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Course Description:

This course is designed for students majoring in life or social sciences. The main topics to be covered include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs, systems of linear equations, matrices, sequences and series, combinatorics, and the Binomial Theorem. 

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the properties of linear, non-linear and functions, and use them to evaluate expressions, solve equations, and solve applications
  2. Use technology appropriately to explore and analyze linear, non-linear and functions
  3. Use simple linear algebra techniques to solve systems of equations
  4. Explore and analyze conic sections
  5. Differentiate between arithmetic and geometric sequences and series and use the binomial theorem to expand the power of a binomial

Textbook:

Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!
College Algebra from OpenStax, ISBN 1-947172-12-3

You have several options to obtain this book:

  • View online (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
  • Download a PDF (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
  • Order a print copy (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) 

You can use whichever formats you want. Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device.

Homework: 

All homework is done in Knewton-Alta and you must purchase the program to use it. You need to get started immediately as there are due dates for homework coming up August 24 th.     There is a code  available for two weeks free. For this reason, there is no excuse not to get started.

 

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IMPORTANT DATES:

LAST DAY TO GET A REFUND/INSTRUCTOR INTIATED ADD: Aug. 28

LAST DAY TO DROP WITH NO “W” GRADE: Sept. 6

LAST DAY TO ELECT P/NP GRADING OPTION:  ?

LAST DAY TO DROP WITH A “W” GRADE: Nov. 29

Important Notes:

  • Students who are not participating in the class will receive a warning and then be dropped if no change occurs. It is your responsibility to keep up with the material. 

  • Any student needing accommodations should inform the instructor. Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the DSPS Center [http://www.cerritos.edu/dsps/]early in the semester so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. Students may contact the DSPS online or by phone (562) 860-2451 ext. 2335. All information will remain confidential.
  • Academic dishonesty and plagiarism will result in a failing grade on any assignment.  Please see the Cerritos handbook for policies regarding plagiarism, harassment, etc. [http://cms.cerritos.edu/academic-affairs/academic-honesty.htm]
  • Cerritos College Food and Housing Insecurity Taskforce seeks to improve student’s ability to access food and housing resources. The taskforce is committed to fostering community partnerships, increasing awareness, advocating for resources, and addressing barriers to create a safe and supportive campus for our students to be successful. [https://www.cerritos.edu/basic-needs/]

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