MATH 0103 - Intermediate Algebra

Description
This developmental algebra course covers factoring, exponential, radical, and rational expressions; quadratic, radical, rational equations, and compound inequalities; further study of functions and graphs, including quadratic and other basic functions; and interwoven relevant problem solving.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of MATH 0053 or higher-level Mathematics course with a grade greater than or equal to C or received an appropriate placement score (see placement chart).

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing Intermediate Algebra, MATH 0103, should be able to do the following, incorporating technology where applicable:

Solve and graph linear equations and inequalities.
Factor polynomials in one variable.
Recognize functionality; find domain and range of a relation, evaluate a function, and graph basic functions.
Solve quadratic, rational, and radical equations.
Simplify exponential, rational, and radical expressions.
Solve linear, rational, radical, and quadratic applications using algebraic process.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students can achieve mathematical literacy.

Standard Practices
Topics list

Exponential notation and properties of exponents
Algebraic expressions
Linear equations and applications
Linear inequalities and interval notation
Line graphs, slope, and intercepts
Function evaluation, graphs, domain, and range
Equations of lines
Systems of linear equations
Systems of linear inequalities
Polynomials and factoring
Rational and radical expressions
Rational and radical equations and applications
Complex numbers
Quadratic equations
Quadratic functions and applications

Learning activities

Course topic practice and exploration to include participation in mathematical problem solving and inquiry, reflection on past related skills, acquiring new math vocabulary, building new mathematical skill and connections.

Assessments

Each instructor will include a set of departmental final exam questions on their final exam. Approval to include the questions on another end-of-semester assessment tool may be granted if inclusion on the final exam is not possible.
These questions will be in direct support of the Learning Outcomes. Department-wide results for these questions will be reported when final grades are submitted.

Grading guidelines

At least 70% of the student’s final course grade should come from proctored work