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TITLE
College Algebra
TEXTBOOK
College Algebra, Michael Sullivan, Prentice Hall, 2002
DESCRIPTION
Study of college algebra. Emphasis on 1) equations and inequalities, 2)
functions and graphs, 3) polynomial and rational functions, 4) exponential and
logarithmic functions, 5) systems of equations and inequalities, and 6) analytic
geometry. A graphing calculator is required.
NOTES
Students earn 3 credit hours through Southeast Community College. Everyone who
registers for the course must sign up for credit. The text can be purchased at
SCC Lincoln campus at 84th & O Street. A graphing calculator is required (TI83
or TI83+)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Students will be able to work with linear functions, linear regression,
direct variation. (12.6.4)
2. Students will learn about properties of functions, symmetry, even and odd
functions.
3. Students will learn how to apply transformations to graphs of functions.
4. Students will use modeling to construct functions and solve problems using
graphing calculators.
5. Students will learn about the relationships among factors, roots and the
graphs of polynomial functions.
6. Students will learn about the relationships among vertical, horizontal and
skew asymptotes, points of discontinuity and rational functions.
7. Students will learn about complex zeros of polynomial functions and the
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.
8. Students will learn about the relationship between one to one and invertible
functions.
9. Students will be able to write equations in exponent form and logarithmic
form. (12.6.4)
10. Students will be able to apply exponents and logarithms to growth, decay,
interest, and other applications problems. (12.6.4) (12.2.1)
WRITING ACTIVITIES
1. Students will write paragraphs explaining their method and thought process
used in solving a problem or applying a concept.
2. Students will have a question on each test which will require an written
explanation. (12.2.2)
3. Students will take a problem missed on a test and explain what they did
incorrect as well as the correct solution to the problem.
MULTICULTURE ACIVITIES
1. Each chapter of the Merrill book contains an introduction which high lights a
person in mathematics or a career.
