MATH 023 - Essentials of Algebra

 
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE:  IVYT 111 - Student Success in University Transfer  

CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022

Reviews signed numbers and basic linear equations. Concentrates on integer exponents, scientific notation, linear equations and inequalities, literal equations, polynomial operations, polynomial factoring, graphing linear equations, and applications.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:

1. Perform mathematical operations on integers using the order of operations
2. Calculate square roots using a calculator and identify common perfect squares
3. Simplify algebraic expressions
4. Solve linear and literal equations
5. Solve and graph inequalities in one variable and write answers in interval notation
6. Add, subtract, and multiply polynomial expressions and divide a polynomial by a monomial
7. Factor polynomials, difference of two squares, trinomials, and four-term polynomials
8. Use and calculate slope
9. Graph linear equations using t-tables, intercepts, and slope-intercept form
10. Write linear equations given a graph, or two ordered pairs
11. Translate verbal expressions into algebraic symbols and vice-versa
12. Apply the properties of integer exponents, including scientific notation
13. Evaluate expressions and formulas
14. Solve percent problems
15. Use relevant mathematical language, laws, and notations appropriately.
16. Solve a variety of application problems in the above areas
17. Use appropriate technology to enhance course objectives.

• Signed numbers
• Polynomial operations
• Linear equations
• Polynomial factoring
• Integer exponents and scientific notation
• Graphs of linear equations
• Linear inequalities
• Applications
• Literal equations

 
GRADING POLICY
A course grade of C or higher is required for successful completion of MATH 023. 

Grading Scale

The final exam must count 20% - 25% of the final grade.
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)