MATH 71 – BEGINNING ALGEBRA (Part 1)
FALL 2010
Instructor: Mrs. Yolande Petersen
Office Hours: By appointment
Text: Beginning Algebra with Applications, 10th edition, by Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis
e-mail: peterseny@mjc.edu (best way to contact - checked daily, except Sundays)
Voice mail: 575-6500 X 8256 (poor way to contact – checked weekly or less)
Web site: virtual.mjc.edu/peterseny
mymathlab.com Course ID:
PREREQUISITE: Math 20 (prealgebra) or the equivalent
EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS:
On average, students should expect to spend about 6
hours/week outside of class on homework and test preparation. Consistent attendance is essential to
success. For more details, see the link "Teaching Style and Educational Philosophy" on my website.
HOMEWORK AND QUIZZES: Homework will be collected every class (except exam days), and will
include problems from all sections covered since the previous homework. Each homework assignment (all
sections combined) is worth 10 points (10 problems are randomly selected for grading). Random,
occasional quizzes may be given and will be worth 10 points, listed in the same category with homework.
No late homework is allowed and no make-up quizzes will be given for any reason. However, the lowest 4
of your homework and quiz scores will be “excused" (i.e., replaced with the average of your remaining
scores), to cover absences and forgotten homeworks. Online homework is not required.
EXAMS: There are 5 regular exams. The scores will be assigned the grades: A = 90-100%, B = 8089.9%, C = 70 - 79.9%, D = 60 - 69.9%. If you miss an exam, the first missed exam will be "excused" and
replaced by the average of the other exams (it does not qualify for a make-up). Make-ups may be
scheduled for the 2nd (or more) missed exam; however, you must contact me by e-mail or voice mail no later
than 10 p.m. on the same day of the exam to qualify. If you don't miss any exams, the lowest exam will be
replaced by the remaining average.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Graph paper is recommended but not required. Calculators are not
required, and most exams will not have excessive arithmetic. However, scientific calculators (with roots and
exponents) are permitted for homework and exams. Calculating devices with wireless/communication
capability are NOT permitted.
GRADING: The various parts of your grade will be weighted as follows:
Homework & quizzes (with lowest 4 replaced)
Exams (with lowest 1 replaced)
Final Exam
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
25%
50%
25%
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to solve linear
equations and inequalities, solve geometry and proportion problems, construct and interpret graphs from
linear equations, construct equations from graphing data, recognize and evaluate functions, solve systems
of linear equations and inequalities, and simplify expressions with exponents and polynomials. These skills
will provide the foundation for a variety of practical uses including home-improvement (e.g roofing,
carpeting, fencing), credit card and mortgage interest, distance and mileage calculations, and budgeting.
Students will also demonstrate the use of these skills in problems from numerous professions, including
medicine, engineering, business & marketing. See my website for a complete list of Student Learning
Outcomes.
FALL 2010 CALENDAR
Note: Material coverage is approximate
WEEK
MONDAY
1
Aug. 30 Ch 1
31
WED.
Sept. 1 Ch 1, Ch 2
2
7
8 Ch 2
9
3
6 Holiday:
LABOR DAY
13 Ch 2
14
16
4
20 Ch 2
21
15 Exam 1
Ch 1 – 2 (part)
22 Ch 2
5
27 Ch 2
28
29 Ch 2
30
6
5
6 Ch 3
7
7
Oct. 4 Exam 2
Ch 2 (part)
11 Ch 3
12
13 Ch 3
14
8
18 Ch 3
19
20 Ch 3
21
9
26
27 Ch 4
28
10
25 Exam 3
Ch 3
Nov. 1 Ch 4
2
3 Ch 4
4
11
8 Ch 4, Ch 5
9
11
12
15 Ch 5
16
10 Exam 4
Ch 4
17 Ch 5
13
22 Ch 5
23
24 Ch 5
25 Thanksgiving
14
29 Ch 5
30
2
15
6 Review
7
Dec. 1 Exam 5
Ch 5
8 Review
16
13 Final Exam 14
7:00 – 9:50 am
8:30 class only
2
TUESDAY
15 Final Exam
10:00 am – 12:50 pm
11:40 class only
THURSDAY
23
18
9
MATH 71 HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
All sections covered in a given class will be collected the next class as one assignment. Assignments which
are not stapled or paper-clipped into a single packet will receive a 1 point deduction. Work for more difficult
problems must be shown to receive full credit.
Chapter 1
1.1 (p. 11) # 24, 66, 33, 36, 39, 44, 47, 55, 58, 61, 66, 79
1.2 (p. 21) # 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 29, 32, 38, 41, 48
1.3 # 15, 20, 23, 43, 46, 48, 49, 52, 55, 60, 65
1.4 # 31, 34, 36, 38, 53, 56, 59, 64
1.5 - 1.6 (skip)
1.7 # 1, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 17, 20, 22, 23, 25, 28, 30, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 73,
75, 78
1.8 # 1, 4, 7,10,13,16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70
Chapter 2
2.1 (p. 100) # 5, 10, 15, 20, 21, 25, 28, 30, 33, 36, 40, 41, 47, 50, 55, 58, 61, 64, 69, 72
2.2 # 5, 10, 14, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 38, 40, 45, 50, 55, 58, 61, 64, 68
2.3 # 5, 8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 46, 47, 50, 53, 56, 59
2.4 # 5, 8, 11, 14, 20, 23, 27, 30, 33, 39, 42, 43, 47, 50, 56
2.5 # 5 – 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 29, 36, 43, 45, 48, 51, 57, 61, 67, 70, 73, 80, 81
2.6 # 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 65
2.7 # 1, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 17, 24, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 45, 48, 53
2.8 # 3, 4, 7, 10, 12, 22, 23, 25, 27, 32, 35, 38, 39, 41, 46, 49, 53, 58, 66, 67, 78, 84, 85
Chapter 3
3.1 # 1 – 4, 10, 13, 16, 21, 30, 35, 40, 45, 48, 49, 51, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 70, 72, 75, 76
3.2 # 1, 4, 7 – 12, 17, 20, 23, 27, 32, 33, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 51, 53, 58, 63, 66
3.3 # 2, 5, 6, 7, 10 – 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 42, 44, 47, 51, 58, 59, 62
3.4 # 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 23, 25, 28, 31, 36, 38, 41, 46, 49, 63, 67
3.5 # 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 30, 37
3.6 # 1, 4, 7, 8, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 33, 35, 41, 42, 43, 44
Chapter 4
4.1 # 2, 6, 11, 13, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 31, 34, 37, 40, 42, 43, 48
4.2 # 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26
4.3 # 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38
4.4 # 2, 5, 9, 11, 14, 17, 19, 22, 25, 27, 31, 37, 40
4.5 # 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 19, 22
Chapter 5
5.1 # 12, 15, 20, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56, 59, 62, 63, 69, 72, 75, 78, 83, 88, 94
5.2 # 4, 6, 11, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 70, 73, 76
5.3 # 4, 5, 8, 9, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 43, 48, 64, 67, 71, 76, 80, 83
5.4 # 10, 13, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 43, 46, 49, 59, 62, 65, 68, 75, 78, 79, 83, 90, 91,
94, 95
5.5 # 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 85,
88
5.6 # 3, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19, 23, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 41, 45, 49, 71, 72
5.7 # 10, 13, 15, 18, 28, 41, 47, 51, 56, 59, 62, 65, 69
Classroom Guidelines
1. The learning of the whole class comes first.
Questions directed to the instructor so the whole class can hear are welcome. However, any talking while
the instructor is talking is very distracting (even talking about math). Cell phones, including texting, are also
distracting. Those who repeatedly engage in disruptive behavior may be dismissed in accordance with the
Student Code of Conduct (printed in the Schedule of Classes). All electronic devices except approved
calculators (calculators without communication and/or excessive data storage ability) should be silent and
stored away, out of sight.
2. Every class period is important.
You are responsible for all material covered and all announcements made in class, even if you are absent.
"I didn't know because I wasn't there" is not a valid excuse for missing tests, homework assignments, or
extra credit opportunities.
3. The syllabus is the final word on your grade and other administrative issues.
The syllabus provides flexibility for emergencies such as illness, car trouble, accidentally leaving homework
at home, etc. by allowing excused homework/quizzes and one excused exam. However, do not expect
exceptions to be made from the syllabus policies.
4. The student is expected to take the initiative in completing course requirements.
The instructor will not call you if you miss tests or are absent. However, if you are absent for more than 2
weeks, you should contact the instructor to verify your status in the class. Documentation (jury duty,
medical verification) must be provided if you need to be excused for more than 4 homeworks/quizzes and 1
exam. If you are not satisfied with your progress in the class, you must drop yourself – the instructor may or
may not drop you.
5. Cheating will not be tolerated.
Outside assistance (written materials, tutors) is permitted for homework. However, use of any materials
beyond what is explicitly permitted during exams constitutes cheating. This includes any books or notes
beyond the allotted card(s), as well as additional informational resources from inside or outside the
classroom. Any incidence of cheating will result in an automatic zero for that test or assignment, and that
score cannot count as an "excused" score. Cell phones, music players, and/or any electronic devices
beyond approved calculators, may not be used for any reason during tests. Calculators may not be shared.
(do not tear off – this form will be provided in class)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I understand and agree to accept the consequences of the points outlined above and in the syllabus. In
particular, I understand that engaging in private conversation and use of electronic devices (including
texting) is unacceptable classroom behavior.
Signed_____________________________
Name Printed________________________
Date_______________________________