College Algebra
Outline and Outcome Competencies:
Be able to discuss and solve problems in the following areas:
Rational Expressions and Equations (Ch. 6)
Domains of Rational Functions
Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
Complex Fractions
Solving Rational Equations
Applications of Rational Equations
Variation
Roots, Radicals, and Complex Numbers (Ch. 7)
Roots and Radicals
Rational Exponents
Simplifying Radicals
Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radicals
Dividing Radicals
Solving Radical Equations
Complex Numbers
Quadratic Functions (Ch. 8)
Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
Applications of Quadratic Equations
Graphing Quadratic Equations
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (Ch. 9)
Composite and Inverse Functions
Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Properties of Logarithms
Common Logarithms
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Natural Exponential and Natural Logarithmic Functions
Conic Sections (Ch. 10)
The Parabola and the Circle
The Ellipse
The Hyperbola
Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem (Ch. 11)
Sequences and Series
Arithmetic Sequences and Series
Geometric Sequences and Series
The Binomial Theorem
Course Schedule (All times are for the Central Time Zone, so plan accordingly)
Week 1: August 18 – August 24
Videos and Notes for Ch. 5 and Sections 6.1 – 6.2
Homework Exercises Ch. 5 and Sections 6.1 – 6.2
Weekly Quiz covering Ch. 5 and Sections 6.1 – 6.2
Due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m., August 24
Week 2: August 25 – August 31
Videos and Notes for Sections 6.3 – 6.5
Homework Exercises 6.3 – 6.5
Weekly Quiz covering 6.3 – 6.5
Due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m., August 31
Week 3: September 2 – September 7
Videos and Notes for Sections 6.6 – 7.2
Homework Exercises 6.6 – 7.2
Weekly Quiz covering 6.6 – 7.2
Due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m., September 7
Week 4: September 8 – September 14
Videos and Notes for Sections 7.3 – 7.5
Homework Exercises 7.3 – 7.5
Weekly Quiz covering 7.3 – 7.5
Due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m., September 14
Week 5: September 15 – September 21
Videos and Notes for Sections 7.6 – 8.1
Homework Exercises 7.6 – 8.1
Weekly Quiz covering 7.6 – 8.1
Due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m., September 21
Week 6: September 22 – September 28
Videos and Notes for Sections 8.2 – 8.3, 8.5
Homework Exercises 8.2 – 8.3, 8.5
Weekly Quiz covering 8.2 – 8.3, 8.5
Due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m., September 28
Midterm Exam: Paper and Pencil exam at your campus
(Covers Chapters 6 – 8)
This needs to be completed by the end of October 5.
Week 7: September 29 – October 5
Videos and Notes for Sections 9.1 – 9.3
Homework Exercises 9.1 – 9.3
Weekly Quiz covering 9.1 – 9.3
Due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m., October 5
Week 8: October 6 – October 12
Videos and Notes for Sections 9.4, 9.5/9.7, 9.6
Homework Exercises 9.4, 9.5/9.7, 9.6
Weekly Quiz covering 9.4, 9.5/9.7, 9.6
Due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m., October 12
Week 9: October 13 – October 19
Videos and Notes for Sections 10.1 – 10.3
Homework Exercises 10.1 – 10.3
Weekly Quiz covering 10.1 – 10.3
Due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m., October 19
Week 10: October 20 – October 26
Videos and Notes for Sections 11.1 – 11.4
Homework Exercises 11.1 – 11.4
Weekly Quiz covering 11.1 – 11.4
Due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m., October 26
Week 11
Review for Final
No assignments
Final Exam: Paper and Pencil exam at your campus
(Covers Chapters 9 – 11)
This needs to be completed by Saturday, November 1.
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