ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE FORM COLLEGE OF SCIENCE. School of Mathematical Sciences. Revised COURSE: COS-MATH-090 Algebra

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! ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE FORM COLLEGE OF SCIENCE School of Mathematical Sciences New Revised COURSE: COS-MATH-090 Algebra 1.

9-20-11 Optional Course Designations: Yes No General Education Writing Intensive Honors Approval Request Date Approval Grant Date 2.

1 ! ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE FORM COLLEGE OF SCIENCE School of Mathematical Sciences New Revised COURSE: COS-MATH-090 Algebra 1.0 Course designations and approvals: Required Course Approvals: Approval Approval Request Date Grant Date Academic Unit Curriculum Committee College Curriculum Committee Optional Course Designations: Yes No General Education Writing Intensive Honors Approval Request Date Approval Grant Date 2.0 Course information: Course Title: Algebra Credit Hours: 0 Prerequisite(s): High school algebra and geometry Co-requisite(s): None Course proposed by: School of Mathematical Sciences Effective date: Fall 2013 Contact Hours Maximum Students/section Classroom 3 35 Lab Workshop Other (specify) 2.1 Course conversion designation: (Please check which applies to this course) Semester Equivalent (SE) to: Semester Replacement (SR) to: New 2.2 Semester(s) offered: Fall Spring Summer Offered every other year only Other Page 1 of??

2 2.3 Student requirements: Students required to take this course: (by program and year, as appropriate) None Students who might elect to take the course: Students who believe that their high school training in mathematics was inadequate or too long ago. 3.0 Goals of the course: (including rationale for the course, when appropriate) 3.1 To introduce the basic definitions, concepts, rules, vocabulary, and mathematical notation of algebra. 3.2 To provide essential manipulative skills required for solving problems in algebra. 3.3 To provide a background in mathematics necessary to proceed to courses such as COS- MATH-101 or COS-MATH Course description: (as it will appear in the RIT Catalog, including pre- and co-requisites, semesters offered) COS-MATH-090 Algebra This course covers operations involving polynomials, algebraic fractions, factoring, exponents and radicals, solutions of linear and quadratic equations, and graphing linear equations. (High school algebra and geometry) Class 3, Credit 0 (F, S) 5.0 Possible resources: (texts, references, computer packages, etc.) 5.1 Nanney and Cable, Developing Skills in Algebra, Allyn & Bacon Inc., Boston, MA. 5.2 Aufmann, Barker & Lockwood, Algebra: Introductory and Intermediate, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, New York, NY. 6.0 Topics: (outline) Topics with an asterisk(*) are at the instructor s discretion, as time permits 6.1 Fundamental Concepts Addition and subtraction of signed numbers Multiplication and division of signed numbers Positive integer exponents Product of a monomial and polynomial Order of operations and grouping symbols Evaluating literal expressions 6.2 First Degree Equations Solving first degree equations First degree inequalities Absolute value Solving a system of two linear equations Applications 6.3 Products and Factoring Page 2 of??

3 6.3.1 Products and factoring Product of binomials Factoring: Difference of two squares, and trinomials Factoring completely 6.4 Algebraic Fractions Simplifying fractions Multiplication of algebraic fractions Division of algebraic fractions Adding and subtracting algebraic gractions Simplifying complex fractions Solving fractional equations 6.5 Exponents and Radicals Laws of exponents Negative numbers and zero as exponents Radicals Fractional exponents Simplification of radicals Operations with radicals Simplifying radical expressions 6.6 Quadratic Equations Solving quadratic equations by factoring Solving quadratic equations by completing the square Quadratic formula Solving equations quadratic in form 6.7 Functions and Systems of Equations Functions of one variable Graphing functions of one variable 7.0 Intended learning outcomes and associated assessment methods of those outcomes: Assessment Methods Learning Outcomes 7.1 Simplify algebraic expressions and equations 7.2 Solve elementary equations 7.3 Graph elementary functions and relations Page 3 of??

4 8.0 Program goals supported by this course: 8.1 To develop an understanding of the mathematical framework that supports engineering, science, and mathematics. 8.2 To develop critical and analytical thinking. 8.3 To develop an appropriate level of mathematical literacy and competency. 8.4 To provide an acquaintance with mathematical notation used to express physical and natural laws. 9.0 General education learning outcomes and/or goals supported by this course: Assessment Methods General Education Learning Outcomes 9.1 Communication Express themselves effectively in common college-level written forms using standard American English Revise and improve written and visual content Express themselves effectively in presentations, either in spoken standard American English or sign language (American Sign Language or English-based Signing) Comprehend information accessed through reading and discussion 9.2 Intellectual Inquiry Review, assess, and draw conclusions about hypotheses and theories Analyze arguments, in relation to their premises, assumptions, contexts, and conclusions Construct logical and reasonable arguments that include anticipation of counterarguments Use relevant evidence gathered through accepted scholarly methods and properly acknowledge sources of information 9.3 Ethical, Social and Global Awareness Analyze similarities and differences in human experiences and consequent perspectives Examine connections among the world s populations Identify contemporary ethical questions and relevant stakeholder positions 9.4 Scientific, Mathematical and Technological Literacy Page 4 of??

5 Assessment Methods General Education Learning Outcomes Explain basic principles and concepts of one of the natural sciences Apply methods of scientific inquiry and problem solving to contemporary issues Comprehend and evaluate mathematical and statistical information Perform college-level mathematical operations on quantitative data Describe the potential and the limitations of technology Use appropriate technology to achieve desired outcomes 9.5 Creativity, Innovation and Artistic Literacy Demonstrate creative/innovative approaches to coursebased assignments or projects Interpret and evaluate artistic expression considering the cultural context in which it was created 10.0 Other relevant information: (such as special classroom, studio, or lab needs, special scheduling, media requirements, etc.) SMS Calculator Policy: All electronic devices are prohibited on the final exam for this course. Page 5 of??

Algebra 1, Quarter 3, Unit 3.1. Line of Best Fit. Overview

Algebra 1, Quarter 3, Unit 3.1 Line of Best Fit Overview Number of instructional days 6 (1 day assessment) (1 day = 45 minutes) Content to be learned Analyze scatter plots and construct the line of best