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Algebra Prep 3 – 2nd 8 weeks
ASC 93 Algebra Prep 3 (2 semester credits)
Course Description: This course is a continuation of Algebra Prep 2 as a beginning level
algebra course. Topics covered include operations of linear equations, factoring,
simplifying radical, rational expressions and quadratic equations. This class does not
satisfy college graduation requirements for math.Prerequisite(s): none
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Email:
Phone
Office
Course Website:
Textbook:
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra by
Tobey, Slater, Blair, and Crawford 4th
edition.
Class Schedule: Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Office Hours :
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
7:30 AM – 7:50 AM and 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM and by
appointment
Course Requirements: Learning algebra is an investment of time. Algebra is learned best
by practice, reflect, and practice some more. Understanding the steps in the topic
explanations and video presentations is a good start. However, to truly know the material,
you should be able to look at a problem, know how to proceed, and carry out the steps
without assistance. There are multiple attempts in completing the homework which helps
to provide opportunities for you to get to that point. It is expected to invest a minimum of
2 hours per semester credit hours outside of the classroom. Students are expected to be
active learners in the classroom activities which helps enhance the students learning
experience. Learning will take place utilizing the following; in-class activities,
supplemental instruction provided by the instructor; project; homework, and tests/exams.
Homework will be completed using pencil/paper.
Course Objectives/Student Outcomes: The students will be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of terms and rules used in algebra.
• Utilize the rules of exponents to simplify exponential expressions.
• Utilize problem solving strategies to solve problems.
• Simplify and solve equations and expressions.
• Perform the basic algebraic operations with polynomials.
• Factor trinomials using a variety of techniques.