MATH 50 Algebra - Advanced Level is for students to upgrade their mathematics skills. Students will begin with an algebraic skills review and move on to develop skills in solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, relations and functions, and systems of linear equations and inequalities. They will study operations with polynomials and polynomial functions, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, quadratic equations and functions and be introduced to trigonometric functions. Upon completion of Math 50, students are ready to enter Math 60 (Pre-calculus 12 equivalent) or non-science or career post-secondary programs. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.
Notes:
See the ABE Articulation Handbook 2023/24 Edition at https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 128 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 4.5 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Apply basic algebraic skills
- Employ effective strategies to solve linear equations and inequalities
- Apply graphical methods to represent relations and functions
- Solve systems of linear equations and inequalities for practical use
- Analyze and manipulate polynomial expressions, equations and functions
- Simplify and solve rational expressions and equations, including variation problems
- Simplify and solve problems involving radical expressions and equations
- Investigate quadratic equations and functions
- Apply trigonometric concepts to right and non-right triangles
Teaching and Learning Approach
Upgrading courses at Selkirk College build upon students’ life, education, and cultural experiences to develop
subject-specific knowledge, awareness, practical skills, and study skills. The learning outcomes listed in this
outline form the foundation of the course, and how thoroughly a student meets these outcomes determines their
success. Course content integrates problem solving and critical thinking, while developing effective
communication skills for the discipline and level. This course further enables students to meet the program
outcomes for Academic Upgrading.Learning Resources
Required:
Lial, M., Hornsby, J., & McGinnis, T. (2016). Intermediate algebra. Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
Note: A scientific calculator such as the Casion fx 300ES Plus, or Sharp EL-520W is required for this course.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Introduction Review (Chapter R)
2. continue Review Linear Equations (Chapter 1.1-1.2)
3. Linear Equations (Chapter 1.3-1.4) Linear Inequalities (Chapter 1.5-1.7)
4. Graphs and Functions (Chapter 2.1-2.3)
5. Graphs and Functions (Chapter 2.4-2.6)
6. Systems of linear Equations (Chapter 3)
7. Exponents and polynomials (Chapter 4)
8. Factoring (Chapter 5)
9. Factoring (Chapter 5)
10. Rational Expressions and Functions (Chapter 6)
11. Roots and Radicals (Chapter 7)
12. Roots and Radicals (Chapter 7)
13. Quadradic Equations (Chapter 8)
14. Trigonometry ReviewAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Chapter 1 through Tests | 8 | 60% |
| Final Exam 1 through Final demonstrate | 9 an understanding of linear and quadratic | 30% |
| Project functions | (1 through 8) | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic Upgrading Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
| 85-89 |
A |
| 80-84 |
A- |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
| 72-75 |
B |
| 68-71 |
B- |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
| 60-63 |
C |
| 55-59 |
C- |
| 50-54 |
P |
| Non-completion or unsatisfactory performance |
NCG
No Credit Granted |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.