MAT 052 GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS

Effective Date: Fall 2003

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Course Prefix

Course Number

Course Name

Credit

Lecture

Lab

MAT

052

Elementary Algebra

3

3

0

II.

Prerequisites:

Credit in MAT 047 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 051 or an appropriate score on the OCC Mathematics Assessment Test.

III.

Course Description:

Course introduces sets,signed numbers, equations, exponents, polynomials,factoring and graphing.

IV.

Course Objectives:

A. Apply the properties and perform the fundamental operations with integers
and rational numbers.

B. Perform the algebraic operations and factoring with polynomials.

C. Perform the algebraic operations with rational expressions.

D. Solve first degree equations and inequalities in one variable.

E. Solve and graph first degree equations in two variables.

F. Solve systems of first degree equations in two variables.

G. Solve second degree equations in one variable.

H. Apply new concepts and techniques learned to solving word problems in each area.

V.

Academic Integrity:

Students, Faculty and administration at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• making unauthorized changes in official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else to pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students with a fair hearing if a complaint is made. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

VI.

Outline of Topics:

A. Integers and Rational Numbers

1. Graphical representation
2. Fundamental operations
3. Algebraic expressions
4. Exponential notations
5. Order of operations

B. First-Degree Equations and Inequalities in One Variable

1. Solution of equations and inequalities
2. Graphing inequalities
3. Formulas
4. Applications

C. Polynomials and Exponents

1. Fundamental operations
2. Factoring

D. Rational Expressions and Equations

1. Reducing to lowest terms
2. Fundamental operations
3. Solving equations with monomial denominators
4. Solving proportions
5. Applications

E. First-Degree Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables

1. Solutions of equations
2. Slope of a line
3. Graphing
4. Graphical solution of systems
5. Algebraic solution of systems
6. Applications

F. Quadratic Equations

1. Solutions by factoring
2. Solutions by square roots of perfect squares
3. Applications

VII.

Methods of Instruction:

(To be completed by instructor)

Methods of presentation can include lectures, discussion, demonstration, experimentation, audio-visual aids, group work, and regularly assigned homework. Calculators/ computers will be used when appropriate.

VIII.

Course Practices Required:

(To be completed by instructor)

Course practices include attending class, completing homework assignments, participating in discussions and taking quizzes and exams.

IX.

Instructional Materials:

Required Textbook:

Introductory Algebra by K. Elayn Martin-Gay, 3^nd Edition, Prentice Hall.

ISBN: 0-536-52907-8

Required Materials: A scientific calculator is required.

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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

(To be determined and announced by the instructor)

Evaluation methods can include assignments, quizzes, chapter or major tests, individual or group projects, computer assignments and/or a final examination.

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Other Course Information:

Individual instructors will establish and announce specific policies regarding attendance, due dates and make-up work, incomplete grades, etc.

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

Effective Beginning Term	Date:	Fall	2003	Ending Term	Date:
		(term)	(year)			(term)	(year)
Prepared by:	Chair: R. G. McClarren; G. Liu; S. Hamed; N. Ressler; P. Boisvert; C. Murphy; S. Stock; C. Shapero				Date: 10/02
Reviewed by Department /Program Chair	R. Sompolski				Date: 10/02
Approved by Dean:	J. Kotowski				Date: 10/02