College Algebra

Learn more about Algebra.

About This Course

Course Name/Code: College Algebra, ASMA 131-1 and 131-2
Catalog Description: A comprehensive study of polynomials, exponential and logarithmicfunctions with their graphs, solving systems of linearequations, introduction to matrix theory, introduction to probability theory, and work in the complex numbersystem.
*Prerequisites: Successful completion of two years of high school algebra or completion of ASMA 103. Credits/Hours: 3

Instructors and Texts

Instructors Who Teach This Course: Mr. Phil Price
Required Text(s) Students must purchase and possess the required text(s) by the first day of class. Order early:

Terry Wesner and Philip Mahler. College Algebra with Applications, 2e. This textbook is available in the Maranatha Campus Store. To order yours, please call 920-206-2329, or contact Mr. David Lingle at David.Lingle@mbbc.edu.”
You can purchase your textbook from wherever you can find it cheapest (i.e. Amazon, Half Books.) or you can purchase it from MBS Direct at certain times of the year.

Course Workload Preview

The following preview of anticipated course workload is subject to instructor change.

Secure an approved proctor for specified tests
Have some means of sending in handwritten work electronically
Satisfactorily complete and submit 5 unit homework assignments and 2 discussion posts
Take 4 unit tests
Take final exam to complete the course no later than March 6, 2010

* In order to submit homework, you must have access to a scanner or take pictures of your homework with a digital camera and upload it to the LMS.

* = Planning to complete a Maranatha degree? Then. . .

Make sure you follow course prerequisites exactly.
Make sure you're taking courses that fulfill the Biblical Studies and General Studies Cores requirements and the requirements of your anticipated major (check catalog). Some test-out options are available for Core courses.

Will I be good at online learning? What technical requirements do I need?