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Columbus State Community College

Beginning Algebra II, Math 103

 

Course Description (from the College):   This course is a remedial preparatory course designed to improve the student’s algebra and problem solving abilities.  The course includes: functions; systems of equations in two variables; applications and modeling; properties of exponents; scientific notation; polynomial arithmetic, factoring and equation solving; rational expression arithmetic and simplification; and complex fraction simplification.  These topics are taught using an approach that integrates algebraic, graphic and numeric methods whenever possible. Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of “C” or higher, or by placement
 

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Syllabus - hybrid -- in Word format
Syllabus - traditional -- in Word format

 

Important Dates
Exam I  -- Saturday, October 15th  key study guide
Exam II -- Saturday, November 5th  key  study guide/study guide
Exam III -- Saturday, December 3rd  key  study guide/study guide
Final Exam --  Saturday, December 10th  at 10 a.m. review / review key

more detailed schedule in the syllabus

 

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Required MML course: mccall13407
Optional Course materials: MML course code: lickeri13344

 

Answer Keys


 

In-Class Exercises

 

Handouts

Calculator Competencies (102)
Calculator Competencies (103)
Calculator Keystrokes
Helpful Websites
Graphing Functions (pdf)
Graphing Equations Handout (pdf)
Domain/Range Handout 1 (pdf)
Domain/Range Handout 2 (pdf)
Laws of Exponents
Factoring Polynomials a=1
Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions
Factoring with Special Products
Graphing Linear Equations
Graphing Worksheet for 4.1 (pdf)
Systems of Linear Equations 4.1 (pdf)
Solving Quadratic Equations (pdf)
Scientific Notation (pdf)
Polynomial Functions (pdf)
Polynomials (pdf)
Functions (pdf)
More Polynomial Fuctions
More Scientific Notation (pdf)
Factoring Trinomials (pdf)
Solving Quadratic Equations (pdf)
Solving Quadratic Equations
Solving Systems Graphically
Linear Systems Word Problems
Linear Systems Word Problem Templates

Extra Homework Exercises

Homework #1
Homework #2
Homework #3
Homework #4
Homework #5
 

Links:

Spring Quarter 2007
PDF Graph Paper
My Math Lab / Course Compass
How to Read a Math Book

 

 

 
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