

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
Math 103 College Algebra, 4 credits
Course Description:
Linear and quadratic equations, radicals, exponents and logarithms, rational expressions, systems of
linear equations, functional notation, sequences, and series.
Course Objectives:
The student will be introduced to the topics above which require certain techniques for solutions. We
will develop ideas and methods for applying these techniques leading to a solution or resolution of the
question. During the course the student will be exposed to the use and application of the graphing
calculator in the appropriate areas.
Instructor:
Scott Johnson
Office:
Nelson Science Center 110
Office Hours:
MWF 1:00-2:00
Phone:
(701)-228-5474
Email:
scott.johnson@dakotacollege.eduLecture:
MTWF 10:00, NSC 105 and 11:00, NSC 105
Textbook/Calculator:
College Algebra 5e by James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson, Brooks/Cole, 2009.
TI-83 or TI-84 Series