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Master Course Outline
MATH 098
Intermediate Algebra
Course Description: MATH 098 elaborates on the foundation of basic algebra built in MATH 095. A
variety of concepts and skills will be introduced to prepare students for work in college level math and
math related subjects. Skills include: factoring; simplifying and solving rational expressions and
equations; simplifying and solving exponential and radical expressions and equations; solving linear and
quadratic equations; using function notation; graphing lines and parabolas; writing equations of lines;
and setting up and solving applications involving basic science and business mathematical models.
MATH 098 serves as a prerequisite to MATH&107, MATH&111, MATH&131, MATH&132, MATH&141
and MATH&146. 5 lecture hours.
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: A grade of "C-" or better in MATH 095 or appropriate placement test score
Recommended Preparation: None
Co-requisites: None.
Course Learning Outcomes: Students completing the course will have been instructed in how to do the
following, and earn a course grade based on the evaluation of their ability to do the following:
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Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Simplify polynomials as review
Factor the Greatest Common Factor from an expression
Factor Quadratic Expressions
Factor Perfect Square and Difference of Two Squares expressions
Solve Equations by use of Factoring
Solve Applications by factoring
Multiply and Divide Rational Expressions
Add and Subtract Rational Expressions
Solve Rational Equations
Solve Proportion problems
Use function notation correctly
Review the graphing of points and straight lines
Review Straight Lines in the context of Linear Functions
Simplify Expressions containing Radicals and/or Rational Exponents
Multiply, Divide, Add, Subtract and Simplify Expressions containing Radicals and/or Rational
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16. Solve Equations containing Expressions with Radicals and/or Rational Exponents
17. Solve Applications with Radicals and the Pythagorean Theorem
18. Simplify Expressions containing Complex Numbers
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Solve Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
Solve Quadratic Equations by use of the Quadratic Formula
Graph Quadratic Functions by use of Intercepts and Vertex
Find the formula of a Quadratic Function from its x-intercepts and one other point
Solve applications involving Quadratic Functions
Solve Quadratic inequalities
Course Resources/Textbooks/Website: For the 2012-2013 school year we will be using the book:
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts and Applications; 5th edition; Bittinger, Ellenbogen,
Johnson; Addison-Wesley publishers, 2010. If you have questions about the text, please contact Lynn
Siedenstrang at [email protected] or Tom Kuester at [email protected] . The textbook is required for
the course. You will also need a scientific calculator for the course. Calculators with Computer Algebra
Systems are NOT allowed. Students have successfully used a wide variety of calculators in this course
over the years. These include various models from TI, Casio, Sharp, Hewlett-Packard, and probably other
companies as well. You CANNOT use a cell-phone, iPod™, computer or any other internet connected
device as a calculator or for any other purpose during testing due to the obvious potential for cheating!
Academic Integrity: All forms of cheating, falsification, and plagiarism are against the rules of this
course and of Grays Harbor College. Students who are unsure what constitutes academic dishonesty are
responsible for asking the instructor for clarification. Instances of intentional academic dishonesty will
be dealt with severely.
Disabilities: Students who have documented disabilities that require accommodations in compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Disability Support Services coordinator as
well as the instructor of the course in order to ensure that together we create an optimal environment
for educational achievement.
W Day: W Day, the final day to officially withdraw from a course, is the Thursday of the seventh week
(Thursday of the fourth week for summer quarter). Students who do not withdraw by that date will
receive the grades they have earned, regardless of whether they are attending the course or completing
the work. Students who are considering withdrawal are strongly advised to consult with the instructor,
advisor and financial aid prior to withdrawing. The only withdrawals allowed after W Day are complete
withdrawals from all courses.
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