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Intermediate Algebra                    MAT1033                Summer 2013 Section 2

Faculty Introduction

My name is Prof. Lazara Ferrer-Hernandez. I have been teaching Mat1033 for five years every semester, face-to-face, online and blended courses

Course Description

A course designed for students with strong arithmetic skills (without requiring a calculator) and an algebra background, including solving linear equations in one variable and factoring polynomials. This course will extend students’ algebra skills to include solving radical, rational, quadratic, & absolute-value equations, and recognizing relationships between radical expressions and rational exponents. Complex numbers are introduced in this course as well. Problem solving involving real-life scenarios is an integral part of this course. In this course, students will enhance their problem-solving abilities and their ability to communicate concepts of algebra in the language of mathematics, both orally and written.

Methods of Instruction

This is a 3-credit hour online course. Normally, a 3-credit hour on-campus course would meet two times each week (during a 16 week term) for a total of 3 hours per week or 48 hours per term. In this class, we have no face to face meetings. All activities will be online. These online activities will include graded discussions, graded assignments, and graded quizzes.

Learning Outcomes

The student shall be able to solve compound linear inequalities in one variable (including compound inequalities), and present solutions using inequality notation, interval notation, and graphic notation. The student shall be able to (1) write equations and sketch graphs of linear equations in two variables, given appropriate information, (2) model real-world scenarios using linear equations in two variables, and (3) graph linear equations in two variables. The student shall be able to solve systems of linear equations graphically and algebraically (using the methods of elimination and substitution), and solve word problems by modeling them with systems of linear equations. The student shall be able to solve linear absolute-value equations in one variable. The student shall be able to factor polynomial expressions using a variety of methods. The student shall be able to simplify rational expressions and solve rational equations. The student shall be able to simplify, and perform operations on radical expressions, rationalize radical components of rational expressions, solve appropriate radical equations, and convert between radical expressions and expressions with a rational exponent.  

Course Requirements

  • Required Prerequisites or Special Admission Criteria (include any specific computer/technology skills or other special competencies needed).
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Course Materials

  • Required Text: Intermediate Algebra 

How to Register for this Course

Enroll as student in  myBC website. Students must pay for the course before they will be able to log into the course.

Information Contact

Prof. Lazara Ferrer Hernandez
lferrerh@broward.edu

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