MATH 101 College Algebra Exam Complete Study Guide With Solution MATH 101 College Algebra.pdf
MATH 101 College Algebra 3 credits
Prerequisites: High school algebra is recommended but not required
Instructors: Matt Dodd, MS
H. Elaine Frey, MA
Laurie Key, MS
Nick Lagios, MS, MBA
Melissa Tweed, MS
Beth Zamboni, Ph.D.
Contact Information: Faculty may be contacted through the Canvas messaging system
Additional Information: www.portagelearning.com*
Course Meeting Times: MATH 101 is offered continuously
Course Description: A review of the basic principles of algebra and their applications, including unit
conversions, solving equations, solving systems of equations, evaluating functions, graphing, and word
problems. This is followed by an introduction to intermediate and advanced subjects including polynomials,
factoring, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, probability, and arithmetic and geometric
sequences.
Course Outcomes: As a result of this course experience a student should be able
to: • Successfully perform algebraic operations
• Solve linear and quadratic equations and systems of equations
• Solve linear inequalities
• Define and give examples of functions
• Effectively perform factoring operations and evaluate polynomials
• Evaluate logarithmic and exponential expressions
• Graph lines and conic sections on the Cartesian plane
• Calculate the probability of events given sets of parameters
• Evaluate and apply arithmetic and geometric sequences
• Solve word problems using learned algebraic techniques
*Please see the Module Topics section below for expanded course outcomes.
*
Portage Learning college courses are offered by Geneva College, which is accredited by the Middle States Commission on
Higher Education. Portage Learning is included in the College’s Department of Professional and Online Graduate Studies; courses
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Each of these MATH 101 student learning outcomes is measured:
Directly by: (1) Module application problems (with instructor feedback)
(2) Module exams
(3) Cumulative final exam
Indirectly by an end of course student-completed evaluation survey
Course Delivery: This course is asynchronously delivered online. Contact hours include 40 - 50 hours of
reviewed module assignments with instructor feedback and video lectures. There are 15 additional contact
hours composed of secure online exams.
Course Progression: It is the policy for all Portage Learning courses that only one (module lecture/final) exam
is to be completed within a 48-hour period. Research on the best practices in learning indicates that time is
needed to process material for optimal learning. This means that once an exam has been completed, the next
exam may not be opened or taken until 48 hours after the submission of the previous module exam. This
allows for instructor feedback/class expectations as the student moves through the material. Instructors, like
the College, are not available during the weekend; grading, therefore, is M-F and may take up to 72 hours
during these days. Also, it is the policy of Portage Learning to support a minimum of 28 days to complete a
course; this is not a negotiable time period. Please plan your time accordingly.
Note: Professors reserve the right to reset any exam taken in violation of these guidelines.
Required readings, lectures and assignments: Portage courses do not use paper textbooks. Students are
required to read the online lesson modules written by the course author which contain the standard information
covered in a typical course. Please note the exam questions are based upon the readings. Video lectures
which support each lesson module subject should be viewed as many times as is necessary to fully
understand the material.
We do not support the use of outside resources to study, except for the ones listed in the syllabus under
“Suggested External References”. If you have questions about the material or would like further explanation of
the concepts, please contact your instructor.
Module Review Questions: The practice problems within the modules are a part of your final grade, and the
module work will be reviewed for completeness (not correctness) by the instructor. Be sure to answer all of the
problems, being careful to answer the questions in your own words at all times since this is an important part of
adequate preparation for the exams. For problems that require calculations, you must show your work by
including the initial set up for the problem and your final answer. Problem sets submitted with only a final
answer will not be considered complete. After you answer the practice problems, compare your answers to the
solutions provided at the end of the module. If your answers do not match those at the end, attempt to figure
out why there is a difference. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor via the Canvas
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MATH 101 College Algebra 3 credits
Prerequisites: High school algebra is recommended but not required
Instructors: Matt Dodd, MS
H. Elaine Frey, MA
Laurie Key, MS
Nick Lagios, MS, MBA
Melissa Tweed, MS
Beth Zamboni, Ph.D.
Contact Information: Faculty may be contacted through the Canvas messaging system
Additional Information: www.portagelearning.com*
Course Meeting Times: MATH 101 is offered continuously
Course Description: A review of the basic principles of algebra and their applications, including unit
conversions, solving equations, solving systems of equations, evaluating functions, graphing, and word
problems. This is followed by an introduction to intermediate and advanced subjects including polynomials,
factoring, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, probability, and arithmetic and geometric
sequences.
Course Outcomes: As a result of this course experience a student should be able
to: • Successfully perform algebraic operations
• Solve linear and quadratic equations and systems of equations
• Solve linear inequalities
• Define and give examples of functions
• Effectively perform factoring operations and evaluate polynomials
• Evaluate logarithmic and exponential expressions
• Graph lines and conic sections on the Cartesian plane
• Calculate the probability of events given sets of parameters
• Evaluate and apply arithmetic and geometric sequences
• Solve word problems using learned algebraic techniques
*Please see the Module Topics section below for expanded course outcomes.
*
Portage Learning college courses are offered by Geneva College, which is accredited by the Middle States Commission on
Higher Education. Portage Learning is included in the College’s Department of Professional and Online Graduate Studies; courses
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are delivered through the PortageLearning.com platform.
Each of these MATH 101 student learning outcomes is measured:
Directly by: (1) Module application problems (with instructor feedback)
(2) Module exams
(3) Cumulative final exam
Indirectly by an end of course student-completed evaluation survey
Course Delivery: This course is asynchronously delivered online. Contact hours include 40 - 50 hours of
reviewed module assignments with instructor feedback and video lectures. There are 15 additional contact
hours composed of secure online exams.
Course Progression: It is the policy for all Portage Learning courses that only one (module lecture/final) exam
is to be completed within a 48-hour period. Research on the best practices in learning indicates that time is
needed to process material for optimal learning. This means that once an exam has been completed, the next
exam may not be opened or taken until 48 hours after the submission of the previous module exam. This
allows for instructor feedback/class expectations as the student moves through the material. Instructors, like
the College, are not available during the weekend; grading, therefore, is M-F and may take up to 72 hours
during these days. Also, it is the policy of Portage Learning to support a minimum of 28 days to complete a
course; this is not a negotiable time period. Please plan your time accordingly.
Note: Professors reserve the right to reset any exam taken in violation of these guidelines.
Required readings, lectures and assignments: Portage courses do not use paper textbooks. Students are
required to read the online lesson modules written by the course author which contain the standard information
covered in a typical course. Please note the exam questions are based upon the readings. Video lectures
which support each lesson module subject should be viewed as many times as is necessary to fully
understand the material.
We do not support the use of outside resources to study, except for the ones listed in the syllabus under
“Suggested External References”. If you have questions about the material or would like further explanation of
the concepts, please contact your instructor.
Module Review Questions: The practice problems within the modules are a part of your final grade, and the
module work will be reviewed for completeness (not correctness) by the instructor. Be sure to answer all of the
problems, being careful to answer the questions in your own words at all times since this is an important part of
adequate preparation for the exams. For problems that require calculations, you must show your work by
including the initial set up for the problem and your final answer. Problem sets submitted with only a final
answer will not be considered complete. After you answer the practice problems, compare your answers to the
solutions provided at the end of the module. If your answers do not match those at the end, attempt to figure
out why there is a difference. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor via the Canvas
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