MATH 151 Mon/Thurs Fall 2009
Instructor: Mrs. Karen Barr Phone: 703-938 - 7022 (H) 703-450 - 2611 (W)
Office: LC212 E-mail: kbarr@nvcc.edu
klbarr@cox.net
Office Hours: M 8:30 - 9:30; 12:15- 12:30; 1:40- 4:00
W 8:30 - 9:30; 11:00 – 12:30, 1:40 – 3:00
Th 8:30 - 9:30; 12:15 – 12:30; 1:40- 3:00
Texts: Mathematical Ideas, 11th edition, by Miller, Hereen, Hornsby
This course is intended to provide students with a knowledge of a variety of mathematical subjects including: sets, logic, numeration systems, the metric system, topology, and consumer mathematics. The prerequisites are Algebra I and either Algebra II or Geometry and successful completion of a placement test.
Homework: Homework problems are periodically collected and graded. You will receive a grade of 0, 1 or 2. The first part of each class will be spent going over the assigned problems. Be sure that you understand all of the homework, since that is the basis for quiz and test questions.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be based on the homework. If you have difficulty with a problem make sure that you speak up when we go over the homework. If you miss a quiz, a grade of zero will be given. Therefore, attendance becomes crucial.
Tests: There will be three tests given. IF YOU DO NOT SHOW UP FOR A TEST, A GRADE OF ZERO WILL BE GIVEN. The only exceptions to this rule will be by PRIOR approval of the instructor.
Attendance: There is no formal attendance requirement other than missed tests and quizzes are recorded as zeros. If you are aware of an upcoming absence, please notify me in advance, so we can make arrangements for missed work. Absences for extenuating circumstances can be dealt with on an individual basis. If you stop attending classes, YOU must withdraw from the class to avoid a grade of "F". I do not withdraw students.
Calendar: Last day to drop with a refund is Sept 10.
Last day to drop without grade penalty is Nov 2.
Grades: Your grade will be calculated on the following basis:
Tests 60%
Final exam 20%
Quizzes 10%
Homework 10%
Your total percentage will determine your grade by the scale:
90 - 100% ....... A
80 - 89 ....... B
70 - 79 ....... C
60 - 69 ....... D
below 60 ....... F
Help: Help can be obtained from
- the
- free tutoring service (Sign up as soon as possible online.)
- I will be available during office hours.
- You can always call me at home.
***** If you have any specific learning or physical
disability, please discuss your difficulties with me so that I may accommodate
your needs.****
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Fire exits are posted at the door. Please locate the nearest exit in case of
emergency.
*****CHEATING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. ANYONE FOUND TO BE CHEATING WILL BE GIVEN A FAILING
GRADE FOR THE COURSE.
DATE SECTIONS ASSIGNMENTS (odds only) subject to change
Aug 24 2.1 1 - 87
2.2 1 – 59,69
Aug 27 2.3 1 - 133
Aug 31 2.4 1 – 17, 21 - 25
Sept 3 3.1 1 - 75
3.2 1 – 57, 63 - 77
Sept 7 No Class – Labor Day
Sept 10 3.3 1 – 63, 67 - 83
Sept. 14 3.4 1 – 41, 45 - 57
Sept 17 3.5 1 - 29
Sept 21 3.6 13 - 31
Sept 24 14.1 1 - 25, 29 - 43, 47, 55, 57
Sept 28 survey class
Oct 1 TEST ON CHAPTERS 2 AND 3
Oct 5 14.2 1 – 10 all, 11 – 39, 52
Oct 8 14.3 1 – 11, 17, 19
Oct 12 FALL BREAK
Oct 15 14.4 1 - 11, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 31, 33, 41, 42, 43, 44
Oct 18 Appendix A (Metric System) 1 - 43, 53 - 97
Oct 22 Review Chapter 14
Oct 26 TEST ON CHAPTER 14
Oct 29 9.1 1 - 75
Nov 2 9.2 1 - 55
Nov 5 9.3 1 - 71
Nov 9 9.4 1 - 37, 41 - 47, 71, 77, 79
Nov 12 9.5 1, 7 - 51
Nov 16 9.7 1 - 9 all, 13 - 45
Nov 19 TEST ON CHAPTER 9
Nov 23 4.1 1 - 25
Handout on Roman Numerals
Nov 26 Thanksgiving Break
Nov 30 4.2 1 - 13, 27 - 33
Dec 3 4.3 1 – 55
Dec 7 extra day
Dec 10 Review for Final
Dec 14 FINAL EXAM 11 – 12:50