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Math 099 Intermediate Algebra
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
Fundamentals of algebra, but not intended as a first course. Students have one quarter to complete an entire course in intermediate algebra. Course serves to prepare students planning to take additional courses in math, chemistry, computer science, and logic (see college catalogue).
Graphing Calculator Required.
Prerequisite: Math 98 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better.
NEW TEXTBOOK ADOPTED FALL 2008:
Tentative Schedule
7.7 Read Syllabus; Begin Complex Numbers
7.7 Complex Numbers Continued
8.1(1) Solving Quadratics by the square root method
8.1(2) Solving Quadratics by completing the square
8.2 Solving Quadratics by the quadratic formula; Discriminant and roots
8.3 Solving Quadratic Forms by factoring
8.3 Continued
8.5 Graphs of Quadratic Functions
8.6 (1) More Graphs of Quadratic Functions
8.6 (2) Applications
8.6 Graphs and Applications Continued
8.4 Quadratic Inequalities
8.4 Continued
Review
EXAM 1
3.2 Relations and Functions; Domain and Range
3.2 Vertical Line Test
3.6 (1) Piecewise-Functions
3.6 (2) Transformation of Functions
3.6 Continued
9.1 Functions Algebra: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide
6.4 Long Division of Polynomials
9.1 Composition of Functions f(g(x))
9.1, 6.4 Continued
9.2 Inverse Functions
9.2 Continued
6.7 Variation and Mathematical Models
6.7 Continued
5.3 p.278 Polynomial Functions and their graphs
5.3 Continued
Review
EXAM 2
9.3 Exponential Functions and their graphs
9.3 Continued
9.4 Logarithmic Functions and their graphs
9.4 Continued
9.5 Properties of Logarithms
9.5,9.6(1) Continued; Change of Base
9.6 (2),9.7 Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
9.7 Continued
9.7 (3) Exponential and Logarithmic Equation Applications
9.7 (3) Continued
Review
EXAM 3
Handout Trigonometry 1
Handout Trigonometry 2
Handout Trigonometry 3
Handout Trigonometry 4
Review for Final Exam
Review for Final Exam
Open
Final: Part I
Final: Part II
TEXT BOOKS:
Elayn Martin-Gay. Intermediate Algebra, Fifth Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall (2009).
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