MATH 0099 Higher Algebra II

Description

Higher Algebra II teaches polynomials, operations with polynomials, factoring polynomials,polynomials with several variables, rational expressions, graphs, functions and their applications. This course is not considered a transfer course.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

High school algebra (one year), MATH 0098, or placement by multiple measures

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Polynomials

2. Operations with polynomials (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

3.  Operations of polynomials in several variables

4.  Factoring polynomials

5.  Rational expressions; addition subtraction, division, multiplication and simplifying, utilizing properties of least common multiple (LCM) and greatest common factor (GCF)

6. Simplifying complex rational expressions and solving rational equations

7.  Functions

8.  Graphs of functions

9.  Domain and range of functions

10.  Linear Functions; graphs and slope

11.  Finding equations of lines

Topics to be Covered

1. Evaluate and perform operations with polynomials (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

2. Expand concepts of polynomials to polynomials with several variables

3. Derive the factors of polynomials using factorization techniques

4. Perform operations with rational expressions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

5.  Simplify complex rational expressions

6.  Solve applied rational equations

7.  Develop function terminology and determine domain and range

8.   Evaluate functions symbolically and graphically

9.  Investigate the graphs of functions

10.  Calculate and define the slope and intercepts of lines

11. Develop equations for lines using graphs, slopes, and/or points on a line

12.  Use factoring to solve applied quadratic equations

13.  Solve application problems using properties of rational equations

14.  Graph and interpret applied linear data utilizing computer software

Credit Details

Lecture: 2

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None