MAT 003 Beginning Algebra (Section 15)

The Entry Level Math (ELM) requirement: Most MAT 03 students take the course to satisfy part of the ELM requirement. Students may satisfy the ELM requirement by earning CR grades in our math sequence MAT 03 and MAT 09. There are other ways to satisfy the ELM requirement. For example, one may satisfy the ELM requirement by earning a score of 50 or above on the ELM exam, or a score of 550 or higher on the math SAT. You may repeat the ELM exam as many times as necessary to earn a passing score. Please consult the University Advisement Center www.csudh.edu/uac/ or the Testing Office www.csudh.edu/testing/ for details.

Course Description: Preliminary Concepts such as arithmetic with signed numbers and fractions, linear equations and inequalities, applications, graphs of linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations, exponents, polynomials, scientific notation, rational exponents and radicals, complex numbers, factoring, rational expressions, complex fractions, word problems, and applications.

Prerequisite: MAT 003 has no prerequisites and is intended for students who scored less than 42 on the current ELM exam.

C.L.A.S.S. A Free tutorial services to all CSUDH students

CLASS has free tutoring available; drop by their offices for information on how to take advantage of their free services. Also, CLASS will be offering a variety of workshops to help students enrich and improve their various academic skills. All CLASS workshops are free and participation is easy. Students may stop by the noted locations at the scheduled starting times. Below are two of the prescheduled workshops that could be of benefit, there are more workshops scheduled as the semester progresses. If you have questions, please stop by the CLASS office or visit their website.

Syllabus, Exercises and Policies: Here is the list of exercises. And here are the syllabus and policies in their full glory detail.

Time & Place:

• Mon, Wed 16:00--17:15 (SBS D121)

Textbook: Custom website MathZone Home Work Manager, ALEKS Assessment, and Messersmith Beginning & Intermediate Algebra eFlash book ISBN 0077299647 (students can print chapter by chapter). Since the authorization code is for a customed website, please purchase it at the university BOOKSTORE.

Calculator:

• Here is a java base graphing calculator. You can also visit its offical website

Assignment: Exercises will be assigned via an online system mhhe.com/csudh/Algebra. They are an integral part of the course.

WorkSheets:

• WS 3.1     WS 3.2     WS 3.3A     WS 3.3B
• WS 3.4A     WS 3.4B     WS 3.5

Schedule

08-31	Chapter 1 & 2	09-02	3.1, 3.2
09-07	Labor Day	09-09	3.3, 3.4
09-14	3.5, 3.6	09-16	4.1, 4.2
09-21	4.3, 4.4	09-23	4.5, 4.6
09-28	Review	09-30	Test 1
10-05	5.1, 5.2	10-07	5.3, 5.4
10-12	6.1, 6.2	10-14	6.3
10-19	7.1	10-21	7.2
10-26	7.3	10-28	7.4
11-02	7.5	11-04	Review
11-09	Test 2	11-11	Vertrans Day
11-16	7.6	11-18	8.1
11-23	Furlough Day (no class)8.2	11-25	Furlough Day (no class)8.3
11-30	8.4	12-02	8.6
12-07	8.7	12-09	Review

Final Exam 12-14 16:00--18:00 (SBS D121)

Grading Scheme Midterms and the final exam are cumulative common exams written and graded by the math department. Quizzes, homework, or other tests may be common or written and graded by the individual instructors. To receive credit for the course, a minimum score of 70% is required. There are no makeup exams.