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Algebraic Literacy MAT055
Fall15 CRN:20467/68 G91/92
Instructor: Ray Brown

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Chapter 9 Linear Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 15 Introduction to Functions

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08/28 Fri Orientation Homework
08/28 Fri Last Day to Add a Course
    Pre-Test Ch 9/15
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9. Linear Equations and Inequalities
9.1a Review of Linear Equations
9.1b Review of Linear Equations
9.2 Further Problem Solving
9.2wp Further Problem Solving - Word Problems
9.3 Linear Inequalities
Quiz: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3
15. Introduction to Functions
15.3a Compound Inequalities
15.3b Compound Inequalities
15.5a Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
15.5b Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 9/15 Review
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09/07 Mon Labor Day College Closed
    Last day to drop: 9 Sept
09/09 Wed Post-Test Ch 9 & 15

Chapter 11 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
12. Polynomials and Exponents

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09/10 Thu Pre-Test Ch 11/12
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11.1 Solve Sys of Eqs Graph & Numeric
11.2a Solve Sys of Eqs by Sub
11.3a Solve Sys of Eqs by Eliminate
Quiz: 11.1, 11.2,11..3
11.2b/11.3b Solve Sys of Eqs (Word Problems)
11.4 Linear Inequalities
12. Polynomials and Exponents
12.6 Division of Polynomials
Chapter 11 Review
Chapter 12 Review
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09/25 Fri Post-Test Ch 11/12
 

Chapter 13 Factoring Polynomials and Solving Equations

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9/28 Mon Pre-Test Ch 13
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13. Factoring Polynomials and Solving Equations
13.3a Factoring Trinomials II (ax2 + bx + c)
13.3b Factoring Trinomials II (ax2 + bx + c)
13.4 Spec Types of Factoring
13.5 Summary of Factoring
Quiz: 13.3, 13.4, 13.5
13.6 Solve Equations by Factoring I
13.7 Solve Equations by Factoring II
Chapter 13 Review
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10/07 Wed Test ch 12/13 (Mid-Term Grade through Ch13)

Chapter 14 Rational Expressions
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10/08 Thu Pre-Test Ch 14

Midterm Week 12 Oct to 16 Oct
 (Midterm grade through ch13 material)
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14.1 Intro to Rational Expressions
14.2 Multiply & Div. of Rational Exps
14.3 Add and Subtract with Like Denom
Quiz: 14.1, 14.2, 14.3
14.4a Add and Subtract w/ Unlike Denom
14.4b Add and Subtract w/ Unlike Denom
14.4c Add and Subtract w/ Unlike Denom
14.5 Complex Fractions
14.6a Rational Eqs and Formulas
14.6b Rat Eqs and Form
Chapter 14 Review
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10/23 Fri Post-Test Ch 14

Chapter 17 Radical Expressions and Functions
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10/26 Mon Pre-Test Ch 17
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17.1 Radical Express and Functs
17.2 Rational Exponents
17.3 Simplify Rad Exps
Quiz: 17.1, 17.2, 17.3
17.4a Ops on Rad Exps
17.4b Ops on Rad Exps
17.6 Equations Involving Radical Expressions
17.7 Complex Numbers
Chapter 17 Review
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    Wednesday 11 Nov Last Day to Withdraw
11/16 Mon Post-Test Ch 17
 
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Chapter 18 Quadratic Functions and Equations
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11/17 Tue Pre-Test Ch18
11/30 Mon All HW Assignments prior to ch18 are due.
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18.1 Quad Functs & Graphs
18.3a Quadratic Equations
18.3b Quadratic Equations
18.4a The Quadratic Formula
18.4b The Quadratic Formula
Quiz: 18.1, 18.3, 18.4
25-27 Nov Turkey Break
25-27 Nov Turkey Break
30 Nov All Homework assignments prior to ch18 due
18.6 Equations in Quadratic Form
Chapter 18rev
Ch 18 material is included on the final. No separate post-test
All Chapter 18 material is due Thursday, 12 Dec (Day of the Final)
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Course Final
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12/08 Tue See your Finals schedule
12/09 Wed See your Finals schedule
12/10 Thu Comprehensive Final Exam Due, 1 page notes 8.5x11 both sides allowed. Due by COB for the testing center. The final should be started no later than 2 hours prior to the testing office closing.
12/11 Fri See your Finals schedule