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Course Description from Catalog:
Math 0308: Topics for all formats include basic algebraic operations,
elementary equations,
laws of integral exponents, factoring and radical notation, rational expressions
and an
introduction to the Cartesian coordinate system . This course carries
institutional credit but
will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements.
Math 0310: Topics for all formats include special products and factoring,
rational expressions
and equations, rational exponents, radicals, radical equations, quadratic
equations and
complex numbers , an introduction to the function concept and graphing, equations
of lines
and linear systems . This course carries institutional credit but will not
transfer and will not be
used to meet degree requirements.
Prerequisites:
Math 0308: You should have satisfied one of the following criteria before
registering for this
course:
1. MATH 0306
2. Placement by testing
3. Instructor/Departmental Approval
Math 0310: You should have satisfied one of the following criteria before
registering for this
course:
1. MATH 0308
2. Placement by testing
3. Instructor/Departmental Approval
Syllabus and Schedule Content:
The following is a list of the Chapters and Sections covered in this course. The
instructor
reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus, if deemed necessary. All
changes will be
provided to the students orally or in writing before the implementation of the
change. All
students are expected to do the homework and to ask questions relating to
assignments and
course policies.
Math 0308
2.1 Simplifying Expressions
2.2 The Addition and Multiplication Properties of Equality
2.3 Solving Linear Equations Integrated Review - Solving Linear Equations
2.4 An Introduction to Problem Solving
2.5 Formulas and Problem Solving
2.6 Percent and Mixture Problem Solving
2.7 Further Problem Solving
2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities
3.1 Reading Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System
3.2 Graphing Linear Equations
3.3 Intercepts
3.4 Slope and Rate of Change, Integrated Review - Summary on Slope and Graphing
Linear Equations
3.5 The Slope-Intercept Form
3.6 The Point-Slope Form
4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition, Integrated Review - Solving
Systems of Equations
5.1 Exponents
5.2 Polynomial Functions and Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
5.3 Multiplying Polynomials
5.4 Special Products, Integrated Review - Exponents and Operations on
Polynomials
5.5 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
5.6 Dividing Polynomials
6.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c
6.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c and Perfect Square Trinomials
6.4 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c by Grouping
6.5 Factoring Binomials, Integrated Review-Choosing a Factoring Strategy
6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
7.1 Rational Functions and Simplifying Rational Expressions
7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Common Denominators and
Least Common Denominator
Math 0310
2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities
3.1 Reading Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System
3.2 Graphing Linear Equations
3.3 Intercepts
3.4 Slope and Rate of Change, Integrated Review - Summary on Slope and Graphing
Linear Equations
3.5 The Slope-Intercept Form
3.6 The Point-Slope Form
3.7 Functions
4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition, Integrated Review - Solving
Systems of Equations
4.5 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving
5.2 Polynomial Functions and Adding and Subtracting
Polynomials
6.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c
6.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c and Perfect Square Trinomials
6.4 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c by Grouping
6.5 Factoring Binomials, Integrated Review-Choosing a Factoring Strategy
6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
6.7 Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving
7.1 Rational Functions and Simplifying Rational Expressions
7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Common Denominators and
Least Common Denominator
7.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators
7.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions, Integrated Review-Summary
on Rational Expressions
7.6 Proportion and Problem Solving with Rational Equations
7.7 Simplifying Complex Fractions
8.4 Variation and Problem Solving
9.4 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables and Systems of Linear Inequalities
10.1 Radicals and Radical Functions
10.2 Rational Exponents
10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions
10.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions
10.5 Rationalizing Denominators and Numerators of Radical Expressions,
Integrated Review - Radicals and Rational
Exponents
10.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
10.7 Complex Numbers
11.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
11.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
11.3 Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods, Integrated Review-Summary on
Solving Quadratic Equations
11.5 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
11.6 Further Graphing of Quadratic Functions
