MATH 060: ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA SYLLABUS 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: ns36151@csun.edu 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 e mail 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 2 nd, 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 1 st. 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.
MATH 060 #74274 EXAMINATION SECHEDULE SPRING 2010 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY WEEK 8 Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb Orientations 2.2, 2.3 CAMPUS CAMPUS 1 Pretest, 2.1 CLOSED CLOSED 15 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb CAMPUS CLOSED Quiz 1 Refund 2 2.4/2.5 Add Deadline 22 Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 2.6, 3.1 Review 3 Review Exam 1 Ch. 2 Exam 1 Chapter 2 1 Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar 6 Mar 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 Quiz 2 Drop w/o "W" 4 4.3, 4.4 Deadline 8 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 11 Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar 4.5, 3.4 Review 5 Review Exam 2 Ch. 3&4 Exam 2 Ch. 3&4 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar 20 Mar Quiz 3 5.4 6 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Review Exam 3 Ch. 5&3.4 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar Review 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 7 Exam 3 Ch. 5 &3.4 29 Mar 30 Mar 31 Mar 1 Apr 2 Apr 3 Apr Quiz 4 6.7 Drop w"w" 8 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 Review Exam 4 Ch. 6 Deadline 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr SPRING BREAK WEEK NO CLASSES, WORKSHOS OR TUTORING, BUT CAMPUS IS OPEN. 12 Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 16 Apr 17 Apr Review 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 9 Exam 4 Ch. 6 19 Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 24 Apr Quiz 5 7.7 10 7.4, 7.5, 7.6 Review Exam 5 Ch. 7 26 Apr 27 Apr 28 Apr 29 Apr 30 Apr 1 May Review 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 11 Exam 5 Ch. 7 3 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8 May Quiz 6 8.7 12 8.4, 8.5, 8.6 Review Exam 6 Ch. 8 10 May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May Review 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 13 Exam 6 Ch. 8 17 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 21 May 22 May Quiz 7 10.3 14 9.5, 10.1, 10.2 Review Exam 7 Ch. 9&10 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29 May Review Quiz 7 15 Exam 7 Ch. 9&10 REVIEW FINAL EXAM 31 May 1 Jun 2 Jun 3 Jun 4 Jun 5 Jun CAMPUS CLOSED FINAL EXAM 16 * This schedule is tentative; it is subject to change by the instuctor. 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 # 1 93 eoo (make sure to label 4.2 Graphing Linear Equations Pg. 256 265 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