College Algebra
Functions, polynomials, theory of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, permutations, combinations, binomial theorem.
Prerequisites
MATH 097 (Intermediate Algebra) or equivalent skill (https://iscontent.byu.edu/Canvas/MATH-110/MATH-110-M004/HTML/0_PlacementH5P.html)
Course Outline
Module 1: Prerequisite Material
Module 2: New Functions from Old, Transformations of Functions Part 1
Module 3: Transformations of Functions Part 2, Inverse Functions
Module 4: Quadratic Functions, Dividing Polynomials
Module 5: Real Roots and Graphs of Polynomials, The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Module 6: Basic Inequalities, Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
Module 7: Rational Functions: Vertical and Horizontal Asymptotes
Module 8: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Module 9: Properties of Logarithms, Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Module 10: Real World Problems, Linear Systems Part 1
Module 11: Linear Systems Part 2, Nonlinear Systems
Module 12: Probability Parts 1 and 2
Module 13: Sequences and Arithmetic Sequences
Module 14: Geometric Sequences, Conic Sections: Parabolas and Ellipses Part 1
Module 15: Conic Sections: Parabolas and Ellipses Part 2
Module 2: New Functions from Old, Transformations of Functions Part 1
Module 3: Transformations of Functions Part 2, Inverse Functions
Module 4: Quadratic Functions, Dividing Polynomials
Module 5: Real Roots and Graphs of Polynomials, The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Module 6: Basic Inequalities, Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
Module 7: Rational Functions: Vertical and Horizontal Asymptotes
Module 8: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Module 9: Properties of Logarithms, Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Module 10: Real World Problems, Linear Systems Part 1
Module 11: Linear Systems Part 2, Nonlinear Systems
Module 12: Probability Parts 1 and 2
Module 13: Sequences and Arithmetic Sequences
Module 14: Geometric Sequences, Conic Sections: Parabolas and Ellipses Part 1
Module 15: Conic Sections: Parabolas and Ellipses Part 2
Syllabus
Textbooks
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College Algebra (Required) ISBN: 978-1-947172-12-8 2015 OpenStax, Creative Commons Attribution License v4.0 |
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