Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
OOSL-0002
Organization's ID:
MAT101
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
14 weeks (75 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Mathematics or College Algebra
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a working knowledge of college-level algebra and its applications. Emphasis is placed on the solution and application of linear and quadratic equations, word problems, polynomials, and rational and radical equations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Perform operations on real numbers and polynomials
  • Simplify algebraic, rational, and radical expressions
  • Examine arithmetic and geometric sequences
  • Discuss linear equations and inequalities
  • Learn to graph linear, quadratic, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions
  • Solve and graph exponential and logarithmic equations
  • Solve applications using linear systems
  • Evaluate and find partial sums of a series

General Topics:

  • Basic algebraic operations
  • Linear equations and inequalities in one variable
  • Polynomial and other equations
  • Functions and graphs
  • Operations on functions and analyzing graphs
  • Graphing polynomial and rational functions
  • Exponential and logarithmic functions
  • Exponential and logarithmic equations
  • Systems of equations
  • Sequences and series
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
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