College Algebra for STEM Majors Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Marlene Ruggles (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
Amarillo High School Room 328
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Course Information
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Course
MATH-1414-DC035 College Algebra for STEM Majors
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: MATH 0303-minimum grade of C, an Accuplacer score of 75, a THEA score of 270, an equivalent score on a state-approved test or Department Chair consent
Course Description
In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability and conics may be included.
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Hours
(4 sem hrs; 4 lec)
Class Type
Dual Credit Course
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1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions, including domain and range, operations, compositions, and inverses.
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2. Recognize and apply polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions and solve related equations.
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3. Apply graphing techniques.
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4. Evaluate all roots of higher degree polynomial and rational functions.
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5. Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations using matrices.
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COURSE SCHEDULE and COMPLETION DATES
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Transformations of all parent functions. Shrinking, stretching and shifts. \
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1.2 Graphs of Equations \
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1.9 Inverses of functions \
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1.10 Variation of functions \
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Chapter 1 Test \
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PSAT Review, six weeks test review \ \SIX WEEKS TEST \ | \
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2.2 polynomial functions of higher degree \
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2.5 sum and product \
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\ Writing equations of graphs Review \
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2.7 Non linear inqualities \
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3.1 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations \
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Logarithmic and exponential word problems \
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Conics overview \ \Writing equations of conics \ \Systems with conics \ | \
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Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM