Algebra & Geometry II  MAT 085-202 Summer 2013

 

Instructor: Dr. Myrna La Rosa          Office: E-228         Phone: (708) 456-0300 ext.3729 (24 hour voice mail)      

E-mail: mlarosa@triton.edu                                             Cell Phone: (708) 259-9384

Web page: http://academics.triton.edu/faculty/mlarosa/index.html                                           

Office Hours: M Tu W Th  8:00 – 9:00 am. (7/1 - 8/1), 8:00 – 8:30 am. (virtual)

 

Prerequisite(s): MAT 055 with a minimum grade "C" or qualifying score on placement test.

Textbook: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, Concepts & Applications, Fifth Edition, Bittinger-Ellenbogen-Johnson; Prentice Hall; 2010 (not required).

Course description: Examines concepts in functions, relations, graphing, systems of equations, inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions, quadratic equations, right triangles, circles, areas of plane figures and related geometry concepts.

Course objectives: The student is expected to develop:

  • Facility with the manipulative aspects of operations on polynomials.
  • Facility with the manipulative aspects of operations on radical and rational expressions.
  • An understanding of the ideas of functions and relations.
  • Ability to solve systems of linear equations and quadratic equations.
  • Competence in appropriate problem-solving skills, and an appreciation of a variety of approaches to problem-solving.

 

 Homework: Will be assigned weekly. Homework should be completed on time since quizzes will include Homework problems.

Attendance: Attendance will be taken at each class. You are allowed to have TWO absences; you will be required to make-up the third class period missed and asked to not miss again if you intend to complete this course successfully. Each quiz taken will have automatically 10% of the score. If for any reason you are not able to take a Test or a Quiz, you should notify me the same day. You can leave a message at my extension at any time, 24 hours a day. Two times tardy (or leaving early) will count as one absence.

NO WITHDRAWALS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER THE LAST

SCHEDULED DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASSES.

Your total average in the course will be calculated using the following relative weights (letter grades are not averaged):

Tests (3)                                                                 45% (each test 15%, approx. one every two weeks)

Homework & Class Participation                       10% (since HW is graded weekly, no late HW will be accepted)

Quizzes                                                                  20% (bi weekly, most likely will be able to drop one, NO make ups)

Final Exam                                                             20% (Dept. Final, Thurs. Aug. 1st, during class period) )
Assessments Extra Points                                   5% (average of at least 4 assessments for the semester)

 

Total Average                       Grade in Course

                90 - 100                                                   A                                                            

80 – 89                                                    B            

70 – 79                                                    C

55 – 69                                                    D

00 - 54                                                     F

 

All exams will be cumulative, whereas quizzes will cover only the most recent material.

Letter grades are assigned but the final grade will be based only on the numerical calculation.

Make up exams only with an official college excuse.

 

IF YOUR FINAL EXAM SCORE IS BELOW 60% (30 OUT OF 50)

YOU WILL NOT GET A PASSING GRADE ABOVE “D”  

YOU NEED AT LEAST 70% (35 OUT OF 50) ON THE FINAL

DEPARTMENTAL EXAM IN ORDER TO GET A GRADE OF “A” OR “B”

 

Internet Component: ALEKS, (Required), Course Code: Will be sent through email.

  MAT 085   HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS BOOK SUMMER 2013 (for reference only)

Multiples of 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 69, 72, 75, 78,

Note: These assignments may be subject to change

SECTION

PAGE

ASSIGNMENT              

Due

R.1 

945

3-60 multiples of 3

  

R.2

954

3-60 multiples of 3

  

R.3

961

3-45 multiples of 3

  

R.4

968

3-60 multiples of 3

  
R.5 978 3-45multiples of 3  

5.5

339

3-33 multiples of 3

 

5.6

343

3-33 multiples of 3

 

5.7

351

3-33 multiples of 3

 

5.8

362

3-33 multiples of 3

 

6.1

381

3-33 multiples of 3

 

6.2

386

3-60 multiples of 3

 

6.3

395

3-33 multiples of 3

 

6.4

402

3-33 multiples of 3

 

6.5

409

3-33 multiples of 3

 

6.6

417

3-33 multiples of 3

 

6.7

430

3-33 multiples of 3

 

7.1

450

3-45 multiples of 3

 

7.2

461

3-15 multiples of 3

 

7.3

470

3-33 multiples of 3

 

8.1

513

3-15 multiples of 3

 

8.2

521

3-33 multiples of 3

 

8.3

532

3-33 multiples of 3

 

8.4

543

3-33 multiples of 3

 

8.5

548

3-33 multiples of 3

 

9.1

583

3-45 multiples of 3

 

9.2

593

3-33 multiples of 3

 

9.3

603

3-45 multiples of 3

 

9.4

614

3-30 multiples of 3

 

10.1

641

3-66 multiples of 3

 

10.2

647

3-57 multiples of 3

 

10.3

654

3-66 multiples of 3

 

10.4

660
3-33 multiples of 3
 

10.5

666

3-45 multiples of 3

 

10.6

673

3-45 multiples of 3

 

10.7

683

3-30 multiples of 3

 

10.8

693

3-30 multiples of 3

 
11.1 712 3-36 multiples of 3  
11.2 719 3-45 multiples of 3  
11.3 723 3-36 multiples of 3  

Important Note: Every student is expected to have attempted at least half the assignments for each individual Test before being able to take it. Similarly for the Final Exam, students are expected to have attempted half the assignments of the course to proceed.