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MATH 152A Section 2 Basic Algebra (Part 1) Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 to 2:50 PM Room A250 4 UNITS Instructor Larry Green Office Phone Number 541-4660 Extension 341 Internet
(Optional) Text Beginning and Intermediate Algebra 4th edition by Elayn Martin-Gay
Required Software License :
It is required to have a software license to use the software
MyMathLab in this class. Students have
two choices. The
first
choice is to purchase the
textbook new 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. The software license is valid as long as the student uses the same
textbook; the student may need to call the tech support to obtain another access
code if the student takes the same class again later. 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. Student Learning Outcomes
Grading Policy Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of possible points. A 90 -- 100% C 70 -- 79% B 80 -- 89% D 60 -- 69% Homework and Computer Quizzes ..................................................150 points In Class Quizzes + Games ................................................................150 Points Exam 1: January 21 ....................................................................125 points Exam II: February 23 .................................................................125 points Exam III: March 18 ................................................................ 125 points Final Exam: March 23 ............................................................... 325 points
Exam Policy Students are to bring pencils or pens, and paper to each exam. Grading will based on the progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept that is being tested, therefore, work must be shown in detail. Any student who cannot make it to an exam may elect to take the exam up to two days before the exam is scheduled. Without a proven medical excuse, a 10% per day penalty will be given for each day the exam is taken late. If all homework assignments are turned in for the quarter, and no more than three assignments are late, then the midterm with the lowest score will be dropped.
Computer Homework and Quiz Policy Homework is due at midnight each Wednesday and online quizzes are do each Thursday at midnight. These are all done using the MyMathLab computer assisted learning tool. It is recommended that you work on the homework on Tuesdays and the quizzes on Wednesdays so that you have time to respond to unforeseen emergencies or confusions. Feel free to consult a fellow classmate, a tutor, your instructor, or anyone else for assistance on the homework. Homework that is submitted within one week of the due date will be counted as half credit. Homework may be submitted later than one week after the due date, but points will not be awarded. Quizzes cannot be submitted late.
Tuesday Quizzes The first five minutes of each class on Tuesdays when there is not an exam, there will be a quiz that covers the main points from the previous week. Quizzes cannot be made up. Office Hours: Monday ............................ 1:00 to 2:00 MSC Tuesday.......................... 12:00 to 1:00 MSC Wednesday .................... 1:00 to 2:00 A210 Thursday........................ 12:00 to 1:00 A210 Friday........................ 1:30 to 2:00 A210 Calcululators: The use of calculators is not allowed in this course. Learning Disabilities: If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss your special needs with Larry. Learning disabilities will be accommodated. Tutoring: Tutors are available at no cost in A201 (The Math Success Center). Student Responsibility for Email Communication: As a student using email communication with LTCC, you are expected to white-list all ltcc.edu addresses in your spam filter to ensure that vital communications are received without delay. A WORD ON HONESTY: Cheating or copying will not be tolerated. People who cheat dilute the honest effort of the rest of us. If you cheat on a quiz or exam you will receive an F for the course, not merely for the test. Other college disciplinary action including expulsion might occur. Please don’t cheat in this class. If you are having difficulty with the course, please see me. Lecture Schedule
Date Section Topics 1-5
1.3 Fractions 1-7 1.7 Multiplying and Dividing
Real Numbers
1-12 2.3 Solving Linear Equations 1-14 2.5 Problem Solving (Not Doing
Formulas) 1-19 Review for Exam 1
1-21 Exam I
1-26 3.1 The
Coordinate System 1-28
3.3 Intercepts 2-2
3.5 Equations of Lines 2-4 5.2 Polynomials: Definition, Addition and Subtraction 2-9 5.3 Multiplying Polynomials 2-11 5.4 Special Products 2-16 5.5 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation 2-18 Review for Exam II 2-23 Exam II 2-25 5.6 Division of
Polynomials 3-2 Class Cancelled (No Electricity) 9.1
Compound Inequalities 3-4 3.6 Functions
9.1
Compound Inequalities 3-9 2.6 Percent and Mixture Problem Solving 3.6 Functions
3-11 2.7 Further Problem Solving 2.6 Percent and Mixture Problem Solving 3-16 Review for Exam III and for the Final 3-18 Exam III
3-23
Comprehensive Final Exam
1:00 - 2:50 HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS
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