COURSE SYLLABUS

1st Semester, S.Y. 2018-2019

Course Name College And Advanced Algebra
Course Credits 3 units
Course Description This course is a continuation of topics from Intermediate Algebra. Topics of study include algebraic equations and inequalities,
absolute value, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, systems of equations and inequalities,
matrices and determinants. Additional topics may include sequences and series, combinatorics, probability and mathematical
induction.
Contract Hours/Week 3 hours/week
Course Outcomes At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
1. Successfully perform algebraic operations.
2. Solve linear and quadratic equations and systems of equations.
3. Solve linear inequalities.
4. Define and give examples of functions.
5. Effectively perform factoring operations and evaluate polynomials.
6. Evaluate logarithmic and exponential expressions
7. Graph lines and conic sections on the Cartesian plane
8. Calculate the probability of events given sets of parameters
9. Evaluate and apply arithmetic and geometric sequences
10.Solve word problems using learned algebraic techniques
Instructor Mr. Argie A. Alcober

Time frame Course Content/ Subject Matter

Week 1-3 Chapter 1: Sets
Chapter 2: Real Numbers
Chapter 3: Equations and Inequalities
Week 4-6 Chapter 4: Exponents and Polynomials
Chapter 5: Factoring Polynomials
Chapter 6: Rational Expressions
Week 7-9 Chapter 7: Radicals Expressions
Chapter 8: Relations and Functions
Week 10-12 Chapter 9: Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 10: Quadratic Equations
Week 13-15 Chapter 11: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 12: Sequences and Series

TOPICS OBJECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES EVALUATION STRATEGIES

I. Sets
II. Real Numbers
III. Equations and Inequalities
IV. Exponents and Polynomials
1. Describe a set by roster and rule Discussion, Cooperative Learning, Short Quiz, Long test, Unit Test
method. Problem Solving, Interactive Lecture. Exam, Graded Recitation, Board
2. Discuss the relationships between Works, Portfolio, Cooperative
sets. Learning.
3. Identify the different kinds of sets.
4. Represent sets using a Venn
diagram.
1. Identify different types of Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Short Quiz, Long Test, Unit Test
numbers. Reflective Teaching. Exams, Graded Recitation, Board
2. Plot any real numbers in a number Works, Portfolio.
line.
3. Translate sentence to mathematical
statements.
4. Distinguish the properties of real
numbers.
1. Describe an equation, linear Discussion, Cooperative Learning, Short Quiz, Long test, Unit Test
equation and solution. Problem Solving, Interactive Lecture. Exam, Graded Recitation, Board
2. Solve word problems in a linear Works, Portfolio, Cooperative
equation form. Learning.
3. Solve word problems in a form of
linear inequalities.
4. Apply linear equation and
inequality in a real life situation.
1. Compare and contrast algebraic Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Short Quiz, Long Test, Unit Test
expression from polynomial. Reflective Teaching. Exams, Graded Recitation, Board
2. Define and classify a polynomial Works, Portfolio.

V. Factoring Polynomials
VI. Rational Expressions
VII. Radicals Expressions
VIII. Relations and Functions
IX. Systems of Linear Equations and
Inequalities
as a monomial, binomial, trinomial,
or a polynomial with more than three
terms.
1. Factor polynomials by finding the Discussion, Cooperative Learning, Short Quiz, Long Test, Unit Test
greatest common monomial factor. Problem Solving, Interactive Lecture. Exams, Graded Recitation, Board
2. Identify any polynomial that can Works, Portfolio.
be factored.
3. Determine a polynomial is a
prime.
1. Reduce rational expression to Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Short Quiz, Long test, Unit Test
lowest term. Reflective Teaching. Exam, Graded Recitation, Board
2. Simplify complex fractions and Works, Portfolio, Cooperative
complex rational expressions. Learning.
3. Solve equations involving rational
expressions.
4. Solve word problem involving
rational expressions.
1. Understand the meaning of radical Discussion, Cooperative Learning, Short Quiz, Long Test, Unit Test
expressions. Problem Solving, Interactive Lecture. Exams, Graded Recitation, Board
2. Rationalize the denominator of Works, Portfolio.
rational expressions containing
radicals.
3. Solve equations with radical
expressions.
1. Plot ordered pairs and graph the Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Short Quiz, Long test, Unit Test
equation of a line. Reflective Teaching. Exam, Graded Recitation, Board
2. Graph a function and its inverse. Works, Portfolio, Cooperative
3. Use slope to determine whether Learning.
the two lines are parallel or
perpendicular.
4. Define and identify relations and
functions.
1. Define the systems of linear Discussion, Cooperative Learning, Short Quiz, Long Test, Unit Test
equation and inequality. Problem Solving, Interactive Lecture. Exams, Graded Recitation, Board
2. Solve linear equation by Works, Portfolio.

X. Quadratic Equations
XI. Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions
XII. Sequences and Series
elimination, substitution, equivalent
equation, Cramer's rule and graphical
method.
3. Solve word problems using
systems of linear equation.
1. Write quadratic equations in Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Short Quiz, Long test, Unit Test
standard form. Reflective Teaching. Exam, Graded Recitation, Board
2. Solve equations with radicals and Works, Portfolio, Cooperative
equations with rational expressions Learning.
that can be simplified to quadratic
equations.
3. Solve applied problems using
quadratic equations.
1. Graph the exponential and Discussion, Cooperative Learning, Short Quiz, Long Test, Unit Test
logarithmic functions. Problem Solving, Interactive Lecture. Exams, Graded Recitation, Board
2. Solve logarithmic and exponential Works, Portfolio.
equations.
3. Solve applied exercises using
logarithmic and exponential
equations.
1. Find the term and general term of Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Short Quiz, Long test, Unit Test
a sequence. Reflective Teaching. Exam, Graded Recitation, Board
2. Differentiate and define series and Works, Portfolio, Cooperative
sequence. Learning.