Course Outline for Elementary Algebra
Text: Elementary Algebra, Concepts and Applications, 7th
Edition, by Bittinger/Ellenbogen,
with MyMathLab Student Access Kit; Pearson Custom Publishing / Addison Wesley
(Available only in the CSI Campus Bookstore)
****NO Calculators
| WEEK | LECTURE | SECTION | TOPICS | HOMEWORK PROBLEMS |
| I
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1
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1.1
1.2 |
Evaluate Variable Expressions Translating Verbal Expressions to an Algebraic Expression or Equation Simplify Variable Expressions |
All Homework is to be done on line using MyMathLab software and access code that was packaged with the course textbook |
| 2
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1.3 | Fraction Notation, | ||
| 1.4 | Integers, Absolute Value | |||
| 3
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1.5 | Addition of Real Numbers | ||
| 1.6 | Subtraction of Real Numbers | |||
| 4 | 1.7 | Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers |
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| II
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5 | 1.8 | Exponents and Order of Operations |
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| 6 | 2.1 | Solving Equation : Addition Principle Multiplication Principle |
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| 7 | 2.2 | General Equations | ||
| 2.3 | Formulas | |||
| 8 | 2.4 | Percent Equations and Applications |
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| III
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9 | 2.5 | Translating Sentences into Equations and Solving |
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| 10 | 2.5 | Perimeter Problems | ||
| 11 | 2.6 | Solving Inequalities | ||
| 12 | REVIEW | Review Sheet Handout | ||
| IV
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13 | EXAM #1 | ||
| 14 | 2.5 | Consecutive Integer Word Problems |
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| 15 | 2.5 | Word Problems and Applications |
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| 16 | 3.1 | Reading Graphs Plotting Points |
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| V
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17 | 3.2 | Graphing Linear Equations | |
| 18 | 3.2 | Graphing Linear Equations | ||
| 19 | 3.3 | Graphing Using Intercepts | ||
| 20 | 3.5 | Slope | ||
| First COMPASS Testing | ||||
| VI
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21 | 3.5 | Slope | |
| 22 | 3.6 | Equation of a Line - Slope- Intercept Form |
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| 23 | 3.7 | Equation of a Line - Point Slope Form |
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| 24 | REVIEW | Review Sheet Handout | ||
| VII
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25 | EXAM # 2 | ||
| 26 | 4.1 | Integer Exponents | ||
| 27 | 4.2 4.3 |
Polynomials Addition and Subtraction |
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| 28 | 4.4 | Multiplying Polynomials & Rules for Exponents |
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| VIII
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29 | 4.5 | Multiplying Polynomials – FOIL |
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| 30 | 4.5 | Multiplying Polynomials – Special Products |
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| 31 | 4.7 | Division of Polynomials | ||
| 32 | 4.8 | Negative Exponents & Scientific Notation |
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| IX
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33 | 5.1 | Factoring | |
| 34 | 5.2 | Factoring Trinomials with leading coefficient of 1 |
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| 35 | 5.4 | Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials |
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| 36 | 5.4 | Difference of Two Squares | ||
| X
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37 | 5.6 | Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring |
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| 38 | 5.6 | Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring |
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| 39 | REVIEW | Review Sheet Handout | ||
| 40 | EXAM #3 | |||
| XI
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41 | 6.1 | Rational Expressions | |
| 42 | 6.2 | Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions |
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| 43 | 6.3 | Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions with like denominators |
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| 44 | 6.4 | Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions with unlike denominators |
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| XII
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45 | 6.6 | Solving Rational Expressions | |
| 46 | 6.7 | Applications using Rational Equations and Proportions |
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| 47 | 6.7 | Applications using Rational Equations and Proportions |
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| 48 | 8.1 | Simplify Radicals | ||
| XIII
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49 | 8.2 | Multiply and Simplify Radicals |
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| 50 | 8.6 | Pythagorean Theorem | ||
| Second COMPASS Testing | ||||
| 51 | REVIEW | Review Sheet Handout | ||
| 52 | EXAM # 4 | |||
| XIV
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53 | FINAL EXAM REVIEW | ||
| 54 | FINAL EXAM REVIEW | |||
| 55 | FINAL EXAM REVIEW | |||
| 56 | FINAL EXAM REVIEW |
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