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LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE
MATHEMATICS 115 – ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA
SPRING 2015
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 9:35am - 11:00am, Section # 0501
NORTHEAST ACADEMIC HALL, ROOM 217
Instructor:
Mr. Dan Ruiz
Office:
Counseling Center, SSA Bldg., Room 103
Office Hours: After class, or through a scheduled appointment
E-mail:
Ruizd@lahc.edu
Phone:
(310) 233 – 4059
Course Website: www.danruizmath115.weebly.com
Textbook:
Introductory & Intermediate Algebra; By Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis. 5th Edition, 2013.
Pearson Education, Inc.
Algebra 1 Homework Practice Workbook (online). The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Required Materials:
 Algebra 1 Homework Practice Workbook. Available online through Mr. Ruiz‟s math course website.
 3-ring binder (with paper) or a spiral notebook designated solely for this course.
 Pencils and erasers
Calculators:
 Any type of calculator will not be permitted to be used in class or on tests, quizzes, or assignments.
Pre-requisite:
 Successful completion of Math 112 or Math 110 with a letter grade of „C‟ or higher, or appropriate score
on the LAHC math placement test.
Course Description:
This course gives a rapid review of basic arithmetic with a gradual introduction to the concepts of algebra,
including signed numbers, exponents, polynomials, equations, graphs, systems of equations, inequalities, and
quadratic equations. It contains applications of algebra to a wide variety of problems related to business and
other sciences
Los Angeles Harbor College Math Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of Elementary Algebra (Math 115) the student will be able to:
 Evaluate the expression using order of operations.
 Graph the linear equations.
 Solve linear equations.
 Multiply polynomials and factor polynomials.
 Solve quadratic equations using quadratic formula.
Special Accommodations:
Los Angeles Harbor College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable
accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. No last-minute arrangements or post-test adjustments
will be made. If you have a disability or believe you might benefit from disability related services and may
need accommodations, contact Special Programs and Services in Café 108, or via telephone at 310.233.4629.
Attendance Policy:
 Please come to class on time and stay for the duration of the entire class session.
 If you cannot arrive to class regularly on time and/or stay for the duration of the class then please
consider taking this course at another time that fits your schedule.
 Any student arriving late or leaving early, without authorization from your instructor, will result in a loss
of participation points for this course.
 Every two-recorded late arrivals or early departure will count as a loss of 5 points towards your overall
grade in this course.
 You are responsible collecting notes from another student for any days you have missed.
Los Angeles Harbor College Drop Policy:
You (the student) are responsible for withdrawing (dropping) from any course through the Admissions &
Records office by the appropriate deadline. The deadline to drop a course is stated in the schedule of classes for
each semester. The Spring 2015 semester drop deadline is May 7th.
Academic Dishonesty (Cheating) Policy:
If you cheat in this class (i.e. knowingly or unknowingly participate in the submission of unoriginal work
for any assignment, quiz or test) the instructor is required to fill out an Academic Dishonesty Report
form. This report will be forwarded to the Math Dept. Chair, who will send it to the VP of Student
Services for disciplinary action, which may result in suspension or exclusion. In addition to sending this
report, you will receive an “F” in the course.
Course Expectations:
 Be respectful of everyone in this classroom (including the room itself).
 Arrive to class on-time.
 Come to class prepared.
 This course is an „electronic device free‟ class. Please shut off all electronic devices that disrupt
classroom learning.
Course Points/ Grades:
Points
180 pts.
150 pts.
75 pts.
50 pts.
45 pts.
500 pts.
Quizzes
Exams
Final Exam
Homework Assignments
Participation/In-class Assignments
TOTAL
A= 100 – 90%
B= 80- 89%
C= 70-79%
D = 60-69%
Grade Percentage
36%
30%
15%
10%
9%
100%
F = Below 59%
Late/Missing Assignments & Make-Up Exams & Quizzes:
Any late or missing assignment will not be accepted. Any make-up quiz or exam will not be permitted.
Only under special circumstances where a student can provide legitimate documentation for an absence will any
accommodations be made. You must consult with Mr. Ruiz to make these special arrangements.
**Instructor Reserves the Right to Change this Tentative Syllabus & Timeline**
Practice Workbook Assignment &
Text Book Assignment
DATE
TOPIC
2/9
2/10
2/11
2/12
2/16
2/17
2/18
2/19
2/23
2/24
2/25
2/26
3/2
3/3
3/4
3/5
3/9
3/10
3/11
3/12
3/16
3/17
3/18
3/19
3/23
3/24
3/25
3/26
3/30
3/31
4/1
4/2
Intro/ Syllabus
PreAlg Review
4/6 to 4/10
4/13
4/14
4/15
4/16
4/20
4/21
4/22
4/23
4/27
1.1
1.2
QUIZ/EXAM
PreAlg Test
TB p. 33 # 25-50, 57-75 odd
TB p. 41 # 21-46, 61-68
HOLIDAY
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.8
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Exam # 1
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
4.1
4.2, 4.3
4.4
No Class
HOLIDAY
Review
Exam # 2
SPRING BREAK
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
6.1
Worksheet
TB p. 60 # 9-18, 21-36,62,64,66,68,70
TB p. 68 # 15-50, 55,56,59,60,63
TB p. 81 # 8-56 even
TB p. 101 # 5-16, 50-70 even
TB p. 123 # 10-64 even
PB p. 19 # all
TB p. 141 # 11-40
TB p. 156 # 11-22, 25-69 odd
TB p. 168 # 11-47 odd, 58-96 even
PB p. 28 # 10-33
TB p. 199 # 11- 67 odd
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Exam #1, Chap 1 & 2
TB p. 225 # 21-58, 73-78
TB p. 238 # 5-41
TB p. 254 # 5-8, 23-56
TB p. 270 # 3, 5-71 odd
TB p. 282 # 9-32
TB p. 290 # 12-54 even
TB p. 297 # 3-33 odd, 45-51 odd
TB p. 319 #11-37 odd
TB p. 329 # 6-32 even
TB p. 335 # 6-44 even
Quiz 3
Quiz 4
Exam #2, Chap 3 & 4
PB p. 97 & 98 # all
TB p. 383 # 22-82 even
TB p. 389 # 14-24,27-34, 42-66 even
TB p. 396 # 7-29 odd, 33-59 odd
TB p. 406 # 22-74 even
TB p. 412 # 9-24, 27-31 odd
TB p. 418 # 5-31 odd
TB p. 424 # 14-50 even
TB p. 448 # 40-64 even, 72-94 even
Quiz 5
Quiz 6
4/28
4/29
4/30
5/4
5/5
5/6
5/7
5/11
5/12
5/13
5/14
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21
5/25
5/26
5/27
5/28
6/1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
Review
Exam # 3
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6, Practice Final
HOLIDAY
TB p. 456 # 25-63 odd
TB p. 460 # 17-40
TB p. 465 # 15-43 odd
TB p. 473 # 6-28 even, 32-48 even, 63-83 odd
TB p. 479 # 4-56 even
TB p. 487 # 9-67 odd
TB p. 497 # 7-33 odd
Quiz 8
Exam #3, Chap 5 & 6
TB p. 522 # 26-82 even
TB p. 532 # 37-67 odd
TB p. 538 # 10-42 even
TB p. 545 # 13-43 odd
TB p. 559 # 12-32 even
TB p. 572 # 23-39 odd
Grade Practice Final
Final Exam Review, part 1
Final Exam Review, part 2
FINAL EXAM
Quiz 7
10:30a – 12:30pm
Quiz 9