MATH 023 - Essentials of Algebra
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated math and reading competency through appropriate assessment or successful completion of ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College , or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing , or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: IVYT 111 - Student Success in University Transfer
PROGRAM: Mathematics
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: - Perform mathematical operations on integers using the order of operations
- Calculate square roots using a calculator and identify common perfect squares
- Simplify algebraic expressions
- Solve linear and literal equations
- Solve and graph inequalities in one variable and write answers in interval notation
- Add, subtract, and multiply polynomial expressions and divide a polynomial by a monomial
- Factor polynomials, difference of two squares, trinomials, and four-term polynomials
- Use and calculate slope
- Graph linear equations using t-tables, intercepts, and slope-intercept form
- Write linear equations given a graph, or two ordered pairs
- Translate verbal expressions into algebraic symbols and vice-versa
- Apply the properties of integer exponents, including scientific notation
- Evaluate expressions and formulas
- Solve percent problems
- Use relevant mathematical language, laws, and notations appropriately.
- Solve a variety of application problems in the above areas
- Use appropriate technology to enhance course objectives.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - 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
| 90-100% |
A |
| 80-89% |
B |
| 70-79% |
C |
| 60-69% |
D |
| 0-59% |
F |
The final exam must count at least 20% of the final grade.
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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