Math-091, Syllabus, Fall, 2012

Instructor: Robert G. LathamCourse:Math-091,1006 (89903); ElkoCredit:3

Math-091, 1013 (91021); Ohyee

Phone: 77-753-8018E-mail: oom: GTA 130

Hours: 5:30 to 6:45 P.M., Tuesdays and Thursdays; 27 August to 14 December 2012

Required Materials: Text: Prealgebra, 3rd. ed., Baratto, Bergman, McGraw Hill, New York.

Office Hours: Call for an appointment (see contact information above).

Course Description:Materials covered include the following: Whole numbers, Integers and Algebra introduction, Fractions and equations and their applications, Decimals, Rate, ratio and proportion, Percent, Geometry introduction, Graphing and statistics introduction, Polynomials; adding, subtracting and factoring. The course is a review and beginning level to algebra.

Classroom Procedures:Attendance is required to maximize your learning experience. Please be on time, ready to ask your questions re homework at the beginning of class. If you need to be absent from class, please notify me by E-mail or phone. You are responsible for all homework, quizzes and tests, whether present or absent. Work, quizzes and tests must be made up. Please turn off your cell phone (or ‘vibrate’). If you receive a call, please exit class room to be courteous to the rest of the class. No ‘texting,’ please!

ADA Statement: If you have a disability and need accommodation, please call 753-2271 for any information you may need.

Attendance Policy: You are expected to be in class on time for each session. In the event of illness or emergency, contact me (see above) and I will try and work with you. The instructor reserves the right to drop a student with four or more ‘unexcused’ absences!

Grading:Homework, 25%, Quizzes, 20%, Tests, 30%, Final exam, 25%

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Method of Instruction:Lecture method is mainly used with explanations, problem examples, your questions and the use of overhead projector for graphs, etc.

Plagiarism Statement:Students are expected to do their own work, however, help from other students is recommended. The instructor will make himself available after class for additional help if requested in advance.

Resources:Your fellow classmates may be able to assist you. Also, use the Academic Success Center. Call the ASC to make an appointment (phone number on handout).

Measurement of Learning Outcomes:This will be determined by the evaluation of homework, quizzes, tests and final exam as shown on p. 1.

Learning Outcomes:The successful student will be able to:

  1. Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, signed numbers, decimals and percents.
  2. Understanding the meaning of fractions, decimals, percents, and conditions for their use.
  3. Convert between decimals, fractions and percents.
  4. Identify numbers that belong to different number sets: natural numbers, Integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers and real numbers.
  5. Evaluate algebraic expressions.
  6. Solve proportions for an unknown, including proportions involving decimals and fractions.
  7. Solve linear equations.
  8. Be familiar with real life applications of ratios and proportions.
  9. Convert between units in English and metric systems of measurement and between units within each system.
  10. Extract roots.
  11. Find the perimeter and area of a variety of basic geometric figures.
  12. Demonstrate appropriate formats for solving problems.
  13. Communicate mathematical concepts in writing.
  14. Communicate mathematical concepts orally by explaining methods for problem solving.

Assignments: Please note that the section numbers are due on the date specified. The assigned problems will be given ahead of time by ‘formula.’ The odd problems will be assigned except where ‘all’ is specified.

Date / Section(s)Assigned / Assigned Problems: Do odd problems only unless indicated otherwise.
Aug. 28 / 1.1-1.4 / Problems will be done in class, and some will be assigned based on progress and understanding. I will explain 1.5 and 1.6 in class.
Aug. 30 / 1.5-1.6 / (1.5) 1-11, 18, 20, 31, 35; (1.6) 1-10 (all), 11-43
Sept. 4 / 1.7, 1.8 and 1.9 / (1.7) 1-36 (all); (1.8) 1-20 (all), 39-53 (odd); (1.9) We can do in class.
Sept. 6 / 2.1-2.2 / (2.1) 1-29, 59-66 (all); (2.2) 1-23 (all).
Sept. 11 / 2.3-2.4 / (2.3) 1-38 (all); (2.4)1-30 (all), 40-46 (all); Quiz
Sept. 13 / 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 / (2.5) 1-34 (all); (2.6) 1-26 (all), 42-72 (even); (2.7) 1-24 (all); 46-54 (even)
Sept. 18 / 2.8, 2.9 and 2.10 / (2.8) 1-44 all; (2.9)2-26 (even); (2.10)1-29 (odd).
Sept. 20 / 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 / (3.1) 1-30 all; (3.2) 1-10 all, 16-40(even); (3.3) 1-14 all, 15-49, 66-76 (even). Quiz
Sept. 25 / 3.4-3.5 / (3.4) 1-11, 21-31, 46-52 (even), 69-73; (3.5) 1-35 (odd), 44-48 (all)
Sept. 27 / 3.6 / (3.6) 1-25, 37-49 (pp. 287-8, 1-39 (odd). Quiz
Oct. 2 / Chapters 1-3 Test / Exam will be in class. I will introduce 4.1 and 4.2 in class.
Oct. 4 / 4.1-4.2 / (4.1) 1-11, 17-25, 31-35, 55-61; (4.2) 1-45, 59-71.
Oct. 9 / 4.3-4.4 / (4.3) 1-19, 21-24 (all), 25-47, 53-71; (4.4) 1-13, 31-59
Oct. 11 / 4.5-4.6 / (4.5) 1-30, 40; (4.6) 1-10 (all), 18-26 (even).
Oct. 16 / 5.1-5.2 / (5.1) 1-40 (all); (5.2) 2-20 (even), 30-48 (all).
Oct. 18 / 5.3-5.4 / (5.3) 1-10 (all), 19-45 (odd); (5.4) 1-17, 21-39, 49-58 (all).
Oct. 23 / 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5:8 / (5.5) 1-15, 19-37, 55-65 (all); (5.6) 1-15, 25-34 (all); (5.7) 1-27, 33-43 (all);(5:8) 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 18, 22, 25, 28, 34, 38, 43, 48, 58.
Oct. 25 / 6.1, 6.2 / Test over chapters 4 and 5; take home. (6.1) 1-35, (6.2) 1-27, 32-42 (even)
Oct. 30 / 6.3,6.4 and6.5 / (6.3) 1-29, 73-93; (6.4) 1-14 all; (6.5) 1-39, Quiz.
Nov. 1 / Chapter 6 Test / I will explain 7.1 and 7.2 after the test.
Nov. 6 / 7.1-7.2 / (7.1) 1-35, 47-69; (7.2) 1-29, 47-61.
Nov. 8 / 7.3-7.4 / (7:3) 1-27 (all); (7:4) 1-21 (all)
Nov. 13 / 7.5-8.1 / (7.5) 1-21, 31-41; Quiz; (8:1) 1-23; 35-59
Nov. 15 / 8.2 -8.3 / (8.2) 1-18(all), 28; (8.3) 1-37, 44, 48.
Nov. 20 / 9.1-9.2 / (9.1) 1-23; (9.2)1-33.
Nov. 22 / Thanksgiving / If you are thankful, be sure to thank Him!
Nov. 27 / 9.3-9.4 / (9.3) 1-29, 41-63; (9.4)1-21, 46-58 (all).
Nov. 29 / 10.1-10.2 / (10.1) 1-34 all; (10.2)1-49(odd).
Dec. 4 / 10.3-10.4 / (10.3) 1-43, 57-62(all); (10.4) 1-49 (odd).
Dec. 6 / 10.5 / (10.5) 1-16 (all), 21-53 (odd).
Dec. 11 / Review for Final / Come with your questions over Chapters 7:1 through 10:5.
Dec. 13 / Final Exam / Chapters 7 through 10 Examination.