• Perform operations with fractions and integers;
• Solve applications problems using percents;
• Simplify numerical expressions using Order of Operations;
• Simplify algebraic expressions using the distributive property;
• Use formulas to calculate areas and volumes;
• Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable;
• Graph equations in two variables by creating a table of values or using the slope and y-intercept;
• Determine the slope of a line given two points on the line or given the graph of the line;
• Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials; and
• Factor common monomial factors from polynomials.

I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Beginning Algebra

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MATH 0790

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

4. Course Description:

Review of the mathematical skills needed for the study of algebra as well as an introduction to algebra. Topics include the arithmetic of integers, fractions, and percents; applications of these arithmetic skills to problems involving measurement; and ratios, proportions, and percents. The introduction to algebra consists of operations on signed numbers, algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, an introduction to graphing, and an introduction to polynomials. This is a pre-college level course that is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

Arithmetic Accuplacer

Score:

20

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

MATH 0100 Pre-Algebra - Anoka-Ramsey Community College
MATH 0097 Beginning Algebra - Ridgewater College

2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:

III. Course Purpose

3. Other - If this course does NOT meet criteria for #1 or #2 above, it may be used for the purpose(s) selected below:
Developmental Course

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Solve multi-step linear equations and inequalities.
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Write and solve equations involving geometric relationships.
Utilize appropriate technology	Utilize scientific or graphing calculators appropriately.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

 

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Pre-Algebra
   • Multiplication facts
   • Operations with integers
   • Operations with fractions
   • Long division with whole numbers
   • Ratios, proportions, and percents
   • Expressions and variables
   • Order of operations
   • Distributive property
   • Simplify variable expressions
2. First Degree Equations and Inequalities
   • Variables and equations
   • Solving equations and inequalities using addition and subtraction
   • Solving equations and inequalities using multiplication and division
   • Solving two-step equations/inequalities
   • Solving equations and inequalities involving like terms and parentheses
   • Solving equations and inequalities with variables on both sides
3. Graphing Linear Functions and Relations
   • Linear equations in two variables
   • Graphing equations using a table of ordered pairs
   • Graphing equations using the x and y intercepts
   • Graphing equations using slope and y-intercept
   • Slope of a line
4. Operations with Algebraic Expressions
   • Polynomials
   • Adding and Subtracting polynomials
   • Multiplying monomials and polynomials
   • Multiplying binomials
5. Factoring of Polynomials
   • Factors and prime factorization
   • Greatest common factor
6. Perimeter, Area and Volume
   • Perimeter of polygons
   • Areas of polygons
   • Circumference and area of a circle
   • Volume and surface area of rectangular solids
   • Volume and surface area of cylinders

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions