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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