SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 10:34:57 AMMATH 154 Course Outline as of Summer 2019

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  MATH 154Title:  ELEM AND INT ALG B-STEM  
Full Title:  Elementary and Intermediate Algebra For Business and STEM
Last Reviewed:10/22/2018

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum8.00Lecture Scheduled8.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled140.00
Minimum8.00Lab Scheduled017.5 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total8.00 Contact Total140.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  280.00Total Student Learning Hours: 420.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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A combined elementary and intermediate algebra course that incorporates the use of graphing technology. Topics include functions, equations and inequalities in one variable, systems of linear equations in two and three variables, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, and conic sections.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Completion of CSKLS 373 or CSKLS 372 or AB705 placement into Math Tier 1 or higher


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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A combined elementary and intermediate algebra course that incorporates the use of graphing technology. Topics include functions, equations and inequalities in one variable, systems of linear equations in two and three variables, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, and conic sections.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:Completion of CSKLS 373 or CSKLS 372 or AB705 placement into Math Tier 1 or higher
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Fall 2016
Inactive: 
 Area:B
MC
Communication and Analytical Thinking
Math Competency
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Solve linear equations, linear inequalities in one variable, polynomial equations by factoring,
    radical equations, and systems of two linear equations.
2.  Simplify and perform operations on expressions involving radicals, exponents, and
    polynomials.
3.  Graph and formulate linear equations in two variables.
4.  Identify and use appropriate algebraic methods to solve application problems.
5.  Analyze functions and solve equations and inequalities using graphing technology and
    algebraic methods.
6.  Create mathematical models and solve applications of linear and nonlinear functions.
7.  Solve systems of linear equations using matrix methods and graphing technology.
8.  Graph conic sections, including parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.   Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable.
2.   Evaluate and solve formulas.
3.   Graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables, including the slope-intercept
      method.
4.   Find the equation of a line given information about the line.
5.   Define a polynomial, and perform the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication,
      division, and factoring of polynomials.
6.   Use the laws of exponents and manipulate expressions involving rational exponents.
7.   Solve linear systems of equations in two variables using the methods of substitution,
      addition, and graphing.
8.   Simplify, add, subtract, multiply and divide radical expressions.
9.   Simplify, add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions.
10. Define function, domain, and range, and use function notation.
11. Identify basic features of the graphs of polynomial, radical, absolute value, exponential and
      logarithmic functions.
12. Use graphing technology to construct graphs, to solve nonlinear equations and inequalities in
      one variable, and to locate roots, intersection points, and extrema.
13. Use algebraic methods to solve equations that involve polynomial, radical, absolute value,
      rational, exponential and logarithmic expressions.
14. Find algebraic solutions to literal equations.
15. Apply algebraic or graphical methods, as appropriate, to solve application problems
      involving polynomial, radical, absolute value, rational, exponential and logarithmic
      functions.
16. Apply properties of exponents and logarithms.
17. Express an understanding of the number e.
18. Graph conic sections, including parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas.
19. Use algebraic and graphical methods to solve linear and nonlinear systems in two variables,
      and use Reduced Row Echelon Form (RREF) to solve systems of linear equations in three
      variables.
20. Solve application and modeling problems that require the use of a system of linear equations.
21. Find graphical solutions to systems of linear inequalities.

Topics and Scope
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I. Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
    A. Linear equations
    B. Applications of linear equations
    C. Linear inequalities
    D. Formulas
II. Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables
    A. Cartesian coordinate system
    B. Graphing linear equations, including the slope-intercept method
    C. Finding the equation of a line
    D. Graphing linear inequalities in two variables
    E. Systems of equations in two variables
         1. Solving by graphing
         2. Solving by elimination (addition)
         3. Solving by substitution
         4. Applications
III. Integer Exponents and Laws of Exponents
IV. Polynomials
    A. Definition
    B. Operations
    C. Factoring
         1. Common factors
         2. Grouping
         3. Trinomials
         4. Difference of squares
         5. Sum and difference of cubes
    D. Solving quadratic equations by factoring
    E. Applications
V. Radicals
    A. Square roots
    B. Simplification
    C. Sums and products of radicals
    D. Rationalizing denominators of square roots
    E. Higher-index radicals
    F. Pythagorean Theorem
    G. Radical equations
    H. Rational exponents
    I. Applications
VI. Use of Technology
    A. Evaluate and graph functions
    B. Solve equations and inequalities graphically
    C. Matrices and RREF
VII. Functions
    A. Definition of relation, function, domain, and range
    B. Function notation and evaluation
    C. Interval notation, intersection and union
    D. Analyze graphs of polynomial, absolute value, radical, exponential, and logarithmic
         functions with and without graphing technology
    E. Mathematical models and other applications of linear and nonlinear functions
VIII. Equations and Inequalities
    A. Equations
         1. Solutions of literal equations
         2. Algebraic and graphical solutions of linear, quadratic, radical, rational, absolute value,
              exponential, and logarithmic equations
    B. Inequalities
         1. Algebraic solutions to absolute value inequalities
         2. Graphical solutions of linear and nonlinear inequalities using graphing technology
IX. Quadratic Functions
    A. Vertex and general forms
    B. Discriminant
    C. Solutions to quadratic equations using factoring, quadratic formula, and completing the
         square
    D. Applications and modeling
X. Rational Expressions and Equations
    A. Simplification of rational expressions, including complex fractions
    B. Operations on rational expressions
    C. Solving rational equations
    D. Applications and modeling
XI. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
    A. The number e
    B. Common and natural logarithms
    C. Laws of logarithms
    D. Applications and modeling
XII. Introduction to Conic Sections
    A. Midpoint and Distance Formulas, Circles
    B. Parabolas
    C. Ellipses
    D. Hyperbolas
XIII. Systems of Equations/Inequalities
    A. Linear and nonlinear systems of equations
    B. Matrices and RREF
    C. Systems of linear inequalities
    D. Applications and modeling

Assignments:
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1. Reading outside of class (0-60 pages per week)
2. Problem sets (1-8 per week)
3. Quizzes (0-4 per week)
4. Projects (0-10)
5. Exams (3-8)
6. Final exam

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
5 - 20%
Problem sets
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
70 - 95%
Exams and quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 10%
Projects


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Beginning and Intermediate Algebra. 5th ed. Miller, Julie and O'Neill, Molly and Hyde, Nancy. McGraw-Hill. 2017
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra. 6th ed. Martin-Gay, Elayn. Pearson. 2016

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