Math 100L

Arithmetic and Introductory Algebra Lab

Fall 2003

 

Instructor: Tina Shiplet

Office Hours: 8:30 - 9:00 am, Monday and Wednesday

Office: LRC 118

Phone: 925-8923

Email: tshiplet@unm.edu

 

Course Description: This is a supplement to the 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

 

Textbook and Materials:  Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Second Edition.  Martin-Gay, K. Elayn, Prentice Hall, 2001.  A scientific calculator will be useful.

Attendance Policy: This course does not meet separately.  Instead assignments will be given and students will receive additional tutoring or materials as needed to successfully complete the Math 100 course and understand all of the concepts covered.

 

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 the following:

 

Specific lab assignments: 25%

Notebook assignment: 50%

Group Presentation: 25%

 

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.