MATH138 Spring23
MATH138 Spring23
MATH138 Spring23
REQUIRED RESOURCES
Barnett, Ziegler, Byleen. (2008). College Algebra with trigonometry (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill .
Whitaker, A. (2010). Research and APA style guide. (2nd edition) Bratislava, Slovakia: City University of
Seattle. Available online at http://www.vsm.sk/en/students/scholastic-honesty/policies-and-procedures/
or for purchase in the CU Slovakia library
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MATH138 is an examination of definitions and concepts of College Algebra including a review of fundamental
algebra concepts. Topics also include graphing, linear and quadratic equations, linear inequalities, and linear
programming. Every concept includes practical everyday applications, which focus on reducing math anxiety.
This course satisfies the general math requirement and is essential as preparation for mathematics, statistics, and
accounting courses.
COURSE RESOURCES
Required and recommended resources to complete coursework and assignments are listed on the My.CityU
portal at Library>Resources by Course.
PROGRAM CONTEXT
This course fulfills college algebra requirement for your degree.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon the successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1.Identify algebraic properties and rules;
2.Solve linear and quadratic equations for unknowns;
3.Graph linear and quadratic equations;
4.Evaluate polynomial functions;
5.Evaluate exponents and radicals;
6.Solve linear systems of inequalities with two variables;
7.Solve linear programming problems.
PRINT RESOURCES
Amdahl, K., & Loats, J. (1995). Algebra unplugged. Broomfield, CO: Clearwater.
Blitzer, R. (2004). Student solution manual for college algebra. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Clawson, C. C. (1991). Conquering math phobia: A painless primer. New York: Wiley.
Hult, C. A., & Huckin, T. N. (2004). The brief new century handbook (2nd ed.). Boston: Allyn &
Bacon/Longman.
Kitchens, A. N. (1995). Defeating math anxiety. Chicago: Irwin.
Orr, B. (1992). Harpercollins college outline: College algebra. New York: HarperCollins.
Smith, R. M. (1998). Mastering mathematics: How to be a great math student. (3rd ed.) Pacific Grove, CA:
Brooks Cole.
Tobias, S. (1995). Overcoming math anxiety. New York: Norton.
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
The following Internet resources may be of use to you in this course. Please be aware that Web addresses may
change from time to time. Consult your instructor if you have questions about electronic resources.
A Catalogue of Mathematics Resources on WWW and the Internet
http://mthwww.uwc.edu/wwwmahes/files/math01.htm
Vysoká škola manažmentu
http://www.vsm.sk
COURSE POLICIES
Late Assignments, Attendance, and Participation
Students are expected to meet submission requirements for assignments in a timely manner. Evaluation
includes an assessment of timeliness. Late assignments jeopardize your learning and may also penalize your
classmates as most assignments will not be returned to students until all students have submitted their work.
Late submission of assignments may be penalized up to 50% of the grade per late week. Your instructor will
provide additional details. Quizzes, exams, and comprehensive assessments must be taken at the scheduled
times. Any absences or late submissions must be approved before the scheduled assessment date, by your
instructor. Not completing a quiz, exam, or comprehensive assessment in a timely manner will result in a grade
of zero unless a student has been preapproved by the instructor to complete the assessment at an alternative
time.
There is free attendance policy in this class. However, if you decide to come to my classes, you are
required to come on time. Latecomers (students coming to the class after I take the attendance) will be marked
absent. If you decide not to come to my class, you must bear all the consequences such as, for example, losing
points for a missed quiz or getting a lower grade from participation.
Professional Writing
All assignments submitted for this course should be of professional quality. Their presentation should
always take into account consideration for whom they are intended. This course requires that you use the
American Psychological Association (APA) style in preparing any required research papers, or any written work
where other sources are used. A style guide is included in the “Required Text and Materials” section. Refer to
this style guide for proper format, referencing methods, and bibliographic format. References should be cited for
all facts, ideas, conclusions, and opinions not your own. A proper title page should preface all written
assignments, unless otherwise required. The title page should include your name, the title of the paper, the name
and number of the course, the date submitted and the name of the instructor. Your work should be typed or
word-processed instructions on white 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper and all narrative portions should be double-spaced.
If financial statements or accounting records are required, they should be in good form. Some assignments may
require that your work be prepared on a computer spreadsheet. Do not use binders or special covers when
submitting your assignments. Staple your completed assignments in the upper-left hand corner. Your instructor
may have different or additional requirements for the submission of written work.