MCCCD Program Description

Intermediate Algebra with Review

Course: MAT126

First Term: 2019 Summer

Lecture 6.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: Analysis of rational, radical, quadratic and exponential equations, functions and applications; graphs of radical, quadratic and exponential functions; operations on polynomial, rational, and radical expressions.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Factor polynomials using multiple methods. (I) 2. Simplify expressions involving integer and rational exponents. (I-III) 3. Perform operations on polynomial, rational and radical expressions. (I-III) 4. Determine the domain of rational functions. (II) 5. Solve rational, radical and quadratic equations (including those with complex solutions) using multiple methods. (II-IV) 6. Demonstrate the proper use of function notation. (II-V) 7. Model, analyze and interpret real-world problems using rational, radical, quadratic and exponential functions. (II-VI) 8. Evaluate and analyze radical, quadratic and exponential functions. (III-V) 9. Graph and determine the domain and range of radical, quadratic and exponential functions. (III-V) 10. Solve quadratic inequalities. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Polynomials A. Operations B. Exponent properties C. Factorization II. Rational functions A. Operations B. Equations C. Applications III. Radical functions A. Operations B. Rational exponents C. Equations D. Graphs E. Applications IV. Quadratic functions A. Equations and inequalities B. Graphs C. Applications V. Exponential functions A. Equations B. Graphs C. Applications VI. Review of selected topics from MAT08+ Basic Arithmetic and MAT09+ Introductory Algebra as needed throughout the course. These topics may also be placed throughout the outline as they are deemed necessary.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: January 22, 2019

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