| Catalog Data |
The course gives the student fundamental quantitative
and algebraic skills needed in other mathematics and science courses.
Topics include: real numbers, linear equations, graphing,
linear systems, exponents, factoring, rational expressions,
rational exponents and quadratic equations.
Prerequisite: one year of high school algebra. |
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| Textbooks |
Interactive Mathematics Personal Academic Notebooks
published by Academic Systems
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| Prerequisites | You should have some skills in high school algebra.
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| Goals |
The goals of the course are to
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| Overview |
To achieve these goals, the course uses an interactive
approach in which you learn by doing experiments and exercises.
Learning mathematics requires doing mathematics.
The course uses a computer, the Internet and a set of course CDs.
The CDs contain
interactive multimedia lessons about selected topics in algebra.
The computer acts as your guide and serves as your textbook for
these topics.
You must take an active role in your own instruction to be
successful in this course.
Software does not teach this class. The course uses several approaches to appeal to different learning styles. While there are computer aided explanations and exercises, the instructor is an integral part of the course. The Personal Academic Notebook can act as a traditional textbook for those who prefer hard-copy. Classes include mini-lectures, traditional homework and traditional tests. The instructor provides you with individualized help when the class works on computer lessons. Your style of learning allows you a choice between using software or the Personal Academic Notebook to learn the material. You may also change the emphasis at different points in the course. |
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Syllabus |
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| Final Exam | The final exam is comprehensive and departmental.
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| Competency Test | In order to pass the course you must pass an on-line competency
test on basic algebra.
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| Resources | The Math Center
located in Science 116 and Science 151
offers free tutoring in college algebra.
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| Attendance | You should attend class regularly. |