ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT FLORISSANT VALLEY

COURSE OF STUDY

MTH:040

DEPARTMENT: Mathematics LAST UPDATE: Fall 2008

COURSE TITLE: Elementary Math & Intermediate Algebra CREDIT HOURS: 5

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 5 LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 0

During the first week of the semester, it is the responsibility of each instructor to furnish, in writing, the course objectives and a course syllabus. The objectives are stated below. The syllabus should include instructor information, course information, expected outcomes, course requirements, method of evaluation and an explanation of grading policies, policies on make up work, ground rules for class participation, a tentative class schedule, withdrawal dates, expected classroom behavior, information on the math learning center, consultation (office) hours, and an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations statement.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course combines the topics of Basic Mathematics (operations on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, signed numbers, and word problem applications) with those of Elementary Algebra (operations on polynomials, operations on rational expressions, and solving equations). It is intended for students who need to review the materials in these two courses.

COURSE PREREQUISITE:

Satisfactory score on placement test

TEXT and calculator requirements:

Integrated Arithmetic & Basic Algebra: 4^th Edition; Bill E. Jordan and William P. Pallow; Pearson, Addison-Wesley.

This course requires the use of a scientific calculator.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The student will…

1. Perform the basic binary operations on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers
2. Solve basic word problems using the basic operations on numbers including geometrical applications, metrics, Pythagorean Theorem, unit analysis and graphs
3. Solve and apply the percent equation
4. Solve proportions as well as apply them
5. Translate word phrases into algebraic expressions as well as evaluate algebraic expressions
6. Apply the distributive property and simplify algebraic expressions
7. Perform the binary operations on polynomials
8. Solve linear equations in one variable; solve polynomial equations in one variable by factoring
9. Solve and graph solution sets to linear inequalities in one variable
10. Plot points in two dimensions; read graphs (finding domains and ranges of basic relations); find slopes of the linear relations as well as equations; apply the basic properties of slopes (such as slopes for parallel and perpendicular lines).
11. Perform the basic binary operations on rational algebraic expressions; solve equations containing rational algebraic expressions
12. solve application problems using the techniques and ideas developed in this course.

COURSE OUTLINE:

		Suggested Time Allotment
Chapters	Topics and Sections	(Number of 84 min. periods)
Chapter 1	Adding & Subtracting Integers & Polynomials	5
Chapter 2	Laws of Exponents, Products & Quotients of Integers & Polynomials	5
Chapter 3	Linear Equations & Inequalities	5
Chapter 4	Graphing Linear Equations & Inequalities	5
Chapter 5	Factors, Divisors, & Factoring	5
Chapter 6	Multiplication & Division of Rational Numbers & Expressions	4
Chapter 7	Addition & Subtraction of Rational Numbers & Expressions	4
Chapter 8	Ratios, Percents, & Applications	3
Chapter 9	Systems of Linear Equations	3
Test and Review		7
		TOTAL: 46