Last Revision: Fall 2017-2018 SYLLABUS MTH 098 Elementary Algebra 3 Semester Credit 3 Contact Hours Course Description This course is a review of the fundamental arithmetic and algebraic operations. The topics include the numbers of ordinary arithmetic and their properties; integers and rational numbers; solving equations; polynomials and factoring; and an introduction to systems of equations and graphs. This is not a core course and does not transfer. Prerequisite MTH 090 or appropriate COMPASS Placement Score Course Textbooks, Manuals, or Other Required Materials Bittinger, Marvin and Judith Beecher. Developmental Mathematics, College 9th Ed. bundled with MyMathLab. Boston, Mathematics, and Introductory Algebra. Massachusetts: Pearson Education, Inc., 2016. Course Learning Outcomes The student will develop proficiency in algebraic skills and techniques needed as preparation for a higher-level mathematics course necessary for particular majors. The student will be introduced to and develop proficiency in solving mathematical problems. The student will develop reasoning skills. Outline of Course Topics Solving and writing equations Combining like terms Ratio and Proportion Solving equations two steps Solving equations with variables in both members Solving equations using four steps Rules of exponents Product of powers of a power Power of a quotient Quotient of powers Zero and negative exponents
Last Revision: Fall 2017-2018 SYLLABUS MTH 098 Elementary Algebra 3 Semester Credit 3 Contact Hours Course Description This course is a review of the fundamental arithmetic and algebraic operations. The topics include the numbers of ordinary arithmetic and their properties; integers and rational numbers; solving equations; polynomials and factoring; and an introduction to systems of equations and graphs. This is not a core course and does not transfer. Prerequisite MTH 090 or appropriate COMPASS Placement Score Course Textbooks, Manuals, or Other Required Materials Bittinger, Marvin and Judith Beecher. Developmental Mathematics, College Mathematics, and Introductory Algebra. 9th Ed. bundled with MyMathLab. Boston, Massachusetts: Pearson Education, Inc., 2016. Course Learning Outcomes The student will develop proficiency in algebraic skills and techniques needed as preparation for a higher-level mathematics course necessary for particular majors. The student will be introduced to and develop proficiency in solving mathematical problems. The student will develop reasoning skills. Outline of Course Topics Solving and writing equations Combining like terms Ratio and Proportion Solving equations two steps Solving equations with variables in both members Solving equations using four steps Rules of exponents Product of powers of a power Power of a quotient Quotient of powers Zero and negative exponents
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