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Colegio de Sta, Teresa de Avila Foundation Inc

This course syllabus outlines a College Algebra course that covers algebraic expressions, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions and equations over 18 weeks. The course objectives are for students to learn skills like graphing functions, solving various types of equations, working with complex numbers, and transformations. Students will be evaluated based on class participation, quizzes, midterm and final exams.

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Colegio de Sta, Teresa de Avila Foundation Inc

This course syllabus outlines a College Algebra course that covers algebraic expressions, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions and equations over 18 weeks. The course objectives are for students to learn skills like graphing functions, solving various types of equations, working with complex numbers, and transformations. Students will be evaluated based on class participation, quizzes, midterm and final exams.

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Colegio De Sta, Teresa de Avila Foundation Inc.

6 Kingfisher Corner Skylark Streets, Zabarte Subdivision


Novaliches, Quezon City 1123 Philippines
Telephone : 939-6983 / 939-91-36 Telefax : 930-57-85

COURSE SYLLABUS

I. Course Code : MATH001

II. Course Title : College Algebra

III. No. of Units : 3

IV. Course Description:

A course that covers discussion on a wide range of topics necessary to meet the
demands of college Mathematics. It starts with algebraic expressions. Trigonometric, Logarithmic
and exponential functions and equations and their applications.

V. Objective:

After completing this course, the students should be able to:

 Draw and interpret scatter diagrams;


 Find intercepts by hand and with a graphing utility;
 Graph a simple function, including graphing with a graphing utility;
 Test an equation for symmetry with respect to the x-axis, the y-axis, and the origin;
 Solve equations by hand and with a graphing utility, including linear, quadratic,
radical and absolute value;
 Find the value of a function;
 Find the domain of a function;
 Identify the graph of a function;
 Graph a function by using the technique of transformation;
 Construct a function using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and
composition;
 Graph a polynomial function;
 Find zeros of functions, both real and complex;
 Be able to find the important parts of a function: e.g. Zero and, where it's positive and
negative;
 Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide complex numbers
 Be able to find the conjugate of a complex number
 Be able to calculate powers of i
 Be able to simplify the nth root of an expression
 Be able to convert between radicals and rational exponents
 Be able to solve radical equations

VI. Course Outline:

Week Hours Topics Methodology


1-2 6 Real Number System Discussion
 Set of Real Numbers Lecture
 Properties of Real Numbers Discovery Method
 Operations of Integers
 Laws of Parenthesis
 Laws of Negative Bases
 Exponents
 Order of Operations
3-4 6 Integral Exponents Discussion
 Laws of Exponents Lecture
 Exponential Equations Inductive method
5 3 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS
6-7 6 Radicals Discussion
 Perfect Nth Root Lecture
 Fractional Exponents Deductive method
 Simplifying Radicals
 Operations of Radicals
 Radical Equations
8-9 6 Algebraic Expression Discussion
 Evaluation of Algebraic Lecture
Expression Inductive method
 Polynomials
 Operations of Polynomials
9 3 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
10-11 6 Special Products Discussion
 Product of Two Binomials Lecture
 Square Binomials Deductive Method
 Product of Sum and
Difference of Two Identical
Binomials
 Product of Binomial and
Trinomial
 Square of Multinomial
 Cube of Binomial
 Lattice Multiplication
12-13 6 Factoring Discussion
 Greatest Common Monomial Lecture
Factor Inductive method
 Difference of two squares
 Difference of two cubes
 Sum of two cubes
 Factoring Quadratic
Trinomial
 Factoring by Grouping
14 3 PRE-FINAL EXAMINATIONS
15 6 Linear Equations Discussion
 Solution for Linear Equations Lecture
 Solving Literal Equations Discovery method
 Language of Algebra
 Solving Word Problems
16-17 6 Quadratic Equations Discussion
 Solutions of Quadratic Lecture
Equations Inductive method
 Discriminant
 Relationship between the
Coefficient and Roots of
Quadratic Equation
 Solution of Rational
Equations Reducible to
Quadratic Equations
18 3 FINAL EXAMINATIONS

VII. Grading System:

The following percentage distribution shall be followed :


Prelims - 30%
Midterm - 30%
Finals - 40%
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100%

The following are the required periodic grade components for this course
Lecture
Class Participation 20%
Quizzes 30%
Periodical Examinations 50%
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100%
VIII. Course Requirements

1. Class Participation
2. Laboratory Exercises
3. Quizzes
4. Major Examinations

IX. References

1. Algebra, A Problem Solving Approach 2nd Edition, Acelajado, Maxima A.,2002

2. Advance Algebra, Trigonometry, and Statistics, Esparrago, Mirla S., Reyes, Nestor
V., Jr., 2004

3. College Algebra 3rd Edition, Cordova, Wilson, Gotauco, Consuelo, Ledesma,


Florencia, Tabulos, Maria Cristina, 1995

Prepared by:

JOEMEL U. MAGANES
Faculty

Approved by:

REMEDIOS C. ROSAL, ED.D.


College Dean

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