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Fundamentals of Algebra, Math 090

Course Description (from the College): A course in the fundamentals of algebra. Included are such topics as the real number system; operations on polynomial expressions containing variables; word problems; special products and factoring; solution sets of equations and inequalities in one variable. Also included are radical expressions involving square roots and an introduction to the rectangular coordinate system.

I'm teaching two sections of this course.  (Both sections begin September 7th.)

SC27: TR 9:00-11:00 a.m.
SC62: MW 6:30-8:40 p.m.

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Get an extra copy of the course syllabus.  It is in Word format.  Addendums and changes will be made below.  The Syllabus contains a schedule and a list of homework assignments.

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Section 27
Section 62

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Exam Dates -- Unit 1 Exam September 22/23 -- see below for practice exam
Exam 2 October 6/7 -- practice exam in handouts section below
Mid-term Exam October 20/21
Exam  4 November 8/9
Exam  5 November 29/30
Exam 6 December 8/9
Final Exam:

Section 27: Thursday, December  16th, 8:00 a.m.
Section 62: Wednesday, December 15th, 6:00 p.m.

Annoucements: Bonus points for voting.  Bring me a souvenir.  The Tuesday class on Election Day (November 2nd) will not meet.

Handouts: (Word format, requires equation editor)

Practice Exam 1
Worksheet on Absolute Values
Practice Exam 2
Study Guide for Mid-term Exam
Practice Exam 4
Practice Exam 5
Practice Exam 6