Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAYA-0026
Organization's ID:
MA001: College Algebra
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-Paced (90 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 applied college algebra
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce intermediate-level algebraic operations and how algebraic methods are used in real-world applications. Topics include systems of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, and operations with rational expressions.

Learning Outcomes:

  • write, graph, solve and apply systems of linear equations in two and three variables, including special cases
  • write, graph, solve and apply linear inequalities, including compound and absolute value inequalities
  • simplify, perform operations with, and solve equations involving rational expressions
  • simplify and evaluate expressions involving rational exponents, radicals, and complex numbers
  • write, graph, and solve quadratic equations and solve radical equations
  • use function notation to determine whether a function is invertible and find the inverse function
  • write, graph, and apply exponential functions to solve and apply exponential equations
  • write, graph, and apply logarithmic functions to solve and apply logarithmic equations

General Topics:

  • Linear equations and inequalities
  • Rational exponents, radicals, and complex numbers
  • Quadratic equations
  • Rational expressions
  • Exponential functions
  • Inverse functions and logarithms
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • proctored final exam

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials