MATH 151 Monday 4 pm Fall 2009
Instructor: Mrs. Karen Barr Phone: 703-938 - 7022 (H) 703-450 - 2611 (W)
Office: LR212 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 and a final exam. 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. Be sure to email or call if you miss a class
so you can make up the work BEFORE the next class meeting.
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.****
*****
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
2.3 1 - 133
Aug 31 2.4 1 – 17, 21 – 25
3.1 1 - 75
Sept 7 NO CLASS – LABOR DAY
Sept 14 3.2 1 – 57, 63 - 77
3.3 1 – 63, 67 - 83
Sept 21 3.4 1 – 41, 45 – 57
3.5 1 – 29
Sept 28 CLASS CANCELLED
Oct 5 3.6 13 - 31
14.1 1 - 25, 29 - 43, 47, 55, 57
Oct 12 NO CLASS - FALL BREAK
Oct 19 TEST ON CHAPTERS 2 AND 3
14.2 1 – 10 all, 11 – 39, 52
Oct 26 14.3 1 – 11, 17, 19
14.4 1 - 11, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 31, 33, 41, 42, 43, 44
Oct 27 Appendix A (Metric System) 1 - 43, 53 – 97
Review Chapter 14
9.1 1 - 75
Nov 2 TEST ON CHAPTER 14
9.2 1 - 55
Nov 9 9.3 1 - 71
9.4 1 - 37, 41 - 47, 71, 77, 79
Nov 16 9.5 1, 7 - 51
9.7 1 - 9 all, 13 - 45
Nov 23 4.1 1 – 25, Handout on Roman Numerals
4.2 1 - 13, 27 - 33
TEST ON CHAPTER 9
NOV 30 4.3 1 – 55
Dec 7 Review for Final
Dec 14 FINAL EXAM 4 – 5:50