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Syllabus for Beginning Algebra

Course: Math 120 (Beginning Algebra)
Text: Beginning Algebra, 10th edition
Author: Lial/Hornsby/McGinnis
Publisher: Pearson

Day Sections Topic
1 1.1 Fractions
2 1.1 Fractions
3 1.2 Exponents, Order of Operations, and Inequality
4 1.3
1.4
Variables, Expressions, and Equations
Real numbers and the Number Line
5 1.5
1.6
1.7
Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers
Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
Properties of Real Numbers
6 1.8 Simplifying Expressions
7 2.1
2.2
The Addition Property of Equality
The Multiplication Property of Equality
8 2.3 More on Solving Linear Equations
9 2.4 An Introduction to Applications of Linear Equations
10 2.5 Formulas and Applications from Geometry
11 2.6 Ratios and Proportions
12 2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities
13 Review for Exam #1
14 Exam #1 on Chapters 1&2
15 3.1 Reading Graphs: Linear Equation in Two Variables
16 3.2 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
17 3.2 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
18 3.3 The Slope of a Line
19 3.3
3.4
The Slope of a Line
Equations of a Line
20 3.4 Equations of a Line
21 3.6 Functions
22 4.1
4.2
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
23 4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition
24 4.4 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving
25 Review for Exam #2
26 Exam #2 on Chapters 3&4
27 5.1 The Product and Power Rules for Exponents
28 5.2 Integer Exponents and the Quotient Rule
29 5.3
5.4
An Application of Exponents: Scientific Notation
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
30 5.5 Multiplying Polynomials
31 5.6 Special Products
32 5.7 Dividing Polynomials
33 6.1 The Greatest Common Factor: Factoring by Grouping
34 6.2 Factoring Trinomials
35 6.3 More on Factoring Trinomials
36 6.4 Special Factoring Techniques
37 6.5 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
38 6.6 Applications of Quadratic Equations
39 Review for Exam #3
40 Exam #3 on Chapters 5&6
41 7.1 The Fundamental Property of Rational Expressions
42 7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
43 7.3 Least Common Denominators
44 7.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
45 7.5 Complex Fractions
46 7.6 Solving Equations with Rational Expressions
47 7.7 Applications of Rational Expressions
48 Review for Exam #4
49 Exam #4 on Chapter 7
50 8.1 Evaluating Roots
51 8.2 Multiplying, Dividing, and Simplifying Radicals
52 8.3 Adding and Subtracting Radicals
53 8.4 Rationalizing the Denominator
54 8.5 More Simplifying and Operations with Radicals
55 8.6 Solving Equations with Radicals
56 8.7 Using Rational Numbers as Exponents
57 9.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property
58 9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
59 9.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
60 Review for Exam #5
61 Exam #5 on Chapter 8&9
62 Comprehensive Review
63 Final Exam
64 Final Exam

The syllabus above is designed for a class that meets 4 times per week. We will only meet twice
per week, and as such, we will be covering two days worth of work on each day.