Objectives: 

1- Students are to  be familiarized with essential Algebraic Operations.

2- Introduce students to the Factoring Algebraic Quantities methods.

3- Help students solve the radical of the first and second degree Equations (Factoring Method-Quadratic Formula).

Contents

1- Basic concepts of  algebra: algebraic operations, exponents and radicals, algebraic quantities.

2- Factoring algebraic Quantities: Common Factor, Difference of Squares and Cubes, Sum of Cubes, Perfect Square

3- First Degree Functions and Second: Solving Linear Equation in One Variable and Second Variables, Solving One and  Second Degree Equations (Factoring Method-Quadratic Formula).

4- Other Functions: Radical Functions, Rational Functions, Exponential Functions.

Course Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, students are expected to:

1-  know the Algebraic basic concepts.

2-  know types of functions: Radical, Rational, and Exponential.

B-Cognitive Skills

1- solve Algebraic equations.

2- be acquainted with polynomial operations: sum, product, difference, and Quotient rules.

C- Interpersonal skills and responsibilities

1- be able to solve mathematical problems.

D- Analysis and communication:

1-improve  the students logical thinking and mathematical skills to solve mathematical problems.

Assessment methods for the above elements

1-The first mid-term exam1
2- The second mid-term exam2
3-The second
4- Class work

Text book:

(Mathematics principles and applications  )

Supplementary references

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