Prerequisites: Successful completion of MATH 0298 Algebra Skills or via placement test scores. Students who have not passed the Algebra Skills course and who have not taken the placement test must take the test at the Learning Center immediately to determine proper mathematics placement.

Textbook: Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Fourth Edition, Allen R. Angel, Prentice- Hall Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ, 1996.

Chapter 1 Basic Concepts
1.1 Study Skills
1.2 Important Sets and Inequality Symbols
1.3 Properties of and Operations with Real Numbers
1.4 Order of Operations

Chapter 2 Equations
2.1 Solving Linear Equations
2.2 Formulas
2.3 Applications of Algebra
2.4 Additional Application Problems

Chapter 3 Graphs and Functions
3.1 Cartesian Coordinates, Distance, and Midpoint
3.2 Graphing Linear Equations
3.3 Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation
3.4 Relations and Functions
3.5 Linear and Nonlinear Functions

Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
5.1 Exponents
5.2 More on Exponents
5.3 Polynomials
5.6 Polynomial Functions

Chapter 6 Factoring
6.1 Greatest Common Factor and Grouping
6.2 Factoring Trinomials
6.3 Special Factoring Formulas
6.5 Solving Equations Using Factoring

Chapter 7 Rational Expressions and Equations
7.1 Multiplication and Division
7.2 Addition and Subtraction
7.3 Complex Fractions
7.4 Solving Rational Equations

Chapter 9 Quadratic Equations and Algebra
9.2 The Quadratic Formula - DO NOT write complex numbers; state no real solution
9.3 Writing Equations in Quadratic Form

Chapter 8 Roots and Radicals
8.1 Roots and Radicals (not complex numbers)
8.2 Rational Exponents
8.3 Multiplying and Simplifying Radicals
8.4 Dividing and Simplifying Radicals
8.5 Adding and Subtracting Radicals

Chapter 10, section 3 The Parabola
Chapter 11 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
11.1 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
11.2 Properties of Logarithms

Calculators may be used for Intermediate Algebra tests, quizzes, and homework problems. Graphing calculators are not allowed.

Homework will be assigned during each class. Assignments should help students build a foundation of skills in critical reading, analytical thinking, abstract and quantitative reasoning, problem solving, and writing across the curriculum.

The final exam is cumulative and will be given during final exam week.

The University's Academic Integrity Policy, which is printed in the University Bulletin, will be upheld.