Math 0020 Beginning Algebra
Spring 2007
Th 6-8:45 Room 228

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
     10 homework 10x10 = 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 11 Thu(1)  1.1 integers
               1.2 rational and irrational numbers

Jan 18 Thu(2)  1.3 order of operations
               1.4 variable expressions
               
Jan 25 Thu(4)  1.5 sets
               2.1 intro. to equations
               2.2 general equations

Feb 1  Thu(5)  2.3 mixture, investment, and motion problems
               2.4 inequalities in one variable

Feb 8  Thu(6)  2.5 absolute value equatioons and inequalities
               test 1 review

Feb 15 Thu(7)  test 1
               3.1 intro to geometry
               
Feb 22 Thu(8)  3.2 plane geometry
               3.3 solid geometry

Mar 1  Thu(9)  4.1 Cartesian plane
               4.2 functions

Mar 8  Thu(10) 4.3 linear equations in 2 variables
               4.4 slope of a line

Mar 15 Thu(11) 4.5 equation of a line
               4.6 parallel and perpendicular lines

Mar 29 Thu(12) 4.7 graphing linear inequalities
               test 2 review

Apr 5  Thu(13) test 2
               5.1 solving linear systems by graphing

Apr 12 Thu(14) 5.1 solving linear systems by substitution
               5.2 solving linear systems by addition

Apr 19 Thu(15) 5.3 determinants and Cramer's rule
               5.4 applications of linear systems

Apr 26 Thu(16) 5.5 systems of linear inequalities
               final review

May 3  Thu(17) Final Exam 6:00-7:50pm

May 10 Thu     T1 (12-2 in room 228), (2-4 in room 256)
May 11 Fri     T2 (2-4 in room 232)

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

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