MATHEMATICS 113 - Algebra
Five Quarter Hours

I. PREREQUISITES
101 or level 1 Math placement (equivalent to 1 year of high-school algebra)..

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a continuation of high-school algebra and an introduction to basic college algebra, with special emphasis given to the development of manipulative skills. To prepare for the examination, you should concentrate on solving many (400 or more) problems from the exercise lists which follow virtually every section of explanation in the textbook. You should feel confident of your knowledge of elementary mathematics before you take the supervised examination.

III. TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLIES
ISBN 0534400507 Kaufmann, Jerome E. and Karen L. Schwitters, Intermediate Algebra, 7th ed., Brooks-Cole, 2004

You are responsible for the material in Chapters 1-7 plus Chapter 10 through Section 10.3.

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IV. NATURE OF THE EXAMINATION
The examination consists of fifteen problems which are drawn from the material for which you are responsible. The examination includes a number of word or stated problems.

In writing the examination you should carefully follow the instructions. Write legibly and neatly, any questionable writing will be considered incorrect. For each problem you must include the step-by-step procedure you used to obtain your result. No credit is given for "guessed" or "trial and error" answers.

The examination is closed book. No calculators, notes, or other aids are to be used. You may use pen or pencil, although in general, pencil is preferable. Enough paper is provided so two problems can be solved on a sheet of paper (one problem to a side).

V. SAMPLE EXAMINATION
The sample examination is provided to help you determine if you are prepared to take the examination. In order to use the sample test effectively, you should first thoroughly study the textbook, ignoring the sample examination. Once you feel you have mastered the course material, you should take the sample examination without consulting the answer key. Then evaluate your answers using the answer key and review those areas where you are weak before you apply for the regular examination.

Again I cannot stress enough the importance of practice in solving problems; it is through this repetition that algebra is learned. I suggest you solve odd-numbered problems, the answers to which are given at the end of the problem list. In some instances answers are in the back of the text. If you can solve, without stress, most problems about three-fourths of the way through a problem list, then you are getting along quite well. Sample Examination

VI. GRADING FORMAT
Your grade for the course will be based entirely on your written examination. University regulations do not permit a retake of the examination to raise your grade. It is permissible to register for the course and complete the study a second time.