ICCT COLLEGES FOUNDATION, INC.

V. V. Soliven Avenue II, Cainta Rizal

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

SYLLABUS IN COLLEGE ALGEBRA


MISSION : The College is committed to produce graduates who will be equipped, knowledgeable, interactive and competent I the fast paced trends of technology
in the fields of computer, electronics and communications engineering.

VISION : The College envisions itself to produce graduates who will be skillful, analytical and experts in the areas of computer, electronics and
communications engineering, and which possess highly appreciated values.


I. COURSE CODE : MATH002
II. COURSE TITLE : COLLEGE ALGEBRA
III. PRE-REQUISITE : NONE
IV. CREDIT UNITS : 3 UNITS

V. COURSE DESCRIPTION : A course for college freshmen to enhance in basic problem solving skills. It is focuses on Algebraic expressions and equations;
solution sets of algebraic equations in one variable; linear, quadratic, polynomial of degree n, fractional, radical equations,
quadratic in form, exponential and logarithmic equations; decomposition of fractions into partial fractions; solution sets of systems
of linear equations involving up to three variables. Students are expected to operate and simplify algebraic expressions; determine
the solution sets of all types of algebraic equations, exponential and logarithmic equations; and inequalities, use the manipulative
and analytical skills acquired to solve word problems and identify the domain and range of a given relation/function.
VI. COURSE VALUES:
1. Develop cooperative learning; sharing and integration of ideas among others.
2. Appreciate the importance of mathematical concepts to daily lives.
3. Develop among themselves the virtues of cleanliness, patience, honesty and self-confidence.





ICCT COLLEGES FOUNDATION, INC.
V. V. Soliven Avenue II, Cainta Rizal
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

I. COURSE OUTLINE :

Number of Hours




Objectives



Topics



Methodology/
Strategy



Book Page




Evaluation
Weeks

Days



1







1. Classroom Orientation
1.1 ICCT Mission, Vision, and Objectives
1.2 Department Mission, Vision and Objectives
1.3 Grading System
1.4 Classroom Rules and Regulations






Students
Handbook



Discussion

1




3

2. The Real Number System
2.1 The Real Number System and Its Subsets
2.2 Rules Governing Operations on Real
Numbers
2.3 Properties of Real Numbers








Lecture, Long
Quiz, Research
and Board work

2

3

3. Polynomials
3.1 Definition of Terms
3.2 Addition of Polynomials
3.3 Symbols of Grouping Expressions
3.4 Laws on Exponents
3.5 Multiplication and Division of Polynomial










Lecture, Long
Quiz, Research
and Board work

3-4

6

4. Special Products
3.6 Square of a Binomial
3.7 Cube of a Binomial
3.8 Cube of a Trinomial
3.9 Sum and Difference of the Same Two
Terms







Lecture, Long
Quiz, Research
and Board work


ICCT COLLEGES FOUNDATION, INC.
V. V. Soliven Avenue II, Cainta Rizal
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

3.10 Special Case of Product of Binomial and
Trinomial
3.11 Product of Two Binomials




1

PRELIM EXAMINATION



1-2

6

5. Factoring
5.1 Common Monomial Factor
5.2 Difference of Two Squares
5.3 Sum or Difference of Two Cubes
5.4 Trinomial Perfect Square
5.5 Factoring by Trial and Error
5.6 Factoring by Grouping








Lecture, Long
Quiz, Research
and Board work

3

3

6. Rational Expressions
6.1 Simplifying Fractions
6.2 Multiplication and Division of Fractions
6.3 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
6.4 Complex Fractions






Lecture, Long
Quiz, Research
and Board work

4

3

7. Radicals
7.1 Zero and Negative Exponents
7.2 Fractional Exponents
7.3 Laws and Simplifying Radicals
7.4 Addition and Subtraction of Radicals
7.5 Multiplication and Division of Radicals









Lecture, Long
Quiz, Research
and Board work

5

3

8. Linear Equations
8.1 Solving Equations
8.2 Literal Equations
8.3 Translation of Statements into Symbols
8.4 Worded Problems








Lecture, Long
Quiz, Research
and Board work



1


MIDTERM EXAMINATION

ICCT COLLEGES FOUNDATION, INC.
V. V. Soliven Avenue II, Cainta Rizal
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING




1-2


3

9. Systems of Linear Equations
9.1 Systems of Two Linear Equations
9.2 Systems of Three Linear Equations
9.3 Worded Problems





.

Lecture, Long
Quiz, Research
and Board work

3-4

6

10. Quadratic Equations
10.1 Methods of Solving Quadratic Equations
10.2 Characteristics of Roots
10.3 Radical Equations
10.4 Equations Leading to Quadratic








Lecture, Long
Quiz, Research
and Board work

5

3





11. Relations and Functions

11.1 Relations
11.2 Functions
11.3 Computations on Functions
11.4 Types and Graphs of Functions






Lecture, Long
Quiz, Research
and Board work

6

3

12. Binomial Theorem




Lecture, Long
Quiz, Research
and Board work

18

1

FINAL EXAMINATION



II. TEXTBOOK :
Ymas, College Algebra. Manila

III. REFERENCES :
1. Blitzer, Algebra and Trigonometry 2
nd
Edition. New Jersey, Pearson Education Inc.: 2004
2. Nocon, College Algebra Made Simple for Filipino. Manila, National Bookstore; 2000
3. Dayrit, Modern College Algebra. Manila, Rex Bookstore; 2002

IV. REQUIREMENTS :
ICCT COLLEGES FOUNDATION, INC.
V. V. Soliven Avenue II, Cainta Rizal
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

1. Recitation 4. Major Exams
2. Quizzes 5. Problem Sets
3. Group Participation / Presentation 6. Project / Assignment

XII. GRADING SYSTEM

Q - Quiz MQ - Midterm Quiz FQ - Final Quiz
R - Recitation MR - Midterm Recitation FR - Final Recitation
P - Project/Lab.Activity MP - Midterm Project/Activity FP - Final Project/Activity
PEXR - Prelim Exam Rating MEXR - Midterm Exam Rating FEXR - Final Exam Rating
PCS - Prelim Class Standing MCS - Midterm Class Standing FCS - Final Class Standing
PG - Prelim Grade MCS - Midterm Class Average FCA - Final Class Average
MG - Midterm Grade FG - Final Grade

Prelim Grade Computation Midterm Grade Computation Final Grade Computation

PCS =

MCS =

FCS =

PG =

MCA =

FCA =

MG =

FG =

Prepared by: Recommending Approval Noted by: Approved by:


MR. ROMMEL T. DASALLA ENGR. RICARDO DELA PEA JR MS. ANA LIZA R. KHO, MAT MS. VIVIEN CO SAY, MA
Academic Coordinator OIC, College of Engineering VP for Academic Affairs College President
College of Engineering


Grade Equivalent

97 - 100 = 1.00
94 - 96 = 1.25
91 - 93 = 1.50
88 - 90 = 1.75
85 - 87 = 2.00
82 - 84 = 2.25
79 - 81 = 2.50
76 - 78 = 2.75
75 = 3.00
Below 75 = 5.00