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= College Algebra for Scientists and Engineers - MAT 1073 =
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==Course Catalog==
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[https://catalog.utsa.edu/search/?P=MAT%201073 MAT 1073. Algebra for Scientists and Engineers]. (1-4) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = MATH 1314).
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Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on a placement examination. This course is designed to prepare the student for [[MAT1093]] Precalculus and [[MAT1214]] Calculus I. Topics may include algebraic expressions; equations; inequalities over the real numbers; relations; functions; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of linear equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants; complex numbers; sequences; series binomial expansion; mathematical induction; permutations, and combinations. (Formerly MTC 1073. Credit can be earned for only one of the following: MAT 1073, MTC 1073, [[MAT1063]], MTC 1023, or [[MAT1023]]. NOTE: For the purpose of the Three-Attempt Rule, these courses are considered to be equivalent and additional fees may be charged for the third or subsequent attempt to take any of these courses in any combination.) May apply toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Mathematics. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRC1 $12; LRS1 $45; STSI $21.
  
 
==Topics List==
 
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! Week !! Sections !! Topics !! Prerequisite Skills !! Student Learning Outcomes
 
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|Week 1
 
|Week 1
 
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Module R
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Fundamentals
 
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Prerequisites
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* [[Algebraic Properties]]
 
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
 
* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
 
* Basic arithmetic skills
 
* Basic arithmetic skills
* Basic understanding of order of operations
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'''Review of:'''
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Students will be able to correctly identify the algebraic properties:
* [[OrderOfOperations|Order of Operations]]
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* Additive & Multiplicative identity
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* Additive & Multiplicative inverse
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* Commutative property
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* Associative property
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* Distributive property
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Students will be able to correctly explain the algebraic properties of numbers and correctly apply these properties in procedural explanations of:
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* Solving mathematical equations
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* Simplifying/evaluating mathematical expressions
 
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|Week 1
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|Week 2
 
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Module R
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Fundamentals
 
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* [[Radicals|Simplifying Radicals]]
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* [[Fractions]]
 
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
 
* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
* Basic understanding of order of operations
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* Basic arithmetic skills
* Basic understanding of exponents and radicals
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* Basic understanding of [[Algebraic Properties]]
* Basic understanding of factoring polynomials and definition of a factor
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* Understanding operations with fractions
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'''Review the following radical expression concepts:'''
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Students will be able to:
* evaluate square roots
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* Add and subtract fractions.
* use the product rule to simplify square roots
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* Determine common denominators and equivalent fractions.
* use the quotient rule to simplify square roots
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* Work with proper and improper fractions.
* add and subtract square roots
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* Simplify to lowest terms.
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* Multiply and divide fractions.
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|-
 
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|Week 1
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|Week 2
 
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Module R
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Fundamentals
 
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* [[SimplifyingExponents|Simplifying Exponents]]
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* [[Factoring]]
 
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
 
* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
* Basic arithmetic skills
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* Basic arithmetic skills  
* Basic understanding of order of operations
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* Basic understanding of [[Algebraic Properties]]
* Basic understanding of exponents
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'''Review the following rules of exponents:'''
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Students will be able to:  
* product rule
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* Identify factored vs non-factored forms of a polynomial.
* quotient rule
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* Successfully factor binomials & trinomials and difference of squares into two binomial terms.
* power rule
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* Factor out GCF.
* zero exponent rule
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* Multiply and/or distribute to check their factors are correct.
* negative rule
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* Differentiate between factors and terms of a polynomial expression.
'''Review how to find the power of a product and a quotient'''
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'''Review how to simplify exponential expressions'''
 
 
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|Week 1
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|Week 3
 
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Module R
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Module 1.1
 
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* [[FactoringPolynomials|Factoring Polynomials]]
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* [[Linear Equations]]
 
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
 
* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
* Basic arithmetic skills
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* Basic arithmetic skills  
* Basic understanding of order of operations
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* Basic understanding of [[Algebraic Properties]]
* Basic prime factorization
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* Understanding of the Cartesian coordinate system
* Basic understanding of factoring
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'''Review factoring techniques for the following type of polynomials:'''
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Students will be able to:
* factor the greatest common factor of a polynomial
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* Solve linear equations in one variable.
* factor a trinomial
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* Determine a linear equation.
* factor by grouping
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* Write and interpret a linear equation.
* factor a perfect square trinomial
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* Graph a linear equation.
* factor a difference of squares
 
 
|-
 
|-
|Week 1
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|Week 3
 
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Module R
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Module 1.2
 
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* Solving [[Equations|Equations]]
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* [[Systems of Equations in Two Variables]]
 
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
 
* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
* Basic arithmetic skills
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* Basic arithmetic skills  
* Basic understanding of order of operations
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* Basic understanding of [[Algebraic Properties]]
* Basic understanding of factoring
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* Basic understanding of [[Linear Equations]]
 
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'''Review the following linear equation topics:'''
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Students will be able to:
* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* Solve systems of equations by graphing.
* solving linear equations in one variable
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* Solve systems of equations by substitution.
* finding a linear equation
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* Solve systems of equations by elimination.
* write and interpret a linear equation
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* Identify inconsistent systems of equations containing two variables.
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* Express the solution of a system of dependent equations containing two variables.
 
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|Week 1
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|Week 4
 
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Module R
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Module 2.1
 
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* Solving [[Inequalities|Inequalities]]
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* [[Functions]]
 
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* Basic understanding of [[Linear Equations]]
* Basic arithmetic skills
 
* Basic understanding of order of operations
 
* Basic understanding of factoring
 
 
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'''Review the following linear inequality topics:'''
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Students will be able to:
* use interval notation
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* Determine whether a relation represents a function.
* use properties of inequalities
 
* solve inequalities in one variable algebraically
 
 
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|Week 1
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|Week 4
 
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Module R
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Module 2.2
 
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* Solving [[Inequalities|Inequalities]]
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* [[Function Notation]]
 
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* Basic understanding of [[Functions]]
* Basic arithmetic skills
 
* Basic understanding of order of operations
 
* Basic understanding of factoring
 
 
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'''Review the following linear inequality topics:'''
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Students will be able to:
* use interval notation
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* Find the value of [[Functions]].
* use properties of inequalities
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* Graph the functions listed in the library of functions.
* solve inequalities in one variable algebraically
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* Determine whether a function is one-to-one.
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* Use the vertical line test to identify functions.
 
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|Week 1
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|Week 4
 
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Module R
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Module 2.2
 
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* [[LinearEquations|Linear Equations]]
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* [[Domain of a Function]]
 
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* An understanding of [[Function Notation]]
* Basic arithmetic skills
 
* Basic understanding of order of operations
 
* Basic understanding of factoring
 
* Basic understanding of solving simple equations
 
 
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* Solving and constructing [[LinearEquations|Linear Equations]]
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Students will be able to:
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* Find the domain of a function defined by an equation.
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|Week 1
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|Week 4
 
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Module R
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Module 2.2
 
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* [[Graphs|Graphs]]
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* [[Range of a Function]]
 
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* An understanding of [[Function Notation]]
* Basic arithmetic skills
 
* Basic understanding of order of operations
 
* Basic understanding of factoring
 
* Basic understanding of solving [[LinearEquations|Linear Equations]]
 
* Understanding of the rectangular coordinate system
 
 
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* Being able to graph a linear equation
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Students will be able to:
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* Find the range of a function defined by an equation.
 
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|Week 4
 
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Module 2.2
 
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Intro to:
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* [[Toolkit Functions]]
* [[PowerFunctions|Power]]
 
* [[PolynomialFunctions|Polynomial Functions]]
 
 
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* Basic understanding of [[Functions]]
 
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* Identify power functions
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Students will be able to:
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* Identify the basic toolkit functions.
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* Determine [[Domain of a Function|Domain]] and [[Range of a Function| Range]] for the basic toolkit functions.
  
* Identify polynomial functions
 
 
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|Week 5
 
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Module 3.1
 
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* [[QuadraticFunctions|Quadratic Functions]]
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* [[Composition of Functions]]
 
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* Basic understanding of [[Functions]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Function Notation]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Domain of a Function|Domain]] and [[Range of a Function| Range]]
 
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* Recognize characteristics of parabolas
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Students will be able to:
 
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* Combine functions using [[Algebraic Properties]].
* Understand how the graph of a parabola is related to its quadratic function
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* Create a new function by composition of functions.
 
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* Evaluate composite functions.
* Determine a quadratic function's minimum or maximum value
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* Find the domain of a composite function.
 
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* Decompose a composite function into its component functions.
* Solve problems involving a quadratic function's minimum or maximum value
 
 
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|Week 5
 
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3
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Module 3.2
 
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* [[DividingPolynomials|Dividing Polynomials]]
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* [[Inverse Functions]]
 
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* Basic understanding of [[Functions]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Function Notation]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Domain of a Function|Domain]] and [[Range of a Function| Range]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Composition of Functions]]
 
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* Use long division to divide polynomials
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Students will be able to:
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* Verify inverse functions using [[Algebraic Properties]].
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* Determine the domain and range of an inverse function, and restrict the domain of a function to make it one-to-one.
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* Find or evaluate the inverse of a function.
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* Use the graph of a one-to-one function to graph its inverse function on the same axes.
  
* Use synthetic division to divide polynomials
 
 
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|Week 6
 
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Module 4.1
 
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* [[ZerosOfPolynomials|Zeros of Polynomials]]
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* [[Exponential Properties]]
 
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* Basic arithmetic skills
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* Basic understanding of [[Algebraic Properties]]
 
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* Evaluate a polynomial using the Remainder Theorem
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Students will be able to:
 
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* Use the product rule for exponents.
* Use the Factor Theorem to solve a polynomial equation
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* Use the quotient rule for exponents.
 
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* Use the power rule for exponents.
* Use the Rational Zero Theorem to find rational zeros
 
 
 
* Find zeros of a polynomial function
 
 
 
* Solve real-world applications of polynomial equations
 
 
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|Week 6
 
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Module 4.2
 
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* More [[PolynomialFunctions|Polynomial Functions]]
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* [[Exponential Functions]]
 
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* Understanding the [[Domain of a Function|Domain]] and [[Range of a Function| Range]] of the [[Toolkit Functions]] for exponential functions
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* Basic understanding of [[Exponential Properties]]
 
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* Identify end behavior of power functions
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Students will be able to:
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* Determine the difference between [[Linear Equations|Linear]] and Exponential Functions.
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* Evaluate exponential functions.
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* Find the equation of an exponential function.
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* Evaluate exponential functions with base e.
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* Evaluate exponential functions with base 10.
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* Graph exponential functions.
  
* Identify the degree and leading coefficient of polynomial functions
 
 
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|Week 7
 
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Module 5.1
 
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* [[RationalFunctions|Rational Functions]]
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* [[Logarithmic Properties]]
 
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* Basic understanding of [[Exponential Properties]]
 
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* Use arrow notation
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Students will be to able to:
 
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* Rewrite from exponential form to logarithmic form and vice versa.
* Solve applied problems involving rational functions
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* Use the product rule for logarithms.
 
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* Use the quotient rule for logarithms.
* Find the domains of rational functions
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* Use the power rule for logarithms.
 
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* Expand logarithmic expressions.
* Identify vertical asymptotes
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* Condense logarithmic expressions.
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* Use the change-of-base formula for logarithms.
  
* Identify horizontal asymptotes
 
 
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|Week 7
 
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5
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Module 5.2
 
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* Graphs of [[Polynomials|Polynomials]]
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* [[Logarithmic Functions]]
 
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* Basic understanding of [[Inverse Functions]]
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* Understanding the [[Domain of a Function|Domain]] and [[Range of a Function| Range]] of [[Toolkit Functions]] for logarithmic functions
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* Basic understanding of [[Exponential Properties]]
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* Recognize characteristics of graphs of polynomial functions
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Students will be able to:
 
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* Evaluate logarithms.
* Use factoring to find zeros of polynomial functions
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* Use common logarithms.
 
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* Use natural logarithms.
* Identify zeros and their multiplicities
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* Graph logarithmic functions.
 
 
* Determine end behavior
 
 
 
* Understand the relationship between degree and turning points
 
  
* Graph polynomial functions
 
 
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|Week 8
 
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5
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Module 6.2
 
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* Graphs of [[RationalFunctions|Rational Functions]]
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* [[Quadratic Equations]]
 
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* Basic arithmetic skills
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* Basic understanding of [[Algebraic Properties]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Factoring]]
 
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* Identify and graph vertical asymptotes
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Students will be able to:
 
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* Determine complex number solutions.
* Identify and graph horizontal asymptotes
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* Determine solutions of quadratic equations using factoring techniques.
 
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* Determine solutions of quadratic equations using Quadratic Formula.
* Determine behavior of rational functions around vertical asymptotes
 
  
* Graph rational functions
 
 
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|Week 8
 
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Module 6.2
 
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* [[Transformation|Transformation]]
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* [[Quadratic Functions]]
 
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* Basic understanding of [[Quadratic Equations]]
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* Graph functions using vertical and horizontal shifts
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Students will be able to:
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* Understand a polynomial expression.
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* Recognize characteristics of parabolas.
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* Understand how the graph of a parabola is related to its quadratic function.
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* Determine a quadratic function's minimum or maximum value.
 +
* Solve problems involving a quadratic function's minimum or maximum value.
  
* Graph functions using reflections about the x-axis and the y-axis
 
  
* Determine whether a function is even, odd, or neither from it's graph
 
 
* Graph functions using compressions and stretches
 
 
* Combine transformations
 
 
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|Week 9
 
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Module 7.1
 
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* [[CompositionOfFunctions|Composition of Functions]]
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* [[Dividing Polynomials]]
 
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* Basic understanding of  [[Fractions]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Factoring]]
* Combine functions using algebraic operations
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* The student recalls the graphs and equations of [[Toolkit Functions]], and their associated [[Domain of a Function|Domain]] and [[Range of a Function| Range]]
 
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* Basic understanding of [[Quadratic Functions]]
* Create a new function by composition of functions
 
 
 
* Evaluate composite functions
 
 
 
* Find the domain of a composite function
 
  
* Decompose a composite function into its component functions
 
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Students will be able to:
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* Identify polynomial functions.
* [[InverseFunctions|Inverse Functions]]
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* Identify the degree and leading coefficients of polynomial functions.
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* Use long division to divide polynomials.
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* Use synthetic division to divide polynomials.
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* Verify inverse functions
 
 
 
* Determine the domain and range of an inverse function, and restrict the domain of a function to make it one-to-one
 
 
 
* Find or evaluate the inverse of a function
 
 
 
* Use the graph of a one-to-one function to graph its inverse function on the same axes
 
 
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|Week 9
 
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Module 7.2
 
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* [[ExponentialFunctions|Exponential Functions]]
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* [[Factoring Polynomials|Zeros of Polynomials]]
 
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* Basic understanding of  [[Fractions]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Functions]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Dividing Polynomials]]
 
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* Evaluate exponential functions
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Students will be able to:
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* Evaluate a polynomial using the Remainder Theorem.
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* Use the Factor Theorem to solve a polynomial equation.
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* Use the Rational Zero Theorem to find rational zeros.
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* Find zeros of a polynomial function.
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* Solve real-world applications of polynomial equations.
  
* Find the equation of an exponential function
 
 
* Use compound interest formulas
 
 
* Evaluate exponential functions with base e
 
 
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|Week 10
 
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Module 8.1
 
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* [[LogarithmicFunctions|Logarithmic Functions]]
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* [[Power and Polynomial Functions]]
 
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* Basic understanding of [[Factoring]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Quadratic Functions]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Dividing Polynomials]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Factoring Polynomials|Zeros of Polynomials]]
 
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* Convert from logarithmic to exponential form
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Students will be able to:
 
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* Find the average rate of change of a function.
* Convert from exponential to logarithmic form
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* Use a graph to determine where a function is increasing, decreasing, or constant.
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* Use a graph to locate local maxima and local minima.
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* Use a graph to locate the absolute maximum and absolute minimum.
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* Identify end behavior of power functions.
  
* Evaluate logarithms
 
  
* Use common logarithms
 
  
* Use natural logarithms
 
 
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|Week 10
 
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Module 8.2
 
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* [[LogarithmicProperties|Logarithmic Properties]]
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* [[Graphs of Polynomials]]
 
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* Basic understanding of [[Dividing Polynomials]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Factoring Polynomials|Zeros of Polynomials]]
 
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* Use the product rule for logarithms
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Students will be able to:
 
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* Recognize characteristics of graphs of polynomial functions.
* Use the quotient rule for logarithms
+
* Use [[Factoring]] to find zeros of polynomial functions.
 +
* Identify zeros and their multiplicities.
 +
* Determine end behavior of polynomial functions.
 +
* Understand the relationship between degree and turning points.
 +
* Graph polynomial functions.
  
* Use the power rule for logarithms
 
 
* Expand logarithmic expressions
 
 
* Condense logarithmic expressions
 
 
* Use the change-of-base formula for logarithms
 
 
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|Week 11
 
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Module 9.1
 
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* [[ExponentialEquations|Exponential]]
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* [[Rational Expressions]]
* [[LogarithmicEquations|Logarithmic Equations]]
 
 
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* The student understands that zero in the denominator of a fraction is undefined
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* Basic understanding of  [[Fractions]]
 
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* Use like bases to solve exponential equations
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Students will be able to:
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* Simplify rational expressions.
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* Multiply rational expressions.
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* Divide rational expressions.
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* Add and subtract rational expressions.
  
* Use logarithms to solve exponential equations
 
 
* Use the definition of a logarithm to solve logarithmic equations
 
 
* Use the one-to-one property of logarithms to solve logarithmic equations
 
 
* Solve applied problems involving exponential and logarithmic equations
 
 
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|Week 11
 
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Module 9.2
 
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* [[ExponentialModels|Exponential]]
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* [[Graphs of Rational Functions]]
* [[LogarithmicModels|Logarithmic Models]]
 
 
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* Basic understanding of [[Rational Expressions]]
 
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* Model exponential growth and decay
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Students will be able to:
 
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* Identify and graph vertical asymptotes.
* Use Newton's Law of Cooling
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* Identify and graph horizontal asymptotes.
 
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* Determine behavior of rational functions around vertical asymptotes.
* Use logistic-growth models
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* Find the domains of rational functions.
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* Graph rational functions.
  
* Choose an appropriate model for data
 
 
* Express an exponential model in base e
 
 
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|Week 12
 
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Module 10.1
 
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* [[ModelingUsingVariation|Modeling using Variation]]
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* [[Single Transformations of Functions]]
 
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* Understanding of [[Function Notation]]
 
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* Solve direct variation problems
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Students will be able to:
 
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* Graph functions using vertical and horizontal shifts.
* Solve inverse variation problems
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* Graph functions using reflections about the x-axis and the y-axis.
  
* Solve problems involving joint variation
 
 
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|Week 12
 
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Module 10.2
 
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* Solving [[SystemsOfEquations|Systems of Equations]] in Two Variables
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* [[Multiple Transformations of Functions]]
 
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* Understanding of [[Single Transformations of Functions]]
 
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* Solve systems of equations by graphing
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Students will be able to:
 
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* Determine whether a function is even, odd, or neither.
* Solve systems of equations by substitution
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* Graph functions using compressions and stretches.
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* Combine transformations.
  
* Solve system of equations by elimination
 
 
* Identity inconsistent systems of equations containing two variables
 
 
* Express the solution of a system of dependent equations containing two variables
 
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* Solving [[SystemsOfEquations|Systems of Equations]] in Three Variables
 
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* Solve systems of equations in three variables
 
  
* Identify inconsistent systems of equations containing three variables
 
  
* Express solutions of a system of dependent equations containing three variables
 
 
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Latest revision as of 08:04, 23 June 2023

College Algebra for Scientists and Engineers - MAT 1073

Course Catalog

MAT 1073. Algebra for Scientists and Engineers. (1-4) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = MATH 1314).

Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on a placement examination. This course is designed to prepare the student for MAT1093 Precalculus and MAT1214 Calculus I. Topics may include algebraic expressions; equations; inequalities over the real numbers; relations; functions; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of linear equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants; complex numbers; sequences; series binomial expansion; mathematical induction; permutations, and combinations. (Formerly MTC 1073. Credit can be earned for only one of the following: MAT 1073, MTC 1073, MAT1063, MTC 1023, or MAT1023. NOTE: For the purpose of the Three-Attempt Rule, these courses are considered to be equivalent and additional fees may be charged for the third or subsequent attempt to take any of these courses in any combination.) May apply toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Mathematics. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRC1 $12; LRS1 $45; STSI $21.

Topics List

Week Sections Topics Prerequisite Skills Student Learning Outcomes
Week 1

Fundamentals

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • Basic arithmetic skills

Students will be able to correctly identify the algebraic properties:

  • Additive & Multiplicative identity
  • Additive & Multiplicative inverse
  • Commutative property
  • Associative property
  • Distributive property


Students will be able to correctly explain the algebraic properties of numbers and correctly apply these properties in procedural explanations of:

  • Solving mathematical equations
  • Simplifying/evaluating mathematical expressions
Week 2

Fundamentals

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Basic understanding of Algebraic Properties


Students will be able to:

  • Add and subtract fractions.
  • Determine common denominators and equivalent fractions.
  • Work with proper and improper fractions.
  • Simplify to lowest terms.
  • Multiply and divide fractions.
Week 2

Fundamentals

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Basic understanding of Algebraic Properties


Students will be able to:

  • Identify factored vs non-factored forms of a polynomial.
  • Successfully factor binomials & trinomials and difference of squares into two binomial terms.
  • Factor out GCF.
  • Multiply and/or distribute to check their factors are correct.
  • Differentiate between factors and terms of a polynomial expression.
Week 3

Module 1.1

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Basic understanding of Algebraic Properties
  • Understanding of the Cartesian coordinate system

Students will be able to:

  • Solve linear equations in one variable.
  • Determine a linear equation.
  • Write and interpret a linear equation.
  • Graph a linear equation.
Week 3

Module 1.2

Students will be able to:

  • Solve systems of equations by graphing.
  • Solve systems of equations by substitution.
  • Solve systems of equations by elimination.
  • Identify inconsistent systems of equations containing two variables.
  • Express the solution of a system of dependent equations containing two variables.
Week 4

Module 2.1

Students will be able to:

  • Determine whether a relation represents a function.
Week 4

Module 2.2

Students will be able to:

  • Find the value of Functions.
  • Graph the functions listed in the library of functions.
  • Determine whether a function is one-to-one.
  • Use the vertical line test to identify functions.
Week 4

Module 2.2

Students will be able to:

  • Find the domain of a function defined by an equation.
Week 4

Module 2.2

Students will be able to:

  • Find the range of a function defined by an equation.
Week 4

Module 2.2

Students will be able to:

  • Identify the basic toolkit functions.
  • Determine Domain and Range for the basic toolkit functions.
Week 5

Module 3.1

Students will be able to:

  • Combine functions using Algebraic Properties.
  • Create a new function by composition of functions.
  • Evaluate composite functions.
  • Find the domain of a composite function.
  • Decompose a composite function into its component functions.
Week 5

Module 3.2

Students will be able to:

  • Verify inverse functions using Algebraic Properties.
  • Determine the domain and range of an inverse function, and restrict the domain of a function to make it one-to-one.
  • Find or evaluate the inverse of a function.
  • Use the graph of a one-to-one function to graph its inverse function on the same axes.
Week 6

Module 4.1

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Basic understanding of Algebraic Properties

Students will be able to:

  • Use the product rule for exponents.
  • Use the quotient rule for exponents.
  • Use the power rule for exponents.
Week 6

Module 4.2

Students will be able to:

  • Determine the difference between Linear and Exponential Functions.
  • Evaluate exponential functions.
  • Find the equation of an exponential function.
  • Evaluate exponential functions with base e.
  • Evaluate exponential functions with base 10.
  • Graph exponential functions.
Week 7

Module 5.1

Students will be to able to:

  • Rewrite from exponential form to logarithmic form and vice versa.
  • Use the product rule for logarithms.
  • Use the quotient rule for logarithms.
  • Use the power rule for logarithms.
  • Expand logarithmic expressions.
  • Condense logarithmic expressions.
  • Use the change-of-base formula for logarithms.
Week 7

Module 5.2

Students will be able to:

  • Evaluate logarithms.
  • Use common logarithms.
  • Use natural logarithms.
  • Graph logarithmic functions.
Week 8

Module 6.2

Students will be able to:

  • Determine complex number solutions.
  • Determine solutions of quadratic equations using factoring techniques.
  • Determine solutions of quadratic equations using Quadratic Formula.
Week 8

Module 6.2

Students will be able to:

  • Understand a polynomial expression.
  • Recognize characteristics of parabolas.
  • Understand how the graph of a parabola is related to its quadratic function.
  • Determine a quadratic function's minimum or maximum value.
  • Solve problems involving a quadratic function's minimum or maximum value.


Week 9

Module 7.1

Students will be able to:

  • Identify polynomial functions.
  • Identify the degree and leading coefficients of polynomial functions.
  • Use long division to divide polynomials.
  • Use synthetic division to divide polynomials.
Week 9

Module 7.2

Students will be able to:

  • Evaluate a polynomial using the Remainder Theorem.
  • Use the Factor Theorem to solve a polynomial equation.
  • Use the Rational Zero Theorem to find rational zeros.
  • Find zeros of a polynomial function.
  • Solve real-world applications of polynomial equations.
Week 10

Module 8.1

Students will be able to:

  • Find the average rate of change of a function.
  • Use a graph to determine where a function is increasing, decreasing, or constant.
  • Use a graph to locate local maxima and local minima.
  • Use a graph to locate the absolute maximum and absolute minimum.
  • Identify end behavior of power functions.


Week 10

Module 8.2

Students will be able to:

  • Recognize characteristics of graphs of polynomial functions.
  • Use Factoring to find zeros of polynomial functions.
  • Identify zeros and their multiplicities.
  • Determine end behavior of polynomial functions.
  • Understand the relationship between degree and turning points.
  • Graph polynomial functions.
Week 11

Module 9.1

  • The student understands that zero in the denominator of a fraction is undefined
  • Basic understanding of Fractions

Students will be able to:

  • Simplify rational expressions.
  • Multiply rational expressions.
  • Divide rational expressions.
  • Add and subtract rational expressions.
Week 11

Module 9.2

Students will be able to:

  • Identify and graph vertical asymptotes.
  • Identify and graph horizontal asymptotes.
  • Determine behavior of rational functions around vertical asymptotes.
  • Find the domains of rational functions.
  • Graph rational functions.
Week 12

Module 10.1

Students will be able to:

  • Graph functions using vertical and horizontal shifts.
  • Graph functions using reflections about the x-axis and the y-axis.
Week 12

Module 10.2

Students will be able to:

  • Determine whether a function is even, odd, or neither.
  • Graph functions using compressions and stretches.
  • Combine transformations.