 4, 6-102 x 3, 103, 104
5.5 Exercises: pages 344 346, #3-108 x 3, 109
Apr. 16 5.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring.
Review Chapter 5
5.6 Exercises: pages 353 355, #3-81 x 3
Apr. 21 6.1 Reducing Rational Expressions.
6.2 Multiplication & Division of Rational Expressions.
6.1 Exercises: pages 373 375, #3-102 x 3
6.2 Exercises: pages 381 383, #3-78 x 3, 80, 82
Apr. 23 6.3 Finding the Least Common Denominator,
6.4 Addition & Subtraction of Rational Expressions.
Midterm #1 review
6.3 Exercises: pages 389 391, #3-72 x 3
6.4 Exercises: pages 398 400. #2, 4, 6-84 x 3, 85.
Date Section Topic
Apr. 28 Midterm #1
Apr. 30 6.5 Complex Fractions,
6.6 Solving Equations with Rational Expressions
6.5 Exercises: pages 406 407, #3-54 x 3, 55, 57*
6.6 Exercises: pages 412 413, #1-4 all, 6-66 x 3
May 5 6.7 Applications of Ratios & Proportions.
6.8 Applications of Rational Expressions.
6.7 Exercises: pages 419 421, #1-60 x 3
6.8 Exercises: pages 428 431, #3-60 x 3
May 7 7.1 Solving Systems by Graphing & Substitution
7.2 Solving Systems by the Addition Method,
7.1 Exercises: pages 449 451, #3-84 x 3
7.2 Exercises: pages 460 462, #3-66 x 3
May 12 8.2 Absolute-value Equations & Inequalities.
8.2 Exercises: pages 519 521, #3-87 x 3, 90*
May 14 8.3 Compound Inequalities in Two Variables
Midterm #2- review
8.3 Exercises: pages 528 531, #3-45 x 3, 48*, 51-72 x 3
May 19 Midterm #2
May 21 9.1 Radicals
9.2 Rational Exponents
9.1 Exercises: pages 557 - 559, #3-111 x 3
9.2 Exercises: pages 567 568, #1-129 x 3, 133, 134
May 26 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY SCHOOL CLOSED!
Date Section Topic
May 28 9.3 Operations with Radicals,
9.3 Exercises: pages 575 576, #3-108 x 3
Jun. 2 9.4 Quotients, Powers, & Rationalizing the Denominator.
9.4 Exercises: pages 583 585, #3-108 x 3
Jun. 4 9.5 Solving Equations with Radicals & Exponents,
9.6 Complex Numbers
9.5 Exercises: pages 593 595, #1-4 all, 6-105 x 3
9.6 Practice problems: pages 604 605, #1-6 all, 9-102 x 3
Jun. 9 10.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring,
Even-Root Property, & Completing the Square.
10.1 Exercises: pages 626 628, #1-4 all, 6-102 x 3
Jun. 11 10.2 The Quadratic Formula
Review for Midterm #3
10.2 Exercises: pages 636 637, #1-6 all, 9-84 x 3
Jun. 16 Midterm #3
Jun. 18 Review For Final
Jun. 23 FINAL EXAM--Comprehensive