Faculty

NCBM-0244 Support for College Algebra for Precalculus

Kate Ryan

Credit Spring 2023

Section(s)

NCBM-0244-011 (59512)
LEC DIL ONL DIL

Course Requirements

TSI Math score 344+ and concurrently enrolled in MATH 1414, or
Completion of MATD 0370 Elementary Algebra and concurrently enrolled in MATH 1414, or
Otherwise eligible for MATD 0390 according to ACC mathematics department placement, and concurrently enrolled in MATH 1414

Readings

Students will only need the textbook required in their College Algebra course (College Algebra and Trigonometry).

Course Subjects

This course is intended to provide support students who are taking MATH 1414. It should be taken along with MATH 1414 and is required for students who do not meet the prerequisites to take MATH 1414 as a stand-alone course. Upon completion of NCBM 0244 with a C or higher (with concurrent enrollment in MATH 1414), a student will be considered TSI complete in mathematics.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of properties of functions, which include evaluation, domain and range, related equations, and basic operations.
Simplify, factor, and perform basic operations on algebraic expressions, including polynomials, rational and radical expressions, complex fractions, and complex numbers.
Solve linear, absolute value, rational, and radical equations, quadratic equations by symbolic methods including completing the square, and linear inequalities.
Appropriately use forms and formulas, including quadratic formula, midpoint, distance, and equations of circles and lines.
Graph linear equations and inequalities, including systems of each, as well as quadratic functions, and circles.
Solve application problems using linear and quadratic models, direct and inverse variation, and 2x2 systems of linear equations.

Office Hours

T Th 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online

NOTE Also T TH 3-4 pm