ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A formal study of algebra with emphasis on concepts needed for
calculus. Topics include, but are not limited to, functions, conic sections,
matrices and determinants, polynomial theory, rational functions, sequences and
series, logarithmic and exponential functions, combinatorial mathematics, and
mathematical induction. Prerequisite: Demonstrated geometry competency (level
2), and Mathematics 0482 (or college equivalent) with a grade of “C” or better
or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test or a qualifying A.C.T.
math score
COURSE
MATERIALS
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COURSE
OUTLINE
Unit 1: Chapter
R – Review of Basic Concepts from Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
(Sections
R.3-R.7)
Chapter 1 – Further Review of Basic
Concepts from Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
(Sections
1.1-1.5; 1.7 (Linear Inequalities only),1.8)
MyMathLab Unit 1 Homework and TEST #1 – Calculators
may be used.*
Unit 2: Chapter
1 – Non-Linear Equations and Inequalities (Sections 1.6-1.7)
Chapter 2 –
Graphs and Functions (Sections 2.1-2.8)
MyMathLab Unit 2 Homework and TEST #2 –
Calculators may be used.*
Unit 3: Chapter
3 – Polynomial and Rational Functions (Sections 3.1-3.5)
Chapter 4 – Inverse, Exponential,
and Logarithmic Functions (Sections 4.1-4.4)
MyMathLab Unit 3 Homework and TEST #3 –
Scientific calculators are required.*
Unit 4: Chapter
4 – Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Applications and Models
(Sections
4.5-4.6)
Chapter 5 –
Systems of Equations; Matrices and Determinants
(Sections
5.1-5.3; 5.5, 5.7, 5.8)
MyMathLab Unit 4 Homework and TEST #4 –
Scientific calculators are required.*
Unit 5: Chapter 6 – Conic Sections (Sections
6.1-6.4)
Chapter 7 – Sequences and Series,
the Binomial Theorem, and Mathematical Induction
(Sections 7.1-7.5)
MyMathLab Unit 5 Homework and TEST #5 –
Scientific calculators are required.*
Final After completing all five unit tests, students must take
the comprehensive final
Exam: examination. This covers all the
assigned sections from chapters 1 through 7.
Scientific calculators are required.*
*PROGRAMMABLE AND GRAPHING CALCULATORS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
This
is a five-semester-hour-credit course.
The
prerequisites for Math 1431 are demonstrated geometry competency (level 2), and Math 0482 (or college equivalent)
with a grade of C or better or a
qualifying score on the mathematics placement test or a qualifying A.C.T. math sub-score.
You
need a commitment to study and the time (10-15 hours per week) to complete the
assigned work.
07/11/2010