LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 115 – ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA SPRING 2015 Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 9:35am - 11:00am, Section # 0501 NORTHEAST ACADEMIC HALL, ROOM 217 Instructor: Mr. Dan Ruiz Office: Counseling Center, SSA Bldg., Room 103 Office Hours: After class, or through a scheduled appointment E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (310) 233 – 4059 Course Website: www.danruizmath115.weebly.com Textbook: Introductory & Intermediate Algebra; By Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis. 5th Edition, 2013. Pearson Education, Inc. Algebra 1 Homework Practice Workbook (online). The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Required Materials: Algebra 1 Homework Practice Workbook. Available online through Mr. Ruiz‟s math course website. 3-ring binder (with paper) or a spiral notebook designated solely for this course. Pencils and erasers Calculators: Any type of calculator will not be permitted to be used in class or on tests, quizzes, or assignments. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Math 112 or Math 110 with a letter grade of „C‟ or higher, or appropriate score on the LAHC math placement test. Course Description: This course gives a rapid review of basic arithmetic with a gradual introduction to the concepts of algebra, including signed numbers, exponents, polynomials, equations, graphs, systems of equations, inequalities, and quadratic equations. It contains applications of algebra to a wide variety of problems related to business and other sciences Los Angeles Harbor College Math Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of Elementary Algebra (Math 115) the student will be able to: Evaluate the expression using order of operations. Graph the linear equations. Solve linear equations. Multiply polynomials and factor polynomials. Solve quadratic equations using quadratic formula. Special Accommodations: Los Angeles Harbor College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. No last-minute arrangements or post-test adjustments will be made. If you have a disability or believe you might benefit from disability related services and may need accommodations, contact Special Programs and Services in Café 108, or via telephone at 310.233.4629. Attendance Policy: Please come to class on time and stay for the duration of the entire class session. If you cannot arrive to class regularly on time and/or stay for the duration of the class then please consider taking this course at another time that fits your schedule. Any student arriving late or leaving early, without authorization from your instructor, will result in a loss of participation points for this course. Every two-recorded late arrivals or early departure will count as a loss of 5 points towards your overall grade in this course. You are responsible collecting notes from another student for any days you have missed. Los Angeles Harbor College Drop Policy: You (the student) are responsible for withdrawing (dropping) from any course through the Admissions & Records office by the appropriate deadline. The deadline to drop a course is stated in the schedule of classes for each semester. The Spring 2015 semester drop deadline is May 7th. Academic Dishonesty (Cheating) Policy: If you cheat in this class (i.e. knowingly or unknowingly participate in the submission of unoriginal work for any assignment, quiz or test) the instructor is required to fill out an Academic Dishonesty Report form. This report will be forwarded to the Math Dept. Chair, who will send it to the VP of Student Services for disciplinary action, which may result in suspension or exclusion. In addition to sending this report, you will receive an “F” in the course. Course Expectations: Be respectful of everyone in this classroom (including the room itself). Arrive to class on-time. Come to class prepared. This course is an „electronic device free‟ class. Please shut off all electronic devices that disrupt classroom learning. Course Points/ Grades: Points 180 pts. 150 pts. 75 pts. 50 pts. 45 pts. 500 pts. Quizzes Exams Final Exam Homework Assignments Participation/In-class Assignments TOTAL A= 100 – 90% B= 80- 89% C= 70-79% D = 60-69% Grade Percentage 36% 30% 15% 10% 9% 100% F = Below 59% Late/Missing Assignments & Make-Up Exams & Quizzes: Any late or missing assignment will not be accepted. Any make-up quiz or exam will not be permitted. Only under special circumstances where a student can provide legitimate documentation for an absence will any accommodations be made. You must consult with Mr. Ruiz to make these special arrangements. **Instructor Reserves the Right to Change this Tentative Syllabus & Timeline** Practice Workbook Assignment & Text Book Assignment DATE TOPIC 2/9 2/10 2/11 2/12 2/16 2/17 2/18 2/19 2/23 2/24 2/25 2/26 3/2 3/3 3/4 3/5 3/9 3/10 3/11 3/12 3/16 3/17 3/18 3/19 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/26 3/30 3/31 4/1 4/2 Intro/ Syllabus PreAlg Review 4/6 to 4/10 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16 4/20 4/21 4/22 4/23 4/27 1.1 1.2 QUIZ/EXAM PreAlg Test TB p. 33 # 25-50, 57-75 odd TB p. 41 # 21-46, 61-68 HOLIDAY 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Exam # 1 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 4.1 4.2, 4.3 4.4 No Class HOLIDAY Review Exam # 2 SPRING BREAK 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 6.1 Worksheet TB p. 60 # 9-18, 21-36,62,64,66,68,70 TB p. 68 # 15-50, 55,56,59,60,63 TB p. 81 # 8-56 even TB p. 101 # 5-16, 50-70 even TB p. 123 # 10-64 even PB p. 19 # all TB p. 141 # 11-40 TB p. 156 # 11-22, 25-69 odd TB p. 168 # 11-47 odd, 58-96 even PB p. 28 # 10-33 TB p. 199 # 11- 67 odd Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Exam #1, Chap 1 & 2 TB p. 225 # 21-58, 73-78 TB p. 238 # 5-41 TB p. 254 # 5-8, 23-56 TB p. 270 # 3, 5-71 odd TB p. 282 # 9-32 TB p. 290 # 12-54 even TB p. 297 # 3-33 odd, 45-51 odd TB p. 319 #11-37 odd TB p. 329 # 6-32 even TB p. 335 # 6-44 even Quiz 3 Quiz 4 Exam #2, Chap 3 & 4 PB p. 97 & 98 # all TB p. 383 # 22-82 even TB p. 389 # 14-24,27-34, 42-66 even TB p. 396 # 7-29 odd, 33-59 odd TB p. 406 # 22-74 even TB p. 412 # 9-24, 27-31 odd TB p. 418 # 5-31 odd TB p. 424 # 14-50 even TB p. 448 # 40-64 even, 72-94 even Quiz 5 Quiz 6 4/28 4/29 4/30 5/4 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/14 5/18 5/19 5/20 5/21 5/25 5/26 5/27 5/28 6/1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 Review Exam # 3 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6, Practice Final HOLIDAY TB p. 456 # 25-63 odd TB p. 460 # 17-40 TB p. 465 # 15-43 odd TB p. 473 # 6-28 even, 32-48 even, 63-83 odd TB p. 479 # 4-56 even TB p. 487 # 9-67 odd TB p. 497 # 7-33 odd Quiz 8 Exam #3, Chap 5 & 6 TB p. 522 # 26-82 even TB p. 532 # 37-67 odd TB p. 538 # 10-42 even TB p. 545 # 13-43 odd TB p. 559 # 12-32 even TB p. 572 # 23-39 odd Grade Practice Final Final Exam Review, part 1 Final Exam Review, part 2 FINAL EXAM Quiz 7 10:30a – 12:30pm Quiz 9
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