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This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class.  Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation. 

Big Blue Button Web-conference Requirements

This is a hybrid course that includes “live” synchronous class meetings one night a week during scheduled class time using the Big Blue Button web conferencing system. Students are required to log in and attend the synchronous meetings.  Students will need access to a computer or tablet with reliable high-speed internet connection, along with a webcam, microphone and either speakers or headphones.  

 The remaining credit hours for the course will be fulfilled through online assignments completed in myCMU. Students must participate in the live meetings and online assignments to be successful in this course. 

 Students will access Big Blue Button meetings by clicking “Online Meetings” located on the left side menu of this course in myCMU. To participate in the meeting click on the appropriate weeks link during the scheduled time and day of the course. Recorded sessions can also be accessed here. 

Textbooks

Textbook (Online access required):  College Algebra: A Concise Approach Plus Integrated Review(1st ed.) by Paul Sisson published by Hawkes Learning

Online access to the courseware is the only resource required for this course. The math homework will be done in the Hawkes Learning Courseware (online). You must purchase the online access. The recommendation is that you purchase it directly from Hawkes. However, if you need to use a CMU book voucher, then it is also available through the online bookstore. If you would like a physical textbook to read, the option below shows the bundle you will need to purchase to receive that. College Algebra Intensive includes a Guided Notes workbook. This is also available electronically in the first bundle below or in a physical form in the second bundle below.

Product

13 Digit ISBN

Courseware (Online Access) Required + eBook*

978-1-946158-22-2

Courseware (Online Access) + eBook* + Physical Textbook and Guided Notes (optional)

978-1-642771-55-8

* Included eBook can only be accessed online through the courseware.

To purchase the courseware directly from Hawkes Learning or enter an already purchased access code:

To purchase the software directly from Hawkes Learning or enter an already purchased access code:  Go to this address: https://learn.hawkeslearning.com/Portal/User/Login (If you need instructions, click “Watch the Training Video!” link)

There is a complimentary 20 day access if you need extra time to purchase access.

Course Description

MA103 College Algebra (Intensive). 5 hours. A study of equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations and inequalities. This course is designed to allow students to study algebra at a slower pace. Students are placed into this class based on University policy or by permission of the Chair.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand and solve problems involving:
 
  • Radicals, integers and rational exponents
  • Linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, and absolute values
  • Relations, functions, and graphs
  • Rational Expressions and Functions
  • Roots, Radicals, and Root Functions
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Inverse, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
  • Polynomial Functions
  • Matrices
  • Conic Sections