MATH 115 Syllabus - Los Angeles Mission College



MATH 115

CLASS SYLLABUS Fall 2010

Course: Math 115, Elementary Algebra

Ticket Number 0348: MW 12:55 pm – 3:25 pm: BUNG-10

Instructor: Yoon Yun

Office Hours: MW 10:00-10:30am; TTH 1:30-4:00pm; or by appointment

Office: INST Faculty Office 28

Phone: (818) 364-7691

Email: yunyh@lamission.edu

Text: Elementary Algebra, 9th. Edition, by Kaufmann and Schwitters

Web Site:

Prerequisite: Math 112 with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate skill level

demonstrated through the Mathematics assessment process.

Important Dates: Sep. 6: Labor Day Holiday (College closed)

Sep. 10: Last day to ADD classes

Sep. 24: Last day to DROP classes, without a “W”

Nov. 11: Veterans Day Holiday (College closed)

Nov. 19: Last day to DROP, with a “W”

Nov. 25-28: Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed)

Final Exam: Monday, Dec 13, 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Course Description: We will cover the following topics:

• Ch 1 Basic Concepts of Arithmetic and Algebra

• Ch 2 Real Numbers

• Ch 3 Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving

• Ch 4 Formulas and Problem Solving

• Ch 5 Exponents and Polynomials

• Ch 6 Factoring, Solving Equations, and Problem Solving

• Ch 7 Algebraic Fractions

• Ch 8 Coordinate Geometry and Linear Systems

• Ch 9 Roots and Radicals

• Ch 10 Quadratic Equations

• Ch 11 Additional Topics-Relations and Functions

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Write and solve linear algebraic equations and inequalities.

2. Simplify algebraic expressions.

3. Construct and analyze a linear graph in a Cartesian coordinate system.

4. Solve quadratic and rational equations.

5. Solve a system of two linear equations.

6. Setup and solve application problems.

Course Objectives:

1. Categorize numbers.

2. Manipulate numbers using numerical operations.

3. Evaluate arithmetic expressions with exponents.

4. Solve first-degree equations and inequalities.

5. Solve formulas for a given variable.

6. Recognize and solve proportions problems; solve word problems.

7. Simplify, add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials.

8. Simplify expressions containing negative exponents.

9. Factor polynomials using appropriate methods

10. Apply factoring techniques to solve second-degree equations.

11. Factoring polynomials using a variety of techniques.

12. Solve equations and word problems using factoring.

13. Manipulate and simplify algebraic fractions using basic operations.

14. Solve equations containing algebraic fractions.

15. Graph equations in two variables.

16. Determine equations of lines.

17. Solve systems of equations.

18. Determine roots; simplify, add, subtract, multiply, and divide radicals.

19. Solve equations containing radicals.

20. Solve quadratic equations using completing the square and the quadratic

formula.

21. Define and evaluate relations and functions.

Course Organization: The course will follow the attached course schedule as closely as possible.

Resources:

• Drop-in tutoring is available at the Math Center located in the basement of the Campus Center.

• Online resources such as video explanations for selected word problems, common final exam practice set, and sample common final exam can be accessed by going to

Homework through Webassign:

• All homework assignments will be given through Webassign online program. All students are required to register with Webassign. The Webassign Key Code will be packaged with the new textbook sold in the Mission College bookstore. If a student did not purchase a new textbook with a Webassign Key Code, then the Key Code must be purchased online.

• Since Webassign does not grade each step of a student’s work, it is important that students write down their solving steps clearly on paper in order to identify the mistakes made. Students are required to turn in all written work per assignment to support answers submitted through Webassign on the test day. Points may be deducted for the homework assignments if work is not shown in a clear and organized manner.

• Students should work on their homework as each section is completed and must submit the assignments by the stated due date shown online. Late homework will not be accepted.

Chapter Tests in the Textbook:

Students must complete all assigned problems from Chapter Test that appears at the

end of each chapter in the textbook. Along with review problems given by the instructor, these practice tests will help the students better prepare for actual tests. Work MUST be shown in a clear and organized manner, and no credit will be given for a list of answers. Chapter Test problems are due on the test day and late work will not be accepted.

Exams: There will be six exams. The lowest grade will be dropped. There will be no make-up examinations, since the missed exam will be the one dropped. Any other missed exam will receive a grade of 0. A comprehensive common final will be given Monday Dec 13. There are no make-ups for the final and all students must take the final exam. Graphing calculators, cell phones, etc. are not allowed during exams.

Grading:

Homework through Webassign 10 %

Chapter Tests in the Textbook 5 %

Exams (Best 5) 55 %

Final 30 %

GRADING SCALE: Letter grades will be determined by your overall percentage in the course:

A = 90%-100%

B = 80%-89%

C = 70%-79%

D = 60%-69%

F = 0%-59%

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all class meetings. Unexcused absences of four meetings may result in excluding students from class. Students themselves are responsible for dropping a class they no longer attend; failure to do so may result in a grade of F.

Class comportment: All students are expected to arrive on time. Late arrivals are disruptive to both the lecturer and students. Once you are seated, do not leave the room until dismissed. Such comings and goings are also disruptive. Students must turn off cell phones while in class. Students are encouraged to ask questions and make comments on the lecture material. This should be done in a courteous manner by raising one’s hand and being recognized. Side conversations between students that disrupt the flow of the lecture will not be tolerated. It is the student’s responsibility to manage his or her academic workload. Should a student decide to stop attending class it is their responsibility to drop the class. All students appearing on the grade roster will receive a grade regardless of whether they are attending classes or not.

How to maintain “A” Everyone starts the class with an “A”, so how do you keep it? First, it is very important to attend all class lectures. Second, in order to be good at math it takes practice, practice, and practice. This means you should do all of your homework and understand them. Do not just memorize how to do them, but understand the problem and how to solve it using the concepts learned in class. Get a study partner. Many times when a friend or study partner explains a problem or concept to you in a different way, it might make more sense. Also, you can keep each other accountable by making sure you do your homework in a timely manner. Finally, be well-prepared for exams. Do not try to “cram” before the test, but begin studying well before the test date. Get additional help if needed.

Tentative Schedule Math 115

|Week |Date |Monday |Wednesday |

|1 |Aug 30/ Sept 01 |Orientation; 1.1 to 1.3 |1.4 to 1.5; 2.1 to 2.2 |

|2 |Sept 06 / Sept 08 |Labor Day |2.3 to 2.5 |

|3 |Sept 13 / Sept 15 |Review; 3.1-3.3 |Ch1 and 2 Test |

|4 |Sept 20 / Sept 22 |3.4 to 3.6 |4.1 to 4.3 |

|5 |Sept 27 / Sept 29 |4.4 to 4.5; Review |5.1 to 5.3 |

|6 |Oct 04 / Oct 06 |Ch3 and 4 Test |5.4 to 5.6 |

|7 |Oct 11 / Oct 13 |6.1 to 6.3 |6.4 to 6.5 |

|8 |Oct 18 / Oct 20 |Review; 7,1 |Ch5 and 6 Test |

|9 |Oct 25 / Oct 27 |7.2 to 7.4 |7.5 to 7.6 |

|10 |Nov 01 / Nov 03 |Review; 8.1 to 8.2 |Ch7 Test |

|11 |Nov 08 / Nov 10 |8.3 to 8.5 |8.6; Review |

|12 |Nov 15 / Nov 17 |9.1 to 9.3 |Ch8 Test |

|13 |Nov 22 / Nov 23 |9.4 to 9.5 |10.1 to 10.3 |

|14 |Nov 29 /Dec 01 |10.3 to 10.4 |Review |

|15 |Dec 06 / Dec 08 |Ch9 and 10 Test |Final Review |

|16 |Dec 13 / Dec 15 |Final Exam | |

Fall 10 Math115 Problems from Chapter Tests in the Textbook:

Chapter 1 p.39 all

Chapter 2 p.87 all

Chapter 3 p.141 all

Chapter 4 p.182 all

Chapter 5 p.225 all

Chapter 6 p.268 all

Chapter 7 p.312 all

Chapter 8 p.377 all

Chapter 9 p.413 all

Chapter 10 p.450 all

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