SAGINAW CHIPPEWA TRIBAL COLLEGE
SYLLABUS OF RECORD
MTH 099
Beginning Algebra
4 credits
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Bulletin Description: Topics will include but not limited to: real numbers, variable expressions,
linear equations and inequalities, applications, functions, operations with polynomials, and
factoring. This course is designed to help students reach college-level skills and does not count
toward a degree.
II.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MTH 095 or placement test.
III.
Rationale for Course Level: MTH 099 is a developmental course designed to provide the basic
algebra skills for success in college mathematics courses.
IV.
Suggested Textbooks: Lial, M. L., et al. (2013). Developmental mathematics: Basic mathematics
and algebra. Boston: Addison-Wesley. (3rd edition; ISBN-13: 978-0-321872487)
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Other Requirements and/or Materials for the Course:
A graphing calculator without a Computer Algebra System (CAS) is highly recommended (e.g. TI83 or TI-84).
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Student Learning Objectives:
Institutional Learning Goals:
Students will demonstrate:
 Competency in reading, writing, oral communication, and numerical literacy.
 The ability to gather, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and apply information.
 Applied knowledge of the physical world.
Student Learning Course Objectives
After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Represent mathematical concepts (primarily related to linear equations) using multiple
perspectives; symbolically, numerically, graphically, and verbally.
2. Solve linear equations and inequalities in one unknown.
3. Graph linear equations and inequalities using tables, canonical linear formulas, the
coordinates of two points, or a point and a given slope.
4. Solve systems of equations using the techniques of graphing, substitution, and elimination.
5. Use the rules for exponents to simplify exponential expressions.
6. Apply algebraic concepts, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, factoring,
and solving, to polynomial expressions and equations.
SAGINAW CHIPPEWA TRIBAL COLLEGE
SYLLABUS OF RECORD
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Suggested Course Outline:
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VIII.
MTH 095 Review (The Real Number System): 1 week
Solving Equations and Inequalities: 3 weeks
Exam 1
Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities in 2 variables: 2 weeks
Solving Systems of Linear Equations: 1 week
Applications of Linear Equations in 2-variables: 1 week
Exam 2
Exponents and Polynomial Operations: 2 weeks
Factoring Polynomials: 2 weeks
Exam 3
Rational Expressions and Applications: 1 week
Roots and Radical Expressions: 1 week
Final Exam
Suggested Course Evaluation:
 Homework Notebook
 In-class assignments
 Quizzes
Assignment Type
Three in-class exams
A cumulative final exam
# of
assignments
Max points
each
Total
1.
Exams
3
100
300
2.
Quizzes
10
10
100
3.
Homework Notebook
3
100
300
4.
Cumulative final exam
1
200
200
5.
In class assignments
5
20
100
Maximum Total Points:
IX.
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1000
Bibliography:
Larson, R. (2014). Algebra Within Reach. (6th ed.). Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.
Lial, M. L., Hornsby, J., & McGinnis, T. (2012). Beginning algebra. (11 ed.). Boston: AddisonWesley.
Lial, M. L., Hornsby, J., & McGinnis, T. (2012). Student’s solutions manual for beginning algebra .
(11 ed.). Boston: Addison-Wesley.
SAGINAW CHIPPEWA TRIBAL COLLEGE
SYLLABUS OF RECORD
Oakley, B. (2014). A Mind For Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even if You
Flunked Algebra). Penguin Group. New York.
Polya, G. (19450. How To Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method. Princeton:
Princeton University Press.
Syllabus Prepared By:
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Earle M Crosswait III
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