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Cerritos College Fall 2011 Math 60 Beginning Algebra (Class # 20335) Syllabus

Course: 60 Elementary Algebra Class #: 20335, 4 units, not transferrable. Days: MW 2:00-4:00pm Room: PST236 Text Book: Beginning Algebra, 1st Edition Author: Sherri Messersmith Publisher: Mc Graw Hill Instructor: Mrs. Ing-yung Tse Office Hours: By appointments Telephone: 562-860-2451 ext 4785 Website: http://www.cerritos.edu/itse/math60 . Course notes and other essential information will be posted in TalonNet. Email: [email protected] Prerequisite: MATH 40 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or “C” or higher or a satisfactory completion of the Math Placement Process in Math 60 or above. Recommendation: It is strongly recommended that MATH 5 and MATH 40 be completed within two years prior to the date of enrollment in Math 60. Calculator: Scientific Calculator Course Description: This course is the first course in algebra and with 4 class hours a week (4 units). Topics included are: first degree equations and inequalities, multiple representations of a linear relationship, linear systems of equations in two variablesd, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and square roots and quadratic equations. Learning Outcomes: 1. Students who successfully complete Math 60 will be able to: create, analyze, and interpret linear models of real world applications. 2. Students will communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly with the appropriate use of mathematical notation and vocabulary. 3. Students will complete sentence when appropriate. 4. Students will understand the meaning of equivalent forms of equations and expressions. Attendance: Attendance is essential 1. If you are absent for any classes during the first two weeks of class, you will be dropped from the class. 2. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to contact another student (not the instructor) to find out what was missed. 3. Any student with excessive absences, e.g. 4 classes (8 hours) in total, may be dropped from the class without warning. It is student’s responsibility to drop the class if the attendance is no longer an option. Assignments: Plan to spend 8 to 10 hours per week outside of class for reading, homework, and other assignments. Page 1 of 4


1. You are required to access the course information on line www.cerritos.edu/itse/math 80A; this may include class notes, assignments, test reviews and solutions, announcements. 2. Reading – textbook and others assigned in class. 3. Critical thinking – analyze word problems to formulate a strategy for solving them, deriving quadratic formula, and determine which method to solve quadratic equations. 4. Homework – You must show all works, or no credit. No late homework. Academic Dishonesty: I adhere to the official Cerritos College policy on Academic dishonesty. (Refer to 2011 Fall Schedule of Classes). Grading Policy and Methods: Total Points: 1000 points.

Homework Assignment Tests (4) Final Exam Quizzes or special assignments Participation Notebook Final Grade

Points (% of final grade) 2 points each (102 points total) 120 points each (480 points total) 200 points 120 points 60 points 10 points for each test (40 points total) A: 900 – 1000 points; B: 800 – 899 points; C: 700 – 799 points; D: 600 – 699 points; F: Below 600 points

1. You must have your textbook no later than the first test. 2. Participation points may include: warm up problems, in-class problem solving and discussion, will be announced in class. 3. No make up for quizzes, tests, and final exam. 4. Dates for quizzes or special assignments will be announced in class. 5. No extra credit will be used to raise the grade from below C level to above C level. 6. September 16, 2011 is the last day to drop without a “W” 7. November 18, 2011 is the last day to drop with a “W” – it is student’s responsibility to withdraw if the attendance is no longer possible. Interesting Links: Click on the icon below to access iFalcon Study Skill Program http://www.cerritos.edu/TalonNet to access class information http://mathbits.com/MathBits/StudentResources/GraphPaper/GraphPaper.htm

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Behavior in classroom.    

Be respectful and responsible. All electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, etc.) must be in non-audio form in classroom. No cell phone Texting during the class. Disruptive behavior will result in removal from the class. Excessive tardiness or random attendance in class will result point deduction on class participation points. Coming late or leave early is discourteous and a disruption to the class. If you are tardy or leave early more than three times, you will be counted as one absence.

Extra Help: See me after class or contact me via email or phone. (email is preferred) Math 60 Beginning Algebra Outline (sections with * will be covered if time allows) Topic The real number system and geometry The rules of exponents

Sections 1.1 to 1.7

Linear functions and inequalities

3.1 to 3.8

2.1 to 2.4

Linear equations in 4.1 to 4.5 two variables 4.6*

Solve systems of linear equations

5.1 to 5.5

Polynomials

6.2 to 6.4

Factoring polynomials

7.1 to 7.6

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Outline Review of real numbers and their various expressions and operations. 1.1 to 1.6 will not be covered in class, but 1.7 will be covered in class. Algebraic expression and properties of real numbers. Basic rule of exponents. The product rule and power rules. Combining the rules. Integer exponents. Real number bases. Variable bases. The quotient rule. Scientific notations. Solving linear equations. Applications of linear equations. Applications involving percentage. Geometry applications and solving formulas. Applications of linear equations to proportions, money, and distance problems. Solving linear inequalities (*mixture problems may be covered). Introduction to Linear Equations in Two Variables. Graphing by Plotting Points and Finding Intercepts. The slope of a Line. The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line. Writing on Equations of a Line. 4.6* Introduction to Functions (if time allows) Solving Systems by Graphing. Solving Systems by the Substitution Method. Solving Systems by the Elimination (Addition) Method. Applications of Systems of Two Equations. Linear Inequalities in Two Variables. Addition and subtraction of polynomials. Multiplication of Polynomials. Division of polynomials. The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping. Factoring Trinomials of the form x 2  bx  c . Factoring Trinomials of the form ax 2  bx  c . Factoring special Trinomials and Binomials. Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring. Applications of Quadratic Equations.


Rational expressions

8.1 to 8.7

Roots and radicals

9.1 to 9.6

Quadratic equations

10.1, 10.2*, 10.3

Simplifying Rational Expressions. Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions. Finding the Least Common Denominator. Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions. Simplifying Complex Fractions. Solving Rational Equations. Applications of Rational Equations (*Variations problems if time allows). Finding Roots. Simplifying Expressions Containing Radicals. Adding and Subtracting square Roots. Dividing Square Roots. Solving Square Root Equations Solving Quadratic Equations by using the Square Root Property. *Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula.

Tentative Weekly Schedule: (may be adjusted) Week #

date

Sections will be covered/Test Schedule

1

8/15, 8/17

1.7, 2.1 – 2.4

2

8/22, 8/24

3.1 – 3.4

3

8/29, 8/31

3.5 – 3.8

4

9/5, 9/7

No class on Monday (Labor Day), Test 1 (ch 1 – 3)

5

9/12, 9/14

4.1 – 4.3

6

9/19 , 9/21

4.4 – 4.5, 5.1 – 5.2

7

9/26 , 9/28

5.3 – 5.5

8

10/3, 10/5

Test 2 (ch 4-ch5), 6.2 – 6.3

9

10/10 ,10/12

6.4, 7.1 – 7.2

10

10/17 , 10/19

7.3 – 7.5

11

10/24, 10/26

7.6 , 8.1 – 8.2

12

10/31, 11/2

Test 3 (ch 6 and ch7), 8.3 – 8.5

13

11/7 , 11/9

8.6 – 8.7, 9.1 – 9.2

14

11/14 , 11/16

9.3 – 9.6

15

11/21, 11/23

Review. Test 4 (ch 8 and ch 9)

16

11/28 , 11/30

10.1 – 10.3

17

12/5, 12/7

Review

18

12/12 2 pm

Comprehensive (covering Ch 1 – Ch 10) Final Exam on Monday 2pm; This is final meeting of the class, no class on 12/14/2011.

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