Course Design Guide: Week One: Polynomials

Course Design Guide XBIS/219 Version 2
Course Design Guide

Associates Program MAT 117 Algebra 1B
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Course Description This course explores advanced algebra concepts and assists in building the algebraic and problem solving skills developed in Algebra 1A. Students will solve polynomials, quadratic equations, rational equations, and radical equations. These concepts and skills will serve as a foundation for subsequent business coursework. Applications to real-world problems are also explored throughout the course. This course is the second half of the college algebra sequence, which began with MAT 116, Algebra 1A. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Bittenger, M. L. & Beecher, J. A. (2007). Introductory and intermediate algebra (3rd ed.). Boston: PearsonAddison Wesley. For this course, students are also required to use MyMathLab, which may be accessed through the student website. All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Polynomials

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Objectives Simplify algebraic expressions involving exponents. Perform mathematical operations involving polynomials. Evaluate a polynomial for a given value of the variable. Perform mathematical operations using scientific notation.
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Course Preparation Readings
Read the course description and objectives. Read the instructors biography and post your own. Read Appendix A. Read Appendix B.
Read Ch. 4 & 5 of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra. Complete the How to Answer Questions tutorial to learn how to use MyMathLab. Enter MyMathLab by clicking the link provided under the Week One Materials section of your student Web site. MondaySunday Tuesday, Thursday Friday 15 15 35
Participation Discussion Questions CheckPoint
Participate in class discussion. Respond to weekly discussion questions. Complete the Week One CheckPoint in MyMathLab. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in Ch. 4.
Week Two: Factoring Polynomials

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Objectives Readings CheckPoint Factor various types of polynomials using an appropriate method. Use factoring to solve quadratic equations.
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Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Complete the Week Two CheckPoint in MyMathLab. This activity provides the opportunity to apply concepts introduced in Ch. 5. Post a 50-word response to the following: How do you determine if a polynomial is the difference of two squares? Complete Application Assignment 1 (posted in the Course Materials Forum) to apply the skills learned in Ch. 4 & 5 to a real-life situation. Post your assignment as an attachment. Complete the Week Two Quiz in MyMathLab. Submit your assignment in MyMathLab. Friday 35
Concept Check
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Application Assignment
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Quiz
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Week Three: Rational Expressions

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Objectives Simplify rational expressions. Perform mathematical operations involving rational expressions. Read Ch. 6 of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra. Monday Sunday Tuesday, Thursday Friday 15 15 35
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Readings
Participate in class discussion. Respond to weekly discussion questions. Complete the Week Three CheckPoint in MyMathLab. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 6.1- 6.6 in Ch. 6.
Week Four: Rational Equations

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Objectives CheckPoint Solve rational equations. Complete the Week Four CheckPoint in MyMathLab. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 6.7- 6.9 of Ch. 6. Post a 50-word response to the following: When solving a rational equation, why is it necessary to perform a check? Complete Application Assignment 2 (posted in the Course Materials Forum) to apply skills learned in Ch. 6 to a reallife situation. Friday 35
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Concept Check
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Application Assignment
Sunday
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Quiz
Complete the Week Four Assignment in MyMathLab. This assignment assesses content learned in Ch. 6.
Sunday
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Week Five: Radical Expressions

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Objectives Readings Simplify radical expressions. Perform mathematical operations involving radical expressions. Discuss the laws of exponents. Read Ch. 10 of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra. Monday Sunday Tuesday, Thursday Friday 15 15 35
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Participate in class discussion. Respond to weekly discussion questions. Complete the Week Five CheckPoint in MyMathLab. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 10.110.5 of Ch. 10.
Week Six: Radical Equations

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Objectives CheckPoint Solve equations involving radicals. Complete the Week Six CheckPoint in MyMathLab. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 10.610.8 of Ch. 10. Post a 50-word response to the following: What is the Pythagorean theorem? How is it used? Complete Application Assignment 3 (posted in the Course Materials Forum) to apply the skills learned in Ch. 10 to a real-life situation. Friday 35
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Concept Check Application Assignment
Friday Sunday
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Quiz
Complete the Week Six Assignment: Ch. 10 Quiz in MyMathLab. This assignment assesses content learned in Ch. 10.
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Week Seven: Quadratic Equations

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Objectives Readings Solve quadratic equations. Read Ch. 11 of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra. Monday Sunday Tuesday, Thursday Friday 15 15 35
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Participate in class discussion. Respond to weekly discussion questions. Complete the Week Seven CheckPoint in MyMathLab. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 11.111.4 of Ch. 11.
Week Eight: Graphing Quadratic Equations

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Objectives CheckPoint Graph quadratic equations. Complete the Week Eight CheckPoint in MyMathLab. This activity provides the opportunity to practice concepts introduced in sections 11.511.7 of Ch. 11. Post a response to the following: If you are looking at a graph of a quadratic equation, how do you determine where the solutions are? Friday 35
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Concept Check
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Application Assignment Quiz
Complete Application Assignment 4 to apply the skills learned in Ch. 11. Complete the Week Eight Assignment: Ch. 11 Quiz in MyMathLab. This assignment assesses content learned in Ch. 11.
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Week Nine: Applying Advanced Algebra Concepts

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Objectives Participation Capstone Discussion Question Final Exam Apply advanced algebra concepts to solve mathematical problems. Monday Sunday Wednesday Sunday 20 20
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Participate in class discussion. Respond to the capstone discussion question.
Complete the Week Nine Final Test in MyMathLab. This test assesses content learned in Weeks One through Eight.
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