MATH 20 Fall 2016
Section 4311 MW 5:00-7:25 pm MC73
MICHAEL CHITGAR
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Homepage:
Contact number (Emergency ONLY): (310) 434-4548
Office hours: 9:00-9:52 pm, MW, MC 39
Course Description: Topics include rational, irrational and complex numbers; fundamental operations on algebraic
expressions and functions; introduction to polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic
functions, equations and graphs; circles and parabolas; matrix row reduction. Emphasis is on
advanced algebraic factoring and simplification. Math 20 is a 5-unit course.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1-Students will develop success skills and academic behaviors including use of class notes and required text, regular attendance, timeliness, participation in class activities, and adherence to the College Honor Code and
other codes of conduct.
2-Given an algebraic expression involving multiple operations, students will derive an equivalent expression
that is in simplest terms.
3-Given a linear, quadratic, simple cubic, radical, reciprocal, absolute value, exponential or logarithmic
function, students will sketch its graph using horizontal and vertical translations and determine its domain
and range.
4-Given equations such as linear, quadratic, logarithmic and exponential, students will solve for the indicated
variable.
Course objectives: Please go to page 7 of this syllabus under Exit Skills topic for more information.
Prerequisite: Math 31 or Math 49 with a grade of C or better, or placed in this course by the Assessment Office.
TEXTBOOK: Intermediate Algebra, Michael Sullivan, Katherine Struve, ThirdEdition,
Pearson Publishing Company, 2014.
Strategies For Success: Custom Edition for Santa Monica College, Lynn Marecek, Pearson, 2012.
Math 20 Supplement, Mazorow, SMC, 2012
Method of Presentation: Lecture, active student participation
Method of Evaluation:
Your final grade will be based on the cumulative number of points in this class, which is the sum
of three highest test grades and the score on the final exam. Although homework will have no points
inthis class, I strongly advise you to do your homework to get prepared for the tests and final exam.
There are NO extra credit activities for this class.
Grading Scale:
Tests (4) @ 100 points each* 90% - 100% = A 405 – 450 points
Final Exam 150 points. 80% - 89% = B 360 - 404 points
70% - 79% = C 315 – 359 points
60% - 69% = D 270 – 314 points
Below 60% = F 0 - 269 points
The total possible points in this class will be 450 points.
HOMEWORK WILL BE COLLECTED ON THE DAY OF EACH TEST. Homework is
an essential part of the class, so you should do them as completely and as accurately aspossible.
Please use a pencil to do your homework. Homework should be STAPLED,with your name written on
the first page, so they may be easily identified when passed back.
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Test Make up and Calculator Policy:
No calculators are allowed in this class on the tests or final exam.
*THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO MAKE-UP TESTS OR FINAL. The lowest
test grade will be dropped in calculating your grade for the course. So, only 3 tests plus the
final exam grades are added to determine your grade in this course.
Attendance, Drop and Withdrawal Policy:
Withdrawal from class is your responsibility.If you stop attendingclass and do not inform
me of your intention to drop, you risk receiving a failing grade ofF for the course.
Please check with the schedule of classes regarding withdrawal datesand policies at:
YOU MAY BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE IF YOU HAVE FOUR OR MORE
ABSENCES DURING THE SEMESTER.
Your grade will be a ‘W’ if you get dropped by the end of the eighth week of the semester,
or an ‘F’ if you get dropped after theeighth week of the semester.
Any emergencies should be reported to me by email immediately.
If you miss a lecture, make sure to check with a classmate about announcements that I normally
make at the beginning of each lecture.
Class Policies:
Academic Honesty:
SMC has a clearly defined Honor Code, to which each student agrees during the enrollment
process each semester. The Honor code may be found at:
If the instructor determines that a student has violated the SMC Honor Code and/or the Code of
Academic Integrity, the student may be assigned no credit. Future occurrences could result in
Academic disciplinary action.
According to the Santa Monica College’s Student Rule of Conduct, a faculty member can remove a
student from class for violations of the above mentioned rule for cheating, plagiarism, and inappropriate
behaviorin class, and the student will be reported to the CollegeDisciplinarian.
Classroom conduct:
Please try to be punctual in my class. If you are late for more than TEN minutes, please Do Notenter
class until break time. Leaving class before the lecture is over, is considered an absence, unless
prior arrangements have been made with me.
You will be prevented from coming to class for two class meetings and reported to the
College Disciplinarian, if I find you texting, or your phone goes off during class
lecture.
Food or drink is prohibited in the classroom with the exception of water bottles.
It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with The Code of Academic Conduct, which is printed In the General Catalog and available online through the website:
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Student Resources:
Please Do Not call the Math Department to leave a message for me. Please put ‘Math 20’ in the subject
line of your email and wait to get a response back from me within a day. If you do not hear from me
it is anindicative that I might not have received your email.
Students in need of additionalassistance outside of the class lecture should go to theMath Lab, MC 84,
where Instructional Assistantsand Math Tutors are available to helpyou at no charge to you.
Although there is no mandatory Math Lab hours required for this course, I suggest you plan on a
minimum of TWO hours of outside work for each hour of class lecture.
The Math department’s website address is at where you can find a
wealth of information.
Students requesting disability-related accommodations should contact the Disabled Student Services as
soon as possible.
Class participation and doing homework are very important in learning mathematics.
Please do your homework as soon as we finish each section.
Fairness and Respect:
No matter who you are, what you do, or where you come from outside our class, you have entered an
environment (our classroom) that is fair, where everyone begins and works on the same level playing field.
I will show no favoritism for any reason. If you ever feel that I have treated you unfairly or have
disrespected you in ANY way, please let me know so we can quickly fix the problem. My job is to work
with you so that you learn as much as possible in our class. Your success and future is solely YOUR
responsibility.
Disclaimers:
Some elements of the syllabus may be changed at the instructor’s discretion. The changes will be
communicated via official emails. Students will be given at least 48 hours notice of changes whenever
possible.
Instructor errors: Please let me know, promptly and courteously, if I have made a mistake in class, of if I
have made a mistake in grading. I appreciate the feedback.
If there is any aspect of this syllabus which you do not understand, or to which you take exception, please
let me know within the first week of class.
Your continued attendance in this course constitutes an acknowledgment and acceptance of the requirement
delineated in this syllabus.
Good luck and have a nice Fallsemester.
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MATH 20
Section 4311
MICHAEL CHITGAR
Fall2016
SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT LIST
SECTION / PAGE PROBLEMS
1.4 89 31 - 113 EOO (Every Other Odd)
1.5 100 17 - 57 EOO
1.6 116 41 - 129 EOO
1.7 124 15 - 51 EOO
1.8 130 9 - 33 Odd
2.1 150 17 - 53 EOO
2.2 160 25 - 79 EOO
2.3 170 15 – 39 EOO
2.4 182 19 – 55 Odd
2.5 195 29 –93 EOO
2.6 206 43 – 89 EOO
Test One on the above two chapters.
3.1 228 23 – 67 EOO
3.2 240 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 31, 33, 39, 41, 43
3.3 252 11 – 39 EOO
3.4 264 19 - 49 EOO
3.6 281 11 – 35 EOO
4.1 316 29 – 87 EOO
4.2 325 27 – 99 EOO
4.3 337 21 – 83 EOO
4.4 344 19 – 63 EOO
4.5 356 31 – 103 EOO
4.6 362 21 – 101 EOO
4.7 369 17 – 73 EOO
4.8 379 23 – 95 EOO
Test Two on the above two chapters.
5.1 406 37 - 99 EOO
5.2 415 17 – 63 EOO
5.3 424 11 - 51 EOO
5.4 432 17 – 49 EOO
5.5 439 5 – 29 EOO, 35
5.6 448 9 – 33 Odd
5.7 456 11 - 33 EOO
6.1 479 37 – 99 EOO
6.2 485 17 – 63 EOO
6.3 494 29 - 133 EOO
6.4 500 19 – 101 EOO
6.5 506 13 – 73 EOO
6.6 512 9 – 51 EOO
6.7 520 13 - 59 EOO
6.8 531 25 – 115 EOO
Test Three on the above two chapters.
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SECTION / PAGE PROBLEMS
7.1 551 19 - 81 EOO
7.2 564 23 – 85 EOO
7.3 573 13 – 71 EOO
7.4 586 17 –77 EOO
7.5 598 15 – 75 EOO, 85 -91 odd
7.6 612 7 – 43 EOO
8.1 633 17 - 87 EOO
8.2 648 23 – 77 EOO, 87- 89 Odd
8.3 661 23 – 67 EOO, 89 – 107 EOO
8.4 671 27 – 91 EOO
8.5 678 11 – 67 EOO
Test Four on the above two chapters.
9.1 693 9 – 43 EOO
9.2 699 11 - 47 EOO
9.3 707 13 – 25 Odd, 39 – 49 Odd
9.6 731 5 – 33 Odd
10.1 745 33 – 43 Odd
Final Exam will be cumulative (Chapters 1-10).
HOMEWORK IS DUE ON THE DAY OF EACH TEST.
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MATH 20
Section 4311
MICHAEL CHITGAR
Fall 2016
Tentative Test and Lecture Dates for Math 20:
Date Sections
8/29/2016 1.4, 1.5
8/31/2016 1.6, 1.7, 1.8
9/05/2016 No Class, College Holiday
9/07/2016 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
9/12/2016 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
9/14/2016 2.6
9/19/2016 TEST 1 (homework for chapters 1, 2 is due), 3.1
9/21/2016 3.2, 3.3
9/26/2016 3.4, 3.6, 4.1
9/28/2016 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
10/03/2016 4.4, 4.5, 4.6
10/05/2016 4.7, 4.8
10/10/2016 TEST 2 (homework for chapters 3, 4 is due), 5.1
10/12/2016 5.2, 5.3, S-2
10/17/2016 5.4, 5.5, S-3
10/19/2016 5.6, 6.1, S-7 problem #1
10/24/2016 6.2, 6.3
10/26/2016 6.4, 6.5, 6.6
10/31/2016 6.6, 6.7, S-7 problem #2, S-4
11/02/2016 6.8, Review
11/07/2016 TEST 3 (homework for chapters 5, 6 is due), 7.1
11/09/2016 7.1, 7.2, 7.3
11/14/2016 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, S-5, S-6
11/16/2016 7.5, 7.6, 8.1
11/21/2016 8.2, 8.3
11/23/2016 8.4, 8.5
11/28/2016 TEST 4 (homework for chapters 7, 8 is due ), 9.1
11/30/2016 9.2, 9.3
12/05/2016 9.6, 10.1, S-8
12/07/2016 Graphing Reciprocal Functions, S-1, S-15
12/12/2016 Review
12/19/2016 Final Exam from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
The final exam will be on chapters 1 through 10.
Student Deadlines:
Please check your Corsair Connect account for each class for deadline to withdraw to receive an enrollment fee and avoid a ‘W’, to receive a guaranteed ‘W’ on your transcript, or to apply for Pass/No Pass grade.
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Math 20 Entry-Exit Skills
MATH 20, INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
I expect every student in my class to be completely familiar with the material mentioned in the Entry Skills requirements for this class. If you have not met the pre-requisite for Math 20 or are not familiar with the following subjects, I strongly advise you to drop this course and take Math 31 instead.
Entry Skills/ Knowledge: Student should be able to:
(A) Simplify and perform basic operations on rational expressions.
(B) Perform basic operations on polynomials.
(C) Factor general trinomials at an elementary level.
(D) Solve linear equations in a single variable over the rationals.
(E) Solve second degree polynomial equations in a single variable over the rationals
by factoring.
(F) Simplify square roots.
(G) Solve first degree linear inequalities in a single variable.
(H) Solve applications involving equations in a single variable.
(I) Solve linear systems of two equations in two variables.
(J) Graph first degree equations/ inequalities in one and two variables.
Exit Skills/ knowledge: Student should be able to:
(1) Simplify advanced numerical and algebraic expressions involving multiple operations.
(2) Solve linear, quadratic, rational and absolute value inequalities, graph their solution sets,
and express the answer in interval notation.
(3) Solve literal equations for a designated variable.
(4) Solve linear, quadratic form, simple cubic, radical, rational, absolute value, elementary
exponential, and elementary logarithmic equations.
(5) Apply algorithms of completing the square, rationalizing the denominator, and long
division and synthetic division of polynomials.
(6) Solve systems of linear equations in three variables using matrix row reduction.
(7) Graph the solution sets of systems of linear and quadratic inequalities.
(8) Perform operations on complex numbers
(9) Perform operations on functions including composition of two functions and determine
the domain of the resulting function.
(10)Use proper mathematical notation to evaluate functions and obtain their inverses.
(11)State and apply the fundamental properties of exponents and logarithms
(12)Demonstrate knowledge of standard vocabulary associated with graphing, including but
not limited to slopes of lines, intercepts, vertex of parabola, asymptotes and interplay
between graph and functional notation.
(13)Given its graph, determine whether a relation is a function and whether it is one-to-one,
and determine its intercepts and domain and range.
(14)Graph using horizontal and vertical translations and determine the domain and range of
linear, quadratic, simple cubic, radical, reciprocal, absolute value, exponential and
logarithmic functions.
(15)Graph circles and parabolas using horizontal and vertical translation
(16)Evaluate simple expressions involving summation notation.
(17)Set up and solve practical applications of the algebraic material.
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Math 20 Diagnostic Test:
Dear student:
I have selected the following 8 problems from Math 31(Elementary Algebra), which is the pre-requisite for this course. Therefore, your familiarity with solving the following problems is crucial in your success in this course.
If you are not familiar with the following problems I strongly advise you to drop this course and take Math 31 instead. Thank you.
1)Simplify the expression: Ans:
2)Find the Slope and the y-intercept of Ans:
3)Solve the following inequality: . Ans:
4)Solve for x: Ans:
5)Solve the following system using any method of your choice for x and y.
Ans:
6)Factor the following polynomial: Ans:
7)Use the Quadratic Formula to solve for x in the following problem:
Ans:
8)Solve for x: and show your work. Ans: No solution
Please read the syllabus carefully and keep it with you whenever you come to class. All the information in the syllabus is important and includes everything you need in order to do well in this class. You will also be able to download the syllabus from my homepage at homepage.smc.edu/chitgar_michael/ if you somehow lose this copy. Please do NOT ask me to send you a copy.
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I, the undersigned, hereby indicate that I have read and fully understand the terms and conditions of the Course Syllabus and I unconditionally agree to abide by the terms of this Syllabus.
I understand that if I do not agree with terms of this syllabus I have the option of dropping the course within the first two weeks of the semester and have my course enrollment fee refunded to me.
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