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Nov 23, 2024
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2020 - 2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MATH 128 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 or 4 Laboratory Hours: 0
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor required for extended contact hour sections
Restriction(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
This course begins with a review of Elementary Algebra topics: fractions, order of operations, exponents and polynomials, one-variable linear equations. The central theme of the course is a study of functions, using both graphic and algebraic methods. The functions we will focus on are: linear (with slope studied as a rate of change), quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic. “Real world” applications of these functions are considered. Students are expected to use a scientific calculator for all aspects of the course. Other technology may be incorporated at the instructor’s discretion.
Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics
- Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods.
COURSE-SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Students will be able to solve linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic equations in one variable.
- Students will be able to classify linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions from their formulas and from their graphs.
- Students will be able to predict the behavior of linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions (such as increasing/decreasing, intercepts, etc.) based on their parameters.
- Students will be able to solve a system of equations in two or three variables using the addition/elimination method.
- Students will be able to apply linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions and systems of equations in “real world” situations.
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