MATH 1111 Syllabus

Subject Code

MATH

Course Number

1111

Course Title

College Algebra

Prerequisites

Degree program admission math competency or successful completion of required math learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered every semester

Credit Hours

(3-0-3)

Course Description

This course emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, systems of equations, and analytic geometry.

Course Outcomes

Fundamental Concepts of Algebra

 

Order

Description

 

1

Demonstrate the concept of sets and set notation.

 

2

Locate complements, unions, and intersections of sets.

 

3

Compute the value of expressions using the laws of exponents.

 

4

Simplify radicals and use them in arithmetic operations.

 

5

Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials.

 

6

Identify all factors of algebraic expressions.

 

7

Perform arithmetic operations on rational expressions

 

8

Define complex numbers

 

9

Perform arithmetic operations on complex numbers.

 

 

Equations and Inequalities

 

Order

Description

 

1

Solve linear equations.

 

2

Solve application problems involving linear equations

 

3

Solve quadratic equations.

 

4

Solve application problems involving quadratic equations.

 

5

Solve linear inequalities.

 

6

Solve quadratic inequalities.

 

7

Solve rational inequalities.

 

8

Solve exponential equations.

 

9

Solve application problems involving exponential equations.

 

10

Solve logarithmic equations.

 

11

Solve application problems involving logarithmic equations.

 

 

Functions and Graphs

 

Order

Description

 

1

Plot ordered pairs.

 

2

Define relations and functions.

 

3

Construct a graph of linear functions.

 

4

Construct a graph of quadratic functions.

 

5

Construct a graph of exponential functions.

 

6

Construct a graph of logarithmic functions.

 

 

Systems of Equations

 

Order

Description

 

1

Solve systems of linear equations with two unknowns.

 

2

Solve application problems involving linear systems.

 

 

Optional Topics

Order

Description

 

1

Set-up and solve problems with direct, inverse, and joint variations.

 

2

Solve absolute value equations and inequalities.

 

3

Solve systems of linear equations with matrices..

 

4

Solve simple linear programming problems..

 

5

Construct conics which might include hyperbolas, parabolas, ellipses, and circles..

 

6

Identify a pattern in a sequence of numbers and use the pattern to extend an arithmetic sequence.

 

7

Identify a pattern in a sequence of numbers and use the pattern to extend a geometric sequence.

 

8

Use mathematical induction to prove statements.

 

9

Use the Binomial Theorem to expand the binomial.

 

10

Use the Binomial Theorem to find indicated terms without expanding.

 

11

Define permutations and combinations.

 

12

Use permutations and combinations to solve application problems.

 

13

Define probability.

 

14

Calculate probability of events in application problems.