Course Description
Algebraic expressions, exponents, radicals, factoring, solving equations and inequalities, graphing, polynomial and rational functions. Designed to prepare students for MAT 190. Prerequisite: None; Note: Students who do not plan to take Calculus are recommended to discuss with their advisor whether a different MAC Quantitative Reasoning course is a better option. Students who have prior credit for RCO 115 may not take MAT 115 for credit.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Interrelate real-world information with mathematical forms (e.g., with functions, equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words, geometric figures) (MAC QR SLO1)
- Formulate and justify conclusions based on quantitative arguments (MAC QR SLO2)
- Communicate the quantitative evidence of the argument (MAC QR SLO3)
- Identify functions and their domains, describe their properties, and draw their graphs.
- Give examples of piecewise functions.
- Compute values of functions, solve algebraic equations and inequalities.
- Compare and contrast one-to-one functions with non-invertible functions.
- Combine different methods to find real and complex roots of polynomials.
- Support and justify statements with mathematical arguments.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Content self-reflection | 10% |
| Homework | 15% |
| Quizzes | 20% |
| Tests | 40% |
| Final | 15% |
Attendance/Participation:
This course is online asynchronous.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Access to MyLab and Mastering is required for this class and that access includes an electronic copy of the course textbook, Dugopolski, College Algebra, 6th ed, Pearson, 2015.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.