Far Eastern University

College of Engineering Manila, Philippines

Course Units Prerequisite Semester/SY Instructor

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Math 104-College Algebra 5 None 1st Semester, 2001-2002 Engr. Tomas U. Ganiron Jr, MSCE

Course Description : Algebraic expressions and equations; solution sets of algebraic equations in one variable: linear, quadratic, polynomial of degree n, fractional, radical equations, quadratic in form, exponential and logarithmic equations; decomposition of fractions into partial fractions; solution sets of systems of linear equations involving up to three variables. Matrices and determinants; arithmetic and geometric series; solution sets of different types of inequalities and systems involving quadratics; solution of linear equations using determinants and matrices.

Course Objective

After completing this course, the student must be able to:

1. Operate and simplify algebraic expressions; 2. Determine the solution sets of all types of algebraic equations, exponential and logarithmic equations; and inequalities; 3. Use the manipulative and analytical skills acquired in Objectives 1 to 2 to solve word problems; and 4. Identify the domain and range of a given relation/function and determine the solution sets of inequalities; 5. Determine the solution sets of systems involving quadratics; 6. Use the manipulative and analytical skills acquired in Objective 2 to solve word problems; 7. Operate and manipulate matrices and determinants; 8. Solve systems of linear equations using matrices and determinants; and 9. Determine the indicated sum of the elements in an arithmetic and geometric sequence. Course Distribution Week TOPICS 1. The Set of Real Numbers 1.1. Integer Exponents 1.2. Polynomials, Operations, Special Products 1.3. Binomial Expansion (Binomial Theorem) 1.4. Factoring Polynomials 2. Rational Expressions 2.1. Rules of Exponents; Simplification of Rational Expressions; Operations on Rational Expressions 2.2. Properties of Radicals; Simplification of Radicals 2.3. Operations on Radicals 2.4. Complex Numbers 3. Equations in One Variable 3.1. Linear Equations; Literal Equations 3.2. Quadratic Equations in One Variable 3.3. Word Problems 3.4. Other Equations in One Variable: Radical, Fractional, Quadratic in Form 3.5. Polynomial Equation of Degree n Prelim Examination

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4. Functions 4.1. Inverse Functions 4.2. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 4.3. Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 5. Systems of Linear Equations (by Elimination Methods) 6. Decomposition of Rational Expressions into Partial Fractions 7. Inequalities 7.1. Linear, Quadratic, and Polynomial Inequality 7.2. Linear Inequalities with Absolute Value 8. Ratio, Proportion, and Variation 9. Determinants 9.1. Expansion by Minors 9.2. Solution of Linear Systems by Cramers Rule Midterm Examination 19. Matrices 10.1. Identity Matrix 10.2. Cofactor Matrix 10.3. Transpose of a Matrix 10.4. Adjoint Matrix 10.5. Inverse of a Matrix 10.6. Algebra on Matrices (Sum and Difference, Scalar Multiplication, Matrix Multiplication) 10.7. Solution of Linear Systems Using Matrices 11. Sequence and Series 11.1. Arithmetic and Geometric Means 11.2. Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences 11.3. Arithmetic and Geometric Series 11.4. Infinite Series 12. Combinatorial Mathematics 12.1. Sequences 12.2. The Factorial of a Number 12.3. Fundamental Principles of Counting, Permutation, and Combination 12.4. Binomial Theorem 12.5. Mathematical Induction Final Examination

Textbook Algebra for College Students, Isidro D. Cario, Oscar C. Limlingan, Pablo Samson, Jr. and Cristeta Javier-Yambao, GIC Enterprises & Co., Inc., University of the East, 2019 Claro M. Recto Avenue, Manila, Philippines
References:

Dugopolski, Mark. College Algebra, 3rd ed. Addison-Wesley, 2002. Leithold, Louis. College Algebra and Trigonometry. Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley, 1989. Swokowski, Earl W. and Jeffrey A. Cole. Algebra and Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry, 10th ed. Brooks/Cole Publishing Co., 2001.

Grades Distribution Components Seatworks/Short Quizzes Projects Assignments Attendance Prelim Exam Midterm Exam Final Exam Total % Distribution 10 4 4 2 15 15 50 100

Approved by: Dr. Peter M. Ureta Dean, College of Engineering

May 22, 2001