Course Outline

Advanced Algebra

I. Course Code: Math 104

II. Number of Units: 3
III. Course Title: Advanced Algebra
IV. Course Description
This three unit – course id designed for Second Year BSE and BEED Students. The course is both a review and extension of the essential content of College
Algebra and an introduction of more advanced mathematical concepts. The course includes thourough discussions on functions, variations, matrices, systems
of equations, quadratic functions, powers, inverse, exponents, logarithms, series and their applications.
V. Objectives

1. Simplify and evaluate numerical and algebraic expressions.

2. Solve single variable and multi variable equations

3. Solve and graph linear Equations and functions including systems of equations.

4. Perform all operations with rational expressions, especially complex fractions

5. Simplify expressions containing radicals and complex numbers

6. Solve problems involving matrices

7. Use the graphic calculator in support of all objectives

VI. Content Outline

A. Review
1. Basic algebraic concepts
2. Linear Equations and Inequalities
3. Systems of Equation
4. Quadratic Equations

B. Functions
1. Definition and notation
2. Graphs of Functions
3. Solving Equations
4. Explicit Formulas for Sequences
5. Recursive Formulas for Sequences
6. Notation for Recursive Formulas

C. Linear Functions
1. Constant increase or decrease
2. The graphs of linear functions
3. Linear Combination =- Situations
4. Equation of the line
5. Recursive formulas for arithmetic Sequences

D. Variations and Graphs

1. Direct Variation
2. Inverse Variation
3. The Fundamental Theorem of Variation
 4. Graphs of variations
5. Combined and joint variations

E. Matrices
1. Definitions and basic Concepts
2. Matrix addition
3. Matrix Multiplication
4. Transformation and matrices
5. Matrices fro Rotation
6. Rotations and perpendicular lines
7. Translations and parallel lines

F. Systems
1. Inequalities and compound sentences
2. Solving systems using graph
3. Solving systems by substitution
4. Solving systems using linerar combination
5. Inverses of Matrices
6. Solving systems using matrices

G. Quadratic functions
1. Quadratic expressions ( rectangles and squares )
2. Quadratic Equations
3. The graph translation theorem
4. Completing the square
5. Quadratic Formula
6. Imaginary numbers
7. Complex Numbers

H. Powers
1. Power Functions
 2. Properties
3. Compound Interest
4. Geometric Sequence
5. nth root
6. Rational Exponents

I. Inverses and Radicals

1. Composition of Functions
2. Inverses of relation
3. Properties of Inverse Functions
4. Radical notation for nth root
5. Product and quotients with radicals
6. Solving Equations with radicals

J. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

1. Exponential Growth
2. Exponential Decay
3. Continuous Growth and Decay
4. Common Logarithms
5. Logarithms to the base 10 and other bases
6. Properties of logarithms
7. Natural Logarithms
8. Using logarithm to solve exponential equations

K. Polynomials
 1. Factor Theorem
2. Rational Zero Theorem
3. Solving all Polynomial Equations

L. Quadratic Relations
1. Parabolas
2. Circles
3. Ellipses
4. Hyperbolas

M. Series and Combination

1. Arithmetic Series
2. Geometric Series
3. The Summation and Factorial Symbols
4. Pascal’s Triangle
5. The Binomial Theorem

VI. Course Requirements

A. Major Examinations ( Preliminary, Midterm and Final )

B. Individual/ group research work
C. Quizzes and assignments
D. Projects

VII References:

Scott Foresman. Advanced Algebra. USA: Scott Foresman and

company.

Senk, Sharon. Advanced Algebra. Illinois: Scott Foresman and Co.

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