MATH 0961 - Bridge to College Algebra I

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0
Internship hours per week 0
Course Description: This corequisite course provides instruction and support to help students succeed in MATH 1061 , College Algebra. The focus of the course is reviewing fundamental arithmetic skills and introductory algebra skills, and then appropriately applying those skills in a problem-solving environment. Emphasis is placed on the skills needed to achieve the learning outcomes for MATH 1061 . The main objectives are to provide ongoing support for the math concepts taught in College Algebra, and to provide help with study skills, time management, and confidence. The course provides extra support in arithmetic, algebra, problem solving, and technology. Use of graphing technology, such as the TI-84, is required. All students registered for MATH 0961 must be concurrently enrolled in a paired section of MATH 1061 .
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into MATH 0961
Corequisite(s): MATH 1061
Recommendation: Eligible for college-level Reading and English.

Major Content

Arithmetic skills
Order of operations
Polynomial arithmetic
Factoring polynomial expressions
Solving linear and quadratic equations
Graphs of linear and quadratic functions
Rules of exponents
Polynomials
Graphing technology
Systems of linear equations
Linear inequalities
Mathematical modeling
Academic success skills

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
perform computations involving positive and negative numbers.
apply the laws of exponents.
simplify algebraic expressions.
translate sentences into algebraic equations by analyzing context clues.
factor polynomial expressions.
solve linear and quadratic equations.
solve linear inequalities.
solve systems of linear equations.
model and solve problems mathematically.
apply graphing technology to problem solving.
communicate problem solutions and explanations for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.
engage skills for academic success, which may include, but are not limited to, time management, study skills, test-taking strategies, organizational skills, and confidence buildin

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

Practicum hours per week: 0

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