Course Syllabus

Course Description: This course explores polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, relations and graphs, theories of equations, matrices, series, sequences and probability. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply problem solving skills to the fields of business and health science.
2. Perform mathematical operations with polynomials.
3. Factor certain 2^nd degree trinomials and the difference of two squares.
4. Multiply and divide rational expressions.
5. Use rules for exponents and radicals to simplify expressions.
6. Use linear functions to solve problems.
7. Sketch the graph of linear, quadratic, rational, and exponential functions.
8. Use two data points to generate a linear equation.
9. Use quadratic functions to solve problems.
10. Use exponential and logarithmic functions to solve problems.
11. Use two equations with two unknowns in order to solve problems.

Textbook: Great news! your textbook for this class is available for free online!
College Algebra from OpenStax, ISBN 1-947172-12-3

You have several options to obtain this book:

• Go into the course module and find a link to a pdf for that lesson.
  
• View online (Links to an external site, web view.)
  
• View a PDF
• Order a print copy (Links to an external site.)
  

You can use whichever formats you want. Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device.

Important Notes:

• Online assignments need to be completed and submitted by the due date to avoid a student counted absent for that day.