Math 002. Introductory Algebra, Department of Mathematics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Math 002. Introductory Algebra

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. It is something that we can do 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

Note: Course number was formerly Math 102.