This is an information sheet only, not the course syllabus. All students must see a math instructor for an orientation and to receive the course materials.
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.
Only one of Math 1428 or Math 1431 may count toward degree credit.
COURSE MATERIALS
Steffensen-Johnson, College Algebra , 2nd ed. (Addison Wesley)
COURSE OUTLINE
Unit 1: Chapter 1 – Review of Fundamental Concepts (Sections 1.6-1.7)
Chapter 2 – Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving (Section 2.1 section 5 only; Sections 2.4-2.7)
Chapter 3 – Relations, Functions and Graphs (Sections 3.1-3.6, Graphs of Square Root Functions in Section 4 of this syllabus)
TEST #1 – Calculators may be used.*
Unit 2: Chapter 4 – Polynomial and Rational Functions (Sections 4.1-4.7)
TEST #2 – Calculators may be used.*
Unit 3: Chapter 5 – Exponential and Logarithmic functions (Sections 5.1-5.6)
Chapter 6 – Systems of Equations (Sections 6.1-6.3)
TEST #3 – Calculators may be used.*
Unit 4: Chapter 7 – Matrices and Determinants (Sections 7.1-7.6)
TEST #4 – Calculators may be used.*
Unit 5: Chapter 8 – Topics in Analytical Geometry (Sections 8.1-8.5, Eccentricity and Graphs of Half-Conics in Section 4 of this syllabus)
TEST #5 – Calculators may be used.*
Unit 6: Chapter 9 – Sequences, Series, Mathematical Induction, and Binomial Theorem
(Sections 9.1-9.7; Section 9.6 includes only Part 3, p. 632 and Part 8, p. 637)
TEST #6 – Calculators may be used.*
*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.