Text: Hungerford and Mercer, College Algebra, 2nd Edition, Harcourt Publishers.
Chapter Hours 1. Review of Basic Operations (Omit 1.1-1.5 and 1.8) 1 2. Order of Operations 1 3. Evaluation of Geometric Formulas 2 4. Square Roots 1.5 5. Properties of Arithmetic .5 6. Arithmetic of Fractions 6 7. Fractions, Decimals, and Percent 4 8. Units of Measure 1 9. Metric System Omit 10. Signed Numbers 2 11. Algebraic Expressions 3 12. Solving Linear Equations 2 13. Word Problems 3 14. Graphing Straight Lines 1 15. Systems of Linear Equations Omit 16. Inequalities (Omit 16.3) 2 17. Factoring 3 18. Fractions Containing Variables 5 19. Properties of Exponents (Omit 19.6) 3 20. Formula and Equation Manipulation 2 21. Radicals and Roots (Omit 21.5) 3 22. More Quadratic Equations (Do only 22.7) 1 23. Slopes and Intercepts
(Suggestion: do Chapter 23 immediately after Chapter 14)3 24. Sets and Functions Omit Leeway and Examinations 10 Total 60 Notes:
- Homework should be collected and graded on a regular basis. At this level students often have a negative attitude toward mathematics and avoid doing their work out of class. While it should be their responsibility, collecting and grading homework is somehting that we can to to encourage better study habits.
- In-class worksheets are appropriate at this level. Having students work at the blackboard is also appropriate depending on class size and class attitude. Math 102 students must practice these basic skills enough to be able to easily use them in algebra.
