Math 017 - Elementary Algebra Online
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download.
Instructor: Mark Saks
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Topics |
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1 |
Lesson 1, Quiz 1 |
Variables
and algebraic expressions; Evaluation of algebraic expressions. |
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2 |
Lesson 2, Quiz 2 |
Algebraic
expressions and their evaluations: order of operations. |
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3 |
Lesson 3, Quiz 3 |
Equivalent
algebraic expressions. |
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4 |
Lesson 4, Quiz 4 |
Operations
on power expressions with non-negative integer exponents. |
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5 |
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Major Exam #1(Covers Lesson 1
through 4 inclusive) |
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6 |
Lesson 5, Quiz 5 |
Multiplication of
algebraic expressions; The Distributive Law; Factorization of a common factor; Factorization
of −1; Simplification of algebraic fractions with the use of
factorization. |
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7 |
Lesson 6, Quiz 6 |
Addition and
subtraction of algebraic expressions. |
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8 |
Lesson 7, Quiz 7 |
Evaluation of more
complicated algebraic expressions; Substitution of not only numbers but also
algebraic expressions. |
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9 |
Lesson 8, Quiz 8 |
Generalities
on equations; Solving linear equations in one unknown. |
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10 |
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Major Exam #2 |
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11 |
Lesson 9, Quiz 9 |
Solving linear
equations involving fractions; Literal expressions: solving equations for a
given variable. |
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12 |
Lesson 10, Quiz 10 |
Linear
Inequalities; Graphing sets of the type x < a , x £ a on a number line. |
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13 |
Lesson 11, Quiz 11 |
Definition of a
linear equation; Factorization of the difference of squares; Recognizing and
matching patterns; Writing expressions in a prescribed way. |
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14 |
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Major Exam #3 |
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15 |
FINAL EXAM |
DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAM in person,
main campus. No notes or calculators |
You need to average 60% to pass with a “D”. In
general your grades will be computed based on three components:
1. Three Major Exams. (60%), 2. 11 Mini-quizzes (15%),
3. Departmental Final. (25%). Homework on line is REQUIRED and is part of your
participation which is how you “attend.” If
you do no work, you are not attending.
Department Requirement: You must take your Final Exam in-person, on the main
campus. No notes or calculators permitted. Also, in order to pass the course
you need to achieve a minimum of 40% on the Final Exam as well as a minimum of 60% average for the entire course
(including the final.)
WebStudy Login Procedure. Not officially
available to you before course is scheduled to begin.
1. Goto
http://ccp.webstudy.com
2. Your username is your J-number; e.g.
J12345678 that is assigned to you (see your roster). For Password, use
"password" unless you have previously changed it.
3. Click [login]. Once logged in to WebStudy, use dropdown box at upper right to select course.
Contact Ms. Vaishali Sharma, MA coordinator for student support at vsharma@ccp.edu if you have a login problem.
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* E-mail me at msaks@ccp.edu if you have a login problem after course begins *
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OFFICIAL COURSE LEVEL OUTCOMES for Math 017
- Student will be able to:
1) recognize equivalent algebraic expressions.
2) perform basic operations on algebraic expressions.
3) solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable and
graph linear inequalities in one variable.
4) write algebraic expressions in canonical forms.
5) factor greatest common factor, difference of squares, and monic quadratic polynomials.