COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title
Course Code
Course Credit
Pre-requisite
Instructors
E-mail Address
Consultation
Time

MATH 101
College Algebra
3 units

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Algebra is found in many aspects of life such as planning a household budget, playing sports and games, and designing
complex software. The ability to successfully perform algebraic tasks is a key to success in science and medical courses and is a
necessary skill in todays competitive market. MATH 101 will overview the basic fundamentals of mathematics and algebra, and then
will use those concepts to introduce more advanced topics. The logical problem solving skills learned by algebra students will serve
them in many other disciplines.

II. DESIRED LEARNING RESULTS

Expected USACPIANS Graduate
Attributes (UUGA)
Communication Enhancement

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Desired Learning Outcomes: by end of the course, the students are able to
The ability to communicate and interact effectively with different audiences, developing
their ability to collaborate intellectually and creatively in diverse contexts, and to appreciate ambiguity and nuance, while emphasizing the importance of clarity and precision in
communication and reasoning.
The ability to identify, reflect upon, evaluate, integrate, and apply different types of information and knowledge to form independent judgments. The ability to draw conclusions
based on quantitative information.
The ability to assess and interpret complex situations, choose among several potentially
appropriate mathematical methods of solution, persist in the face of difficulty, and present

full and cogent solutions that include appropriate justification for their reasoning.
III. FINAL OUTPUT
At the end of the course, students are expected to have established familiarity and fluency with the basic and intricate
concepts in Algebra by accomplishing two (2) requirements. The first requirement is a compilation of the math solving exercises
covering all lessons undertaken by the students. The second requirement is an Audio-Visual Presentation containing their video
presentation making use of all the knowledge and skills they acquired in solving algebra problem they encountered in real-life
situations. The highlight of this project is the actual showcase of the 4-core values of Universal College-Communication
Enhancement, Skills Development, Knowledge Builder and Customer Service Provider.

IV. ACCEPTABLE EVIDENCE/ GRADING PROCEDURE

Preliminary Grade (PG)
Major Exam
40%
Class Participation
40%
Attendance
20%

Midterm Grade (MG)

Major Exam
40%
Class Participation
40%
Attendance
20%

Pre-Final Grade (PFG)

Major Exam
40%
Class Participation
40%
Attendance
20%

Final Grade (FG)

Final Projects
Class Participation
Attendance

40%
40%
20%

Total

Total

Total

Total

100%

100 %

100 %

100 %

Computation of Semestral Grade (SG)

SG = (Preliminary Grade x .15) + (Midterm Grade x .30) + (Pre-Final Grade x .15) + (Final Grade x .40)

POSSIBILITY: Prelim, Midterm and Pre-Final Periods have similar set of assessment
Preliminary/Midterm/ Pre-final
Major Exam (written exams
such as chapter exams,
homework and seatwork)
Class Participation (includes
oral recitation, board work,
projects, and other tasks

Criteria
40%

40%

Final
Final Projects (Compilation of the
math solving exercises and
Audio-Visual Presentation)
Class Participation (includes oral
recitation, board work, projects,
and other tasks related to the

Criteria
40%

40%

related to the subject)

Attendance
Total

20%
100%

subject)
Attendance

20%
100%

PRELIM
Learning Outcome
Review basic

concepts, skills and

vocabulary that are
prerequisites to
College Algebra

topics.

Foci
MIDTERM
Sets and Set of
Learning Outcome
Operations
Linear Equations
Familiarity with

and Inequalities
relations,
Systems of Linear
fundamental
Equations
concepts
about

Polynomials;
functions as well as
Operations
knowledge
onwith
the
Polynomials
usage of operations
Factoring
with
functions
Polynomials
(addition,
Quadratic
subtraction,
Polynomialsand
multiplication
Rational and
division)
Expressions
and
general
methods
forEquations
graphing
Complex
functions.Numbers

Methodology

Resources

Lecture
Foci
Demonstration
Group Activity
Cartesian
Discussion
Coordinates/
Relations
Intro to Functions
Operations with
Functions
Graph of Functions

LCD Projector
Methodology
Calculator
Lecture
Demonstration
Class Activity
Discussion

Assessment
No. of Hours
Expected Output
Board Work
12
Resources
Assessment
Seat Work
Expected Output
Homework
LCD Projector
Quiz
Whiteboard Markers
Board Work
Ruler
Homework
Calculator

No. of Hours
12

PRE-FINAL
Learning Outcome

Foci

Knowledge on the Linear Functions

applications of
Quadratic
linear and quadratic
Functions and
functions. It also
Quadratic
includes quadratic
Inequalities
inequalities.

Methodology

Resources

Lecture
Demonstration
Group Activity
Discussion

LCD Projector
Whiteboard Markers
Ruler
Calculator

Methodology

Resources

Lecture
Demonstration
Class Activity
Discussion

LCD Projector
Whiteboard Markers
Ruler
Calculator

Assessment
Expected Output
Quiz
Board Work
Homework

No. of Hours
12

FINAL
Learning Outcome
Knowledge on the
general properties
of polynomial and
rational functions
and how to graph
polynomial and
rational functions.
Students will also
learn how to solve
rational
inequalities.

Foci
Finding Zeroes of
Polynomial
Functions
Graphing
Polynomial
Functions
Rational Functions
Rational
Inequalities

Assessment
Expected Output
Quiz
Board Work
Homework

No. of Hours
14