Departmental Outline for MATH 0099
Intermediate Algebra
Description: A transition from elementary algebra to college algebra. Topics include operations with radicals, graphing of linear and nonlinear functions, algebra of linear and nonlinear functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, review of factoring and quadratic functions. Applications will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: None.
Calculator: Students may have a scientific calculator. It is up to each instructor as to how much the students can use a calculator on tests.
Text: (Required) Introductory and Intermediate Algebra: A Combined Approach, Bittenger and Beecher.
Syllabus:
Appendix E
As needed
Introductory Algebra Review
Chapter 7
Sections 7.1 - 7.6
Graphs, functions, and applications; domain, range.
Chapter 8
Sections 8.1 - 8.6
Systems of equations; elimination; systems of two and three variables.
Chapter 9
Sections 9.1 - 9.4
Inequalities; sets, interval notation; intersections, unions.
Chapter 10
Sections 10.1 - 10.8
Radical expressions, equations and functions; rational exponents
Chapter 11
Sections 11.1 - 11.8
Quadratic equations and functions; completing the square; quadratic formula.