ICCT COLLEGES FOUNDATION INC.

V.V. Soliven Avenue II, Cainta, Rizal

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
SYLLABUS IN COLLEGE ALGEBRA

DEPARTMENTS MISSION AND VISION

The department aims to provide the student with a course of study directed toward an understanding of mathematical theory and its application and relation
to other fields of study. This study includes an emphasis on precision of definition, reasoning to precise conclusions, and an analysis and solution of problems
using mathematical principle.
OBEJECTIVES:
1 To provide high quality, meaningful, and relevant higher education in Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
2 To develop educated mathematicians and scientists of inquiring, creative and disciplined intelligence.
3 To provide opportunities for students to develop functional competence in Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
4 To prepare graduates to achieve leadership status in their communities and careers.
5 To provide students that are fully competent in careers that are fulfilling.
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COURSE CODE
: MATH002
COURSE TITLE
: COLLEGE ALGEBRA
PRE-REQUISITE
: NONE
CREDIT UNITS
: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The real number system; algebraic expressions and operations; equations and inequalities; functions and relations and their
graphs; binomial theorem.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES : At the end of the course, the students must be able to:

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Classify real numbers.

Perform the four basic operations on real numbers.
Enumerate the properties and basic theorems, which are working tools in algebraic concepts.
Define and illustrate polynomials.
Perform the basic operations on polynomials.
Enumerate the different types of factoring and distinguish factorable expressions and factor polynomials completely.
Solve the unknown term in an equation.
Distinguish a function from mere relation.
Develop comprehension in mathematical symbols and notations.

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COURSE VALUES :
1 Develop cooperative learning; sharing and integration of ideas among others.
2 Appreciate the importance of mathematical concepts to daily lives.
3 Develop among themselves the virtues of cleanliness, patience, honesty and self-confidence.

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COURSE OUTLINE :

Week

Number of
Hours

Topics

Activities

1. Classroom Orientation
1.1 ICCT Mission, Vision, and Objectives
1.2 Department Mission, Vision and Objectives
1.3 Grading System
1.4 Classroom Rules and Regulations

12

Reference(s)
Number

Students
Handbook

Discussion

1, 2, 3, 4

Discussion, Board work

2. The Real Number System

2.1 The Real Number System and Its Subsets
2.2 Rules Governing Operations on Real Numbers
2.3 Properties of Real Numbers

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3. Polynomials
3.1 Definition of Terms
3.2 Addition of Polynomials
3.3 Symbols of Grouping Expressions
3.4 Laws on Exponents
3.5 Multiplication and Division of Polynomial

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4. Special Products
3.6 Square of a Binomial
3.7 Cube of a Binomial
3.8 Cube of a Trinomial
3.9 Sum and Difference of the Same Two Terms
3.10 Special Case of Product of Binomial and Trinomial
3.11 Product of Two Binomials

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1, 2, 3, 4

Discussion, Board work,

Seatwork

PRELIM EXAMINATION

5. Factoring
5.1 Common Monomial Factor
5.2 Difference of Two Squares
5.3 Sum or Difference of Two Cubes
5.4 Trinomial Perfect Square
5.5 Factoring by Trial and Error
5.6 Factoring by Grouping

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1, 2, 3, 4

Discussion, Board work,

Seatwork, Quiz

1, 2, 3, 4

Discussion, Board work,

Seatwork, Quiz

6. Rational Expressions
Discussion, Board work,

6.1 Simplifying Fractions

6.2 Multiplication and Division of Fractions

1, 2, 3, 4

Seatwork, Quiz

1, 2, 3, 4

Discussion, Board work,

Seatwork, Quiz

1, 2, 3, 4

Discussion, Board work,

Seatwork, Quiz

6.3 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

6.4 Complex Fractions

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7. Radicals
7.1 Zero and Negative Exponents
7.2 Fractional Exponents
7.3 Laws and Simplifying Radicals
7.4 Addition and Subtraction of Radicals
7.5 Multiplication and Division of Radicals

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8. Linear Equations
8.1 Solving Equations
8.2 Literal Equations
8.3 Translation of Statements into Symbols
8.4 Worded Problems

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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
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9. Systems of Linear Equations

9.1 Systems of Two Linear Equations
9.2 Systems of Three Linear Equations
9.3 Worded Problems

1, 2, 3, 4

Discussion, Board work,

Seatwork, Quiz

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10. Quadratic Equations

10.1 Methods of Solving Quadratic Equations
10.2 Characteristics of Roots

1, 2, 3, 4

Discussion, Board work,

Seatwork, Quiz

1, 2, 3, 4

Discussion, Board work,

Seatwork

10.3 Radical Equations

10.4 Equations Leading to Quadratic

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11. Relations and Functions

11.1Relations
11.2 Functions
11.3 Computations on Functions
11.4 Types and Graphs of Functions

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12. Binomial Theorem

1, 2, 3, 4

FINAL EXAMINATION

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TEXTBOOK :
Ymas, College Algebra. Manila

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REFERENCES :
1. Blitzer, Algebra and Trigonometry 2nd Edition. New Jersey, Pearson Education Inc.: 2004
2. Nocon, College Algebra Made Simple for Filipino. Manila, National Bookstore; 2000
3. Dayrit, Modern College Algebra. Manila, Rex Bookstore; 2002

Discussion, Board work,

Seatwork

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REQUIREMENTS :
1. Recitation
2. Quizzes
3. Group Participation / Presentation
4. Major Exams
5. Project / Assignment
6. Problem Sets

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GRADING SYSTEM
Q - Quiz
R - Recitation
P - Project/Lab.Activity
PEXR - Prelim Exam Rating
PCS - Prelim Class Standing
PG - Prelim Grade

Prelim Grade Computation

PCS =

PG =

Q+ R+ P
3

MQ - Midterm Quiz
MR - Midterm Recitation
MP - Midterm Project/Activity
MEXR - Midterm Exam Rating
MCS - Midterm Class Standing
MCS - Midterm Class Average
MG - Midterm Grade

Midterm Grade Computation

MCS =

2 PCS + PEXR
3

FCS =

2 MCS+ MEXR
3

2 MCA+ PG
3

Grade Equivalent

Final Grade Computation

MQ+ M R+ M P
3

MCA =

MG =

FQ - Final Quiz
FR - Final Recitation
FP - Final Project/Activity
FEXR - Final Exam Rating
FCS - Final Class Standing
FCA - Final Class Average
FG - Final Grade

FQ + F R+ F P
3

FCA =

FG =

2 FCA + MG
3

2 FCS + FEXR
3

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91
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85
82
79
76

100
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90
87
84
81
78
75
Below 75

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2.25
2.50
2.75
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Prepared by:

Noted by:

Approved by:

Faculty
DMNS

ALVIN G. SEJERA, MC
Dean, College Arts and Sciences

ANALIZA R. KHO, MAT

VP Academic Affairs