MAC1105 – College Algebra Course Map

Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to:

CO1: identify the concept of a complex number

CO2: extend the techniques for solving equations and inequalities
CO3: apply the techniques for solving and graphing equations of degree three or more
CO4: identify the concept of a function
CO5: apply the concept of an inverse function
CO6: apply the concept of a transformation to graph equations
CO7: apply the techniques for graphing rational functions
CO8: evaluate, solve and graph exponential and logarithmic functions and equations
CO9: apply the formulas for distance and midpoint, as well as to discover the equation of a circle

Module 1 Objectives – Review and Prerequisite Skills

This table shows how activities and assessments align with the learning objectives.

Module Objective Course Objective(s) Study Activities Assessments

The learner will be able to: (Explore/Complete) (Engage/Submit)
solve linear and rational CO2 Watch videos: Diagnostic exam in Myopenmath
equations Review of Equations
Review of Equations part 2

Try Intermediate Algebra Review

simplify, add, subtract, and CO1 Intermediate Algebra review
multiply complex numbers

Module 2 Objectives – Equations and Inequalities

This table shows how activities and assessments align with the learning objectives.

Module Objective Course Objective(s) Study Activities Assessments

 The learner will be able to: (Explore/Complete) (Engage/Submit)
solve linear and rational CO2 Test 1 - Chapter 2
equations
solve application problems CO2 Watch video: Complete the HW in
Section 2.2 Myopenmath
Section 2.2 - Models and
Applications
Quiz 1 after 2.4
Test 1 - Chapter 2
perform arithmetic in the CO1 Watch Videos and take notes: Complete the HW in
complex number system Section 2.3 Part 1 Complex Myopenmath
Numbers Section 2.3 - Complex Numbers
Section 2.3 Part 2 Division of Quiz 1 after 2.4
Complex Numbers Test 1 - Chapter 2
solve quadratic equations CO2 Watch videos and take notes: Complete the HW in
2.4A Quadratic Equations Myopenmath
Section 2.4A Part 2 Quadratic Section 2.4a - Quadratic
Formula Equations
Section 2.4B Complete the Section 2.4b - Completing the
Square Square
Sec. 2.2 - 2.4 Quiz 1
Test 1 - Chapter 2
solve radical equations, absolute CO2 Watch videos and take notes: Complete the HW in
value equations, and equations Section 2.5A Part 1 Other types Myopenmath
that are quadratic in form of Equations Section 2.5a - Polynomial
Section 2.5B Equations with Equations and Equations in
Rational Exponents Quadratic From
Section 2.5A Part 2 Equations in Section 2.5b - Radical Equations
Quadratic Form and Absolute Value Equations
Section 2.5B Radical Equations
Section 2.5 B Absolute Value Quiz 2 after 2.5, 2.6, 2.1
Equations Test 1 - Chapter 2
solve linear inequalities, and CO2 Watch videos and take notes: Complete the HW in
absolute value inequalities Section 2.6 Part 1 Notation for Myopenmath
Inequalities Section 2.6 - Linear and Absolute
Section 2.6 Part 2 Solving Linear Value Inequalities
Inequalities
 Section 2.6 Part 3 Absolute Quiz 2 after 2.5, 2.6, 2.1
Value Inequalities
Section 2.6 Part 4 Absolute Value Test 1 - Chapter 2
Inequalities
Section 2.6 Part 5 Absolute Value
Inequalities

solve equations using a graphing CO2 Watch video and take notes Complete the Homework in
calculator Section 2.1 Graphs and Graphing Myopenmath
Utilities Section 2.1 - Graphs and
Graphing Utilities
Sec. 2.1, 2.5, 2.6 Quiz 2

Test 1 - Chapter 2

Module 3 Objectives – Functions and Graphs

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Module Objective Course Objective(s) Study Activities Assessments

The learner will be able to: (Explore/Complete) (Engage/Submit)
apply the concept of a function, CO4 Watch Videos and Take Notes: Complete the Homework in
including functional notation 3-1 Basic Functions and Their Myopenmath
Graphs (part 1) Section 3.1 - The Definition of a
3.1 Basic Functions and Their Function
Graphs Part 2 Quiz 3 after Section 3-3

Test 2 - Chapter 3

apply the concepts of increasing, CO4 Watch Videos: HW in Myopenmath

decreasing, and constant, as well 3.2 More on Functions (part 1) Section 3.2 - The Graph of a
as even and odd functions 3.2 More on Functions (part 2) Function
3-2 Piecewise Functions Part 3 Quiz 3 after Section 3-3
3-2 Difference Quotients
3.2 Summary on Functions and Test 2 - Chapter 3
their Graphs

apply the formulas for slope, CO4 Watch Videos: HW in Myopenmath

 slope-intercept, and point-slope 3-3 Linear Functions and Slope Section 3.3 - Linear Functions
to find equations for linear Part 1 Quiz 3 after Section 3-3
functions, and graph straight 3-3 Graphing a Line from Slope
lines Intercept Form Test 2 - Chapter 3

identify the relationships of CO4 Watch Video: HW in Myopenmath

parallel and perpendicular lines 3.3 More on Slope Section 3.3 - Linear Functions
to the slope of a linear function Quiz 3 after Section 3-3
Test 2 - Chapter 3

graph functions utilizing CO6 Watch Videos: HW in Myopenmath

transformations and find the 3.4 Transformations of Functions Section 3.4 - Transformations of
equations of transformed graphs. 3.4 Transformations of Functions Functions
Part 2 Quiz 4 after Section 3-7
3.4 Reflections
3.4 Transformations Part 4 Test 2 - Chapter 3
3.4 Transformations Part 5

use the concepts of combinations CO4 Watch Videos: HW in Myopenmath

and composition of functions 3.5 Combinations of Functions Section 3.5 - Arithmetic and
Part 1 Algebra of Functions
3.5 Composition of Functions Quiz 4 after Section 3-7
Part 2 Test 2 - Chapter 3
determine the inverse of a CO5 Watch Videos: HW in Myopenmath
function using algebra 3.6 Inverse Functions Part 1 Section 3.6 - Inverse Functions
3.6 Inverse Functions Part 2 Quiz 4 after Section 3-7
Test 2 - Chapter 3
apply the formulas for distance CO9 Watch Videos: HW in Myopenmath
and midpoint, as well as to 3.7 Distance, Midpoints, Circles Section 3.7 - Circles and Other
discover the equation of a circle 3.7 Circles Part 2 Formulas
Quiz 4 after Section 3-7
Test 2 - Chapter 3

Module 4 Objectives – Polynomial and Rational Functions

This table shows how activities and assessments align with the learning objectives.

Module Objective Course Objective(s) Study Activities Assessments

 The learner will be able to: (Explore/Complete) (Engage/Submit)
graph quadratic functions CO3 Watch Videos and Take Notes: HW in Myopenmath
4-1 Quadratic Functions Part 1 Section 4.1 - Quadratic Functions
4-1 Quadratic Functions Part 2 Quiz 5 after 4.3

4-1 Application Problems Test 3 - Chapter 4

solve equations of degree 3 or CO3 Watch Videos and Take Notes: HW in Myopenmath
higher by factoring, use of 4-2 Polynomial Functions and Section 4.2 - Polynomial
synthetic division, and a graphing Their Graphs Part 1 Functions and Their Graphs
calculator to find all real zeros.
4-2 Polynomial Functions and Quiz 5 after 4.3
Their Graphs Part 2
Test 3 - Chapter 4

apply the concept of multiplicity CO3 Watch Videos and Take Notes: HW in Myopenmath
of polynomial functions 4-2 Polynomial Functions and Section 4.2 - Polynomial
Their Graphs Part 2 Functions and Their Graphs

Quiz 5 after 4.3

Test 3 - Chapter 4

use long division and synthetic CO3 Watch Videos and Take Notes: HW in Myopenmath
division 4-3 Synthetic Division and Section 4.3 - The Factor and
Remainder Theorem Part 2 Remainder Theorems

4-3 Synthetic Division and Factor Quiz 5 after 4.3

Theorem Part 3
Test 3 - Chapter 4

find all the zeros of polynomial CO7 Watch Videos and Take Notes: HW in Myopenmath
functions, real and complex, and 4-4 Zeros of Polynomials Part 1 Section 4.4 - The Zeros of
be able to graph polynomial Polynomial Functions
functions 4-4 Zeros of Polynomials Part 2
Quiz 6 after 4.6
4-4 Zeros of Polynomials Part 3
 Test 3 - Chapter 4

graph rational functions after CO7 Watch Videos and Take Notes: HW in Myopenmath
identifying asymptotes and 4-5 Rational Functions and their Section 4.5 - Rational Functions
intercepts Graphs and Their Graphs

Quiz 6 after 4.6

Test 3 - Chapter 4

solve polynomial inequalities CO7 Watch Videos and Take Notes: HW in Myopenmath
4-6 Polynomial Inequalities (part Section 4.6 - Polynomial
1) Inequalities

4-6 Polynomial Inequalities Part 2 Quiz 6 after 4.6

Test 3 - Chapter 4

Module 5 Objectives – Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

This table shows how activities and assessments align with the learning objectives.

Module Objective Course Objective(s) Study Activities Assessments

The learner will be able to: (Explore/Complete) (Engage/Submit)
graph exponential functions CO8 Watch video and take notes: HW in Myopenmath
Video for 5.1 Exponential Section 5.1 - Exponential
Functions part 1 Functions
Quiz 7 after 5.2b
Test 4 – Chapter 5
use the compounding interest CO8 Watch video and take notes: HW in Myopenmath
formulas Video 5.1 Exponential Functions Section 5.1 - Exponential
Part 2 Functions

Quiz 7 after 5.2b

Test 4 – Chapter 5
graph logarithmic functions and CO8 Watch videos and take notes: HW in Myopenmath
convert between exponential Video 5.2 Logarithmic Functions Section 5.2a - Logarithmic
form and logarithmic form of an Part 1 Functions Part 1 (Evaluating
equation Video 5.2 Logarithmic functions Logarithmic Functions)
Part 2 Section 5.2b - Logarithmic
5.3 Properties of Logarithms (Part Functions Part 2 (Graphing
1) Logarithmic Functions)
5.3 Properties of Logarithms (Part Section 5.1 - 5.2b Quiz 7
2)
Test 4 – Chapter 5

solve equations using the CO8 Watch videos and take notes: HW in Myopenmath
properties of logarithms 5.4 Logarithmic Equations (Part Section 5.3 - Properties of
1) Logarithms
5-4 Logarithmic Equations (Part
2) Quiz 8 after 5.5
Test 4 – Chapter 5

solve exponential and logarithmic CO8 Watch video and take notes: HW in Myopenmath
equations Video for 5-1 Exponential Section 5.4 - Exponential and
Equations Logarithmic Equations
5.4 Exponential Equations (part
1) Quiz 8 after 5.5
5.4 Logarithmic Equations (Part Test 4 – Chapter 5
1)
5-4 Logarithmic Equations (Part
2)

apply exponential and logarithmic CO8 Watch video and take notes: HW in Myopenmath
equations to real-world Video 5.1 Exponential Functions Section 5.5 - Exponential
applications Part 2 Modeling
5-4 Applications with Logarithms
(part 3) Section 5.3 - 5.5 Quiz 8
5-4 More Log Applications (part Test 4 – Chapter 5
4)
5.5 Video Exponential Growth
 and Decay Part 1
5.5 Video-Exponential Growth
and Decay Word Problems part 2
5.5 Video-Exponential Growth
and Decay Word problems part 3

Module 6 Objectives – Review and Final Exam

This table shows how activities and assessments align with the learning objectives.

Module Objective Course Objective(s) Study Activities Assessments

The learner will be able to: (Explore/Complete) (Engage/Submit)
synthesize algebraic concepts ALL COs Review Final Exam Study Guide Submit Final Exam

Watch Final Exam Review video

Complete Final Exam Review in

Myopenmath