Course Syllabus for Basic Algebra II

Course Description: This course provides a solid foundation in algebra for the purpose of preparing
students for credit mathematics courses. It covers equations, inequalities, polynomials, graphing,
rational expressions , radicals with real applications integrated throughout.

Prerequisite: CPT (College Placement test) score between 45-71 or successful completion of MAT0012

Co-requisite: SLS 1501 if not completed with MAT0012

Transferability: Not transferrable

Three Attempt Rule : Students may enroll in MAT 0012 a maximum of three times. Students in
their third attempt will be charged full instructional costs due to Florida legislation.

Course Learning Outcomes:
As a result of taking this course, the student will be able to

1. Solve linear equations with applications .
2. Graph linear equations by plotting points .
3. Perform ordinary operations with expressions containing integer exponents.
4. Factor a polynomial expression.
5. Solve a quadratic equation with applications.
6. Multiply, divide, and simplify rational expressions.
7. Simplify and perform ordinary operations with radical expressions .
8. Manipulate formulas using ordinary operations.

Class Schedule: See attached schedule on the last page.

Textbook(s) Information:
Introductory Algebra, Custom Edition for Palm Beach Community College,
Edition 2, by Elayn Martin-Gay, Copyright © 2007, Published by Pearson Custom Publishing (2007), ISBN:
0-536-81767-7, or Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra, Custom Edition for Palm Beach Community
College, by Elayn Martin-Gay, Edit

Palm Beach Community College
Course Syllabus – Classroom Courses


Schedule (Test and Quiz dates are tentative and may be changed by the instructor.

# Date Topic Content
1 01/06 Syllabus, Ch.1.3 Class requirements; Order of Operations
2 01/11 1.3-1.8 Arithmetic Review
3
 
01/13
 
2.1-2.3
Quiz #1a (Ch.1)
Solving Linear Equations
 
4 01/20 2.5,2.6 Formulas and Percent
5 01/25 2.7
Quiz #1b (2.1-2.7)
Solving Inequalities
6 01/27 Test#1 1.3-1.6, 1.8, 2.1-2.7
7 02/01 3.1 Exponents
8 02/03 3.2 Negative Exponents
9
 
02/08
 
3.2-3.4
Quiz #2a(3.1-3.2)
Scientific Notation
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
10 02/10 3.5-3.7 Multiplying and Dividing Polynomials
11
 
02/15
 
Review
Quiz #2b(3.3-3.5)
3.1 -3.7
 
12 02/17 Test#2 (3.1 -3.7)
13 02/22 4.1 GCF
14 02/24 4.2-4.3 Factoring Trinomials
15 03/01 4.3-4.4
Quiz #3a(4.1-4.2)
Factoring Trinomials
16 03/03 Test#3 (Part I) 4.1-4.4
  03/08-03/14 Spring Break Closed
17 03/15 4.5, Review Factoring Binomials . Review Factoring
18 03/17 Test#3 (Part II) 4.4-4.5
19 03/22 4.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
20 03/24 5.1
Quiz #3a(4.6)
Simplifying Rational Expressions
21
 
03/29
 
5.2
Quiz #3b(5.1)
Adding Rational Expressions
 
22 03/31 Review 4.6, 5.1, 5.2
23 04/05 Test#4 4.6, 5.1, 5.2
24 04/07 8.1-8.2 Simplifying Radicals
25
 
04/12
 
8.3
Quiz #4a(8.1-8.2)
Adding and Subtracting Radicals
 
26 04/14 8.4 Multiplying and Dividing Radicals
27 04/19 Test #5 8.1-8.4
28 04/21 6.1−6.3 Graphing Linear Equations
29 04/26 Review Practice Final
31 04/28 Review Practice Final
       
32 05|03 Final Exam  
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