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Passing out of MATH020:
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If you place into MATH020 and wish to place higher, you are allowed to take the
accuplacer test a second time if all of the following conditions hold:
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You have not yet enrolled in MATH020.
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There is reason to believe you will do better (a h.s. transcript showing
success in algebra 2, a recent refresher course,...)
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You have only taken the test once before.
You cannot take the accuplacer test a second time if you have already enrolled in
MATH020.
You cannot take the accuplacer test a third time for any reason.
If you are still unhappy with a placement of 020, you can study the material (see
content below), and petition to pass out by examination (a $75 fee). If you pass,
you will receive the 3 credits. You only have one chance.
However, this credit by examination offer is not available if you have failed or
withdrawn from 020.
---------------------------------------------------------------REMEDIAL ALGEBRA I
MATH
020
Credit Hours
3
Catalog Description:
This course is intended for students who are not adequately prepared for
university level mathematics. This course begins with the arithmetic of the
Real Numbers and then emphasizes the following introductory ideas in
algebra: variable expressions, solving linear equations and applications of
linear equations. This course is graded satisfactory or unsatisfactory. (Course
cannot be used to meet graduation requirements.)
Course Outline:
I.
Real Number Arithmetic
A. Real Number Line
B. Addition and Subtraction
C. Multiplication and Division
D. Exponents
II. Fractions and Real Number Properties
A. Reducing Fractions
B. Fraction Arithmetic
C. Order of Operations
D. Properties of Real Numbers
III. Solving Linear Equations
A. Variables and Algebraic Expressions
B. Solving Linear Equations
IV. Applications of Linear Equations
V.
Formulas and Inequalities
A. Formulas
B. Applications with Formulas
C. Linear Inequalities
D. Absolute Value Equations
VI.
Graphing
A. Cartesian Coordinate System
B. Graphing Linear Equations
C. Equation of a Line
D. Introduction to Functions
VII. Exponents and Polynomials
A. Properties of Exponents
B. Operations on Polynomials
C. Division by Monomial
-------------------REMEDIAL ALGEBRA II
MATH 090
Credit Hours
Catalog Description:
1-3
This course is intended for students who are not adequately prepared for
university level mathematics. This course includes topics such as polynomial,
rational and radical expressions with an emphasis on algebraic manipulations
and the solving of equations. Also included is an introduction to functions and
relations. Prerequisite: Math 020 (Course does not satisfy mathematics skill
requirement for general education or substitute for any other general
education requirement.)
Course Outline:
I. Graphing
A. Cartesian Coordinate System
B. Graphing Linear Equations
C. Equation of a Line
D. Introduction to Functions
II. Exponents and Polynomials
A. Properties of Exponents
B. Operations on Polynomials
C. Division with Monomial Divisors
III. Factoring Polynomials
A. Greatest Common Factor
B. Factoring by Grouping
C. Factoring Trinomials
D. Special Factorizations
E. Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring
IV. Rational Expressions
A. Simplifying Rational Expressions
B. Operations on Rational Expressions
C. Complex Fractions
D. Solving Rational Equations
V. Rational Exponents and Radical Expressions
A. Operations on Radical Expressions
B. Introduction to Complex Numbers
C. Solving Radical Equations
VI. Solving Quadratic Equations
A. Taking Square Roots
B. Factoring
C. Completing the Square
D. Quadratic Formula
VII. Functions and Relations
A. Definitions and Basic Properties
B. Graphs and the Vertical Line Test
C. Operations on Functions
1. Addition and Subtraction
2. Multiplication and Division
3. Composition