MCCCD Program Description

Beginning Algebra for Technology

Course: ELE101

First Term: 2004 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Basic axioms of algebra, linear equations in one or two variables, operations on polynomials, rational expressions, simultaneous solutions of linear equations, laws of exponents

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate the ability to use the real number system and perform the operation of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. (I) 2. Evaluate expressions containing variables and constants. (II) 3. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials. (III) 4. Write and solve linear inequalities. (IV) 5. Factor and determine the roots of polynomials. (V) 6. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide proper rational expressions, and reduce the result to simplest form. (VI) 7. Solve simultaneous linear equations. (VII) 8. Demonstrate the ability to apply the laws of exponents and radicals. (VIII)
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. Operations With Signed Numbers A. Negative numbers B. Adding & subtracting signed numbers C. Multiplying & dividing signed numbers D. Commutative & associative properties E. Inverse operations F. Roots of signed numbers II. Evaluation of Expressions Containing Variables & Constants A. Order of operations B. Grouping symbols C. Evaluation of expressions III. Polynomials A. Basic definitions B. Positive exponents C. The distributive rule D. Addition & subtraction of polynomials E. Multiplication & division of polynomials IV. Equations & Inequalities A. Equation in one unknown B. Simplification of equations C. Conditional equations D. Inequalities V. Factoring and Special Products A. Prime factorization and greatest common factor B. Factoring the difference of two squares C. Factoring trinomials D. Solving equations by factoring VI. Fractions A. Simplifying algebraic fractions B. Multiplication and division of fractions C. Lowest common denominator D. Complex fractions E. Solving equations having fractions F. Literal equations VII. Systems of Equations A. Graphical method B. Addition-subtraction method C. Substitution method VIII. Exponents and Radicals A. Negative and zero exponents B. General rule of exponents C. Square roots D. Operations with roots E. Radical equations F. The Pythagorean theorem

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/27/2004

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