Course Snapshot for MAT 121 - College Algebra

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Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of set notations, subsets of the real numbers and properties of real numbers.
2. Perform algebraic manipulations including working with exponents, radicals, polynomial operations, factoring and algebraic fractions.
3. Solve the following types of equations: linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, logarithmic equations involving radicals, equations in quadratic form and equations involving absolute value.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of formulas including formula evaluation and solving a formula for any of the variables.
5. Read and analyze problems in the form of word problem applications and obtain solutions using equations.
6. Solve and graph first degree inequalities, higher degree inequalities and inequalities involving absolute value.
7. Recognize and graph linear functions, rational functions, absolute value functions, and graph inequalities in two variables .
8. Work with function notation and demonstrate knowledge of the meaning of a function.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of function composition, one-to-one functions and inverse functions.
10. Examine, evaluate and graph exponential and logarithmic functions.
11. Use at least two of the following techniques to solve linear and non-linear systems of the equations: substitution, addition, Gaussian elimination, Cramer's rule.
12. Perform operations with matrices and use a matrix operation.
13. Graph systems of inequalities.
14. Identify the conic section represented by a given second degree equation and graph conic sections including circles, parabolas, ellipses and hyperbolas.
15. Explore various topics related to sequences and series including series notation, sequence formulas, counting principles, mathematical induction and the Binomial Theorem.
16. Perform synthetic division.
17. Use the Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem to factor and evaluate polynomials.
18. Solve polynomial equations using the Rational Root Theorem and/or approximation techniques.
19. Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays.
20. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

For every credit hour, students should plan to spend an average of 2-3 hours per week for course-related activities in a 15-week course. For example, a 3 credit hour course would average an average 6-9 hours per week to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete assignments, and study the course material. For 10  and 6-week courses, the amount of time per week will be higher so all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

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