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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.

Textbooks

Textbook (Online access required):  College Algebra (3rd edition) by Paul Sisson

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.

 ISBN

Product

13 Digit ISBN

Courseware (Online Access) Required + eBook*

978-1-64277-173-2

Courseware (Online Access) + eBook* + Physical Textbook (optional)

978-1-64277-283-8

* 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:

Go to this address: https://learn.hawkeslearning.com/Portal/User/Login (If you need instructions, click “Watch the Training Video!” link)

To purchase physical copies of the books directly from Hawkes use the following address:   http://hawkespublishing.stores.yahoo.net/index.html

There is a complimentary 10 day access if you need extra time to purchase access. You can have access the first day of class with this. Follow the instructions at the above link.

Further instructions will be available on the day the class opens in the instructor's syllabus.

Course Description

A study of equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations and inequalities. Prerequisite: ACT Math subscore ≥ 22.  3 hours.

Course Objectives

Students will learn to simplify and solve linear, polynomial, rational, and exponential equations as well as model applications from a problem-solving perspective.  Students will develop critical thinking and mathematical reasoning skills.

Measurable Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this class students will be able to:

  • Use algebra to combine and compose functions, find and verify inverse functions, and relate functions to their graphs.
  • Use properties and transformations of functions to build equations and graphs.
  • Simplify and solve linear equations and inequalities.
  • Use linear functions to model and solve applied problems.
  • Solve quadratic and polynomial equations and inequalities and relate solutions to their graphs.
  • Use quadratic and polynomial functions to model and solve applied problems.
  • Simplify expressions involving exponents and solve equations involving power functions and radicals.
  • Use radical and power functions to model and solve applied problems.
  • Solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
  • Use exponential and logarithmic functions to model and solve applied problems.
  • Find zeros, asymptotes, and domain of rational functions and use these to solve rational inequalities.
  • Use systems of equations to model and solve applied problems.