MAT 150 College Algebra
Section 50206
Spring 11
Instructor: John Grima
Wednesdays in room A108 (2:30 – 3:45 PM)
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What is it anyway?
MAT 150 (151) - College Algebra Concepts, 5 credits: A combination of
college algebra and a review of topics prerequisite to college algebra.
Study of algebraic equations and inequalities, polynomial, rational,
exponential, and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and
inequalities, matrices and determinants. May not receive credit in MAT
150, MAT 151, MAT 182, and MAT 187. Not open to students with
credit in MAT 151, or MAT 152, or MAT 187.
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Contact information
Name: John Grima
E-mail john.grima@gcmail.maricopa.edu
Phone 623-845-4193
Office D108 (In the instruction building on the far west end of campus)
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Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or
better in MAT 120, or MAT
122, or equivalent, or
satisfactory score on District
placement exam.
Office Hours
Monday 9:00 – 9:50 AM
Tuesday 9:00-9:50 AM
Wednesday 11:15 – 12:15 PM
Thursday 11:15 – 12:15 PM
(If you can’t find me in my
office, look for me in the
tutoring center next to my
office.)
What will we need?
1. Textbook- College Algebra Larson Hostetler sixth edition
(borrow this from me for free)
2. Optional solutions manual
Cell phone calculators are not
permitted.
3. Calculator – A graphing calculator is highly recommended. I will use
a TI 83 for demonstration purposes
Calculators that perform
symbolic manipulation such as
the TI-89 and TI-92 are not
permitted.
4. Course material can be downloaded at:
http://web.gccaz.edu/~jgrima/
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What will we do? How is it graded?
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Homework - Homework will be assigned for each section. See
the end of the syllabus for specific homework. It is strongly
recommended that you do all of the homework assigned in order
to insure your success. No homework will be collected, and you
will not be graded on your homework.
Keep track:
Chapter P test_________
Chapter 1 test_________
Review – There is a “practice test” for each chapter. There is a
link for each practice test on my home page. You should
complete the practice test by yourself.
Chapter 2 test_________
Chapter 3 test_________
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Exams- There are 8 chapter tests scheduled. TESTS MUST BE
TAKEN ON THE DAY AND TIME DESCRIBED IN THE
SYLLABUS. IN RARE INSTANCES YOU MAY ARRANGE TO
TAKE A TEST EARLY DURING MY OFFICE HOURS.
Chapter 4 test_________
Chapter 5 test_________
Final Exam – Your score on your final exam will replace your
lowest test score. I will drop your score on the final exam if it is
your lowest test score.
Chapter 6 test_________
Make-ups - No make-up exams will be given. If you do not
take an exam by the deadline on the syllabus you will receive a
grade of 0. The final exam can be used to replace one missed
test. IN RARE INSTANCES YOU MAY ARRANGE TO TAKE A
TEST EARLY DURING MY OFFICE HOURS.
Final exam_________
Grading
Exams
Final Exam (used to replace lowest test score)
Total points possible
Chapter 7 test_________
Less lowest test score_____
Total points_________
700
700
Grading Scale
A
630-700
B
560-629
C
490-519
D
420-489
F
Below 419
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Where to get help
GCC North
There is free tutoring available in the instruction building.
GCC Main – Math Solution
The Math Solution at GCC main offers free drop-in tutoring to all GCC
math students. It’s located at the northwest end of the Math building.
GCC Main MAT 108
Structured tutorial assistance and math study skills to help students
achieve success in a mathematics course in which they are currently
enrolled. Mathematics study skills emphasized. (2 credit hours)
Me
Feel free to stop in and see me during my office hours. See me if you
can’t make it during my office hours and we can arrange a time to meet.
North campus tutoring hours
(I hope to have tutoring during
these times)
M – Th 8 AM – 2 PM
M – Th 5 PM – 9 PM
(hours will be posted in class)
Main campus Math Solution
Hours:
M-Th 8 am – 8:30 pm
F 8 am – 4 pm
Sat 10 am – 2 pm
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Any fine print tips for success?
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Do the work: Make a commitment to preparing for and participating in class, doing assigned
homework and asking questions when you don’t understand.
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Do your own work:
consequences.
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Disability Statement: If you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this class
and for which you may require accommodations, please notify Disability Services located in TDS100 on the GCC Main campus. Telephone (623) 845-3080
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Stay the Course: Withdrawals may affect your scholarship/financial aid. Please see me if you are
having problems that are preventing you from completing this course. If you decide you need to
withdraw from the class, please fill out the paperwork to complete the process. Don’t assume that
you will be dropped from the class if you stop taking tests. If you do not withdraw from the class
you may receive a grade of an F. (April 25th is the last day you can withdraw from this class.)
Do not cheat or allow anyone to cheat from you. See student handbook for
Any surprises?
While no changes in the course requirements or policies as outlined in this syllabus are anticipated, I
reserve the right to vary from this course outline to meet the needs of the class. Any changes will be
announced in class, and it will be your responsibility to make note of those changes whether you are in
attendance or not.
I look forward to being your teacher this semester. Please feel free to contact me any time with your
feedback or questions
M
1/17
NO CLASS
MLK Day
T
1/18
W
1/19
Th
1/20
p1
P2
P3
P4
P5
19-35 odds,41,43,45,85,87,89
1,3,5,7,9,11,21,23,25,27
25-37 odds,53-63 odds
5,9,11,19,21,27,29,31,33,47,49,51,53,55,59,61,79,87
1,3,5,7,11,15,19,21,35,37,39,43,45,49
M
1/24
p6
1,3,5,7,9,11,17
T
1/25
review
Chapte P review handout (available online)
W
1/26
Test
chapter p test (test in room A108 from 2:30 – 3:45 PM)
Th
1/27
1.1
1,3,5,7,9,11
M
1/31
1.2
1.3
1,3,7,9,23-35 odds,49,51,53,55,59-75 odds
29,31,33,35,37,39,41,49,51
1.4
7,11,13,15,17,21,25,29,31,35,37,39,67,69,71,73,75,77,85,99,101,107
T
2/1
1.5
5,7,9,11,13,17,19,21,23,27,29,31,33,37,39,49,51,53,55,63,65,67
W
2/2
1.6
1,3,7,13,15,29,31,33,35,45,47,57,59,61
Th
2/3
1.7
1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,21,25,31,37,39,45,51,57
M
2/7
1.8
1,3,9,11,15,17,19,25,27,29
T
2/8
review
W
2/9
Test
Th
2/10
2.1
M
2/14
2.2
T
2/15
2.3
1-17 odds, 31,33,53,55
W
2/16
2.4
1,3,5,43,47
Th
2/17
2.5
19,21,23,25,27,33,39,41,43
M
2/21
T
2/22
2.5
Continue working on 2.5
W
2/23
2.6
5,7,13,15,17,19,35,37
Th
2/24
2.7
1,3,5,7,13,15,25,27,29,31,39,47,55,57
M
2/28
T
3/1
W
3/2
3/3
No Class
Catch up
3/7
T
3/8
W
Th
MSun
3/9
Chapter 1 test today (test in room A108 from 2:30 – 3:45 PM)
23,39,41,55,57,59,61,63,67,69
5,7,9,23,27,29,37,39,43,45,47,49,51,53,55,57
President’s Day
Take this day to get caught up
review
Chapter 2 review handout (available online)
Test
4.1
chapter 2 test (test in room A108 from 2:30 – 3:45 PM)
chapter 4 handout (available online, we do not use the textbook for
chapter 4)
4.2
chapter 4 handout
Th
M
Chapter 1 review handout (available online)
review
The entire chapter is contained in the handout available online
chapter 4 test (50 points) (test in room A108 from 2:30 – 3:45
PM)
Test
3/10
3/14 –
3/20
nothing
Spring
Break
Get caught up today
M
3/21
3.1
1,3,5,7,13,15,17,19,37,39,41,43,45,47,53,55
T
3/22
3.2
1,3,7,9abd,11abc,13,15,19,21,27,29,33,35,39
W
3/23
3.3
19,21,23,25,27,49,50,57,58,59
Th
3/24
3.4
1,3,5,11,13,15,17,21
M
3/28
NO CLASS
review
Start chapter 5, unless it will confuse you to start a new chapter before
taking your chapter 3 test.
1,3,5,7,9,11,15,19,23,43,45,47,49,51,55
T
3/29
5.1
W
3/30
Test
Th
3/31
5.2
1-35 odds, 39,43,49
M
4/4
5.3
1-25 odds 35,39,41,43,47,49,59-67 odds,71,73
T
4/5
5.4
7-25 odds, 31-51 odds, 77-89 odds, 101
W
4/6
5.5
7-19 odds
Th
4/7
chapter 3 test today (test in room A108 from 2:30 – 3:45 PM)
Review
Chapter 5 review handout (available online)
M
4/11
6.1
1-13 odds, 15,17,23
T
4/12
6.2
1-21 odds 29-41 odds
W
4/13
Test
Th
4/14
6.3
chapter 5 test
(test in room A108 from 2:30 – 3:45 PM)
1-25 odds (skip 19)
M
4/18
T
4/19
W
4/20
Test
Th
4/21
7.1
1-17 odds, 51-63 odds
M
4/25
7.1
Finish section 7.1
T
4/26
7.2
1-17 odds 27-33 odds
W
4/27
7.3
1,3,11,13,15,17,19
Th
4/28
7.4
3-15 odds 37,43,53,55,61,63
M
5/2
7.5
1,3,5,7,9,11
T
5/3
Review
W
5/4
Test
5/5
Review
Th
W
5/11
6.4
review
1,3,5,7,29,33,37,39
Chapter 6 review handout (available online)
chapter 6 test (test in room A108 from 2:30 – 3:45 PM)
Chapter 7 review handout (available online)
chapter 7 test (50 points) (test in room A108 from 2:30 – 3:45 PM)
Review for final exam if you are taking it
Final exam 3:00 (test in room A108 from 3:00 – 4:45 PM)