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COURSE SYLLABUS

 

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TITLE OF COURSE:

Introductory  Algebra

 

PREFIX/NUMBER:

MAT 090

CREDIT HOURS:

4

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PREREQUISITE:

Successful completion of MAT 060 with a S/C or better OR successful completion of MAT 075 with a S/C or better OR ACCUPLACER Math Test score of 45 – 60 (EA)

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RESOURCES NEEDED:

 

 

TEXT:

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra 4/e with MyLabsPlus Student Access Kit by Allen R. Angel

ISBN:  9780558692421

 

 

SUPPLIES:

MyLabsPlus Student Access Kit (packaged with new textbook or may be purchased online), paper, pencil and scientific calculator.

 

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Includes first degree-equations, inequalities, formulas, polynomials, solving quadratic equations by factoring, and applications.  Coordinate geometry, graphing linear equations and inequalities, and systems of linear equations may be included.

 

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COURSE OBJECTIVES :

A.      Demonstrate knowledge and usage of first-degree equations, inequalities and formulas.

B.      Demonstrate knowledge and usage of polynomials.

C.      Demonstrate knowledge and usage of factoring and solving quadratic equations by factoring.

D.     Demonstrate knowledge and usage of algebraic fractions.

E.      Demonstrate knowledge and usage of coordinate geometry.

F.       Demonstrate knowledge and usage of linear systems.

 

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EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

The final grade for this course is determined by a combination of exams, quizzes, projects, and homework.  The point value of each assignment will be given to the students by the instructor is a separate handout.

Grading Scale:
The following Grading Scale will be used:

90% – 100% - S/A
80% – 89% - S/B
70% – 79% - S/C
60% - 69% - U/D
0% - 59% - U/F

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COURSE OUTLINE:

Textbook Chapters 1 - 8

1.  Real Numbers  (Optional Review)

1.1  Study Skills for Success in Mathematics

1.2  Problem Solving

1.3  Fractions

1.4  The Real Number System

1.5  Inequalities

1.6  Addition of Real Numbers

1.7  Subtraction of Real Numbers

1.8  Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers

1.9  Exponents, Parentheses, and the Order of Operations

1.10  Properties of the Real Number System

 

2.  Solving Linear Equations

2.1  Combining Like Terms

2.2  The Addition Property of Equality

2.3  The Multiplication Property of Equality

2.4  Solving Linear Equations with a Variable on Only One Side of the Equation

2.5  Solving Linear Equations with the Variable on Both Sides of the Equation

2.6  Formulas

2.7  Ratios and Proportions

 

3.  Applications of Algebra

3.1  Changing Application Problems into Equations

3.2  Solving Application Problems

 

4.  Graphing Linear Equations

4.1  The Cartesian Coordinate System and Linear Equations in Two Variables

4.2  Graphing Linear Equations

4.3  Slope of a Line

4.4  Slope-Intercept and the Point-Slope Forms of the Linear Equation

 

5.  Exponents and Polynomials

5.1  Exponents

5.2  Negative Exponents

5.3  Scientific Notation

5.4  Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

5.5  Multiplication of Polynomials

5.6  Division of polynomials

 

6.  Factoring

6.1  Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial

6.2  Factoring by Grouping

6.3  Factoring Trinomials of the form ax2 + bx + c, a = 1

6.4  Factoring Trinomials of the form ax2 + bx + c, a ≠ 1

6.5  Special Factoring Formulas and a General Review of Factoring

6.6  Solving Quadratic Equations Using Factoring

6.7  Applications of Quadratic Equations

 

7.  Rational Expressions and Equations

7.1  Simplifying Rational Expressions

7.2  Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions

7.3  Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions with a Common Denominator and Finding the Least Common Denominator

7.4  Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions

 

8.  Functions and their Graphs

8.1  More on Graphs

8.2  Functions

8.3  Linear Functions

8.4  Slope, Modeling, and Linear Relationships

8.5  Algebra of Functions

 

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METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities.

 

Special Note for Pueblo Campus: This course uses MyLabsPlus for all assignments and exams and requires active participation in the use of the online software program.  All Assignments and Exams must be done in MyLabsPlus. 

 

Special Note for Online Section (01W):  This course requires active participation in using computer software to view demonstrations, hear lectures, and respond to assignments on the web. Class meetings will be delivered on the web. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND ONSITE CLASSES; ALL WORK IS COMPLETED ONLINE. The examinations will be given via MyMathLab.  You must have access to a computer that allows access to the internet, if you do not have such access, you MUST drop from the course immediately.

 

The instructor may assign point values to such activities.

 

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Disciplinary sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, or suspension.  Academic sanctions may include failure of the course or the assignment at the discretion of the instructor.  Students may receive both disciplinary and academic sanctions.

 

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DISABILITY STATEMENT:

Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class.  Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.

 

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SPECIAL REMARKS:

Homework:  Homework will be assigned and evaluated as determined by the instructor.

 

Attendance:  Attendance will be taken and students may be withdrawn from the class when they have missed 20% of the total class time.  Missed exams will result in a zero for that exam unless prior arrangements have been made.

 

Special Note for Online Section (01W):  You are not required to attend on campus classes.  All coursework is completed online.  Your first login to Desire2Learn (D2L) and/or MyLabsPlus (MLP) is considered attending class for the first time.   Subsequent logins constitutes attending class.  Your last date of attendance will be recorded based on your last login to either D2L or MLP.

 

Conduct:  Professional and courteous behavior is expected at all times.  Disruptive behavior is UNACCEPTABLE in the classroom and will result in immediate disciplinary sanctions which may include the student’s temporary or permanent removal from the class

 

Use of Electronics in the Classroom:  Computers and other electronic devices may be used in the classroom only for academic purposes as directed by the instructor.  Texting and/or accessing personal e-mail and Facebook are not allowed.  All cell phones must be turned off during class. If a student uses an unapproved electronic device during a test or class activity, the student will receive no credit for the activity or test, may be asked to leave the classroom, and/or may fail the course for cheating.