Math83 Syllabus

Course Syllabus:  Math083_Syllabus Fall2018.pdf

Meet Your Instructor:  Lenie Galima

Course Description: 

A combined course in algebra that includes systems of equations, inequalities, graphs and functions, radicals, quadratic polynomials, rational expressions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and problem solving aimed specifically at liberal arts and social science majors going into Math 105, Math 204, or Math 219. Math 083 prepares you for the SLAM path in which you take Math 105, 204, or 219.  If you change to the BSTEM path and will be taking Math 140 or 160, you will need to do additional work before you have met the prerequisite.

Textbook Information: 

PATHWAYS to Math Literacy by Dave Sobecki and Brian Mercer with an ALEKS access code.

It contains most of the Lessons we will be doing in class; the rest are in the Additional Documents.

Additional Course Information: 

Additional Documents to Accompany Pathways to Math Literacy

Calculators: You must have a scientific calculator for this course. The TI-36X Pro is the preferred model. On quizzes and exams you must have your own calculator or you will not be able to use one. Phones and any devices that have access to the Internet are prohibited.

Student Learning Objectives: 

Students will be able to construct and analyze consumer graphs; apply linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential equations and functions numerically, graphically, or algebraically, in appropriate applications; and find models of best fits for given sets of data.