COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Designed to augment the knowledge of the student who has limited background in
algebra : fundamental operations, special products and factors, functions and
fractional equations , exponents, radicals, quadratic equations.
PREREQUISITE:
Math 020 with a grade of C or better or placement through the College Testing
and Placement Program
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will
be able to:
• Evaluate and simplify linear algebraic ex pressions using the properties of
real numbers and the order of operations.
• Perform the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
on polynomial, rational, and radical expressions and complex numbers.
• Factor binomial, trinomial, and four-term polynomial expressions with and
without common factors .
• Solve each of the fol lowing types of equations: linear equations and
inequalities, quadratic equations, equations containing rational expressions,
systems of linear equations in two and three unknowns, and equations involving
radicals.
• Use the laws of exponents to simplify expressions containing integer and
rational exponents.
• Translate real life applications into mathematical equations, formulate
problem solving strategies, and interpret the solutions.
• Graph solution sets for linear and non-linear functions in two unknowns and
linear inequalities in one unknown and identify domain and range of the
functions.
• Formulate the equation of a line given characteristics of the line.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Text: In termediate Algebra (10th Ed) by Lial, Hornsby,
McGinnis, Pearson Addison Wesley with accompanying
MyMathLab
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Minimum):
Please check the following site for updates of the system
requirements:
GRADING POLICIES:
The final percentage will be determined by dividing the total number of
points earned by the total number of possible points. The following scale will
be used to assign the final grade: A=90-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, and
F=0-59%. In addition, please refer to the College Catalog for information
concerning the specific conditions under which a grade of ‘W’ can be assigned.
Six On-line tests (@ 20 points each)
120
Two proctored exams (@ 150 points each) 300
Assignments (total) 90
MyMathLab Chapter Home Work (total) 75
Participation 15
Proctored Final Examination |
120
300
90
75
15
250 |
| Total |
850 |
COURSE OUTLINE: (This outline is subject to revisions)
Chapter 1 – Review of the Real Number System
1.1- 1.4 Operations and Properties
Summary
Chapter 2 – Linear Equations, Inequalities, and
Applications
2.1 Linear Equations in One Variable
2.2 Formulas
2.3-2.4 Applications of Linear Equations
2.5-2.6 Linear Inequalities
2.7 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Summary
On-line test #1 on Chapters 1 and 2 – from Friday,
September 4, to Monday, September 7
Chapter 3 - Graphs, Linear Equations, and Functions
3.1-3.2 The Rectangular Coordinate System , The Slope of a
Line
3.3 Linear Equations in Two Variables
3.4 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
3.5 Introduction to Functions
Summary
On-line test #2 on Chapter 3 – from Friday, September
18, to Monday, September 21
Chapter 4- Systems of Linear Equations
4.1 Linear Systems of Equations in Two Variables
4.2 Linear Systems of Equations in Three Variables
4.3 Applications
Summary
Proctored test #1 (Pencil and Paper) on Chapters 1, 2,
3, and 4 – from Saturday, September 26 to Wednesday,
September 30. Check the actual dates and times at your campus.
Chapter 5 – Exponents, Polynomials, and Polynomial
Functions
5.1 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
5.2 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
5.3 Polynomial Functions, Graphs, and Composition
5.4 Multiplying Polynomials
5.5 Dividing Polynomials
Summary
On-line test # 3 on Chapter 5 – from Friday, October 9
to Monday, October 12
Chapter 6 - Factoring
6.1-6.4 Factoring
6.5 Solving Equations by Factoring
Summary
On-line test #4 on Chapter 6 – from Friday, October 16
to Monday, October 19
Chapter 7 – Rational Expressions and Functions
7.1 Rational Expressions and Functions; Multiplication and
Division
7.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
7.3 Complex Fractions
7.4 Equations with Rational Expressions and Graphs
7.5 Applications of Rational Expressions
Summary
Proctored test #2 (Pencil and Paper) on Chapters 5, 6
and 7 – from Saturday, October 31 to Wednesday, November 4. Check the actual
dates and times at your campus.
Chapter 8 – Roots, Radicals, and Root Functions
8.1 Radical Expressions and Graphs
8.2 Rational Exponents
8.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions
8.4-8.5 Operations on Radical Expressions
8.6 Solving Equations with Radicals
8.7 Complex Numbers
Summary
On-line test # 5 on Chapter 8 – from Friday, November
20 to Monday, November 23
Chapter 9 – Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, and
Functions
9.1 The Square Root Property and Completing the Square
9.2 The Quadratic Formula
9.4 Formulas and Applications
9.5 Graphs of Quadratic Functions
9.6 More about Parabolas
Summary
On-line test #6 on Chapter 9 – from Friday, December 4
to Monday, December 7
Proctored Final Exam (Pencil and Paper) – Comprehensive
final on chapters 1-9 – from Saturday, December 12 to Wednesday, December 16.
Check the actual dates and times at your campus.
QUOTE FROM A PREVIOUS STUDENT:
What advice would you give to future students so that they will be
successful in taking on-line math courses?
“Be consistent. Work on the course, as if you were actually attending by doing
it the same amount of time each day. It is very easy to get behind in this
course if you are not consistent. Take advantage of the tutor help that is
available. Do not hesitate to contact the instructor. If you find yourself
having difficulties voice it to your instructor immediately”
Good Luck!
