MATH 0810 - Learning Support Math for Intermediate Algebra

3 sem hrs cr

This course is a study of the properties of the real number system, arithmetic operations with rational numbers and order of operations; evaluation and simplification of variable expressions; solutions of linear equations and inequalities in one variable; graphing linear equations and inequalities; solving systems of linear equations and inequalities; problem solving; polynomial arithmetic; operations with integer exponents; GCF factoring. Prerequisite or Corequisite: Students enrolled in MATH 0810 must also be enrolled in MATH 1003  during the same semester

MATH 0810 is the mandatory co-requisite course for those Learning Support Mathematics students enrolled in MATH 1003 . A learning support course is required for students whose ACT or ACCUPLACER mathematics scores indicate a need for co-requisite mathematics coursework. Topics include the real number system: arithmetic operations; equations and inequalities; graphing; problem solving; polynomial arithmetic; exponents; factoring.

Students must demonstrate mastery of all required competencies in order to earn a passing grade. Any degree seeking student enrolled in a Learning Support course must also enroll in MSCC 1300 First-Year Experience , during his or her first semester.

This course includes proctored exams which must be completed on campus or at an instructor approved proctoring center which may require additional costs to the student.

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

By the end of the course, students will be able to…

• develop analytical-thinking skills needed for problem solving.
• improve algebra skills of those who have had previous algebra experience.
• develop fundamental algebra skills for those who have had no algebra experience.
• develop the algebra skills required to be successful in co-requisite collegiate math.
• reduce students’ mathematics anxiety through increased competency.

Course Objectives

Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to…

• apply the order of operations to evaluate expressions.
• perform operations with rational numbers.
• identify and calculate with irrational numbers.
• recognize and apply magnitude and ordering of real numbers.
• solve application problems.
• identify and simplify like terms.
• evaluate algebraic expressions.
• create a table of values corresponding to an equation.
• evaluate expressions involving powers and roots.
• use the distributive law to write equivalent expressions.
• add, subtract and multiply polynomials.
• factor a polynomial using GCF.
• simplify exponential expressions.
• create a table of values and a graph for given relations.
• identify and interpret rate of change.
• use and interpret function notation particularly as it relates to graphic and tabular data.
• analyze the graph of a linear function.
• graph a linear equation in two variables.
• generate a linear equation in two variables.
• graph linear inequalities in two variables.
• solve linear equations, inequalities, formulas, proportions, and systems of equations.