College Algebra

Syllabus
Required Text

Larson, R. (2014). College algebra, hybrid edition (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
ISBN: 9781285858319 (eBook)--Required
or
ISBN: 9781133950530 (print version)--Optional
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of algebra. Topics include equations,
polynomial and rational functions and graphing, and exponential and logarithmic functions.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course you will be able to :

Apply the fundamental concepts of algebraic mathematics

Solve equations and inequalities; apply mathematical models
Identify and graph polynomial, rational, and exponential functions
Find slope and determine equations of lines
Solve quadratic equations
Solve higher degree polynomial equations
Use properties of exponential and logarithmic functions to solve exponential and
logarithmic equations
Tentative Schedule

Week Assignments

Week 1 "Basic Read the following selections from our textbook:

Algebraic Concepts"
P.1 Review of Real Numbers and Their Properties
P.2 Exponents and Radicals
 P.3 Polynomials and Special Products
P.4 Factoring Polynomials
P.5 Rational Expressions
P.6 The Rectangular Coordinate System and Graphs
Read the week one lecture: Basic Concepts
View the week one video lecture: Factoring Polynomials
Participate in the week one discussion: "Introductions"
Complete the week one assignment

Read the following selections from our textbook:

1.1 Graphs of Equations
1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable
1.3 Modeling with Linear Equations
1.4 Quadratic Equations and Applications
Week 2 "Introduction 1.5 Complex Numbers
to Algebraic
Equations" 1.6 Other Types of Equations
1.7 Linear Inequalities in One Variable
Read the week two lecture: Solving Equations
View the week two video lecture: Solving Equations
Participate in the week two discussion: Solving Equations
Complete the week two assignment

Week 3 "Functions Read the following selections from our textbook:

and Their Graphs"
2.1 Linear Equations in Two Variables
2.2 Functions
2.3 Analyzing Graphs of Functions
2.4 A Library of Parent Functions
2.5 Transformations of Functions
2.6 Combinations of Functions: Composite Functions
Read the week three lecture: Functions and Their Graphs
View the week three video lecture: Functions and Their Graphs
 Participate in the week three discussion: Functions in the Real World
Complete the week three assignment

Read the following selections from our textbook:

3.1 Quadratic Functions and Models
Week 4 "Quadratic Read the week four lecture: Quadratic Functions
Functions and the
Midterm" View the week four video lecture: Quadratic Functions
Participate in the week four discussion: Midpoint Memoirs
Complete the Midterm Exam

Read the following selections from our textbook:

3.2 Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree
3.3 Polynomial and Synthetic Division

Week 5 "Higher 3.4 Zeros of Polynomial Functions

Degree Polynomials" Read the week five lecture: Higher Degree Polynomials

View the week five video lecture: Zeroes of Polynomials

Participate in the week five discussion: Intermediate Value Theorem
Complete the week five assignment

Read the following selections from our textbook:

4.1 Rational Functions and Asymptotes
4.2 Graphs of Rational Functions
Week 6 "Rational Read the week six lecture: Rational Functions
Functions"
View the week six video lecture: Rational Functions
Participate in the week six discussion: Asymptotes of Rational
Functions
Complete the week six assignment

Week 7 "Exponential Read the following selections from our textbook:

and Logarithmic
5.1 Exponential Functions and Their Graphs
Functions"
5.2 Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs
5.3 Properties of Logarithms
5.4 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
 5.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Models
Read the week seven lecture: Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions
View the week seven video lecture: Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions
Participate in the week seven discussion: Important
Mathematical Constants
Complete the week seven assignment

Read the week eight lecture: Final Exam Preparation

Week 8 "Reflect Back View the week eight video lecture: Mathematical Modeling
on the Course and
Final Exam" Participate in the week eight discussion: Reflection
Complete the Final Exam

Grading Policy

Weighted Grades

Assignment Percentage

Discussions 30%

Assignments 50%

Midterm 10%

Final 10%

Expected Student Workload

The following table outlines the academic effort required for you to be successful in this course.
While the times in the table are approximate, it is presented to help with your time management.
If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to your instructor or student advisor.

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

1 Online Readings/Lectures 0.0

 Discussions 2.0

Assignments 1.0

Readings 1.6

Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 1.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 0.0

Online Discussions 2.0

Assignments 1.0

2 Readings 1.8

Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 1.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

3 Readings/Lectures 0.0

Online Discussions 2.0

Assignments 1.0

Preparation Readings 1.5

 Discussions 0.0

Assignments 1.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 0.0

Online Discussions 2.0

Assignments 1.0

4 Readings 0.2

Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 1.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 0.0

Online Discussions 2.0

Assignments 1.0

5 Readings 0.9

Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 1.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

 Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 0.0

Online Discussions 2.0

Assignments 1.0

6 Readings 0.4

Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 1.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 0.0

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 1.0

7 Readings 1.3

Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 1.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

8 Online Readings/Lectures 0.0

Discussions 2.0
 Assignments 2.0

Readings 0.0

Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 3.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

** The numbers listed in the chart above are rounded to the nearest whole