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College of the Canyons/Spring 2010 Section # 74274 Rm. TWSH 106 5:00 PM‐7:25 PM MW INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name: Nisakorn Srichoom E‐Mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.csun.edu/~ns36151/ Office Hours: 4:00‐4:45 PM in Bonelli Hall 209
Please feel free to visit me in my office during my contact hours to receive help on homework or to go over your exams. If you are not available during my contact hours, we’ll try to find a time that fits into both of our schedules. WEB SITES
www.canyons.edu/math (Mathematics Department) www.canyons.edu/offices/mesa (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) www.canyons.edu/offices/tlc (Tutoring, Learning & Computing Lab) http://www.canyons.edu/departments/math/sigma.asp (SIGMA ‐ Math Achievement Center in Bonelli Hall
207) STUDENT INFORMATION
Please share with me any important information that I should be aware of in terms of your academic needs during the first week of class.
SUPPLIES
• Introductory Algebra, 1st Edition, by Robert Blitzer. (This is a custom edition sold through the COC bookstore.)
• Mechanical pencil. Highlighter or different colored pens. • Graph paper. Lined paper. Stapler. • Folder or binder to store syllabus, handouts, graded exams, quizzes, and homework. • A calculator is optional. They will not be allowed on the exams. If you decide to buy a calculator, a
scientific calculator costing $10 ‐ $15 will suffice and may be later used in Math 070. (Try the TI‐30X IIS.) DEADLINES
Add and refund deadline: February 19 Drop without a W deadline: March 5 Pass/No Pass Deadline: March 5 Drop with a W deadline: April 2
COURSE DESCRIPTION Designed to develop beginning algebra skills, including the fundamental concepts of operating within the real number system, working with first degree equations in one unknown, identifying and evaluating functions, factoring of and multiplication of polynomials, and working with algebraic fractions, linear equations and graphs, systems of linear equalities, exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, and applications.
We will be covering the following chapters: Chapter 2: Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable Chapter 3: Problem Solving Chapter 4: Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables Chapter 5: Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Chapter 6: Exponents and Polynomials Chapter 7: Factoring Chapter 8: Rational Expressions Chapter 9: Roots and Radicals (only covering part of the chapter) Chapter 10: Quadratic Equations (only covering part of the chapter)
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will be able to:
• Recognize and interpret equations of lines. • Solve systems of linear equations. • Factor polynomials.
ATTENDANCE, PARTICIPATION, AND CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
• Attend every class session and the entire class session. I keep track of your attendance. If you miss class, obtain the notes from a classmate. If you arrive late, find a seat in the back of the class so that you do not disrupt others.
• Completing homework each evening allows you to participate fully in discussion of the material and consequently benefit from the information being provided.
• Be considerate of your fellow students and instructor by not talking, texting, or listening to I‐Pods while lecture is in progress.
• I prefer that snacks be eaten outside of class during break and that beverages brought into class have a cap.
• COC has implemented a new smoking policy. Smoking is allowed in parking lots not near buildings. It is your responsibility to drop the course. I have the option to drop or withdraw you from this course if your absences have exceeded six hours worth of class. Please email me if you have several absences. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
• Homework assignments will be hand out on the first day of class and also can be found on my website. • Write and start the new section assignment with the new sheet of paper. • You should complete the work daily and it is your responsibility to keep track of your assignments
and plan on studying and completing homework a minimum of 15 hours per week. • Homework must be done in PENCIL, must be staple and turn in on the next class meeting.(See
Examination Schedule) • Each section’s assignment is worth 5 points. • I am looking to see if the section’s assignment was completed, accurate and whether you show your work. • If you are out sick, please have another person turn in the homework for you. Two points will be
deducted per day for late assignment. • Writing exercises, whether part of a homework assignment, quiz, or exam, must be written using
complete sentences. • Late and/or illegible (messy) homework will not be accepted. • You may drop two of your lowest homework sections score at the end of the semester.
READING ASSIGNMENTS
• Reading assignment sections will be assigned each class meeting from the text and it is your responsibility to catch up with the class due to your absences.
• DO NOT TELL ME YOU CANNOT COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENTS DUE TO YOUR ABSENCES. CLASS WORK
• Class work will consist of several problems from the textbook and must be turned in by the end of each class meeting.
• Work must be shown in order to receive credit (papers showing only answers will not be accepted). • You are encouraged, but not required, to work on the class work assignment problems with a partner or
in a small group (no more than four students per group). • Each class work is worth 5 points and you may drop 3 class work assignments at the end of the semester.
QUIZZES
• Quizzes will be given throughout the semester as indicated on the EXAMINATION SCHEDULE hand out and will primarily focus on reading assignment, class work and homework assignments.
• No makeup quizzes will be given under any circumstances. • Missed quizzes will receive a score of zero. However, two of your lowest quiz score will be dropped at the
end of the semester.
EXAMS
• There will be seven chapter exams given throughout the semester. • The test dates are list on the class schedule. • No make‐up chapter exams will be given and missed exams will receive a score of zero. • If you are going to be absent on the day an exam is scheduled due to a doctor’s appointment, discuss
arrangements with me for taking the chapter exams before the absence. • However, one missing chapter exam will be replaced with the final exam score. • Furthermore, if you do not miss any chapter exams, your final exam also will be used to replace with your
lowest chapter exams if the final exam score is better
FINAL EXAM
• The final exam is cumulative and will be given on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010. • There will be approximate 40 questions. (See the mathematics Department webpage for sample
questions and solutions) • No makeup final exam will be given.
CALCULATORS
Calculators will not be allowed on chapter exams/final exam. When doing homework problems, try to work them out without a calculator. Use the calculator to check your answer. If you become calculator dependent, you will have a hard time on the chapter exams/final exam.
GRADING
Your grade will be computed from your homework, tests, and final exam. The following weighted average will be used to calculate your grade.
Homework/Class work: 10% Quizzes: 10% Chapter Exams: 50%
Final Exam: 30% Your grade will be determined using the following scale:
90% ‐ 100% A 80% ‐ 89% B 70% ‐ 79% C 60% ‐ 69% D 59% and below F A COMMENT ABOUT ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
If you are caught cheating on an exam or quiz, you will receive a score of zero for that assessment and the incident will be reported to the Dean of Students.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION (5% EXTRA)
• If you complete 5 activities, approximately one hour each, in the SIGMA ‐ Math Achievement Center in Bonelli Hall 207.(Enter through the TLC in Bonelli 209)
• These activities are designed to prepare you for and reinforce to concepts covered in this course. • The activities may include:
Workshops: Interactive mini presentations on key topics related to this course. Guided Learning Activities: Independent activities including a one‐on‐one review and discussion. Directed Study Groups: Structured small‐group study sessions.
• When you go to the SIGMA ‐ Math Achievement Center, you will need to take your student ID card (not just the number) or any Photo ID to be logged into the system at the front counter.
• To receive credit you must actively participate and understand the concepts being covered. Your worksheet or quiz will be collected at the end of the workshop and will be returned to me.
• Other Important Notes: 1. You may not complete more than two activities per day. 2. All activities must be completed by Tuesday, June 1st. 3. You may need to make an appointment in advance to participate in an activity so plan ahead. 4. One activity must be on time management, or on reading textbooks, or on remembering what you
read, or on stress management, and or on preparing for finals. 5. Two activities must be on word problems. 6. One activity must be on graphing linear equation. 7. One activity must be on solving linear equation.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY WEEK8Feb 9Feb 10Feb 11Feb 12Feb 13Feb
Orientations 2.2, 2.3 CAMPUS CAMPUS 1Pretest, 2.1 CLOSED CLOSED
15Feb 16Feb 17Feb 18Feb 19Feb 20FebCAMPUS CLOSED Quiz 1 Refund 2
2.4/2.5 Add Deadline22Feb 23Feb 24Feb 25Feb 26Feb 27Feb
2.6, 3.1 Review 3Review Exam 1 Ch. 2 Exam 1 Chapter 2
1Mar 2Mar 3Mar 4Mar 5Mar 6Mar3.2, 4.1, 4.2 Quiz 2 Drop w/o "W" 4
4.3, 4.4 Deadline8Mar 9Mar 10Mar 11Mar 12Mar 13Mar
4.5, 3.4 Review 5Review Exam 2 Ch. 3&4 Exam 2 Ch. 3&4
15Mar 16Mar 17Mar 18Mar 19Mar 20MarQuiz 3 5.4 6
5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Review Exam 3 Ch. 5&3.422Mar 23Mar 24Mar 25Mar 26Mar 27Mar
Review 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 7Exam 3 Ch. 5 &3.4
29Mar 30Mar 31Mar 1Apr 2Apr 3AprQuiz 4 6.7 Drop w"W" 8
6.4, 6.5, 6.6 Review Exam 4 Ch. 6 Deadline5Apr 6Apr 7Apr 8Apr 9Apr 10Apr
12Apr 13Apr 14Apr 15Apr 16Apr 17AprReview 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 9
Exam 4 Ch. 619Apr 20Apr 21Apr 22Apr 23Apr 24Apr
Quiz 5 7.7 107.4, 7.5, 7.6 Review Exam 5 Ch. 7
26Apr 27Apr 28Apr 29Apr 30Apr 1MayReview 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 11
Exam 5 Ch. 73May 4May 5May 6May 7May 8May
Quiz 6 8.7 128.4, 8.5, 8.6 Review Exam 6 Ch. 8
10May 11May 12May 13May 14May 15MayReview 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 13
Exam 6 Ch. 817May 18May 19May 20May 21May 22May
Quiz 7 10.3 149.5, 10.1, 10.2 Review Exam 7 Ch. 9&10
24May 25May 26May 27May 28May 29MayReview Quiz 7 15
Exam 7 Ch. 9&10 REVIEW FINAL EXAM31May 1Jun 2Jun 3Jun 4Jun 5Jun
CAMPUS CLOSED FINAL EXAM 16
* This schedule is tentative; it is subject to change by the instuctor.
MATH 060 #74274 EXAMINATION SECHEDULE SPRING 2010
SPRING BREAK WEEK NO CLASSES, WORKSHOS OR TUTORING, BUT CAMPUS IS OPEN.
Homework Assignments
Math 060 # 74274/ Introductory Algebra by Robert Blitzer/ Spring 2010 (Custom 1st Edition)
“eoo” stands for every other odd: 1, 5, 9, 11, 15, …
Section Reading Assignments
Chapter 2 Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
2.1 The Addition Property of Equality Pg. 98‐109 # 1‐77 eoo 2.2 The Multiplication Property of Equality Pg. 111‐121 # 1‐117 eoo 2.3 Solving Linear Equations Pg. 124‐133 # 1‐81 eoo 2.4 An Introduction to Problem Solving Pg. 135‐147 # 5‐89 eoo 2.5 Solving Linear Inequalities Pg. 152‐162 # 5‐93 eoo 2.6 Mathematical Models Pg. 165‐168 # 5‐69 eoo
Chapter 3 Problem Solving 3.1 Critical Thinking Pg. 181‐188 # 1‐89 eoo 3.2 Ratio and Proportion Pg. 195‐205 # 1‐57 eoo 3.4 Classic Algebraic Word Problems Pg. 228‐237 # 1‐49 eoo
Chapter 4 Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables (need graph paper) 4.1 Linear Equations in Two Variables Pg. 247‐253 # 1‐45 eoo
4.2 Graphing Linear Equations Pg. 256‐265 # 1‐93 eoo (make sure to label at least two points on the graph grid)
4.3 Graphs of Equations and Functions Pg. 269‐276 # 1‐57 eoo 4.4 The Slope of a Line Pg. 279‐288 # 1‐85 eoo 4.5 Equations of Lines Pg. 292‐300 # 1‐93 eoo
Chapter 5 System of Linear Equations
5.1 Solving Systems by Graphing Pg. 321‐329 # 1‐49 eoo 5.2 Solving Systems by Addition Method Pg. 332‐339 # 1‐53 eoo 5.3 Solving System by Substitution Pg. 341‐346 # 1‐65 eoo
5.4 Problem Solving Using Systems Pg. 349‐352, 355‐358 (Ex. 1,2,7,8)
# 1‐41 eoo
Chapter 6 Exponents and Polynomials
6.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Pg. 372‐378 # 1‐107 eoo 6.2 Multiplying Polynomials Pg. 381‐389 # 1‐163 eoo 6.3 Multiplying Binomials; Special Products Pg. 393‐398 # 1‐117 eoo 6.4 Problem Solving Pg. 401‐404 # 1‐41 eoo
6.5 Integral Exponents and Dividing Polynomials Pg. 407‐415 # 1‐123 eoo 6.6 Dividing Polynomial by Binomials Pg. 417‐424 # 1‐45 eoo 6.7 Exponents and Scientific Notation Pg. 426‐435 # 1‐167 eoo
Chapter 7 Factoring Polynomials
7.1 Factoring with Common Factors Pg. 445‐453 # 1‐123 eoo 7.2 Factoring trinomials whose leading coefficient
is 1 Pg. 456‐462 # 1‐103 eoo
7.3 Factoring trinomials whose leading coefficient is not 1 Pg. 463‐471 # 1‐103 eoo
7.4 Factoring special forms Pg. 473‐480 # 1‐113 eoo 7.5 Factoring Strategy Pg. 482‐484 # 1‐97 eoo 7.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by factoring Pg. 485‐491 # 1‐85 eoo 7.7 Problem Solving Pg. 493‐499 # 1‐61 eoo
Chapter 8 Rational Expressions
8.1 Rational Expressions and simplifying Pg. 509‐522 # 1‐89 eoo 8.2 Multiplying and Dividing rational exp. Pg. 526‐531 # 1‐65 eoo 8.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
with the same denominator Pg. 534‐538 # 1‐65 eoo
8.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with different denominators Pg. 540‐547 # 1‐91 eoo
8.5 Complex fractions Pg. 549‐555 # 1‐53 eoo 8.6 Equations containing rational expressions Pg. 559‐564 # 1‐53 eoo 8.7 Problem solving Pg. 567‐578 # 1‐69 eoo
Chapter 9 Roots and Radicals
9.1 Finding Roots Pg. 589‐596 # 1‐81 eoo 9.2 Multiplying and Dividing Radicals Pg. 598‐605 # 1‐89 eoo 9.3 Adding and Subtracting Radicals Pg. 606‐610 # 1‐93 eoo 9.5 Rationalizing Denominators Pg. 617‐620 # 1‐16 all
Chapter 10 Quadratic Equations 10.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square
root property Pg. 646‐653 # 1‐65 eoo
10.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square Pg. 655‐661 # 1‐41 eoo
10.3 The Quadratic Formula Pg. 662‐668 # 1‐57 eoo