Chabot College
Fall 2004
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Mathematics 31W
COLLEGE ALGEBRA WORKSHOP
Catalog Description:
31W – College Algebra Workshop
.25 - .5 units
Laboratory, study group, collaborative workshop or computer laboratory time for College Algebra.
Corequisite: Mathematics 31. 1 - 2 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: 17.5-35]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1.
read and write the mathematics used in College Algebra;
2.
use technology currently used in College Algebra;
3.
solve problems on their own and with peers without having to rely on an instructor.
Course Content:
1.
Applications of principles and concepts
Methods of Presentation:
1.
2.
3.
Individual instruction
Collaboration
Computer-assisted/graphing calculator instruction
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
Typical Assignments
a.
A student makes and sells necklaces at the beach during the summer months. The material
for each necklace costs her $6 and she has been selling about 31 per day at $10 each. She
has been wondering whether or not to raise the price, so she takes a survey and finds that
for ever dollar increase she would lose two sales a day. What price should she set for the
necklaces to maximize her profit?
b.
Perform an experiment with view tubes and model with a rational function.
2.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a.
Attendance
b.
In–class assignments
Textbook(s)(typical)
College Algebra, Stewart/Redlin/Watson, Brooks/Cole Publishing, 2000
Special Student Materials:
None
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Revised: 10/20/03