7a. Prerequisite(s): (Course and/or other preparation/experience that is REQUIRED to be completed previous to enrollment in this course.)

Skl.Dev. 582 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better, or placement by the matriculation assessment process

7b. Co-requisite(s):  (Courses and/or other preparation that is REQUIRED to be taken concurrently with this course.)

7c. Advisory: (Minimum preparation RECOMMENDED in order to be successful in this course.  Also known as “Course Advisory”.)

9b. Catalog Description:

Whole numbers and their representation, the integers, real numbers and their properties, first degree equations, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, graphing linear equations of two variables, radical expressions, quadratic equations, inequalities, and applied problems and problem solving. Designed for college students needing the equivalent of the first year of high school algebra. The 4-unit option is the traditional lecture style. The 5-unit option is an "individualized" approach that is open entry/open exit. It incorporates mastery learning with other methods of instruction. A maximum of 180 hours is allowed for completion of the class.

10. Student Performance Outcomes: (Outcomes for all credit courses must indicate that students will learn critical thinking and will be able to apply concepts at college level.  Outcomes must be related to items listed in Section 11.)

1. execute basic algebraic operations with real numbers, including
positive and negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and numbers with
exponents;
2. show equivalency of numerical expressions involving numbers and
variables, using properties of equality and the properties of real
numbers;
3. translate from written or spoken language phrases and sentences
to algebraic phrases and sentences, and from the "algebraic" to the
written or spoken language;
4. simplify algebraic expressions with polynomials, simple radical
and rational expressions; includes factoring and dividing simple
polynomial expressions;
5. solve linear equations and linear inequalities, simple radical
equations, and quadratic equations and the word problems associated
with each, including correct dimensional analysis;
6. graph solutions of linear inequalities on a number line;
7. graph and interpret graphs of linear equations in two variables;
identify intercepts, slope of a line and solution points;
8. write equations of straight lines given a graph or information
about the line; and
9. create algebraic models to solve a real-world problem including
fitting data points with a linear model, using geometrical properties
of area, perimeter, volume, right triangles, and exponential growth
and decay (time permitting).

11. Course Content Outline: (Provides a comprehensive, sequential outline of the course content, including all major subject matter and the specific body of knowledge covered.)

I. Arithmetic Review
1. operations on the numeric sets; counting numbers, whole,
integers, rational and real;
II. Fundamentals of Algebra
1. properties of exponents
2. order of operations
3. vocabulary and basic rules of algebra
4. translating and rewriting written expressions to algebraic
expressions and vice versa
5. evaluating algebraic expressions
6. identifying expressions as being polynominals, rational, or
radical
III. Solving Linear Equation, Linear Inequalities, and Word Problems
Associated with these Types
IV. Factoring Polynomials
1. distribute property
2. difference of squares
3. grouping
4. trinomials
V. Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring; Setting Up and
Solving Associated Word Problems
VI. Graphing Equations with Two Unknowns
1. finding intercepts
2. finding solutions points
3. sketching lines and curves
VII. Manipulation of Literal Equations
VIII. Roots and Radicals
1. properties of roots and radicals
2. simplifying expressions
3. solving equations with radicals
4. setting up and solving associated word problems
IX. Properties of Exponents
1. simplifying expressions with exponents; solving basic
exponential growth and decay problems
X. Solving Quadratic Equations using the Quadratic Formula;
Setting Up and Solving Associate Word Problems

12. Typical Assignments: (List types of assignments, including library assignments.)

a. Reading Assignments: (Submit at least 2 examples)

b. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance: (Submit at least 2 examples)

c. Other (Terms projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.)

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