Math N48 Syllabus

Course Description: 

Prerequisite:  Math N05 or pass the qualifying exam.  This course offers an introduction to basis algebra concepts, math vocabulary, and algebraic operations.  This course is intended to be a bridge from basic arithmetic to elementary algebra.

Textbook Information: 

Beginning Algebra, 7^th Edition by Martin-Gay, Pearson Education.

Additional Course Information:

We will be using MyMathLab as online homework which will require student access code.  You can purchase the textbook bundle (includes textbook, student access code, and study skill booklet) at the bookstore.  You also need to either purchase the lecture note package at the bookstore or print it out and bring it to every class meeting.

How to register for online homework:

Student_Registration_Handout_Canvas.pdf

Student Learning Objectives: 

Students will be able to perform arithmetic operations with rational numbers; solve and check linear equations; translate English sentences to algebraic equations and solve basic word problems; find slopes and graph equations of lines; perform operations on polynomials; and factor polynomials.

Course Syllabus: math N48 course syllabus Spring 2018-1.pdf

Meet Your Instructor: 

Professor Kelly Nguyen

Full-Time Math Faculty at Santa Ana College since 2016

M.A. in Mathematics from California State University, Fullerton

B.S. in Mathematics from California State University, Long Beach

A.A. in Mathematics from Santa Ana College

Proud to be a former student of SAC and be the first generation in my family to graduate from college.

Hobbies:  Gardening, cooking, hiking, kayaking, listening to music, and watching comedy movies.

Favorite movies:  "Monster-in-law", "Dog Purpose", and "Home-Alone"

Favorite foods:  any vegetarian foods

Fears: worm and snake