Math 1314 384 Torill Miller F1101S College Algebra Syllabus Department Mathematics Discipline Mathematics Course Number Math 1314 Course Title Dual credit College Algebra Credit 3 Lecture 3 Lab 1 This course satisfies a core curriculum requirement Yes mathematics Prerequisites 3 years of high school algebra Campuses Roosevelt ISD Textbook College Algebra 4th edition Blitzer Pearson Prentice Hall 2007 Supplies calculator with a log function the course may include online supplemental instruction Please see the instructor s course information sheet for more on this Course Description A standard course in college algebra Quadratic equations ratio and proportion variation binomial theorem inequalities complex numbers theory of equations determinants and matrices Course Purpose Rational Goal The purpose of the course is to provide a fundamental background in algebra to meet the mathematics requirement for the core curriculum and to provide a basis for further study in mathematics Course Requirements To maximize the potential to complete this course a student should attend all class and laboratory meetings take notes and participate in class complete all homework assignments and examinations including final examinations Course Evaluation Please see the instructor s course information sheet for specific items used in evaluating student performance Attendance Policy Whenever absences become excessive and in the instructor s opinion minimum course objectives cannot be met due to absences the student will be withdrawn from the course Student Learning Outcomes Competencies Upon completion of this course and receiving a passing grade the student will be able to 1 2 3 4 5 6 solve and graph problems involving linear quadratic exponential and logarithmic functions solve and graph linear quadratic and rational inequalities identify and simplify complex numbers apply midpoint distance and circle formulas analyze and graph polynomial functions analyze and graph rational functions 7 create and solve systems of equations with algebraic techniques with matrix techniques and with determinants 8 apply the Binomial Theorem to expand binomials of higher degree Developed by the Coordinating Board and the Faculty of South Plains College s Math and Engineering Department and adopted by RISD
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