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MAT 152B-4
Syllabus
Spring 2010
Instructor:
Daniel Arce.
Contact:
arce@ltcc.edu:
Extension #536
Lecture:
Monday & Wednesday
Textbook:
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra
by Elayn Martin-Gay
Course: This
course is a thorough continuation of MAT152A.
Most of the topics which you learned in previous classes will be
revisited and expanded. I urge you
to review the relevant material before you
embark on new concepts. It will
save you quite a bit of time and heartache.
We will
begin with Formulas and
Variations. However, most of the class will be taken up by three topics
which are crucial to future math classes.
These are Factoring, Rational Equations and Radical Equations.
We will
also begin work on Quadratic Equations and Systems of Equations.
Notice
how despite some of the words having little meaning to you now, you can get a
sense of things to come.
By now
most of you know that there is no 'Royal Road to Mathematics'. It is only
learned through hard and consistent work. You also know by now that even the
most intimidating concepts can be learned and then mastered by anyone who puts
in the time. Do Not get left behind.
Most of the concepts you will study are based on previously learned
material. Unless you are clear on
previous lessons, you will find it almost impossible to learn the new material.
If you see yourself falling behind, let me know. I will help you catch up.
So please KEEP UP WITH THE COURSE.
Missing a
single day of math has been know to be fatal.
It is
important that you are always willing to ask questions in class.
Even if your questions have to do with previous classes.
We will all appreciate it. Stupid qustions do exist, but never about
math.
Required Software License: In this
class, it is required to have a software license for MyMathLab.
Students have two choices. The
first
choice is to purchase
the textbook from the bookstore. The textbook comes with the software
license for an additional cost of approximately $5. The
second choice is to
purchase the license alone either from the bookstore or online at
coursecompass.com. The license gives you access to the textbook online.
This is a more economical choice, but is only recommended to students who have
online access and feel comfortable reading a computer screen instead of a
traditional book. If you purchase a used textbook, you will also need to
purchase the software license. This software license will also be good
for Math 152B, Math 152BB, Math 154A & Math 154AA at no extra cost as long as
you take those classes in a timely manner. Our course id is arce89234. For assistance using MyMathLab call 1-800-677-6337. Mon – Fri 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM & Sunday 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM Online assistance is available 24 hours
every day at 247pearsoned.custhelp.com
Homework:
Homework will be done online using MyMathLab. Due dates are listed for you
when you go online to do the assignments. Feel free to consult a fellow
classmate, a tutor, your instructor, or anyone else for assistance on the
homework. In addition, the computer will give you help with any problem, show
you an example of a similar problem, and in some cases show you a video of
someone teaching how to do that type of problem. You can work on homework
after the due date but there are penalties for being late.
Quizzes:
Quizzes will be taken online in
MyMathLab. Before you take the quiz,
make sure that you have done the homework for the sections covered in the quiz,
read the appropriate sections in the textbook, looked at the video(s), and
received assistance from either the computer, a tutor, or your instructor on any
difficult topics. If you do not take a quiz on time, a zero will be
recorded for that grade.
Exams:
We will
have three Midterm exams and a Final Exam.
Most of your grade will depend on these.
If you do
the homework along with the quizzes and understand them you should not have too
much trouble with the Exams. Calculators will not be allowed during testins so
please do the homework and quizzes without them.
If you
have a learning disability and would like to have more time to take your quizes
and tests, let me know. We will make arrangements.
WHERE TO FIND A COMPUTER ON CAMPUS:
Computers are
available for your use in the following locations on campus:
v
Learning Assistance Center (LAC)* open Mon – Th 10 – 6, Fri 10 – 6, Sat 11 – 3.
v
Math
Success Center (MSC) * open Mon – Th 9 – 6, Fri 10 – 6, Sat 11 – 3.
v
Open
Labs in the D-wing which have available times posted by the door of each lab. * Both the LAC and the MSC are in room 201.
Grading:
Quizzes:
75 points.
450 points and above
A
Homework:
75 points.
400 – 449 points
B
Midterms:
75 points each.
350 - 399 points
C
Final:
125 points.
300 – 349 points
D
below 300
F
Your
Midterms and Final will include a very small amount of extra credit problems.
Tutoring:
You
should know that this course, as well as any other math course, is quite labor
intensive. This is especially so if
you have not had the previous quarter of Algebra or if it has been more than a
few months since your last math class.
You will quickly find that you need to study more than you ever expected
just to keep up.
If you
find yourself behind or do not understand some of the references made during
lecture please come talk to me. You will see that many times a simple
misunderstanding will make it seem like you do not understand a thing.
I will
always be willing to make time for tutoring.
Teaching Mathematics is my idea of time well spent so never hesitate to
ask me for individual help. There are also many other fine Math tutors with set
hours and free of charge, (what more could you ask for). Many times it helps to
hear concepts explained by different sources so please make them feel useful.
Never
hesitate to ask for help when it comes to Math and Science.
Registration:
You must
be registered for this class by April 16.
Last day
to drop the class without record is April 30.
Last day
to drop with a W is May 21.
Our
Final is scheduled for Monday June 21 @ 6:00 PM.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Factor a polynomial.
SCHEDULE
April 5,
7
Introduction. Formulas and
Variation.
Ch # 2.5, 8.4
GFC and Factoring.
Ch # 6.1, 6.2
April 12,
14
Factoring and Quadratic
Equations.
Ch # 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6
April 19
Quadratic Equations. Problem
Solving
Ch # 6.7
April 21
MIDTERM #1
April 26,
28
Operations of Rational Expressions.
Ch # 7.1, 7.2, 7.3
May 3, 5
Rational Operations and Equations.
Ch # 7.4, 7.5, 7.6
Complex Fractions.
Ch # 7.7
May 10,
12
Systems of Linear Equations
.
Ch # 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Absolute Value Equations
Ch # 9.2
May
17
Absolute Value Inequalities
Ch # 9.3
May 19
MIDTERM #2
May 24,
26
Radical Functions.
Ch # 10.1, 10.2
Operations with Radical Expressions.
Ch # 10.3, 10.4
May 31
HOLIDAY.
June 2
Rationaliaing Radical Expressions.
Ch # 10.5
June 7, 9
Radical Equations. Complex Numbers.
Ch # 10.6, 10.7
Cmpleting the Square.
Quadratic Formula.
Ch # 11.1, 11.2
June 14
MIDTERM #3
June 16
Review for Final.
June 21
FINAL.
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