LSC-CyFair Math Department

Catalog Description

Topics for all formats include basic algebraic operations, solving linear equations and inequalities, laws of integer exponents, factoring, rational expressions, the Cartesian coordinate system, graphing lines, finding equations of lines and solving linear systems. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student will

1. Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable and compound inequalities in one variable.
2. Use linear equations to solve applications.
3. Sketch graphs of linear relations and determine a linear equation in two variables given pertinent information.
4. Find the slope and x- and y- intercepts of a linear relation.
5. Simplify expressions using definitions and laws of integer exponents.
6. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials.
7. Factor polynomials.
8. Solve quadratic equations using the factoring method.
9. Solve systems of linear equations in two variables, including applications.
10. Solve problems that require rates, ratio, percentages, and proportion using algebraic reasoning.

Contact and Credit Hours

• Credit Hours: 3
• Lecture Hours: 3
• Total Contact Hours: 64

Prerequisites

Test scores in the following ranges: 

• TSI ASSESSMENT: 336 – 342
• TSI ASSESSMENT: 310 – 335 with ABE 5 or 6 enrollment in standalone Math 0308
• TSI ASSESSMENT: 310 – 335 with ABE 4 enrollment in Math 0106 with Math 0308

Required Materials for Students

(In order to help the students save on textbook costs, we are now only requiring the purchase and use of MyMathLab) MyLab Math with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Beginning & Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra: A Corequisite Solution, 1/e 24 Month ISBN: 9780135268599 (use only in 0106, 0308 or 0314)

* Please let students know that MyMathLab (MML) access must be purchased either online at www.mymathlab.com, or at the bookstore on the Lone Star College–CyFair or at the Fairbanks Center or Cypress Center campuses, or at Text Express across the street from the Lone Star College-CyFair campus. MyMathLab purchased at www.amazon.com and other online sites will not work, as it has a different ISBN than mentioned above and because we have a custom textbook.

Allowed calculators: TI-83, TI- 83 Plus, TI-83 Silver Edition, TI-84, TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Silver Edition.

Optional Materials for Students or Reference Texts

Lial, Hornsby, & McGinnis; Beginning & Intermediate Algebra,6^th Edition (publisher: Pearson); Package: Textbook + MML Access Code, ISBN _9780135266724

Textbook Sections: Beginning & Intermediate, Lial 6^th ed.