LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MATHEMATICS DIVISION
January 2004 Printing
Math Resource Center
STUDENT STUDY GUIDE
MTH 90 – ESSENTIALS OF ALGEBRA
VARIABLE CREDIT (1, 2, 3, or 4)
I have enrolled for _____ credits of Math 90, computer registration number (CRN)__________.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Intermediate Algebra, 9 th Edition, by Marvin Bittinger
Addison‑Wesley Publishing Company
SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCES:
1. Get help from the tutors that are available in the MRC Tutoring Room 163.
2. Use the quiet study room if Room 163 is too noisy.
3. Check out individual math topic Video Tapes from the Reception Counter staff.
4. Refer to the "Student’s Solutions Manual" by Judith Penna if you get stuck.
5. Take Practice Tests before the graded tests. Go to the MRC Reception Counter, Room 169.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE:
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Credit |
Chapter and Topic |
Test covers |
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1 st credit |
Chapter 4 - Polynomials and Polynomial Functions |
Test 1: Ch 4 |
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Chapter 5 - Rational Expressions, Eqns., and Functions |
Test 2: Ch 5 |
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2 nd credit |
Chapter 6 - Radical Expressions, Eqns., and Functions |
Test 3: Ch 6 |
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Cumulative Review - Chapters 4, 5, and 6 |
Test 4: Ch 4-6 |
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3 rd credit |
Chapter 7 - Quadratic Equations and Functions |
Test 5: Ch 7 |
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Chapter 8 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
Test 6: Ch 8 |
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4 th credit |
Chapter 9 - Conic Sections |
Test 7: Ch 9 |
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Final Cumulative Review - Chapters 4 through 9 |
Test 8: All material |
NOTE: This course begins in Chapter 4 of the Intermediate Algebra text. It is assumed that you have the beginning and elementary algebra background skills that prepare you for this course. If you lack the prerequisite algebra skills that prepare you for this course please consider enrolling in either Math 60, 65, or 70 before taking Math 90.
CALCULATOR: A scientific calculator is useful and required in this course. However, we encourage you to do most of your numeric work in this course by hand (to reinforce basic skills) THEN use a calculator to check your work. Calculators may be used on all exams. You are to provide your own calculator.