LAMC Spring 2008 Instructor: L. Foster
Section # 0253 Office
Hrs: TTh
TTh
Bung 5 Email: FosterLL@lamission.edu
Math 112: PreAlgebra
Text: Gustafson
& Tussy, PreAlgebra, 3rd Edition.
Other Necessities: A
scientific calculator (for use after
Chapter 4) & graph paper.
Distractions: In
order to encourage / promote a positive learning environment: only assistive electronic devices are
permitted. All others must be turned off
and put away.
Topics:
Ch 1 Operations with Whole Numbers Ch 6 Graphing & Polynomials
Ch 2 Operations with Integers Ch 7 Percents
Ch 3 The Language of
Algebra Ch
8 Ratios & Proportions
Ch 4 Fractions & Mixed Numbers Ch 9 Geometry
Ch 5 Decimals
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1) Find the prime factorizations. 9) Analyze and graph linear equation.
2) Evaluate using order of operations. 10) Convert to percents and evaluate
applications
3) Simplify expressions with exponents. such as
discounts, Interest, commissions, etc.
4) Solve equations with integers. 11) Solve ratios and proportions, translate
and
5) Combine like-terms. solve
word problems thereof.
6) Analyze word problems, translate into 12) Calculate perimeters and areas of
polygons
linear equations and solve.
7) Evaluate expressions with fractions and 13) Distinguish between complementary
mixed numbers, including order of and supplementary angles
as well as acute,
operations and complex fractions. right, obtuse, and
straight angles.
8) Evaluate expressions with decimals &
square roots.
Requirements: Six
Exams 69%
Final 21%
Assigned Homework/Quizzes/Group 10%
Grades: A 90–100 B 80–89 C 70–79 D 60–69
Exam and Due Dates (excluding quizzes):
First Exam: February 14 Fourth Exam: April 10
Second Exam: February 28 Fifth Exam: April 24
Third Exam: March 20 Sixth
Exam: May 15
Final Exam:
(Note: different time) May 27 @
Other
Important Dates for Semester:
Last Date to Drop w/o W: March
3
Last Date to Drop with a W: May
5
Note: This is a mathematics course!! Every student starts with an “A”! In order to keep that “A” you need to do the
homework, attend class regularly, and take notes carefully. What looks easy on the board may not be so
easy at home (without good notes). Your
questions are not only welcome, they are strongly encouraged. Consider this: whenever you ask a question you do so on behalf of a number of students who also would like to
know the answer! Please take advantage
of the free tutoring and textbook video services provided in the Learning
Assistance Center and Math Center on campus—definitely a privilege! Furthermore, the computer disc included with
your textbook has been extremely helpful with comprehension and grades! Remember that College Policy is that a
student can be dropped after missing three classes BUT it is your
responsibility to drop the course if something unforeseen occurs. Homework will only be accepted promptly at
the first of class. Make-up exams and
quizzes will not be given, so make
arrangements to attend regularly now!