Math 002 Materials Instructor's Contact Information
Name:David B. Sher
Email: davidbsher-spring06@yahoo.com
Phone: (516)572-7387
Address:

Math|Stat|CMP Department
Nassau Community College
1 Education Dr.
Garden City, NY 11530
David B. Sher Fall 2006 Schedule Math 002 Fall 2006 Mon Office Hours B3068 MAT002P3 B217 Tue MAT002P3 B217 Wed Office Hours B3068 Office Hours B3068 MAT002P3 B217 Book: Introductory Algebra Book: http://www.aw-bc.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,0321279212,00.html Attendance Requirements If you miss 7 or more classes you will be given a U grade and must take mat002 again next semester. If you fail 15 or more quizzes you lose the right to a second exit exam. Math Center Requirement As part of this course, students should avail themselves of further study and/or educational assistance available in the Mathematics Center: B-l30 and B-l26. These activities and use of the resources provided are deemed an integral part of the course, and will help the student master necessary knowledge and skills. Disabilities Statement If you have -- or suspect you have -- a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may have an impact on your ability to carry out the assigned coursework, I urge you to contact the staff at the Center for Students With Disabilities, Bldg. U (behind the old College Union), 572-7241, TTY 572-7617. The counselors at CSD will review your concerns and determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation will be kept confidential. Exit Exam Details Exit exams are given during last two weeks of the semester. You are required to take the first. If you do not pass and you have not failed 15 quizzes you can take a second exit exam. Vandalism Policy If you vandalize college property including computer equipment you will be given a U grade and must take mat002 again next semester. Classroom Rules Rules of The College Classroom ../behave2.htm Web Pages Text Book Web Page http://www.interactmath.com MathXL http://www.mathxl.com Skills Test http://www.mymathtest.com Video Blogs Sept. 08 Blog Sept. 20 Blog Learning Order
SectionTopic
2.1The addition property of equality
2.2The multiplication property of equality
1.8Simplifying expressions
2.3More on solving linear equations
2.4An introduction to applications of linear equations
2.5Formulas and applications from geometry
2.6Ratio, proportion, and percent
2.7Solving linear inequalities
3.1Reading graphs, linear equations in two variables
3.2Graphing linear equations in two variables
3.3Slope
3.4Equations of lines
4.2Solving Systems of equations by substitution
4.3Solving systems of linear equations by elimination
5.1Adding and subtracting polynomials
5.2The product rule and power rules for exponents
5.3Multiplying polynomials
5.4Special products
5.5Integer Exponents and the quotient rule
5.6Dividing a polynomial by a monomial
5.8An application of exponents: scientific notation
6.1Factors; the greatest common factor
6.2Factoring trinomials
6.5Special factoring techniques (difference of squares only).
6.6Solving quadratic equations by factoring (α = 1 only)
6.7Applications of quadratic equations (α = 1 only)
7.1The fundamental property of rational expressions (with minimal factoring)
7.2Multiplying and dividing rational expressions (with minimal factoring)
7.4Adding and subtracting rational expressions (with minimal factoring)
8.1Evaluating roots (emphasize Pythagorean Theorem)
8.2Multiplying, dividing, and simplifying radicals (include squaring radicals) (square roots and simple cube roots only)
8.3Adding and subtracting radicals (square roots and simple cube roots only)
9.3Solving quadratic equations by the quadratic formula
David B. Sher Homepage David B. Sher Homepage http://www.matcmp.ncc.edu/~sherd/sher.xml Math Department of Nassau Community College Nassau Community College Math Department http://www.matcmp.ncc.edu Nassau Community College Nassau Community College http://www.ncc.edu

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