Mth/219 introduction to college algebra course assistance

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MTH/219 Introduction to College Algebra

 

 

 

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Course Description

 

This course introduces algebraic concepts providing asolid foundation for college algebra. Topicsrange from properties of real numbers, the order of operations, andalgebraic expressions to solving equations andinequalities. Additional topics include polynomials, factoring methods, rational and radicalexpressions as well as graphing andfunctions.

 

Course Dates

 

Nov 04, 2014 – Dec 08,2014

 

 

Faculty Information

 

 

Name :

 

Email Address :

 

Phone Number :


Pancoo Liu(PRIMARY)

 

 

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Policies

 

Faculty and students/learners will be held responsiblefor understanding and adhering to allpolicies contained within the following two documents (both located on yourstudent website):

 

Academic Policies • Instructor Policies

University policies are subject to change. Besure to read the policies atthe beginning of each class. Policiesmay be slightly different depending on the modality inwhich you attend class. If youhave recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.

 

Academic Resources Equation Editor

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Live Math Tutoring

 

Instructions

 

<li><span class=”bold”>Join</span> a Live Math Tutoring session byclicking the <span class=”bold”>Live Math Tutoring </span>link.<br /><br/>In the session, get familiar with the whiteboard environmentand the tools used in the whiteboard. Discussany questions you may have with a tutor.<span class=”italic”>Note.</span> Tutors can help students with homeworkexercises. Tutors cannot help students with Self-Checks orthe

Final Examination.</li> SupportingMaterial

 

Live Math Tutoring

 

Center for Mathematics Excellence

 

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Center for Mathematics Excellence

 

Get Ready for Class

 

Familiarize yourself with the textbooks usedin this course.

 

Instructions

<li><a href=”https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/content/eBookLibrary2/content/TOC.aspx?assetdataid=1b394acf-4153-475a-856c-aa06dae34ec0&amp;assetmetaid=9e8f2fd4-467b-400d-9ea3-79478f416dc4″ target=”_blank”>Blitzer, R. (2012). <span class=”italic” style=”font-style: italic;”>Introductory and intermediate algebra for college students</span>(4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.</a> </li>

Pre-Algebra Live Labs

 

Instructions

 

<li><b>Attend</b> Pre-Algebra Live Labs to make sure youare prepared for class. The following Live Labsare available:<ul><li>Converting Decimals, Fractions, and Percentages</li><li>Variables and Solving Simple Equations</li><li>Basicsof Fractions</li><li>Order of

Operations</li></ul>Please see the Pre-Algebra Live Labs link foravailable times and more information about each lab.</li> SupportingMaterial

 

Pre-Algebra Live Labs

Live Event: Center for Mathematics ExcellenceOverview

 

Instructions

Join the Center for Mathematics Excellence LiveEvent. The event will familiarize you with thetools and resources in the Center forMathematics Excellence that can be used to be successfulin this class. Click the Center for MathematicsExcellence Live Event link for more information. SupportingMaterial

Center for Mathematics Excellence Overview

 

 

Course Materials

 

All electronic materials are available on yourstudent website.

 

 

Week1                                                                                                         Nov, 04 – Nov, 10 Mathematical Models, Equations, and Inequalities.

 

 

Objectives/Competencies

 

1.1 Perform arithmetic operations on algebraic expressions. 1.2 Identify properties of real numbers.

1.3 Evaluate numerical expressions using order ofoperations. 1.4 Solve linear equations.

1.5 Solve linear inequalities.

 

1.6 Solve a formula for a givenvariable.

 

1.7 Use mathematical models to solve applicationÂproblems. 1.8 Solve compound inequalities.

1.9 Solve absolute value equations.

 

 

Required Learning Activities

 

Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Ch. 1 • Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Ch. 2

Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Sections 9.1–9.3in Ch. 9

 

Read MyMathLab® Frequently Asked Questions. Support Material

 

MyMathLab® Frequently Asked Questions

 

MyMathLab® Orientation Instructions

 

<li><span class=”bold” data-mce-mark=”1″><b>Complete</b></span><span class=”bold” data-mce-mark=”1″> the MyMathLab</span><span class=”bold” data-mce-mark=”1″>®</span><span class=”bold” data-mce-mark=”1″> orientation by clicking theMyMathLab</span><span class=”bold” data-mce-mark=”1″>®</span><span class=”bold” data-mce-mark=”1″> link and selecting </span><spanclass=”bold” data-mce-mark=”1″><b>MyMathLab</b></span><strong style=”font-size: 13px;”><span class=”bold” data-mce-mark=”1″>®</span></b><span class=”bold” data-mce-mark=”1″><b> Orientation</b> </span><span class=”bold” data-mce-mark=”1″>under the Homework andTests tab.</span> Click the <b>Website</b> tab to access MyMathLab®.</li>

 

Week One Videos Support Material

 

Week One Videos

 

See the student website for additional recommendedlearning activities that may help youlearn this week’s concepts.

 

 

Assignments

 

 

Title                                                                                                     Type           Due                                 Points

 

Week One Participation Participate in class discussion.

 

Individual

 

Nov 10, 2014 11:59 PM

 

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MyMathLab® Study Plan for Week One Checkpoint

 

Complete the Study Plan for Week OneCheckpoint in MyMathLab®. This assignment is located within the Homeworkand Tests tab in MyMathLab®.

 

Complete practice problems until you feel readyfor a quiz.

 

Click the green Practice button.

 

Complete Practice problems until you feel readyfor a quiz.

 

Click the Close button and return tothe main page for the Study Plan.

 

Earn all Mastery Points in the QuizMe’s.

 

Click the Quiz Me button.

 

Correctly answer 3 of the 4 questionsto earn the Mastery Point (MP).

Important Note: If you do not correctlyanswer 3 of the 4 questionsin the Quiz Me, you must revisit atleast one practice problem for additional practice before you can retake theQuiz Me. You can retake the Quiz Me’s as often as youneed.

 

Once you have earned a Mastery Point,continue working in the Study Plan until you have earned allMastery Points for the week. Important Note: You must earn all MasteryPoints for Week One before moving on to the MyMathLab® Week One Checkpoint.

 

Click the Practice/Simulation/Homework/Game tab to access MyMathLab®.

 

Individual

 

Nov 09, 2014 11:59 PM

 

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MyMathLab® Week One Checkpoint

 

Prerequisite Assignment: MyMathLab® Study Plan for Week One Checkpoint

 

After earning all Mastery Points in theStudy Plan for Week One, complete the Week One Checkpoint inMyMathLab®.

 

Click the Quiz tab to access MyMathLab®.

 

Individual

 

Nov 10, 2014 11:59 PM

 

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Week2                                                                                                         Nov, 11 – Nov, 17 Linear Equations in Two Variables,Polynomials, and Introduction toFactoring Polynomials

 

 

Objectives/Competencies

 

2.1 Graph linear equations in two variables. 2.2 Determine the slope of a linearequation.

2.3 Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials.

 

2.4 Factor polynomials using the greatest commonfactor. 2.5 Factor polynomials by grouping.

2.6 Factor trinomials when the leading coefficientis one.

 

 

Required Learning Activities Live Lab: Graphing Equations

 

Instructions

 

<li><b><span lang=”X-NONE”>Learn</span></b><span lang=”X-NONE”> to graph equations in alive setting with a University of Phoenix math faculty member.</span><span lang=”X-NONE”> </span><b>Click </b>the link for moredetails.</li>

Support Material

Live Lab: Graphing Equations

 

Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Ch. 3 • Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Ch. 5

Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Sections 6.1–6.2in Ch.6

 

Week Two Videos Support Material

 

Week Two Videos

 

See the student website for additional recommendedlearning activities that may help youlearn this week’s concepts.

 

 

Assignments

 

 

Title                                                                                                     Type           Due                                 Points

 

Week Two Participation Participate in class discussion.

 

Individual

 

Nov 17, 2014 11:59 PM

 

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MyMathLab® Study Plan for Week Two Checkpoint

 

Complete the Study Plan for Week TwoCheckpoint in MyMathLab®. This assignment is located within the Homeworkand Tests tab in MyMathLab®.

 

Complete practice problems until you feel readyfor a quiz.

 

Click the green Practice button.

 

Complete Practice problems until you feel readyfor a quiz.

 

Click the Close button and return tothe main page for the Study Plan.

 

Earn all Mastery Points in the QuizMe’s.

 

Click the Quiz Me button.

 

Correctly answer 3 of the 4 questionsto earn the Mastery Point (MP).

Important Note: If you do not correctlyanswer 3 of the 4 questionsin the Quiz Me, you must revisit atleast one practice problem for additional practice before you can retake theQuiz Me. You can retake the Quiz Me’s as often as youneed.

 

Once you have earned a Mastery Point,continue working in the Study Plan until you have earned allMastery Points for the week. Important Note: You must earn all MasteryPoints for Week Two before moving on to the MyMathLab® Week Two Checkpoint.

 

Click the Practice/Simulation/Homework/Game tab to access MyMathLab®.

 

Individual

 

Nov 17, 2014 11:59 PM

 

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MyMathLab® Week Two Checkpoint

 

Prerequisite Assignment: MyMathLab® Study Plan for Week Two Checkpoint

 

After earning all Mastery Points in theStudy Plan for Week Two complete the Week Two Checkpoint in MyMathLab®.

 

Click the Quiz tab to access MyMathLab®.

 

Individual

 

Nov 17, 2014 11:59 PM

 

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Week3                                                                                                         Nov, 18 – Nov, 24 Factoring Polynomials and Introduction toRational Expressions

 

 

Objectives/Competencies

 

3.1 Factor trinomials whose leading coefficient isnot one. 3.2 Factor special case polynomials.

3.3 Factor quadratic equations to solve applicationproblems. 3.4 Simplify rational expressions.

3.5 Multiply rational expressions. 3.6 Divide rational expressions.

 

Required Learning Activities

 

Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Sections 6.3–6.6in Ch. 6 • Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Sections 7.1–7.2in Ch. 7

Week Three Videos Instructions

 

<li><span class=”bold” style=”font-weight: bold;”> </span></li> Support Material

Week Three Videos

 

See the student website for additional recommendedlearning activities that may help youlearn this week’s concepts.

 

 

Assignments

 

 

Title                                                                                                     Type           Due                                 Points

 

Week Three Participation Participate in class discussion.

 

Individual

 

Nov 24, 2014 11:59 PM

 

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MyMathLab® Study Plan for Week Three Checkpoint

 

Complete the Study Plan for Week ThreeCheckpoint in MyMathLab®. This assignment is located within the Homeworkand Tests tab in MyMathLab®.

 

Complete practice problems until you feel readyfor a quiz.

 

Click the green Practice button.

 

Complete Practice problems until you feel readyfor a quiz.

 

Click the Close button and return tothe main page for the Study Plan.

 

Earn all Mastery Points in the QuizMe’s.

 

Click the Quiz Me button.

 

Correctly answer 3 of the 4 questionsto earn the Mastery Point (MP).

Important Note: If you do not correctlyanswer 3 of the 4 questionsin the Quiz Me, you must revisit atleast one practice problem for additional practice before you can retake theQuiz Me. You can retake the Quiz Me’s as often as youneed.

 

 

Once you have earned a Mastery Point,continue working in the Study Plan until you have earned allMastery Points for the week. Important Note: You must earn all MasteryPoints for Week Three before moving on to the MyMathLab® Week Three Checkpoint.

 

Click the Practice/Simulation/Homework/Game tab to access MyMathLab®.

 

Individual

 

Nov 24, 2014 11:59 PM

 

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MyMathLab® Week Three Checkpoint

 

Prerequisite Assignment: MyMathLab® Study Plan for Week Three Checkpoint

 

After earning all Mastery Points in theStudy Plan for Week Three complete the Week Three Checkpoint in MyMathLab®.

 

Click the Quiz tab to access MyMathLab®.

 

Individual

 

Nov 24, 2014 11:59 PM

 

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Week4                                                                                                         Nov, 25 – Dec, 01 Rational Expressions, Rational Equations andFunctions

 

 

Objectives/Competencies

 

4.1 Perform arithmetic operations on rational expressions. 4.2 Use rational equations to solve applicationproblems. 4.3 Compute function values.

4.4 Determine the domain and range ofa function. 4.5 Determine function values from a graph.

4.6 Perform mathematic operations on functions. 4.7 Evaluate piecewise functions.

 

Required Learning Activities

 

Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Sections 7.3–7.8in Ch. 7 • Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Sections 8.1–8.3in Ch. 8 • Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Section 10.1in Ch. 10

Read Piecewise Functions Defined Instructions

 

Read University of Phoenix Material: Piecewise-Defined Functions.Note: There is a piecewise exercise in theWeek Four Checkpoint, but not in

the Week Four Study Plan. Study the examplesin this document to prepare for the questionin the Week Four Checkpoint. Support Material

Piecewise Defined Functions

 

Week Four Videos Instructions

 

<li><span class=”bold” style=”font-weight: bold;”> </span></li> Support Material

Week Four Videos

 

See the student website for additional recommendedlearning activities that may help youlearn this week’s concepts.

 

 

Assignments

 

 

Title                                                                                                     Type           Due                                 Points

 

Week Four Participation Participate in class discussion.

 

Individual

 

Dec 01, 2014 11:59 PM

 

4

 

MyMathLab® Study Plan for Week Four Checkpoint

 

Complete the Study Plan for Week FourCheckpoint in MyMathLab®. This assignment is located within the Homeworkand Tests tab in MyMathLab®.

 

Complete practice problems until you feel readyfor a quiz.

 

Click the green Practice button.

 

Complete Practice problems until you feel readyfor a quiz.

 

Click the Close button and return tothe main page for the Study Plan.

 

Earn all Mastery Points in the QuizMe’s.

 

Click the Quiz Me button.

 

Correctly answer 3 of the 4 questionsto earn the Mastery Point (MP).

Important Note: If you do not correctlyanswer 3 of the 4 questionsin the Quiz Me, you must revisit atleast one practice problem for additional practice before you can retake theQuiz Me. You can retake the Quiz Me’s as often as youneed.

 

Once you have earned a Mastery Point,continue working in the Study Plan until you have earned allMastery Points for the week. Important Note: You must earn all MasteryPoints for Week Four before moving on to the MyMathLab® Week Four Checkpoint.

 

Click the Practice/Simulation/Homework/Game tab to access MyMathLab®.

 

Individual

 

Dec 01, 2014 11:59 PM

 

11

 

MyMathLab® Week Four Checkpoint

 

Prerequisite Assignment: MyMathLab® Study Plan for Week Four Checkpoint

 

After earning all Mastery Points in theStudy Plan for Week Four complete the Week Four Checkpoint in MyMathLab®.

 

Click the Quiz tab to access MyMathLab®.

 

Individual

 

Dec 01, 2014 11:59 PM

 

3

 

Week5                                                                                                         Dec, 02 – Dec, 08 Composite and Inverse Functions, RadicalExpressions, and Radical Equations

 

 

 

Objectives/Competencies

 

5.1 Perform composition of functions. 5.2 Determine the inverse of a function.

5.3 Perform mathematical operations on expressions withrational exponents. 5.4 Perform mathematical operations on radical expressions.

5.5 Solve equations containing radicals.

 

 

Required Learning Activities

 

Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Section 8.4in Ch. 8

 

Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Sections 10.2–10.6in Ch. 10 10.2-10.6

Week Five Videos Support Material

 

Week Five Videos

 

See the student website for additional recommendedlearning activities that may help youlearn this week’s concepts.

 

 

Assignments

 

 

Title                                                                                                     Type           Due                                 Points

 

Week Five Participation Participate in class discussion.

 

Individual

 

Dec 08, 2014 11:59 PM

 

4

 

MyMathLab® Study Plan for Final Exam

 

Complete the Study Plan for Final Examin MyMathLab®.

This assignment is located within the Homeworkand Tests tab in MyMathLab®.

 

Complete practice problems until you feel readyfor a quiz.

 

Click the green Practice button.

 

Complete Practice problems until you feel readyfor a quiz.

 

Click the Close button and return tothe main page for the Study Plan.

 

Earn all Mastery Points in the QuizMe’s.

 

Click the Quiz Me button.

 

Correctly answer 3 of the 4 questionsto earn the Mastery Point (MP).

Important Note: If you do not correctlyanswer 3 of the 4 questionsin the Quiz Me, you must revisit atleast one practice problem for additional practice before you can retake theQuiz Me. You can retake the Quiz Me’s as often as youneed.

 

Once you have earned a Mastery Point,continue working in the Study Plan until you have earned allMastery Points for the week. Important Note: You must earn all MasteryPoints for Week Five before moving on to the MyMathLab® Final Exam. After completing this assignment, which covers the topics and objectivesin Week Five,review the Study Plans and Checkpoints fromWeek One through Week Four to prepare for the Final Exam.

 

Click the Practice/Simulation/Homework/Game tab to access MyMathLab®.

 

Individual

 

Dec 08, 2014 11:59 PM

 

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Complete the Final Exam in MyMathLab®.

 

Prerequisite Assignment: MyMathLab® Study Plan for Final Exam

 

After earning all Mastery Points in theStudy Plan for Final Exam,review the Study Plans and Checkpoints fromWeek One through Week Four to prepare for the Final Exam.

 

Complete the Final Exam in MyMathLab®.

 

Click the Exam tab to access MyMathLab®.

 

Individual

 

Dec 08, 2014 11:59 PM

 

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