Student
Syllabus
College of Natural Sciences MAT/117 02/11/2013 Algebra 1B
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Course Description
This course explores advanced algebra concepts and assists in building the algebraic and problem solving skills developed in Algebra 1A. Students will solve polynomials, quadratic equations, rational equations, and radical equations. These concepts and skills will serve as a foundation for subsequent business coursework. Applications to real-world problems are also explored throughout the course. This course is the second half of the college algebra sequence, which began with MAT 116, Algebra 1A.
Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Rockswold, G. K., & Krieger, T. A. (2013). Beginning and intermediate algebra with applications and visualization. (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Addison-Wesley. All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Polynomials
Details
Objectives 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Simplify polynomials. Use the distribution property with polynomials. Perform polynomial operations. Use polynomials in real-world applications.
Due
Points
Course Preparation Reading Reading Reading Participation
Read the course description and objectives. Read the instructor’s biography and post your own. Read Ch. 5, sections 5.2–5.4 and 5.6 of Beginning and Intermediate Algebra With Applications and Visualization.
College of Natural Sciences MAT/117 02/11/2013 Algebra 1B
Copyright © 2013 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This course explores advanced algebra concepts and assists in building the algebraic and problem solving skills developed in Algebra 1A. Students will solve polynomials, quadratic equations, rational equations, and radical equations. These concepts and skills will serve as a foundation for subsequent business coursework. Applications to real-world problems are also explored throughout the course. This course is the second half of the college algebra sequence, which began with MAT 116, Algebra 1A.
Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Rockswold, G. K., & Krieger, T. A. (2013). Beginning and intermediate algebra with applications and visualization. (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Addison-Wesley. All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Polynomials
Details
Objectives 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Simplify polynomials. Use the distribution property with polynomials. Perform polynomial operations. Use polynomials in real-world applications.
Due
Points
Course Preparation Reading Reading Reading Participation
Read the course description and objectives. Read the instructor’s biography and post your own. Read Ch. 5, sections 5.2–5.4 and 5.6 of Beginning and Intermediate Algebra With Applications and Visualization.