Math 125 –Beginning Algebra

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Instructor: Dan Hurley

Textbook: Beginning Algebra, 10th edition, by Lial /Hornsby/McGinnis

Course Description

Prerequisite(s): Math 402, 400B, or 401C or placement based on the Math assessment process. Basic operations with integers, polynomials, algebraic fractions and irrational expressions; solution and graphing of linear and quadratic equations and functions. Maximum credit for Math 125 and 126A-C is 4 units. No credit if taken after Math 127B. Total of 90 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

Tutoring: Call the hotline at (626) 575-7056

Calculator:  Any calculator is ok. 

 Calculator/Exam policy:  Due to academic honestly issues, you MAY NOT SHARE OR BORROW calculators during exams and quizzes.  I do not lend mine for use on exams or quizzes.
Cell phone use is not permitted during exams. Students must have a valid id at each exam.

Grading:                 Homework and attendance 5%

                                Exams   60%

                                Final Exam  35%  (Note: You must score at least 50% on the final to pass the class)

Grading Scale:  A>=90%, B>=80%, C>=70%, D>=60%

Homework will be collected at the final exam.

Exams:    There will be 4 exams and 1 final exam.  There are no make-up exams.

Dropping scores: The lowest of the first 4 exam scores will be dropped. If you miss an exam, that is your lowest score.

Drop Policy 
If you decide to drop the course, it is your responsibility to take care of the necessary details in a timely manner.

Attendance:      Attendance at all classes is required.  You are responsible for lecture material and announcements given during classes. Taping of lectures is not permitted.

Math Lab:  

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Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 

1.  Perform operations on real numbers and algebraic expressions. 

2.  Apply and follow the mathematical principles, operations and strategies to write, solve, graph and interpret linear equations and inequalities. 

3.  Apply and follow the mathematical principles, operations and strategies to solve nonlinear equations such as rational, radical and quadratic equations. 

4.  Solve application problems by using critical thinking skills.

Student Performance Objectives:

1. Use the fundamental operations to solve problems involving integers and polynomials.

2. Set up and solve application problems using linear equations and inequalities in one variable.

3. Graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables on a rectangular coordinate system.

4. Solve systems of linear equations and application problems in two variables using graphical and algebraic methods.

5. Use the properties of integral exponents to simplify algebraic expressions.

6. Factor trinomials and the difference of two squares.

7. Use the fundamental operations to simplify polynomial and rational expressions.

8. Solve equations and application problems involving rational expressions.

9. Graph parabolas by using a table of values.

10. Simplify complex expressions and solve equations involving radicals.

11. Solve quadratic equations and application problems by factoring, extraction of roots, completing the square or using the quadratic formula.

Course Content Outline:

Operations* with signed numbers

Use of integral exponents

 

Absolute Value Notation

 

Order of Operations

 

Solution of first degree equations and inequalities in one variable; applications.

Laws of Exponents, including zero and negative integral exponents, and use of scientific notation.

Application of formulas for perimeters, areas and volumes of simple geometric figures; use of Pythagorean Theorem; numerical evaluation of algebraic expressions.

Operations* with polynomials

 

Special products and factoring

 

Operations* with rational expressions (algebraic fractions) and applications.

Ratio, Proportion and variation; applications.

Operations* with radical expressions.

Graphs of first degree equations and inequalities in two variables.

Systems of linear equations with two unknowns; solutions and applications graphs.

Solution of quadratic equations by factoring, by completing the square, and by formula; applications.

Graphs of parabolas; finding maximum or minimum point.

 *Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division.

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