NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
The City University of New York
DEPARTMENT:
Mathematics
COURSE:
MAT 0650
TITLE:
Elementary Algebra with Basic Mathematics Review
DESCRIPTION:
Fundamentals of elementary algebra with an
integrated review and reinforcement of arithmetic
skills. Topics include the real number system,
numerical evaluation, algebraic operations, algebraic
and graphical solutions of one and two variable
linear equations, word problems, algebraic fractions,
quadratic equations and the Pythagorean Theorem.
TEXT:
Arithmetic | Algebra Edition 2.0 by Bonanome,
Carley, ElHitti, Tradler, Zhou
CREDITS:
5 class hours, 0 credits
PREREQUISITES:
New student: A score of 21 or less on the Algebra
part of the CUNY Mathematics Placement Test;
Continuing student: R or W in MAT 0650
Prepared by:
Marianna Bonanome
Holly Carley
Samar ElHitti
Kenneth Parker
Thomas Tradler
Lin Zhou
Updated by: Samar ElHitti, fall 2016
A.
Testing/Assessment Guidelines:
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B.
Class average, based on class exams, quizzes, homework and classwork = 30% of
course average
CUNY Departmental Final Exam (CDF) = 35% of course average
CEAFE = 35% of Course Average
Course Average = 35% (CEAFE) + 35% (CDF) +30% (Class Average)
To pass the MAT0630 course with a grade of S, a student must attain
a.
Course Average > 70 required
b.
CDF > 56
Use of a calculator is not permitted in this course.
COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES/ASSESSMENT METHODS
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Evaluate numerical and algebraic expressions,
formulas, and functions involving rational numbers in
integer, fractional, decimal, and scientific notation
form.
2. Perform operations with and simplify polynomial,
rational, and radical expressions.
3. Solve one variable linear and factorable quadratic
equations.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1 Classroom activities and discussion,
homework,
exams
4. Find and graph solutions to two variable linear
equations.
5. Derive a two variable linear equation given the
slope and y-intercept, the slope and a point, or two
points on its line graph.
4. Classroom activities and discussion,
homework, exams.
5. Classroom activities and discussion,
homework, exams.
2. Classroom activities and discussion,
homework, exams.
3. Classroom activities and discussion,
homework, exams.
6. Solve systems of two variable equations graphically 6. Classroom activities and discussion,
homework, exams.
and algebraically.
7. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of 7. Classroom activities and discussion,
algebra to solve verbal problems including profit and homework, exams.
loss, ratios and proportions, percent, time-ratedistance, and simple geometric problems involving
area, perimeter, circumference, and the Pythagorean
Theorem.
GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOMES/ASSESSMENT METHODS
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Understand and employ both quantitative and
qualitative analysis to solve problems.
2. Employ scientific reasoning and logical thinking.
3. Communicate effectively using written and oral
means.
4. Use creativity to solve problems.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. Classroom activities and discussion,
homework, exams.
2. Classroom activities and discussion,
homework, exams.
3. Classroom activities and discussion,
homework, exams.
4. Classroom activities and discussion,
homework, exams.
Mathematics Department Policy on Lateness/Absence
A student may be absent during the semester without penalty for 10% of the class
instructional sessions. Therefore,
If the class meets:
The allowable absence is:
1 time per week
2 absences per semester
2 times per week
3 absences per semester
Students who have been excessively absent and failed the course at the end of the
semester will receive either

The WU grade if they have attended the course at least once. This includes
students who stop attending without officially withdrawing from the course.
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The WN grade if they have never attended the course.
In credit bearing courses, the WU and WN grades count as an F in the computation of the
GPA. While WU and WN grades in non-credit developmental courses do not count in the
GPA, the WU grade does count toward the limit of 2 attempts for a developmental
course.
The official Mathematics Department policy is that two latenesses (this includes
arriving late or leaving early) is equivalent to one absence.
Every withdrawal (official or unofficial) can affect a student’s financial aid status, because
withdrawal from a course will change the number of credits or equated credits that are
counted toward financial aid.
New York City College of Technology Policy on Academic Integrity
Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music,
inventions, and other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and
honesty in using, crediting, and citing sources. As a community of intellectual and
professional workers, the College recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in
information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and
responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly,
academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and at New York City
College of Technology and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension,
and expulsion. The complete text of the College policy on Academic Integrity may be
found in the catalog.
NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY of the City University of New York
created 10/15
Updated 11/16
MAT0650 Course Outline
Text: Arithmetic | Algebra, Edition 2.0 by Bonanome, Carley, ElHitti, Tradler, Zhou
LESSON
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CHAPTERS
Review syllabus, grading policy, WeBWorK etc.
Chapter 1 Integers (p. 1-12)
Chapter 2 Fractions (p.13-19)
Chapter 3 Decimal Numbers (p.20-27)
Chapter 4 Evaluating Expressions (p. 28-33)
Chapter 5 Properties of Exponents (p. 34-40)
Chapter 5 (cont.)
Chapter 6 Scientific Notation (p. 41-45)
EXAM #1
Chapter 6 (cont.)
Chapter 7 Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions (p. 46-48)
Chapter 8 Polynomials (p. 49-52)
Chapter 9 Adding, Subtracting and Multiplying Polynomial Expressions (p.
53-59)
Chapter 10 Dividing Polynomials (p. 60-62)
Chapter 11 Simplifying Square Roots (p. 63-68)
EXAM #2
Chapter 12 Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial, GCF (p. 69-73)
Chapter 13 Factoring the Difference of Two Squares (p. 74-75)
Chapter 14 Factoring Trinomials and Mixed Factoring (p. 76-83)
Chapter 15 Equations and their Solutions (p. 84-86)
Chapter 16 Solving Linear Equations (p. 87-95)
Chapter 17 Solving Linear Equations, Decimals, Rationals (p. 96-102)
Chapter 18 Word Problems for Linear Equations (p. 103-109)
Chapter 19 Rewriting Formulas (p. 110-114)
Chapter 20 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring (p.115-130)
EXAM #3
Comprehensive Review
Chapter 21 Linear Inequalities (p. 131-133)
Chapter 22 Simplifying, Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (p.
134-139)
Chapter 22 (cont.)
Chapter 23 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions (p. 140-143)
Chapter 24 Solving Fractional Equations (p. 144-150)
Chapter 25 Rectangular Coordinate System (p. 151-157)
Chapter 26 Graphing Linear Equations (p. 158-174)
Chapter 27 Solving a System of Linear Equations Algebraically (p. 175-180)
Chapter 28 Solving a System of Linear Equations Graphically (p.181-184)
EXAM #4
Final Exam Review
Departmental Final Exam or CEAFE
WEBWORK HOMEWORK
chapter1-Integers
chapter2-Fractions
chapter3-DecimalNumbers
chapter4-EvaluatingExpressions
chapter5-PropertiesOfExponents
chapter5b-PowersOfMonomials
chapter6-ScientificNotation
chapter7-AddingSubtractingAlgebraicExpressions
chapter8-Polynomials
chapter9AddingSubtractingMultiplyingPolynomialExpressions
chapter10-DividingPolynomials
chapter11-SimplifyingSquareRoots
chapter12-FactoringMonomialGCF
chapter13-FactoringDifferenceOfTwoSquares
chapter14-FactoringTrinomialsMixedFactoring
chapter14b-AC-Method
chapter14c-QuasiQuadratics (optional)
chapter16-SolvingLinearEquations
chapter17- SolvingLinEqsDecimalsRationals
chapter18-WordProblemsForLinearEqs
chapter19-RewritingFormulas
chapter20-SolvingEquationsByFactoring
chapter21-LinearInequalities
chapter22-MuliplyingDividingRationalExpressions
chapter23-AddingSubtractingRationalExpressions
chapter24-SolvingFractionalEquations
chapter25-RectangularCoordinateSystem
chapter26-GraphingLinearEquations
chapter27-SolvingSystemLinearEquationsAlgebraically
chapter28-SolvingSystemLinearEquationsGraphically