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Mon & Wed Syllabus (90-1430)
Tue & Thur Syllabus (90-1433)
Chapter 1 Homework Problems   
Sample of Homework format 

Lecture Notes
Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9

Videos of Lecture (PowerPoint with Audio)
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Supplements   

Practice Problems for tests
Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5,
Chapter 6, Solutions for some Chapter 6, Ch 6 Review Part 1, Ch 6 Review Part 2, Ch 6 Review Part 3
Chapter 7, Chapter 8, 
Final Multiple Choice, Final Show Steps

End of Chapter Worksheets
Chapter 1,   Chapter 2,   Chapter 3,  Chapter 4,   Chapter 5,   Chapter 6,  , Chapter 7, Chapter 8
Solutions 1, Solutions 2, Solutions 3, Solutions 4, Solutions 5, Solutions 6, Solutions 7, Solutions 8

Course Information
PREREQUISITE

It is advised that you have received credit in Math 88 (Basic Math/Pre-algebra) or the equivalent.  This is a first level algebra course which means you should have a sufficient background in the basic operations on numbers, fractions and signed numbers.  Also you should be familiar with using concepts of ratios, proportions, percent and measurement in real life problems.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The student shall develop an understanding of the basic properties of the real numbers, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and radicals. Students will learn to apply concepts related to graphing, solving linear equations and inequalities, linear systems and quadratic equations. Significant emphasis will be placed on the vocabulary of algebra and translation from English to Algebra.

Text:  Elementary Algebra, 8th edition by Marvin Bittinger  Purchase only at Cuyamaca College Bookstore and be sure to keep the special CD and web access codes inside the shrink wrap. (There is an optional student's solutions manual) Calculator: Scientific Calculator is required. Graphing Calculator is encouraged if you going beyond algebra.
TI-30x is a very good scientific calculator.	TI-84 plus is a very good graphing calculator.  If you plan to major in a hard science, you should consider the TI-86 or TI-89.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Ponder these success principles so you can achieve your best from this class.

• Math - It’s all in you head. Your attitude determines your achievements.
• The Mathematical Chain Reaction:

Hard work --> Experience --> Confidence --> Fulfillment/Enjoyment.

• Read the new material BEFORE it is presented in class.
• Learning is YOUR responsibility.
• Make friends and do your homework in groups.
• Have fun - at least try to make it fun.
• Remember - YOU CAN DO IT!