Math 31 Section 4320-Elementary Algebra
Santa Monica College-Spring 2016
7:35-10:00PM TH MC 66
Instructor: Sui Wing Man
E-mail: man_sui@smc.edu
Website: http://mansmath.wikispaces.com
Office Hours and location:
Tuesday 4:55-5:50 pm Bundy 2 nd Floor Lobby
Thursday 6:35-7:30 pm MC 39
Prerequisites: Math 84 or Math 85
Course description:
This course covers arithmetic operations with real numbers, polynomials, rational expressions, and radicals; factoring polynomials; linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables; systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables; application problems; equations with rational expressions; equations with radicals; introduction to quadratic equations in one variable.
Course Contents:
1. Solve linear, quadratic, and literal equations, and systems of equations and linear inequalities.
2. Graph linear equations and inequalities.
3. Factor polynomials at an elementary level.
4. State and apply the quadratic formula.
5. Add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials, square roots and rational expressions.
6. Simplify complex fractions, square roots and exponential expressions.
7. Solve introductory level equations with rational and radical expressions.
8. Translate and solve algebraic word problems in a single variable.
9. Given the description of a line, write an equation of the line.
10. Define and use properties of equality and inequality.
11. Recognize and use common mathematical language to describe mathematical processes in either written or verbal form.
12. Apply units of measurements in the solution of algebraic applications as appropriate.
SLO - Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Given a multi-step application problem, students will use a line of reasoning that includes algebraic concept and vocabulary to formulate an equation or other algebraic problem-solving strategy to develop a solution.
2. Develop student success skills and academic behaviors including use of class notes and required text, regular attendance, timeliness, participation in class activities, and adherence to the
College Honor Code and other codes of conduct.
Arranged hours: Students must have 16 Arranged Hours completed by June 6; 2016 (see http://www.smc.edu/AcademicPrograms/Mathematics/Pages/Arranged-Hour-Information.aspx
). These hours may be accumulated by any combination of the following two methods with specific details for each method listed further down the page.
1. Complete online activities using the code provided in packages purchased at SMC bookstore.

You must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly on each section to receive one hour credit (the introduction does not count). Arranged Hour activities are labeled “homework” in eCompanion. Deadline June 6; 2016 at 11:59 p.m.
2. Complete activity worksheets from specific activity booklets provided in packages purchased at
SMC bookstore. If you did not purchase a new textbook from the bookstore, you can purchase the activity book separately on http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Introductory-Algebra-College-Students/dp/0321760476
Deadline: June 6; 2016 at 4:00 p.m. to have your activities stamped at the Math Lab.
3. Department-created Activities – There are activities that were created by various Math
Department faculty available in the Math Learning Resource Center (MC 72), or on the Math
Lab website at: http://www.smc.edu/AcademicPrograms/Mathematics/MathLab/Pages/default.aspx
The activities for each class can be found under a link along the left of the page called
“Activities for Math ##”.
4. SI Sessions - Sessions are one hour long, students must sign in and out on the provided attendance sheet and are required to stay the whole hour. The schedule for SI sessions is posted on the bulletin board outside of the Math Lab and Math Lab website, as well as on the bulletin boards outside of the Math Department office.
5. Workshops/Study Sessions - Students must sign in and out on the provided attendance sheet and are required to stay the whole hour. The schedules for workshops and study sessions are posted on the bulletin board outside of the Math Lab and Math Lab website, as well as on the bulletin boards outside of the Math Department office.
Attendance: Any student with more than 4 absences may be dropped from the course. 2 tardies counts as one absence. You maybe marked tardy for leaving class early.
Supplies:
Textbook
Blitzer, Introductory Algebra for College Students, 6th ed., 2013, Pearson
Marecek Strategies for Success: Study Skills for the College Math Student
Two Quad Ruled Notebook for your homework and notes
Line paper
Graph paper
Mechanical Pencils and erasers
Red pen
Ruler
You will not use a calculator in this course
Exam rules: Bring your own graph paper. You have to show all your work to receive full credit. You cannot use your cell phone in replacement of a calculator. No make up.
Cumulative Final Exam: Tuesday June 7th 6:45-9:45p.m. No make up.
Homework:
1. Do your homework in a quad ruled notebook. It will not be graded otherwise.
2. Show your work. You won't get credit for simply writing the answers and turn it in.
3. Start a section on a new page.
4. Homework will be checked on the day of tests. Late homework is not accepted.

Methods of Presentation: Lecture and classwork
Grading:
Final Exam
5 Tests
30%
60%
Homework and classwork 5%
Arranged hours 5%
Scale
90-100
80-89
70-79
50-69
0-49
A
B
C
D
F
Any form of academic dishonesty is punished with a grade of F in the course.
Incomplete
A grade of “Incomplete” may be granted at the very end of the term, only when 90% of the course work has been completed with a “C” or better, and an unforeseen event or illness prevents the student from completing the coursework. “Incomplete” grade situations are extremely rare, and are entirely at the discretion of the instructor, within the parameters set above.
Classroom Rules
Turn off or silent your cell phone. If I catch you using your cell phone, you must turn it off.
Any form of academic dishonesty is punished with a grade of F in the course.
Treat others with respect and you will be treated with respect.
Withdrawal Deadlines:
2/28: no record drop
5/15: drop with a W
Students with disabilities
Santa Monica College accommodates students with disabilities. If you qualify for any special accommodations due to a disability, you need to officially process your request through the Disabled
Students Programs and Services (DSPS) office as close to the beginning of the semester as possible. If you believe you have a learning disability that has not yet been documented, please see me and make an appointment at the DSPS office for assistance. The DSPS office is located in the
Admissions/Student Services Complex, Room 101, and the phone numbers are (310) 434-4265 and
(310) 434-4273 (TDD). Scheduling of accommodated exams will be arranged on a case-by-case basis.
Tentative day by day schedule
02/16/16 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
02/18/16 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
02/23/16 1.7, 1.8, 2.1
02/25/16 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
03/24/16 5.1, 5.2
05/03/16 7.2, 7.3
03/29/16 Test 2 Ch. 1-4 05/05/16 7.4, 7.5
03/31/16 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
04/05/16 5.6, 5.7
05/10/16 7.6, 7.7
05/12/16 8.1, 8.2
03/01/16 2.5, 2.6, 2.7
03/03/16 3.1, 3.2
04/07/16 6.1, 6.2
04/12/16 No class
05/17/16 Test 4 Ch. 1-7
05/19/16 8.3, 8.4
03/08/16 Test 1 Ch. 1-2 04/14/16 No class
03/10/16 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
05/24/16 8.5, 9.1
04/19/16 Test 3 Ch. 1-5 05/26/16 9.2, 9.3
03/15/16 No class
03/17/16 3.6, 4.1, 4.2
03/22/16 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
04/21/16 6.3, 6.4
04/26/16 6.5, 6.6
04/28/16 7.1, 7.8
05/31/16 Test 5 Ch. 1-8
06/02/16 Review
06/07/16 Final Exam 6:45-9:45

Homework
“EOO” means every other odd number. For example, # 1-5 EOO means do # 1, skip # 3, and do #5
1.1 # 1-81 EOO
1.2 # 1-113 EOO
1.3 # 1-77 EOO
1.4 # 1-61 EOO
1.5 # 1-61 EOO
1.6 # 1-89 EOO
1.7 # 1-113 EOO
1.8 # 1-85 EOO
2.1 # 1-57 EOO
5.2 # 1-97 EOO
5.3 # 1-81 EOO
5.4 # 1-73 EOO
5.5 # 1-77 EOO
5.6 # 1-41 EOO
5.7 # 1-133 EOO
6.1 # 1-93 EOO
6.2 # 1-73 EOO
6.3 # 1-85 EOO
2.2 # 1-57 EOO
2.3 # 1-77 EOO
6.4 # 1-93 EOO
6.5 # 1-109 EOO
2.4 # 1-41 ODD, 61-71 ODD 6.6 # 1-53 EOO, 83
2.5 # 1-61 ODD 7.1 # 1-81 EOO
2.6 # 1-19 ODD, 31-53 ODD 7.2 # 1-69 EOO
2.7 # 1-89 EOO 7.3 # 1-69 EOO
3.1 # 1-77 EOO, 79
3.2 # 1-61 EOO
7.4 # 1-89 EOO
7.5 # 1-45 EOO
3.3 # 1-37 ODD 7.6 # 1-53 EOO
3.4 # 1-45 EOO, 47-63 ODD 7.7 # 1-31 ODD
3.5 # 1-25 EOO, 27-37 ODD 7.8 # 1-23 ODD
3.6 # 1-35 ODD 8.1 # 1-81 EOO
4.1 # 1-49 EOO 8.2 # 1-105 EOO
4.2 # 1-31 ODD
4.3 # 1-53 EOO
4.4 # 1-25 ODD, 29-41 ODD 8.5 # 1-43 EOO
4.5 # 1-35 ODD 9.1 # 1-57 EOO
5.1 # 1-101 EOO
8.3 # 1-73 EOO, 75, 77
8.4 # 1-73 EOO
9.2 # 1-33 ODD
9.3 # 1-41 EOO