Description
Topics include first degree equations and inequalities, linear equations ,
systems of
equations , polynomials, and factoring. Pre-requisites: MATH 081, or a
satis factory score on the
Math placement test, and RDNG 051 or ESOL 053 or LVR 1.
Overall Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Solve linear equations in one variable
2. Use linear equations to solve word problems.
3. Solve linear inequalities in one variable .
4. Use linear inequalities to solve word problems.
5. Interpret and calculate slopes .
6. Apply rules of integer exponents.
7. Perform ope rations on polynomials .
8. Factor polynomials (binomial and trinomials).
9. Graph linear equations
10. Solve systems of linear equations
Major Topics
I. Linear Equations in One Variable & Applications
A. Properties
B. Solve Linear Equations
C. Applied Problems
D. Formulas
II. Linear Inequalities in One Variable
A. Solve Linear Inequalities
B. Set Operation
C. Compound Inequalities
III. Linear Equations and
A. Rectangular Coordinate System
B. Slope of a Line
C. Graph Linear Equations
IV. Systems of Linear Equations
A. Solve by the Graphing Method
B. Solve by the Substitution Method
C. Solve by the Addition Method
D. Applications
V. Exponents
A. Product, Quotient, and Power Rules
B. Scientific Notation
VI. Polynomials
A. Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Polynomials
B. Products of Polynomials
C. Division of Polynomials
VII. Factoring
A. Greatest Common Factor
B. Factoring Trinomials
C. Special Factorization
D. Solve by Factoring
Course Requirements
There will be multiple opportunities for the instructor to assess student
progress through
classwork and/or homework.
Grading/exams: Grading procedures will be de termined by the individual faculty
member
but will include the fol lowing :
Quizzes and Final Exam: Final exam will count between 25% and 30% of the grade.
Student must have an overall average of 70 % to pass this course.
Grade:
0-100%: A
80-89%: B
70-79%: C
Below 70%: Unsatisfactory Performance - Student will receive an F.
Other Course Information
Optional Topics may include:
Real Numbers
Write the Equation of a Straight Line
Graph a System of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
This course may be taught in a computerized environment.
The Community College of Baltimore County is committed to providing a
high-quality learning
experience that results in growth in knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary
to function
successfully as a transfer student, in a career and as a citizen. To accomplish
this goal, we maintain
high academic standards and expect students to accept responsibility for their
individual growth by
attending classes, completing all homework and other assignments, participating
in class activities
and preparing for tests.
We take seriously our responsibility to maintain
high-quality programs and will periodically ask
you to participate in assessment activities to determine whether our students
are attaining the
knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate to various courses and programs. The
assessment
activities may take many different forms such as surveys, standardized or
faculty-developed tests,
iscussion groups or portfolio evaluations. We ask that you take these activities
seriously so that we
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