COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE OUTLINE
Course Number: MATH 8 Division: Mathematics and Science
Course Title: College Algebra
Hours Lecture: 3 Hours Lab: 0 Weeks: 18 Units: 3
Associate Degree Credit: X Certificate Credit: NonCredit:
Transfer Code: UC: X CSU: X None:
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Completion of MATH 5 with a minimum grade of "C".
Catalog Description:
Skill in the use of college algebra is essential to advanced work in mathematics, physics and engineering. The course includes: sets and set operations, mathematical induction, simultaneous equations, vectors, matrices, inequalities, functions (algebraic, exponential and logarithmic) and probability. (CAN MATH 10)
Needs/Justifications/Goals:
This course is designed to give students the ability to validate conclusions, read accurately and critically, express thoughts precisely and solve problems. It is transferable to the UC and CSU systems.
Course Outline Prepared by:
Ali Abbassi Date: December 3, 2003
Curriculum Committee Chair: Division Chair:
Janice Blume Mohamad Tavakkoli
DATE BOARD APPROVED:
TOP NO. 1701.00 USOE NO.00000000 CLASSIFICATION T5/55001(a)(1)(B)
CAN NO. MATH 10 SAM CODE E
Compton Community College December 3, 2003
Course Outline For Math 8
College Algebra
I. Catalog Description
MATH 8, College Algebra 3 Units
Skill in the use of college algebra is essential to advanced work in mathematics, physics and engineering. The course includes: sets and set operations, mathematical induction, simultaneous equations, vectors, matrices, inequalities, functions (algebraic, exponential and logarithmic) and probability. (CAN MATH 10)
II. Expected Outcomes for Students
Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to perform the following activities with 70% accuracy.
A. Graph and compute exponential and logarithmic functions.
B. Solve linear, quadratic and systems of equations.
C. Resolve a fraction into partial fractions.
D. Study, identify and explain the properties of conic sections.
E. Find the nth term and the sum of an A.P. and a G.P.
F. Work out different examples by using mathematical induction.
III. Course Content
A. Real numbers and their properties, integral exponents
B. Fractional exponents and radicals
C. Algebraic fractions, complex numbers, linear equations
D. Quadratic, polynomial and radical equations, applications
E. Polynomials, rational functions, inverse functions
F. Inequalities and absolute values
G. Linear systems, matrix algebra, solution by determinant
H. Conic sections and quadratic systems
I. Factor and remainder theorem
MATH 8, College Algebra Page 2
J. Theory of equations, exponential functions
K. Logarithmic functions and their applications
L. Mathematical inductions, the binomial theorem
M. Sequences, series and summation notation
IV. Methods of Presentation
A. Lecture
V. Assignments and Methods of Evaluation
B. Homework assignments
C. Chapter tests and quizzes
D. Final examination
VI. Textbook(s)
Gustafson, David and Peter Frisk. College Algebra. 8th Edition. Pacific Grove,
CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. 2001.