For REQUIRED SYLLABUS information that is to be included on all syllabi starting Spring 2018, 201830 go to https://internal.cccs.edu/wp-content/uploads/documents/GT-MA1-Required-Syllabus-Info.docx.:

 1.     Solve linear equations and inequalities using appropriate techniques

 2. Analyze the graph of functions

 3. Solve linear systems

 4. Solve linear programming problems graphically

 5. Apply basic probability concepts

 6. Analyze exponential and logarithmic functions

 7. Solve application problems related to simple and compound interest

 Required Topical Outline

 I)     Solve linear equations and inequalities using appropriate techniques

 a. Linear equations

 b. Linear inequalities

 c. Solve application problems using linear regression.

 II) Analyze the graph of functions.

 a. Functions notation, domain, range, difference quotient, transformation, piecewise functions

 b. Quadratic functions

 c. Applications of quadratic functions

 d. Polynomials and rational functions

 III) Solve linear systems.

 a. System of two equations in two variables

 b. Matrices (perform matrix operations, solving linear systems using Gauss-Jordan and matrix equation)

 IV) Solve linear programming problems graphically

 a. Graphing a linear inequality with two variables

 b. Graphing a system of inequalities in 2 variables

 c. Solving linear Programing problems graphically

 V) Apply basic probability concepts

 a. Sets

 b. Basic counting principles

 c. Permutation and combinations

 d. Probability of events

 e. Empirical probability

 f. Probability of the union and intersection

 g. Conditional probability

 h. Bayes' formula

 i. Probability distribution

 VI) Analyze exponential and logarithmic functions

 a. Exponential functions

 b. Logarithmic functions

 VII) Solve application problems related to simple and compound interest

 a. Simple interest

 b. Compound interest

 c. Future value

 d. Present Value