Statistics Syllabus

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Meet Your Instructor:  I am John Kevin Ryan. I have a master's degree in applied mathematics from CSULB. I have been teaching mathematics for over 20 years

Course Description:  This course is designed for students who would like to complete Elementary and Intermediate Alge- bra in one semester. It covers linear, quadratic, and absolute value equations and inequalities, rational and radical equations, operations with polynomials, radicals, and rational expressions, systems of linear equations, and linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs. A non-graphing scientific calculator is required.

Textbook Information:  Introduction to Statistics by Triola, 2015

Additional Course Information:  A graphing calculator is required for this class.
Course Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to . . .

• Translate between phrases written in English and equivalent expressions written in mathematical symb
• Solve linear, quadratic, logarithmic, and exponential Solve linear and quadratic inequalities.
• Graph linear, quadratic, logarithmic and exponential equations and functions on a rectangular coordinate Graph linear inequalities on a rectangular coordinate system. Graph the conic sections on a rectangular coordinate system.
• Analyze and solve word problems.
• Utilize a scientific calculator whenever
• Demonstrate the use of intermediate algebra skills and manipulative techniques involving the use of equations and

Student Learning Objectives:  

SLO #1:         Students will be able to evaluate and simplify linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic expressions using the properties and rules of algebra at a proficient level.

SLO #2:         Students will be able to solve linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic equations and distinguish between actual and extraneous solutions at a proficient level.

SLO #3:           Students will be able to graph and analyze linear and quadratic functions at a proficient level.

SLO #4:         Students will be able to solve application problems using an appropriate equation or system of equations and interpret the answer in the context of the problem at a proficient level.