MATH 070 - Introductory Algebra
COURSE OUTLINE (for Lecture Course)
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Chapters |
Topics
Covered |
Class
Periods |
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Chapter R |
Prealgebra Review |
6 day |
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R.1 |
Fractions |
2 |
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R.2 |
Decimals
and Percents |
2 |
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Review |
1 |
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QUIZ
CHAPTER R |
1 |
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Chapter 1 |
The Real Number System |
15 days |
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1.1 |
Exponents,
Order of Operations, Inequality |
1 |
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1.2 |
Variables,
Expressions, and Equations |
1 |
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1.3 |
Real
Numbers and the Number Line |
2 |
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1.4 |
Addition of
Real Numbers |
2 |
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1.5 |
Subtraction
of Real Numbers |
2 |
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1.6 |
Multiplication
and Division of Real Numbers |
1 |
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1.7 |
Properties
of Real Numbers |
2 |
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1.8 |
Simplifying
Expressions |
2 |
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Review |
1 |
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TEST
CHAPTER 1 |
1 |
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Chapter 2 |
Solving Equations and
Inequalities |
14 days |
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2.1 |
The
Addition Property of Equality |
1 |
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2.2 |
The
Multiplication Property of Equality |
1 |
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Problem
Session |
1 |
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2.3 |
More on
Solving Linear Equations |
2 |
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2.4 |
An Introduction
to Applications of Linear Equations |
2 |
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2.5 |
Formulas
and Applications from Geometry |
2 |
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2.6 |
Ratio and
Proportion and Percent |
2 |
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2.7 |
Solving
Linear Inequalities |
2 |
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Review |
1 |
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TEST CHAPTER
2 |
1 |
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Chapter 3 |
Graphs of Linear Equations and inequalities in two variables |
12 Days |
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3.1 |
Reading
Graphs: Linear Equations in Two Variables |
2 |
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3.2 |
Graphing
Linear Equations in Two Variables |
2 |
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3.3 |
Slope |
2 |
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3.4 |
Equations
of Lines |
2 |
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3.5 |
Graphing
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables |
2 |
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Review |
1 |
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TEST
CHAPTER 3 |
1 |
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Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Optional: Left to the discretion of the instructor
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Chapter 5 |
Exponents and
polynomials |
17 days |
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5.1 |
Adding and Subtracting
of Polynomials |
1 |
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5.2 |
The Product
Rule/Power Rule for Exponents |
2 |
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5.3 |
Multiplying
Polynomials |
2 |
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5.4 |
Special
Products |
2 |
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5.5 |
Integer
Exponents and the Quotient Rule |
2 |
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5.6 |
Dividing a Polynomial
by a Monomial |
2 |
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5.7 |
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2 |
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5.8 |
An
Application of Exponents: Scientific Notation |
2 |
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Review |
1 |
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TEST
CHAPTER 5 |
1 |
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Chapter 6 |
Factoring &
Applications |
16 days |
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6.1 |
Factors:
The Greatest Common Factor |
2 |
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6.2 |
Factoring
Trinomials |
2 |
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6.3 |
Factoring
Trinomials by Grouping |
2 |
6.4 |
Factoring
Trinomials Using FOIL |
2 |
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6.5 |
Special
Factoring Techniques |
2 |
6.6 |
Solving
Quadratic Equations by Factoring |
2 |
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6.7 |
Applications
of Quadratic Equations |
2 |
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CHAPTER
REVIEW |
1 |
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TEST
CHAPTER 5 |
1 |
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