MATH 1110 - College Algebra

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Mathematics

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

4 Credit(s)
A study of: 1) polynomial operations, rational expressions, exponents, radicals; 2) linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, absolute value applications and their graphs; 3) graphs of elementary functions and non-functions including inverse functions, combining functions, and translating and transforming functions; 4) study of polynomial functions including the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, zeroes of polynomials, rational functions, partial fractions; 5) exponential and logarithmic functions including graphs and applications; 6) Gauss-Jordan elimination and Cramer’s Rule. This course meets the requirements for OTM College Algebra TMM001. UG

4 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): MATH 0084 (Minimum grade of C- required) or qualifying placement test score

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy	Quantitative Literacy VALUE Rubric, week 8, midterm exam

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Determine whether an algebraic relation or graph represents a function and perform transformation of those functions.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 2,3, 4, 7, 8, 16)
2. Add, subtract, multiply, divide and compose a variety of functions.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 1, 2,3,16)
3. Analyze the graph of a variety of functions and their inverses	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 5, 6, 7, 11, 16)
4. Use the Remainder and Factor Theorems for polynomial functions.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 5, 6, 16)
5. Solve application problems.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 16)
6. Solve equations and systems of equations with a variety of methods and determine symmetry using their graphs.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6,7,8, 16)
7. Solve inequalities graphically and algebraically and solve systems of inequalities.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 16)
8. Identify and express conics in standard rectangular form and graph.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 2, 3, 16)
9. Solve polynomials over the complex numbers system.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 5, 6,16)
10. Write series in summation notation and find the sum of arithmetic and geometric series.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 13, 15, 16)

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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