Catalog Description:Chabot College Fall 2003Course Outline for Mathematics 65AELEMENTARY ALGEBRA ACatalog Description:65A – Elementary Algebra A 3 unitsConcepts covered in the first half of Mathematics 65, including signed numbers, polynomials and integer exponents; linear equations and inequalities; introduction to graphs; set theory. Designed for those with no previous algebra background. Prerequisite: Mathematics 105 or 105L, (both completed with a grade of C or higher) or an appropriate skill level demonstrated through the Mathematics Assessment process. May not receive credit if Mathematics 65 or 65L has been completed. May be offered in Distance Education delivery format. 3 hours lecture, 0-1 hour laboratory.Prerequisite Skills:Before entering the course the student should be able to:1. perform computations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers without a calculator;2. apply the commutative and associative properties;3. use ratios, proportions and percents;4. identify basic geometric figures and their properties, including Pythagorean Theorem to find lengths of sides, areas and perimeters;5. calculate the mean and median;6. convert within and between U.S. Standards and metric units of length, area, volume, mass, temperature, and time;7. solve simple algebraic equations;8. use order of operations to simplify arithmetic expressions;9. evaluate square roots of perfect squares;10. solve word problems including those using formulas.Expected Outcome for Students:Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:1. write using set theory notation;2. apply order of operations to simplify algebraic expressions;3. solve linear equations in one variable;4. solve and graph linear inequalities in one variable;5. graph linear equations in two variables by various methods;6. add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials;7. apply the formula for squaring the binomial;8. apply algebraic methods to solve word problems;9. solve formulas for any given variable;10. apply the properties of integral exponents;11. convert between scientific notation and standard notation;12. find the slope of a line from the graph and from the definition.Course Content:1. Set Theory notation2. Real number Systema. Properties of addition and multiplicationb. Absolute valuec. Order of operationsd. Graphing on the number line3. Algebraic expressionsChabot CollegeCourse Outline for Mathematics 65A, Page 2Fall 20034. Linear equationsa. Solvingb. Applicationsc. Formulas5. Linear inequalities in one variablea. Solvingb. Graphing on the number linec. Applications6. Operations and simplifying polynomials7. Graphing linear equations in two variablesa. Plotting pointsb. Plotting intercepts8. Finding slopea. From the graphb. From two points9. Exponentsa. Integralb. Scientific notationMethods of Presentation:1. Informal lectures2. Class discussion of problems, solutions and student’s questions3. Audio-visual materialsAssignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:1. Typical Assignmentsa. Exercises from the text bookThe balance in Wills’ Mastercard® account grew 2% to $870 in one month. What was his balance at the beginning of the month?b. CollaborativesAsk the students to work together to solve four application problems.2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progressa. Homeworkb. Quizzesc. Class participationd. Midtermse. Final Exam2Textbook(s) (Typical):Elementary Algebra Concepts and Applications, Bittenger and Ellenbogen, Addison Wesley, 2002Special Student Materials:Scientific CalculatorC. Wieser Curriculum/math/65A/992000 Hps Css Revised: 09/20/00 Css Revised: 03/23/01 Revised: 08-23-02 MATH 65A Outline Fall 2003