Math 1000 Series

There are three formats of Math 1000 Series , which includes Math 1000, Math 1001/1002 and Math
1003/1004. All formats have the same course title, Algebra for College Students, and require mastery of
the same college-level content.

Math 1000 is a fast-paced course (3 hours/week) in one semester, and it is designed for students who
satisfy the following:

1. They are very comfortable with basic college algebra content.
2. They just had an algebra course in the previous year .
3. They can work independently on most algebra topics.
4. They are prepared to handle a fast moving course (two sections in one class meeting).

Students who do not satisfy these four conditions are advised to switch to Math 1001/2.
Math 1001/2 is a slow-paced course (6 hours/week) in one semester.

3. Prerequisite None

5. Course Objectives
Math 1000 is designed to enhance students’ cognitive skills, problem solving techniques and
intellectual flexibility.

Course Requirements

A. Exams (390 points)

• Exam 1 (80 points) covers sections 2.1 - 3.4 and it is 50 minutes exam of 16-20 questions.
• Exam 2 (80 points) covers sections 3.5 - 4.6 and it is 50 minutes exam of 16-20 questions.
• Exam 3 (80 points) covers sections 5.1 - 6.4 and it is 50 minutes exam of 16-20 questions.
• Final Exam (150 points) is comprehensive, covers ( chapters 3-13) and it is 80 minutes of at
least 30 questions (To be specified later).
• These major exams will be announced at least two meetings in advance.
• The final examination is scheduled during the last week of classes.
• The final examination will not be given earlier regardless of the reasons. If any exam is missed
for a valid reason, please refer to the Make-Up Test Policy for exact details about what you
should do.

B. Homework Assignments (100 points)
Instructor selects one option

• Option 1. Web-Based Assignments
All homework assignments are posted on the web site and have due dates. Your
instructor will supply you with the section Key code.
• Option 2. Paper-Based Assignments
Homework assignments are collected at the start of each session for chapters 2-8. The HW
problems are given with these guidelines. The grading is based on providing correct solution
with all steps. No points will be given for just trying or showing answers only. Your instructor
will inform you of his/her grading policy.

C. Quizzes/Activities (110 points)
Instructor selects one option
(a) Option 1. Quizzes (110 points)
Your instructor will inform you of the frequency and the dates of quizzes.
(b) Option 2. Quizzes and Activities (110 points)
Your instructor assigns the frequency of quizzes and in class activities and their dates. Your
instructor will require you to use the activity book of S. Hahn.

D. Attendance Policy

• Your instructor will record class attendance.
• Your instructor will mark you as absent if you arrive later than 10 minutes or leave the
classroom 10 minutes or more prior to the end of session.
• Missing two consecutive classes and/or failing to attend class on a regular basis will result in
the notification to the General Education Program. They will contact you. Your mathematics
instructor and the General Education Program Staff will then work together to better assists
you in achieving academic success.

E. Make-Up Test Policy
(a) NO make-Up for any missed quizzes regardless of the reason of the absence.
(b) NO make-Up for any late homework regardless of the reason of the absence.
(c) Missed exams can be made up within one week of the actual in-class examination. However,
you must contact your instructor to arrange the scheduling of the make-up test within 48
hours of the date of the test that you missed. In the event you are unable to contact your
instructor, please have a reliable person do this on your behalf. Valid documentation must
be presented to your instructor. Valid documentation includes the following: illness (doctor’s
excuse needed); self-confinement at home or in the dormitory does not qualify as a valid excuse,
death in the immediate family (obituary or funeral announcement will be sufficient validation),
or appearance in court (copy of court documents will suffice).

F. Grading Policy
• Each student is responsible for keeping a record of points earned on exams, quizzes and home-
work assignments.
• Your instructor will NOT furnish you with reminders concerning your progress and how you
are doing at regular intervals throughout the course.
• The final grade will be assigned according to the total score and based on the following grade
distribution

Math 1000 Series Contents

The following is the list of topics that will be covered in Math 1000. Starred sections are not covered in
the classroom, but they are required independent topics and Math 1000 students must work out and
prepare these sections prior to follow up sections.

Chapter 1 Basic Algebra Concepts
Math 1000 students are required to know this chapter as prerequisite.

Chapter 2 Linear Equations and Inequalities

2.1 Linear equations. HW: 9, 15, 20, 30, 39, 50, 53, 54, 60, 63
2.2 Equations in fractional forms. HW: 1, 10, 15, 20, 29, 31, 40, 45, 50, 60
2.3 Equations in decimals . HW: 1, 7, 10, 13, 20 , 21, 30, 35, 40, 50
2.4 Formulas. HW: 3, 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 33, 40, 50, 55
2.5 Inequalities. HW: 2, 7, 10, 16, 20, 30, 50, 60, 61, 67
2.6 Inequalities with fractions . HW: 3, 7, 10, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 57
2.7 Absolute value inequalities. HW: 1, 5, 10, 15, 23, 26, 30, 33, 40, 50

Chapter 3 Polynomials

3.1 Definitions. HW: 3, 8, 13, 20, 40, 50, 55, 59, 60, 65
3.2 Products and quotients . HW: 5, 10, 19, 30, 39, 50, 60, 61, 70, 75
3.3 Complete factoring. HW: 5, 10, 13, 20, 30, 47, 55, 60, 63, 70
3.4 Factoring: using distribution . HW: 5, 13, 20, 30, 40, 45, 60, 65, 80, 83
3.5 Factoring: difference of squares . HW: 5, 10, 17, 20, 23, 30, 40, 45, 57, 60
3.6 Factoring trinomials. HW: 5, 10, 13, 20, 30, 57, 65, 70, 90, 93
3.7 Solving equations by factoring. HW: 5, 10, 13, 20, 30, 40, 47, 50, 55, 57

Chapter 4 Rational Expressions

4.1 Simplifying RE . HW: 3, 6, 17, 19, 20, 22, 39, 40, 43, 60
4.2 Products and quotients of RE. HW: 3, 5, 10, 17, 20, 25, 30, 40, 43, 50
4.3 Addition and subtraction of RE. HW: 3, 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 61
4.4 RE and complex fractions . HW: 3, 10, 20, 23, 30, 37, 41, 50, 55, 57
4.6 Fractional equations. HW: 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 35, 40, 45, 49, 50

Chapter 5 Exponents and Radicals

5.1 Integer exponents. HW: 3, 20, 25, 33, 40, 45, 55, 60, 70, 76
5.2 Roots and radicals. HW: 3, 10, 20, 30, 33, 40, 47, 50, 57, 63
5.3 Combining radicals. HW: 3, 10, 17, 20, 30, 35, 37,40, 50, 57
5.4 Products and quotients. HW: 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 43, 47, 50, 67
5.5 Equations involving radicals. HW: 7, 10, 15, 20, 23, 30, 37, 40, 47, 50
5.6 Merging exponents and roots. HW: 5, 10, 13, 20, 27, 30, 35, 40, 50, 57
5.7 Scientific notation. HW: 7, 10, 15, 20, 27, 30,40, 43, 47, 50

Chapter 6 Quadratic Equations and Inequalities
6.1 Complex numbers . HW: 5, 10, 15, 20, 27, 30, 47, 67, 70, 87
6.2 Quadratic equations. HW: 9, 20, 27, 30, 35, 40, 47, 60, 77, 80
6.3 Completing the square. HW: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 43, 47, 50
6.4 Quadratic formula. HW: 3, 10, 15, 20, 23, 30, 35, 40, 47, 50
6.7 Quadratic inequalities. HW: 7,10, 13, 17, 20, 27, 30, 39, 40, 50

Chapter 7 Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables
7.1 Linear equations in two variables.HW:5, 9, 10, 19, 20, 27, 30, 31, 40,48
7.3 Linear inequalities in two variables.HW:3,5,9, 10, 13, 16, 19, 20, 22, 24
7.4 Distance and slope of a line . HW: 5, 10, 17, 20, 23, 30, 40, 43, 49, 50
7.5 Equation of a line. HW: 3, 5, 10, 17, 20, 23, 30, 33, 40, 50

Chapter 8 Functions
8.1 Concept of a function. HW: 5, 10, 15, 17, 20, 27, 30, 35, 40, 50
8.3 Quadratic functions. HW: 1, 4, 7, 8, 10, 15, 17, 20, 22, 25
8.5 Transformation of functions. HW: 3, 7, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
8.6 Combining functions. HW: 5, 7, 10, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, 32

Chapter 11 Systems of Linear Equations
11.1 Systems in two variables. HW: 1, 5, 11, 15, 19, 25, 35, 39, 51, 59, 61

Chapter 13 Conic Sections
13.1 Circles. HW: 3, 7, 8, 11, 15, 19, 21, 25, 27, 30

Academic Deadlines