Math 100
Arithmetic and Introductory Algebra
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:15 am
Room V119
Fall 2003
Instructor: Tina Shiplet
Office Hours: 8:30 - 9:00 am, Mondays and Wednesdays and by appointment
Office: LRC 118
Phone: 925-8923
Email: tshiplet@unm.edu
Website: http://www.unm.edu/~tshiplet
Course Description: This is an introductory algebra course to prepare students for intermediate algebra. Simplifying and solving simple algebraic equations as well as graphing equations will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: A passing grade in Math 010 or a satisfactory score on the Math Placement Test.
Co-requisite: Math 100 Lab
Textbook and Materials: Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Second Edition. Martin-Gay, K. Elayn, Prentice Hall, 2001. A scientific calculator will be useful.
Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is required and students are expected to arrive on time. The instructor can drop a student from this class for excessive absences (5). Students who do not attend the first week of classes will be dropped.
Grading Policy: Students may take this course for a letter grade (A,B,C or NC - no credit) or on a CR/NC (credit/no credit) basis. Grading options can be changed through the third week of class. Grades are based on homework, “quizzes” and tests. Quizzes will be given each class period and will be used as an instructional tool as well as checking attendance. Quizzes cannot be made up or given later in the class period to tardy students. Grades for quizzes will be “all or nothing,” 10 points or 0 points. Homework is due every Monday and will be returned the following Monday.
Homework - 15%
Quizzes/Attendance - 15%
Chapter Take-Home Tests – 15%
Midterm - 25%
Final - 30%
Support Services: Valencia Campus and this instructor and dedicated to your academic success. The Student Enrichment Center provides a place to study, supplementary materials, computer labs and tutoring - at no additional cost to the student. Audio and video tapes are available at the campus library. The library can also be a quiet place to study.
Students with Disabilities: If you have a disability, please inform me of your special needs as soon as possible to ensure that those needs are met in a timely manner.
Main Course Objectives:
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing real numbers.
Multiplying, dividing and simplifying expressions involving exponents.
Solving equations in one variable and using the method to solve applied problems.
Adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and factoring polynomials.
Plotting points on Cartesian coordinate axes and graphing equations of the form y=mx+b.
Solving and graphing systems of linear equations.
Simplifying rational expressions.