Math 101-Elementary Algebra, Spring 2008
Instructor: Eric Paul Kraus Office: 6312-B
Office FAX: 512-2464
Ph.: 512-2797
e-mail: eric.kraus@sinclair.edu
Office Hours: Mon/Wed:1:00 – 2:00; Tue/Thur: 11:00 – 12:00; Fri: Virtual (online)
Prerequisite: DEV 108 or sufficient placement score.
Course Objective: To increase the student’s algebraic skills and to develop an understanding
essential for the student who is planning to study basic technical subjects or more advanced
courses in mathematics; to help the student recognize the connections between arithmetic and
algebra.
Text: MAT 101/102, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis; Pearson
Addison-Wesley Publishing; 2004
Calculators: No calculators of any sort are allowed on tests in Math 101.
Homework: The three lowest homework assignment grades will be dropped at the end of the
quarter; therefore, no late homework will be accepted. I will grade some of the homework
assignments, but you will not know in advance which assignments I will collect for a grade.
Therefore you must come prepared to hand in all homework due on a given day.
Tests and the Final Exam: Five tests and a comprehensive final will be given throughout the
quarter. If you miss a test, a make-up test is allowed, provided you contact me within 24 hours
of the missed test, and the test is taken within a week of the scheduled test date. Otherwise, a
10% penalty will be imposed. If you miss more than one test, a penalty of 10% is applied even if
a test is missed for a good reason. Make-up tests will be taken in the Testing Center, room 10445, phone 512-3076. YOU MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR
subject to the conditions stated above. Be sure to take your Tartan card with you. If
arrangements are made, tests can be taken in advance of the test date at no penalty.
The final exam is a comprehensive test partially made up by the department. It will consist of
between 25 and 30 questions, at least 20 of which are multiple choice.
Attendance/Tardiness: The student is expected to attend all classes and to complete all
assignments and tests. Regular class attendance is of primary importance in achieving success in
the course. Coming to class late or leaving class early is disruptive to the class and to the
instructor. Make every effort to get to class on time, and if you must leave class early, do so
only if you have talked to the instructor prior to class.
Be sure to leave your home or place of employment early, allowing plenty of time for traffic,
parking, and inclement weather.
BE ON TIME, CLASS WILL START PROMPTLY WITH OR WITHOUT YOU!!
Please turn off all cellular phones before each class begins.
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MATH 101, KRAUS
Grades:
5 tests @ 100 points each
Homework Assignments
Final Exam
total
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
500 points
150 points (3 lowest scores dropped from 18 collected)
150 points
800 points
Points
800 – 720 points (90% - 100%)
719 – 640 points (80 – 89%)
639 – 560 points (70 – 79%)
559 – 480 points (60 – 69%)
below 480 points (below 60%)
Tutoring: Tutoring services are available free of charge to any student who is attending class
regularly. Inquire at room 10-444, or call 512-2792.
Math Lab: The Math Lab, room 1315, is an excellent source of assistance. If you should miss a
class, you may go there to view the missed lecture on tape, as the entire course has been put on
videotape for a TV Sinclair course. In addition, there are tutorial materials that go with our text. It
is open Monday – Thursday 8 – 8, Friday 8 – 2, and Saturday 9 – 3.
Extra Credit: You can earn 5% extra credit towards each test by taking the corresponding
practice test that is distributed during the class period before the scheduled test date. To have 5%
added on to your earned test score, you must turn in the practice test the day you take the
scheduled test in class, and you must earn at least 75% on the practice test. There will be no extra
credit towards the final exam.
Math Help Room: In the Math Help room, room 1343, you can get one-on-one tutorial assistance
from full-time faculty and student tutors who will staff the room during most hours throughout the
day.
Important Dates:
Monday, April 7: Last day to withdraw with a refund and without record (by 7 p.m.)
Friday, May 23: Last day to withdraw from a course, with a grade of W
Monday, May 26: Memorial Day – Campus Closed
Monday, June 9: Last day (Final Exam) in this class
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Homework: Homework for a section will generally be due the class day after the lecture has
been completed. For each assignment, there will be five problems in bold-faced type and
underlined. These problems should be done together and placed together on all assignments.
You will receive five points for these problems if they are done correctly and completely. You
will receive five more points (for a total of 10 points per assignment) if the remaining problems
in the assignment are each seriously attempted.
To receive full credit on homework:
1. All homework assignments should be done in pencil.
2. Copy down all original problems (if word problems are more than 2 sentences, you need
not copy them down).
3. Show all work, completely justify answers. I will grade your work on the whole process,
and not just the answers.
4. If you are asked to graph something by hand, use graph paper and a straight edge. Label
points on the graph with ordered pairs, and label axes. You can print graph paper from
the web site www.mathematicshelpcentral.com .
For every 1 hour, 40 minute class, expect to spend 2 to 3 hours on work outside of class. This
class will most likely be the most time-intensive regarding outside-of-class work-plan
accordingly!
Assignments are subject to change.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Section
1.1
Reading
Pages 2-10
Problems
#1, 3, 5, 23, 27, 31, 33, 37, 41, 45, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61,
63, 65, 67, 69, 73, 30, 40, 48, 62, 66
1.2
Pages 14-20
#1, 3, 5, 13, 17, 23, 27, 31, 35, 41, 45, 49, 53, 55, 57, 59,
61, 71, 73, 81, 83, 4, 38, 46, 50, 84
1.3
Pages 23-26
#5, 7, 13, 17, 21, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67,
77, 79, 81, 6, 36, 56, 64, 82
1.4
Pages 29-35
#9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 25, 27, 29, 35, 37, 41, 49, 53, 59,
20, 30, 40, 60, 64
1.5
Pages 38-46
#1, 3, 9,13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65,
69, 73, 77, 81, 85, 89, 113, 115, 76, 78, 86, 90, 112
1.6
Pages 50-59
#1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 47, 49, 53, 57,
61, 65, 69, 73, 77, 81, 89, 93, 97, 109, 117, 121,
48, 68, 88, 94, 116
1.7
Pages 64-70
#9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 25, 29, 35, 39, 43, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 71,
75, 79, 14, 24, 52, 74, 80
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MATH 101, KRAUS
Section
1.8
Reading
Pages 73-76
Problems
#1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61,
65, 69, 34, 50, 62, 68, 70
2.1
Pages 94-98
#1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61,
63, 6, 24, 46, 62, 64
2.2
Pages 100-104
#9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69,
71, 24, 44, 52, 70, 72
2.3
Pages 106-112
#5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53,
8, 24, 30, 44, 50
2.4
Pages 114-122
(omit obj. 4)
#5, 9, 13, 17, 23, 25, 29, 33, 49, 53, 57, 6, 14, 24, 26, 48
TEST 1 will cover sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4
2.5
Pages 128-133
(omit obj. 3)
#1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 51, 53, 55, 57,
59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 8, 24, 36, 52, 72
2.7
Pages 145-149
(omit obj. 2, 5)
#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 1125, 27, 29, 31, 4, 10, 26, 30, 32
Supplement to section 2.7 (show all work for the Practice
Problems in the text)
2.8
Pages 157-168
#3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55,
57, 59, 63, 67, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89,
24, 44, 68, 82, 88
3.1
Pages 190-196
(omit obj. 1)
#9, 11, 13, 17, 21, 25, 31, 37, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55,
57, 59, 61, 65, 30, 36, 40, 48, 66
3.2
Pages 200-207
#1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 45,
4, 10, 18, 28, 32
TEST 2 will cover sections 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, and 3.2
4.1
Pages 244-248
#1, 3, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43,
45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75,
77, 79, 83, 87, 22, 32, 62, 78, 84
4.2
Pages 251-256
#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33,
35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69,
71, 73, 75, 77, 6, 22, 48, 64, 76
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MATH 101, KRAUS
Section
4.4
Reading
Pages 267-272
(omit obj. 6)
Problems
#1, 3, 5, 7, 13, 15, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 47, 49, 53,
55, 59, 61, 65, 69, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85,
32, 48, 54, 70, 76
4.5
Pages 278-283
#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57,
59, 61, 65, 69, 73, 77, 81, 85, 87, 10, 20, 30, 50, 70
4.6
Pages 286-289
#1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 45,
67, 69, 71, 4, 10, 34, 38, 70
4.7
Pages 292-297
#1, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69,
73, 24, 34, 50, 62, 66
TEST 3 covers sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, and 4.7
5.1
Pages 316-321
#1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 59,
61, 63, 67, 69, 73, 77, 81, 85, 12, 44, 50, 72, 80
5.2
Pages 324-328
#1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 65,
69, 71, 28, 30, 48, 54, 66
5.3
Pages 329-334
#1, 5, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65,
69, 32, 44, 50, 62, 70
5.4
Pages 337-343
#5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65,
69, 73, 85, 10, 22, 46, 64, 72
5.5
Pages 348-353
#1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61,
65, 69, 8, 22, 42, 50, 64
5.6
Pages 358-359
(Obj. 3 only)
#23, 25, 27, 24, 26, 28
TEST 4 covers sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, and 5.6
6.1
Pages 378-385
#1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 19, 21, 27, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57,
61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 75, 79, 20, 32, 46, 58, 66
6.2
Pages 388-392
#1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57,
10, 26, 40, 52, 58
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MATH 101, KRAUS
Section
6.3
Reading
Pages 394-397
Problems
#1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 57, 61, 65, 69,
73, 18, 24, 36, 46, 68
6.4
Pages 400-406
#1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57,
61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 73, 34, 46, 58, 64, 70
6.5
Pages 409-414
#7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35,
8, 14, 20, 26, 34
TEST 5 covers sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, and 6.5
The FINAL EXAM is comprehensive and will cover all sections covered in the course. It is
a two part test with the first part consisting of 20 multiple choice problems, and the second
part consisting of 5 – 10 problems. The FINAL EXAM is a timed test with 40 minutes for
part 1 and 15 minutes for part 2.
Math 101, Kraus, Spring 2008 Schedule
WEEK OF
3/31/08
MONDAY
4/7/08
Intro, Diagnostic
Test
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
1.8, 2.1, 2.2
4/14/08
HW 6-7;TEST 1
4/21/08
2.8, 3.1, 3.2;
Review for Test 2;
HW 8
4.1, 4.2
4/28/08
5/5/08
5/12/08
5/19/08
TUESDAY
1.4, 1.5,1.6, 1.7
2.3, 2.4; Review
for Test1; HW 1-5
2.5, 2.7 + 2.7
Supplement
HW 9-10;TEST 2
4.4, 4.5, 4.6; HW
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HW 13; Test 3
4.7; Review for
Test 3; HW 12
5.1, 5.2
5.5, 5.6; Review
for Test 4; HW 15
5/26/08
6/2/08
Memorial Day
6/9/08
Final Exam
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
5.3, 5.4; HW 14
HW 16; TEST 4
6.1, 6.2, 6.3
HW 18; Test 5;
Review for Final
6.4, 6.5; HW 17
Optional
Make-up Day
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SINCLAIR POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
The purpose of these policies, procedures, and services is to help you succeed as a student at
Sinclair. Please carefully review and address any questions you might have to your instructor
or the contacts provided below.
 Educational Support Services
You may be eligible for free educational assistance if you are enrolled for credit.
Contact Tutorial Services in Room 10-444 or call 512-2792. Tutoring is usually not
provided for 200 level courses that have a prerequisite or developmental courses in
which there are tutors. Assistance is available to eligible students through the Office of
Disability Services. You are responsible for informing your instructor of any
instructional accommodations and/or special learning needs at the beginning of the
quarter. Tutoring information is available at
http://www.sinclair.edu/departments/tutorial. English as a Second Language
information and services are available in Room 10-421 or call 512-5113.
 Important College Dates
Please check the listing of important college dates contained in the Quarterly Class
Schedule including withdrawal dates, application date for graduation, etc.
 Dropping a Course
If you drop a course during the fall, winter and spring quarters within the first eight
calendar days (including Saturday and Sunday), you will receive a 100% refund and no
record of a grade for that course. Deadlines for summer courses and short term, nonstandard courses have different drop deadlines. Consult the Quarterly Class Schedule
for these deadlines. If you drop a course after the first eight calendar days but before
the end of the eighth week, you will receive a “W”. You may not drop a course after
the eighth week has ended. Consult the Quarterly Class Schedule for specific deadline
dates. Drop forms are available at the Office of Registration & Student Records, second
floor of Building 10. PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to obtain the drop
form, complete the form, get a signature in Sinclair Central (10-242), and then
turn that form into the Office of Registration & Student Records. Keep a signed
and dated copy of the drop form for your records. Failure to follow this procedure
will result in “F” grades being recorded on your permanent record.
You may also drop courses by calling the Office of Registration and Student Records
(512-3000 or 1-800-315-3000) or accessing the telephone registration system (5125454). If you call the Office of Registration and Student Records, make sure you ask
that a copy of the drop form be mailed to you.
 Withdrawing from College
If you decide to withdraw from all of your courses during the fall, winter and spring
quarters within the first eight calendar days (including Saturday and Sunday), you will
receive a 100% refund and no record of grades for the courses. Summer terms have
different withdrawal deadlines. Consult the Quarterly Class Schedule for these
deadlines. If you withdraw from your courses after the first eight calendar days but
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before the end of the eighth week, you will receive “Ws”. You may not withdraw after
the eighth week has ended. Consult the Quarterly Class Schedule for specific deadline
dates. Withdrawal forms are available at the Office of Registration & Student Records,
second floor of Building 10. PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to obtain the
withdrawal form, complete the form, get a signature in Sinclair Central (10-242),
and then turn that form into the Office of Registration & Student Records. Keep a
signed and dated copy of the drop form for your records. Failure to follow this
procedure will result in “F” grades being recorded on your permanent record.
You may also withdraw from all of your courses by calling the Office of Registration
and Student Records (512-2736) or accessing the telephone registration system (5125454). If you call the Office of Registration and Student Records, make sure you ask
that a copy of the withdrawal form be mailed to you.
 Late Registration & Change of Schedule
Effective spring 2003, late and audit registration will be the week before classes begin.
During this
period, you may register for, or add, any class that is open. A late fee of $20 will be
assessed if you
register after the on-time registration ends. This late fee does not apply to audit courses.
After the beginning of the quarter, you will not be permitted to register for any
course that has already met for the first time.
You may register to audit a course during the week before classes begin. YOU MAY
NOT CHANGE FROM AUDIT TO CREDIT, NOR CREDIT TO AUDIT, STATUS
ANY TIME IN REGISTRATION PROCESS. You will not receive credit for classes
you audit, nor can you qualify for veterans benefits for classes you audit.
 Attendance
You are expected to be present at all class sessions. If you must be absent, it is your
responsibility to contact your instructor and ask if missed assignments can be
completed. Excessive absences and work not completed may affect your final grade,
financial aid, and VA benefits.
 Administrative Withdrawal
You may be administratively withdrawn from a class by your instructor for
nonattendance. He or she must advise you in writing at the first class meeting what
attendance record would constitute cause for administrative withdrawal. If you do not
attend the first class, it is your responsibility to obtain a copy of all materials which
were distributed at the first class meeting.
You may also be administratively withdrawn from classes as a result of a student
conduct hearing with either a hearing officer or the student conduct committee.
Administrative withdrawals may be made when it has been determined that your
presence on campus is potentially detrimental to the college, faculty, staff, students or
yourself.
 Grades
A paper copy of your grades is no longer being sent out automatically at the end of each
quarter. A paper copy of grades is sent to you only by request. To access your grades,
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call 1-800-613-9516 or log on to: http://www.sinclair.edu/stservices/rsr/index.cfm
during the published dates listed in the Quarterly Class Schedule.
Letter grades are issued at the end of each quarter:
A Excellent
I Incomplete (unusual circumstances by contract only)
B Good
W Withdrawal
C Average
P Pass
D Passing
N Progress
F Failure
Y Proficiency Credit
X Audit
Z Non-attendance
 Student Behavior Guidelines
Treat your classes as you would a desirable job. The instructor is a team leader and
your fellow students are coworkers. Everyone must work together to complete learning
objectives. These behaviors are expected of you:
1. Attend all classes on time.
2. Respect the rights of others to contribute by listening attentively. Show
consideration for students, instructors and other college employees.
3. Participate appropriately and actively on topics presented in class.
4. Complete your assignments on time.
5. Ask for feedback from your instructors and peers to insure progress toward
learning objectives.
6. Resolve problems by immediately discussing issues with your instructors and/or
peers.
Your student rights and responsibilities are detailed in the Sinclair Community College
Student Handbook available in Student Activities, Room 8025.
 Safety and Security
You may access the Campus Police website at
http://www.sinclair.edu/departments/campuspolice for information on safety, crime
reports/statistics, the department’s annual report, and other services. For more
information, contact the Campus Police Department in Building 7, Room 7112 or call
512-2534.
 Academic Counseling
You are encouraged to meet with an academic counselor early in your studies at
Sinclair. Academic counselors are available to assist you in understanding your degree
requirements, selecting courses, transferring to other institutions, etc. In addition, prior
to taking any action that will impact your schedule, (e.g., dropping or adding a course)
it is strongly recommended that you see your academic counselor. Counselors are
located on the first floor of building 6.
 Testing Center
Make-up Exams are administered on a walk-in basis only at the Testing Center in
Room 10445. You must present a Tartan ID Card, driver’s license, or state issued
photo ID at the time of testing. You may have to wait during peak periods (lunch time,
after 4:00 p.m., midterms, and finals). You may call the Testing Center at 512-3076 to
verify that your exam is on file and ready to be administered. Children are not
permitted in the Center and may not be left unattended in the lobby.
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MAT 101
RECORD SHEET
SPRING 2008
NAME______________________________________________________
SSN or Student ID (Tartan Card Number) ________________________
PHONE NUMBER I CAN REACH YOU AT DURING THE DAY ____________________
MAJOR___________________EMAIL:_____________________________________
HOMEWORKS:
TOTAL: _________ [max: 150 ] [the three lowest scores are dropped]
TESTS:
TOTAL: ___________ [max: 500 ]
ATTENDANCE
T3
T1
T4
FINAL EXAM:
Part 1(100)
T2
T5
Final
Part 2(50)
TOTAL: __________ [max: 150 ]
GRAND TOTAL: ___________ [max: 800 ] COURSE GRADE: A B C D F W Z
A: 800 – 720
B: 719 – 640
C: 639 – 560
D: 559 – 480
F: < 480
COMMENTS:
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