MATH 93: Beginning Algebra

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Class Program

Mathematics

Credits

Lecture Hours 5 Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091725

Meets Degree Requirements For

Not Intended for Transfer, Typically Numbered Below 100.

Description

Students will work with polynomials, solve linear equations, graph linear equations in two dimensions, calculate slopes and intercepts for lines, solve systems of linear equations, and use unit analysis to solve applications. This course prepares students for MATH 99. Concurrent enrollment in SDS 103 is recommended.

Grading Basis

Graded

Recommended Prerequisites

SDS 120

Prerequisites

MATH 90 or MATH 92 or higher with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better or ABE 40 with a "B-" (2.7) or better, or appropriate placement score.

Course Learning Outcomes

Translate between English and Algebraic expressions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to apply mathematical concepts to real world situations.

Level

Beginner

Simplify numeric expressions containing powers, roots, parentheses, absolute values using correct order of operations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate growth in their mathematical skills in terms of graphical analysis, appropriate symbolic manipulation, and underlying theoretical comprehension.

Level

Intermediate

Add, subtract, multiply algebraic expressions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate growth in their mathematical skills in terms of graphical analysis, appropriate symbolic manipulation, and underlying theoretical comprehension.

Level

Intermediate

Evaluate algebraic expressions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate growth in their mathematical skills in terms of graphical analysis, appropriate symbolic manipulation, and underlying theoretical comprehension.

Level

Intermediate

Use distributive, commutative and associative properties to manipulate expressions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate growth in their mathematical skills in terms of graphical analysis, appropriate symbolic manipulation, and underlying theoretical comprehension.

Level

Intermediate

Use unit analysis to set up and solve word problems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to apply mathematical concepts to real world situations.

Level

Intermediate

Convert between decimal and scientific notation and perform arithmetic operations on numbers written in scientific notation.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate growth in their mathematical skills in terms of graphical analysis, appropriate symbolic manipulation, and underlying theoretical comprehension.

Level

Intermediate

Solve linear equations and linear inequalities.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate growth in their mathematical skills in terms of graphical analysis, appropriate symbolic manipulation, and underlying theoretical comprehension.

Level

Intermediate

Set up and solve linear word problems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to apply mathematical concepts to real world situations.

Level

Beginner

Graph linear equations in two variables from tables and from equations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate growth in their mathematical skills in terms of graphical analysis, appropriate symbolic manipulation, and underlying theoretical comprehension.

Level

Intermediate

Calculate the slope of a line given two points, a graph, and/or an equation.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate growth in their mathematical skills in terms of graphical analysis, appropriate symbolic manipulation, and underlying theoretical comprehension.

Level

Expert

Find the equation of a line in two variables given two points, a point and a slope, or a graph.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate growth in their mathematical skills in terms of graphical analysis, appropriate symbolic manipulation, and underlying theoretical comprehension.

Level

Beginner

Solve a 2X2 system of linear equations graphically and algebraically and solve applications involving 2X2 systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to apply mathematical concepts to real world situations.

Level

Beginner

Continue on into next appropriate math course.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate growth in their mathematical skills in terms of graphical analysis, appropriate symbolic manipulation, and underlying theoretical comprehension.

Level

Intermediate

Core Topics

Use exponent properties through negative exponents to simplify expressions.
Use Scientific Notation:
- Convert between decimal notation and scientific notation.
- Perform arithmetic operations on numbers written in scientific notation.
Use Unit Analysis to convert between measurement systems and solve applications.
Translate between algebraic notation and English.
Evaluate algebraic expressions.
Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
Solve linear equations in one variable.
Solve linear inequalities in one variable and use interval notation and set builder notation to write solution sets.
Set up and solve applications involving linear equations including:
- percents
- rates and ratios
- geometry
Compute slopes of lines from points, tables and graphs.
Determine equations of lines in slope-intercept and point-slope given:
- slope and a point
- two points
- graph
- linear story problem
Graph lines given equations and/or tables.
Determine key components of lines, including slope and intercepts.
Determine if given lines are parallel or perpendicular.
Solve system of linear equations graphically and algebraically including applications.