Math 0020 Beginning Algebra
Spring 2007
T Th 2-3:15 Room 232

Textbook Algebra: Introductory and Intermediate, by Aufmann, Barker, & Lockwood, 3d, Houghton Mifflin
Calculator TI 83+ or equivalent
Website http://cs.fdltcc.edu/m0020
Instructor Ted Wetherbee
     Office: W217 11-12am M-F, 879-0840
     Email: ted@fdltcc.edu
     Wetherbee's schedule:

Grading
     2 tests 2x100     = 200
     1 final             200
     20 homework 20x5  = 100
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     TOTAL               500
     90-100% A, 80-90% B, 70-80% C, 60-70% D, 0-60% F

Homework
     There is homework from the textbook for you to complete after each class.
     I won't collect textbook homework.  Textbook problems are answered in the
     back of the book.  Never miss class to complete homework!
Tests
     The three tests (test1, test2, and the final) need to be completed for
     credit in this class.  We will review tests the previous class day.  You
     will receive sample tests for preparation.  These samples are straightforward
     in that you can ensure success on tests by ensuring that you know how to do
     every sample test problem on your own.  Never miss class in hopes of
     gaining extra study time!
NOTES
     1) Let me know if there is reason for special accommodation so that I can make
     arrangements for you.
     2) It is my observation gathered from years of teaching math courses that people
     who attend every class, read their textbook, complete their homework assignments
     (on time), and study carefully for tests always pass and almost always get good grades.
     3) Come to class every day! This is the easy way to ensure success.

Tentative schedule for Math 0020 Spring 2007:
Jan 9  Tue(1)  1.1 integers
Jan 11 Thu(2)  1.2 rational and irrational numbers

Jan 16 Tue(3)  1.3 order of operations
Jan 18 Thu(4)  1.4 variable expressions

Jan 23 Tue(5)  1.5 sets
Jan 25 Thu(6)  2.1 intro. to equations

Jan 30 Tue(7)  2.2 general equations
Feb 1  Thu(8)  2.3 mixture, investment, and motion problems

Feb 6  Tue(9)  2.4 inequalities in one variable
Feb 8  Thu(10) 2.5 absolute value equations and inequalities

Feb 13 Tue(11) test 1 review
Feb 15 Thu(12) test 1

Feb 20 Tue     NO CLASSES
Feb 22 Thu(13) 3.1 intro. to geometry

Feb 27 Tue(14) 3.1 geometry
Mar 1  Thu(15) 3.2 plane geometry

Mar 6  Tue(16) 3.3 solids
Mar 8  Thu(17) 4.1 Cartesian plane

Mar 13 Tue(18) 4.2 functions
Mar 15 Thu(19) 4.3 linear equations

Mar 27 Tue(20) 4.4 slope of a line
Mar 29 Thu(21) 4.5 equations of lines

Apr 3  Tue(22) 4.6 parallel and perpendicular lines
Apr 5  Thu(23) 4.7 graphing linear inequalities

Apr 10 Tue(24) test 2 review
Apr 12 Thu(25) test 2

Apr 17 Tue(26) 5.1 solving linear systems by substitution
Apr 19 Thu(27) 5.2 solving linear systems by addition

Apr 24 Tue(28) 5.3 determinants and Cramer's rule
Apr 26 Thu(29) 5.4 application of linear systems

May 1  Tue(30) 5.4 applications
May 3  Thu(31) 5.5 systems of linear inequalities

May 8  Tue(32) review of final exam
May 10 Thu     T1 (12-2 in room 228), (2-4 in room 256)
May 11 Fri     T2 Final Exam 2:00 - 3:50pm

May 14 Mon     T3 (9-11 in room 228)
May 15 Tue     T4 (9-11 in room 228)

NOTE: The final dates and times above in parenthesis are 
options to our scheduled final.  Show up for one.