North Dakota State College of Science

Taught via NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE™

Wahpeton, ND 58076

College Algebra

Math 103 Syllabus

Course Information

Course Number: Math 103

Course Title: College Algebra

Credit Hours: 3

Instructor Information

Instructor: Tom Milbrandt – adjunct professor for NDSCS

Phone: 701-749-2570

E-mail:

Office Hour: 1st, 7th, and during Raider Time

Course Description

This course will examine relations and functions, equations and inequalities, real and complex numbers; numerical, graphical and symbolic view of functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations, matrices and determinants, sequences and series. Emphasis will be on using real-data application.

Prerequisite

ACT-MATH score of 21 or above, appropriate COMPASS Algebra Domain score, or successful completion of ASC 093. Students without the necessary prerequisites may be asked to withdraw from the course.

Textbook and Required Materials

Essentials of College Algebra with Modeling and Visualization, fourth edition, Gary Rockswold, 2012.

Graphing calculator, the TI-83 , TI-83+, or TI-84 is highly recommended. (TI-84+ preferred!)

Topics to be Covered

Chapter 1 Introduction to Functions and Graphs

Exam I

Chapter 2 Linear Functions and Equations

Exam II

Chapter 3 Quadratic Functions and Equations

Exam III

Chapter 4 Nonlinear Functions and Equations

Exam IV

Chapter 5 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Exam V

Chapter 6 Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Exam VI

Optional Topic To Be Announced

Comprehensive Final

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the definition of a function and function notation.

2. Represent functions using the numerical, graphical and algebraic approach.

3. Use the basic functions found in college algebra to model data by applying the four-step modeling process.

4. Apply functions to technology such as the TI calculator and EXCEL.

5. Solve application problems using a five-step problem solving method.

Grading and Evaluation

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Grading- 50%-exams, 10%-projects, 20%-homework, 20%-quizzes

Developed/Revised: August 15th, 2016