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College of the Redwoods
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT AND COURSE NUMBER: MATH 105
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered)
COURSE TITLE Elementary Algebra
LECTURE HOURS: 4.0 LAB HOURS: 0.0
DEGREE APPLICABLE
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
UNITS: 4.0
PREREQUISITE: MATH 375 or equivalent
CO-REQUISITE: None
Eligibility for: Engl 150 Math 105
Request for Exception Attached
GRADING STANDARD: Letter Grade Only CR/NC Only Grade/CR/NC Option
TRANSFERABILITY: CSUS UC
Articulation with UC requested
NONE Maximum Class Size 40
Repeatable yes no Max No. Units Max No. Enrollments
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
This course studies numbers and sets, first-degree equations and inequalities, absolute value, factoring, graphs, systems of equations, radicals, quadratic equations, and the quadratic formula,
NOTE: This course, or the corresponding high school course, is a prerequisite for MATH 110 and MATH
120. Calculators will be used extensively.
COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES: List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate some of them in terms of specific student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or skills to be attained as a result of completing this course. For degree-applicable courses, include objectives in the area of “critical thinking.” Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Identify types of numbers,
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Add, subtract, multiply, and divide algebraic expressions,
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Solve first-degree equations and inequalities,
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Compute the absolute value of numbers.
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Solve word problems.
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Manipulate algebraic fractions,
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Graph first-degree equations.
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Solve systems of first-degree equations.
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Manipulate and simplify radical expressions.
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Solve second-degree equations using factoring and the quadratic formula.

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Date Approved: 6/13/89
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COURSE OUTLINE:
Sets and subsets
Algebraic Expressions
Exponents
The Rational Numbers
Systems of Equations
Square Root and Radicals
The Quadratic Formula
Straight Line Equations and Their Graphs
Factoring Second-degree Polynomials
% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
Approximately 6.67% each topic.
The Natural Numbers
Equations Involving Integers
The Integers
Equations Involving Rational Numbers
Algebraic Fractions
Second-degree Equations
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
(Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended, including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s)
Title: Elementary Algebra Structure and Use
Edition: 4 th
Author: Barnett/Kearns
Required
Alternate
Recommended
Publisher: McGraw Hill Date Published: 1986
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes. Basis for determination:
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Chair or Branch
Coordinator, or Center Dean)
OR
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
No. Request for Exception Attached
If no text or a below college level text is used in a degree applicable course, a request for exception must be attached and a rationale provided. This request for exception will be approved or denied by the
Curriculum Committee.

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METHODS TO MEASURE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
Please check where appropriate; however, a degree applicable course must have a minimum of one response in category 1, 2, or 3. If category 1 is not checked, the department must explain why substantial writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade.
1. Substantial writing assignments, including:
essay exam(s) term or other paper(s) laboratory report(s)
written homework reading report(s) other (specify) _____
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate because:
The course is primarily computational in nature.
The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
Other rationale (explain) __________________________________________
2. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s) quizzes homework problems
laboratory report(s) field work other (specify)_______
3. Skill demonstrations, including:
class performance(s)
other (specify)____
4. Objective examinations, including:
multiple choice
completion
field work
true/false
performance exam(s)
matching items
other (specify) problem solving
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL
Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the regular class time the students in this class will be doing the following:
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving activity or exercise
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the semester)
Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum, concert, debate, meeting, etc.)
Field trips
Other (specify) ____________________________
NOTE: ALL Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the student to study outside of class. Therefore, activity classes for which degree credit status is requested must also indicate, on the above list, the areas of outside study.

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COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMEWTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be completed for non-degree applicable courses. Describe how the course requires students to independently analyze, synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
The students will be learning algebraic skills so they can solve word problems. They will have to analyze and synthesize problems, formulate mathematical equations and find solutions applying the algebraic skills they have acquired.