Course Syllabus for College Algebra

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Textbook: College Algebra, Second Edition, by Mark Dugopolski, (c)1999 Addison Wesley Longman

Calculator: A scientific calculator (graphing capabilities are not needed) is required.

Course description: A study of linear equations and inequalities; algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions; and polynomials and complex numbers. Includes applications from business and science.

Course objectives: Each student will-

1. understand the fundamental properties of real numbers.
2. learn to use common notations of algebra.
3. learn methods and strategies for solving inequalities and linear and quadratic equations.
4. learn to simplify and graph polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
5. learn to apply algebra to various problems in other fields of study such as science and business.

Roles:

Students- To attend class faithfully, study the book diligently, ask questions in class, and do practice problems until you understand each exercise clearly.
Instructor- To explain algebra in such a way that it is clear to you as students, and to help you when you have a problem you don't understand.

Assistance: This course builds upon material covered each day, so please seek help if anything is unclear. Some suggestions follow:

1. Ask questions in class
2. Visit during office hours
3. Use the tutorial software that accompanies the book
4. Watch the videotapes that accompany the book

Assignments:

Topic	Section	Problems
Prerequisite	P	Choose the problems you want your students to complete
Equations & Inequalities	1.1
	1.2
	1.3
	1.4
	1.5
	1.6
Functions & Graphs	2.1
	2.2
	2.3
	2.4
	2.5
	2.6
	2.7
Polynomial & Rational Functions	3.1
	3.2
	3.3
	3.4
	3.5
	3.6
	3.7
Exponential & Logarithmic Functions	4.1
	4.2
	4.3
	4.4
Systems of Equations & Inequalities	5.1
	5.2
	5.3
	5.4
	5.5
	5.6
Matrices & Determinants	6.1
	6.2
	6.3
	6.4
	6.5
	6.6
The Conic Sections	7.1
	7.2
	7.3
Sequences, Series, and Probability	8.1
	8.2
	8.3
	8.4
	8.5
	8.6
	8.7