Algebra I is a two-semester course in first year algebra covering such topics as sets; solving equations and inequalities with one variable; properties of numbers; the addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and factoring of monomials and polynomials, fractional equations; graphs on the coordinate plane; solving two equations in two variables (systems of equation); real numbers; square roots; and quadratic equations.  This course is intended to provide the student with a background in algebra and a basis for geometry and higher level algebra courses.