Curriculum Cover Sheet - ITT Technical Institute

1 ITT Technical InstituteMA1210 College Mathematics IOnsite and Online CourseSYLLABUSC redit hours: hours: 45 (45 Theory Hours)Prerequisite(s) and/or Corequisite(s):Prerequisites: GS1140 Problem Solving Theory or equivalentCourse Description:This course focuses on fundamental mathematical concepts, including quadratic, polynomial and radical equations, linear functions and their graphs, systems of linear equations, functions and their properties, and matrices. Activities include solving problems and using appropriate technological Mathematics ISyllabus1 Date: 7/20/2015 COURSE SUMMARYCOURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course focuses on fundamental mathematical concepts, including quadratic, polynomial and radical equations, linear functions and their graphs, systems of linear equations, functions and their properties and matrices.

2 Activities include solving problems and using appropriate technological INSTRUCTIONAL Equations and OperationsCOURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this course, you should be able applied problems using algebraic properties, problem-solving strategies, and mathematical algebraic expressions by performing mathematical operations. linear, quadratic, polynomial, and radical linear inequalities, linear equations, and quadratic equations. linear systems of equations and matrix methods to linear algebraic operations on properties and graphs of OUTLINEC ollege Mathematics ISyllabus2 Date: 7/20/2015 MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF ALGEBRA, PART 1 COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES COVERED Solve applied problems using algebraic properties, problem-solving strategies, and mathematical models.

3 Simplify algebraic expressions by performing mathematical COVERED Algebraic Expressions Mathematical Models or Formulas Exponents and Rules for Evaluating and Simplifying Exponential Expressions Scientific NotationMODULE LEARNING ACTIVITIESGRADEDOUT-OF-CLASS TIMER eading: Blitzer, Chapter P, Sections and hrLesson: Study the lesson for this hrDiscussion: Participate in the discussion titled Mathematical Problems and Applications. YesN/AExercise: Submit the exercise titled Algebraic Expressions and Real Numbers. Yes2 hrTotal Out-Of-Class Activities: 7 HoursCollege Mathematics ISyllabus3 Date: 7/20/2015 MODULE 2: FUNDAMENTALS OF ALGEBRA, PART 2 COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES COVERED Solve applied problems using algebraic properties, problem-solving strategies, and mathematical models.

4 Simplify algebraic expressions by performing mathematical COVERED Real Numbers Radicals and Rational Exponents polynomials and Factoring polynomials Rational ExpressionsMODULE LEARNING ACTIVITIESGRADEDOUT-OF-CLASS TIMER eading: Blitzer, Chapter P, Sections hrLesson: Study the lesson for this hrDiscussion: Participate in the discussion titled Exponents and Expressions. YesN/APractice Quiz: Take Practice Quiz hrQuiz: Prepare for Quiz hrExercise: Submit the exercise titled Exponents and polynomials . Yes2 hrLab: Complete the lab titled polynomials and Rational Expressions. Yes3 hrQuiz: Take Quiz Out-Of-Class Activities: HoursCollege Mathematics ISyllabus4 Date: 7/20/2015 MODULE 3: EQUATIONS, INEQUALITIES, AND MATRICESCOURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES COVERED Solve applied problems using algebraic properties, problem-solving strategies, and mathematical models.

5 Solve linear, quadratic, polynomial, and radical equations. Graph linear inequalities, linear equations, and quadratic equations. Solve linear systems of equations and inequalities. Apply matrix methods to linear COVERED Linear Equations Polynomial, Radical, and Quadratic Equations Equations with Rational Exponents Equations Involving Absolute Value Linear and Absolute Value Inequalities Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Matrix and Matrix Row OperationsMODULE LEARNING ACTIVITIESGRADEDOUT-OF-CLASS TIMER eading: Blitzer, Chapter 1, Sections and Sections ; Chapter 8, Section ; and Chapter 9, Section hrLesson: Study the lesson for this hrDiscussion: Participate in the discussion titled Equations and Matrix Row Operations.

6 YesN/APractice Quiz: Take Practice Quiz hrQuiz: Prepare for Quiz hrExercise: Submit the exercise titled Equations and Their Graphs. Yes2 hrLab: Complete the lab titled Linear Equations and Matrices. Yes3 hrQuiz: Take Quiz Out-Of-Class Activities: 22 HoursCollege Mathematics ISyllabus5 Date: 7/20/2015 MODULE 4: FUNCTIONS AND THEIR GRAPHSCOURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES COVERED Solve applied problems using algebraic properties, problem-solving strategies, and mathematical models. Perform algebraic operations on functions. Identify properties and graphs of COVERED Functions and Their Graphs Linear Functions and Slope Transformations of Functions Composite Functions Inverse FunctionsMODULE LEARNING ACTIVITIESGRADEDOUT-OF-CLASS TIMER eading: Blitzer, Chapter 2, Sections hrLesson: Study the lesson for this hrDiscussion: Participate in the discussion titled Functions, Slopes, and Graphs.

7 YesN/APractice Quiz: Take Practice Quiz hrQuiz: Prepare for Quiz hrExercise: Submit the exercise titled Functions Their Slopes and Graphs. Yes2 hrLab: Complete the lab titled Transformation, Composite, and Inverse Functions. Yes3 hrQuiz: Take Quiz Out-Of-Class Activities: 20 HoursCollege Mathematics ISyllabus6 Date: 7/20/2015 MODULE 5: POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL FUNCTIONSCOURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES COVERED Solve applied problems using algebraic properties, problem-solving strategies, and mathematical models. Graph linear inequalities, linear equations, and quadratic equations. Perform algebraic operations on functions. Identify properties and graphs of COVERED Quadratic Functions Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs Rational Functions and Their Graphs Polynomial and Rational Inequalities Modeling Using VariationMODULE LEARNING ACTIVITIESGRADEDOUT-OF-CLASS TIMER eading: Blitzer, Chapter 3, Sections hrLesson: Study the lesson for this hrDiscussion: Participate in the discussion titled Functions and Inequalities.

8 YesN/APractice Quiz: Take Practice Quiz : Prepare for Quiz hrExercise: Submit the exercise titled Quadratic and Polynomial Functions. Yes2 hrLab: Complete the lab titled Rational Functions and Inequalities. Yes3 hrQuiz: Take Quiz Exam: Prepare for the practice hrTotal Out-Of-Class Activities: 23 HoursCollege Mathematics ISyllabus7 Date: 7/20/2015 MODULE 6: EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONSCOURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES COVERED Solve applied problems using algebraic properties, problem-solving strategies, and mathematical models. Simplify algebraic expressions by performing mathematical operations. Solve linear, quadratic, polynomial, and radical equations. Graph linear inequalities, linear equations, and quadratic equations.

9 Solve linear systems of equations and inequalities. Apply matrix methods to linear systems. Perform algebraic operations on functions. Identify properties and graphs of COVERED Exponential Functions Logarithmic Functions Exponential and Logarithmic EquationsMODULE LEARNING ACTIVITIESGRADEDOUT-OF-CLASS TIMER eading: Blitzer, Chapter 4, Sections hrLesson: Study the lesson for this hrLab: Complete the lab titled Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. Yes3 hrPractice Exam: Take the practice Exam: Prepare for the final hrFinal Exam: Take the final Out-Of-Class Activities: 15 HoursCollege Mathematics ISyllabus8 Date: 7/20/2015 EVALUATION AND GRADINGEVALUATION CRITERIAThe graded assignments will be evaluated using the following weighted categories:CATEGORYWEIGHTD iscussion15%Exercise20%Lab35%Quiz20%Fina l Exam10%TOTAL100%GRADE CONVERSIONThe final grades will be calculated from the percentages earned in the course, as follows:GRADEPERCENTAGEA( )90 100%B+( )85 89%B( )80 84%C+( )75 79%C( )70 74%D+( )65 69%D( )60 64%F( )<60%College Mathematics ISyllabus9 Date.

10 7/20/2015 LEARNING MATERIALS AND REFERENCESREQUIRED RESOURCESCOMPLETE TEXTBOOK PACKAGE Blitzer, R. (2010). Algebra & trigonometry (Custom 4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Publishing. Blitzer, R. (2010). Student solution manual (Custom 4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall ITEMS Blitzer, R. (2010). Algebra & trigonometry chapter test prep video CD (Custom 4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Publishing. Use the following link to access the chapter s test prep videos: Recommended Equipment: oScientific calculator (Texas TI30)RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Professional AssociationsoAmerican Mathematical Society: for Women in Mathematics: Association of America: ITT Tech Virtual Library (accessed via Student Portal | )oBasic Search> Immergut, B.