College of Science and Health

Department of Mathematics

Course Outline

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Title of Course, Course Number and Credits:
Basic Mathematics with Algebra – Math 106
(Credits for this Basic Skills course are not applicable toward degree requirements)

3 credits

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Description of Course:

This course covers the arithmetic of whole numbers, signed numbers, fractions, decimals and percents, its primary coverage is polynomial arithmetic, algebraic expressions, factoring, solving equations (linear and quadratic) with applications and graphing.

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Course Prerequisites:  

None

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Course Objectives:  

To prepare student for college level mathematics courses.

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Student Learning Outcomes.

The student will correctly solve problems involving

·        Whole Number and Variable expressions:

·        Integers and Variable Expressions

·        Fractions and Operations on Fractions

·        Decimals and Real Numbers

·        Variable Expressions in Simplest Form

·        Solving Equations and Inequalities

·        Graphs and Linear Equations

·        Polynomials and Factoring

·        Algebraic Fraction, their multiplication and division

·        Radical Expressions

·        Quadratic Equations

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Topical Outline of the Course Content:

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Guidelines/Suggestions for Teaching Methods and Student Learning Activities:

Lectures, classroom discussions and student problem solving in class. Emphasis is paid to in-class work with one-to-one guidance as needed. Calculators will not be allowed in this course.

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Guidelines/Suggestions for Methods of Student Assessment (Student Learning Outcomes)

Method of Evaluation: In order to earn a grade of P in this course, the student must take 5 (five) tests on chapters with a grade of 75% or better on each test, and must score at least 20 out of 30 on the final exam.  A student who does not complete the work, or who is absent more than six times, or who does not pass the final exam, will receive a grade of N.  If this is the case, the student must register for this class the following semester.                      

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Suggested Reading, Texts and Objects of Study:

Beginning Algebra, 8th Edition, Margaret L. Lial & John Hornsby, Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.

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Bibliography of Supportive Texts and Other Materials:

Introductory Algebra with Basic Mathematics or Basic Mathematics with Algebra, by Aufmann/Barker/Lockwood, published by Houghton Mifflin Company

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Preparer’s Name and Date:

Fall 1979

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Original Department Approval Date:

Fall 1979

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Reviser’s Name and Date:

Prof. C. Mancuso - Spring 2000

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Departmental Revision Approval Date:
Spring 2000