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BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOMPENTAL MATHEMATICS COURSE SYLLABUS MAT-035 ALGEBRA

INSTRUCTOR: ________________________________ OFFICE _________________________ EMAIL: ______________________________________ PHONE: _________________________ COURSE DESCRIPTION:

MAT 035 Algebra is a basic algebra course for students whose placement examination indicates a need for review in algebra. Topics include signed numbers, variables, literal equations and formulas, square roots, integral exponents, polynomials, linear and quadratic equations, and rational expressions.

PREREQUISITES:

MAT-011 with a grade of C or better or by Testing

CREDITS/HOURS:

4 credits (non-degree),

GEN’L ED COURSE:

4 hours

No

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon success completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate arithmetic and algebraic expressions, including exponential expressions, polynomial expressions, rational expressions, and radical expressions 2. Simplify arithmetic and algebraic expressions, including exponential expressions, polynomial expressions, rational expressions, and radical expressions 3. Solve equations, including linear equations in one variable, systems of linear equations, and quadratic equations 4. Solve and graph linear inequalities in one variable 5. Factor algebraic expressions 6. Graph linear equations in two variables 7. Write an equation of a line given certain conditions 8. Use linear equations in one variable and systems of linear equations in the solution of verbal problems

ASSESSMENT MEASURES:

Each of the above listed student learning objectives will be assessed by, 1. Written assignments and/or quizzes 2. Written examinations 3. Other, as announced by the instructor

TEXT:

Elementary Algebra, with MyMathLab Code, Sullivan, III, Struve, Mazzarella, Prentice Hall, Pearson. or MyMathLab Code only

ELECTRONIC DEVICES:

The Department of Mathematics prohibits the use of cell-phones, PDA’s, laptops, headphones, IPODs and other such devices in mathematics classes unless otherwise specified by the grading policy provided by the instructor at the beginning of the semester.

COURSE OF STUDY:

Topic Operations on Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions First-Degree Equations and Inequalities Introduction to Graphing Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Exponents and Polynomials Factoring Polynomials Rational Expressions and Equations Roots and Radicals Quadratic Equations

Sections Chapter 1 Sections 1.3, 1.4, 1.6-1.8 Chapter 2 – Omit section 2.6 Chapter 3 – Omit section 3.7 Chapter 4 – Omit section 4.6 Chapter 5 – Omit section 5.6 Chapter 6 – Omit Sections 6.7 Chapter 7 – Omit sections 7.6, 7.8.7.9 Chapter 8 – Omit section 8.6, 8.7 Chapter 9 – Omit sections 9.2, 9.4 and 9.5

GRADING POLICY: Refer to instructor’s grading policy on the course outline distributed during the first class.  The departmental final exam is required, and will count for 25% of the overall grade.  Grades in the developmental courses will be assigned as follows: o o o o o o

A = B+ = B = C+ = C = F =

90-100 % 86-89 % 80-85 % 76-79 % 70-75 % Below 70 %

 At the discretion of the instructor, students with an overall grade between 65% and 69% are eligible for the second chance program. This program allows the student to retake the final exam, within a two week period of time after their final exam. Prior to retesting the exam students must complete their computer program assignments. ATTENDANCE POLICY: A student who exceeds the allowable maximum number of absences may be given an “E” (unofficial withdrawal) grade. Note that two late arrivals or two early departures will equal one absence. Courses which meet: 2 times a week 3 times a week 4 times a week (Lyndhurst Campus)

Maximum absences: 6 absences allowed 9 absences allowed 6 absences allowed

EXTRA HELP: The Developmental Math Learning Center, L-127, is a source of tutorial assistance in understanding operations of basic mathematics and in problem solving. For an exact schedule, call 201-447-7489. Meadowlands Learning Center, Room 304. Tutors are available to aid in the understanding and reinforcement of the course material learned in class. Practice worksheets are available. Hours will be posted on the door. Website; Go to www.bergen.edu/devmath for more information on Developmental Mathematics, courses and review material. Room B-107; Assistance is available between 9:30 – 10:30, 12:30 – 1:30, 5:00 – 6:00.

FACULTY ABSENCE PROCEDURE:

“CLASS CANCELLATIONS” may be found by clicking on the bottom of the Bergen Community College website, www.bergen.edu. A list is also posted in a glass case near A-129, the main corridor on the first floor, and in Ender Hall. Students may consult these listings before going to class. If a cancelled class is not listed, it should be reported to the Dean’s Office (A-325) or the Evening Office (L-113).

MAT-035 ALGEBRA: CONTENT UNIT 1 Follow rules of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing signed real numbers, without the use of a calculator (Sections 1.3, 1.4, ) 2. Properties of Real numbers and use the correct order of operations with signed real numbers, without the use of a calculator. (Sections 1.6, 1.7) 3. Simplify algebraic expressions involving exponents (Section 1.8) 4. Use substitution to evaluate algebraic expressions, without the use of a calculator (Section 1.8) 5. Add and subtract algebraic expressions (Section 1.8) 6. Use multiplication and the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions (Section 1.8) 7. Solve first degree equations with one variable (Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3) 8. Solve literal equations for the given variable (Sections 2.4) 9. Solve and graph on a number line first degree inequalities with one variable (Sections 2.8) 10. Use first degree equations with one variable to solve verbal problems (2.5,2.7 and packet)

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UNIT 2 11. Reading graphs and plotting points (Section 3.1) 12. Graphing linear equations using a table of values, using intercepts, and the slope intercept form (Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4) 13. Write the equation of a line (Sections 3.4, 3.5, 3.6) Given a point and the slope Given two points Given the slope and an intercept Given a point and either a vertical or horizontal line

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UNIT 3 Evaluate and simplify exponential expressions (Sections 5.1) Add and subtract polynomials (Sections 5.1) Multiply and simplify polynomials (Sections 5.2, 5.3) Special Products (Sections 5.3) Division of Monomials and Integer Exponents (Section 5.4 Division of Polynomials (Sections 5.5) Factor polynomials with common factors and by grouping (Sections 6.1) Factor binomials (Sections 6.4) Factor trinomials (Sections 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5) Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring (6.6)

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UNIT 4 Reduce algebraic fractions to lowest terms (Sections 7.1) Multiply and divide algebraic fractions (Sections 7.2) Add and subtract algebraic fractions (Sections 7.3, 7.4, 7.5) Solve fractional equations (Sections 7.7) Applications (Section 7.8)

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UNIT 5 Solve a system of equations (Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3) By graphing By Elimination By Substitution Solve word problems by creating a system of two equations with two unknown variables (Sections 4.4, 4.5 and packet) Simplify, add and subtract radical expressions (Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3) Multiply and Divide Expressions with Square Roots (8.4, 8.5) Solve quadratic equations by completing the square and quadratic formula (Sections 9.1, 9.3)