DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
College of Science
Department of Mathematics
ISMATH1 – Algebra for BS IS Students
Prerequisite: Prerequisite to: ISMATH2
Instructor:_______________________ Contact details:__________________
Consultation Hours:_______________ Class Schedule and Room:_________
Course Description
This course covers the number system, fundamental concepts and theorems of algebra, algebraic
expressions like polynomials, fractions and radicals, solution(s) of linear and quadratic equations and linear
inequalities, different methods of solving systems of linear equations and solution to system of linear
inequalities.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student is expected to present the following learning outcomes in line with
the Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes (ELGA)
ELGA Learning Outcome
Critical and Creative Thinker At the end of the course, the students should be able
Effective Communicator to understand and explain the basic concepts of
Lifelong Learner algebra.
Service-Driven Citizen
Final Course Output
As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to submit the following during
the indicated dates of the term.
Learning Outcome Required Learning Output Due Date
At the end of the course, the students should Students will be required to answer all On each
be able to understand and explain the basic assigned items in a given practice scheduled
concepts of algebra. exercise set covering topics prior to quiz date.
each quiz. But items to be graded will
be randomly chosen by the faculty
and this will form part of the 10% of
the final grade.
Rubric for assessment
The following rubric will be used for grading students’ written solutions to faculty chosen items in every
required learning output.
Needs
CRITERIA Excellent (4) Good (3) Satisfactory (2)
Improvement (1)
Content and In-depth and Logical sequencing Logical sequencing of Information
Organization insightful of information information most of presented with
(50%) discussion in throughout. the time. little organization.
addition to score
performance. Sufficient supporting Details are given but Most of the details
details. inadequate to support are irrelevant.
the topic.
Knowledge of Concepts in A few concepts are Majority of the No justification
Topic(30%) Algebra are incorrectly stated mistakes committed given.
presented and some mistakes are not correctly
correctly. are not correctly justified.
Mistakes are justified.
justified
correctly.
Grammar No error Only one or two Three or four errors More than four
(20%) errors are are commited. errors are
committed. committed.
Additional Requirements
Quizzes ( at least 3 )
Board work, Recitation, Homework, Seatwork
Final Examination
Grading System
FOR FOR STUDENTS with Scale:
EXEMPTED FINAL EXAM 95-100% 4.0
STUDENTS with with 89-94% 3.5
(w/out Final no missed one 83-88% 3.0
Exam) quizzes missed 78-82% 2.5
quiz 72-77% 2.0
Average of quizzes 90% 60% 50% 66-71% 1.5
60-65% 1.0
Seatwork, Homework, 10% 10% 10%
<60% 0.0
Board Work, Learning
Output, Lab exercises
Final exam - 30 % 40%
Learning Plan
Learning Outcome TOPICS WEEK NO. Learning Activities
At the end of the Review Topics in Algebra Week 1 – 2 Seatwork
course, the students 1.1 The Set of Real Numbers Board work
should be able to 1.2 Integer Exponents Lecture and
understand and 1.3 Polynomials: Operations Discussion
explain the basic and Special Products Practice Exercises
concepts of algebra. 1.4 Factoring Polynomials
1.5 Rational Expressions: Week 3 - 5
Fractions and Operations
1.6 Rational Exponents and
Radicals
1.7 Properties and Operations
on Radicals
1.8 The Set of Complex
Numbers
Linear and Quadratic Equations Week 6 - 9 Seatwork
2.1 Equations Board work
2.1.1 Linear Equations Lecture and
2.1.2 Involving Rational Discussion
Expressions Practice Exercises
2.1.3 Literal Equations
2.2 Applications of Linear
Equation
2.2.1 Number Relation
2.2.2 Investment/Finance
2.3 Quadratic Equations in One
Variable and Applications
2.4 Other Equations in One
Variable
Systems of Equations and Week 10 – 12 Seatwork
Matrices Board work
3.1 Systems of Linear Equations Lecture and
in Two Variables Discussion
3.2 Systems of Linear Equations Practice Exercises
in Three Variables
3.3 Properties and Operations
on Matrices
3.4 Determinants and Cramer’s
Rule
3.5 Solutions of Linear Systems
by Matrix Inverses
3.6 Solutions to Linear Systems
by Gaussian Elimination and
Gauss-Jordan Reduction
Linear Inequalities Week 13 Seatwork
4.1 Linear Inequality in One Board work
Variable Lecture and
4.2 Linear Inequality in Two Discussion
Variables Practice Exercises
4.3 Systems of Linear
Inequalities in 2 Variables
FINAL EXAMINATION (2 hrs)
References
Kauffman, J.E. and Schwitters, K.L. (8th edition 2013)”Succeeding with College Algebra”,
Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd
Barnett, R.A., Ziegler, M.R. and Byleen, K.E. (2008) College Algebra with Trigonometry. Boston:
McGraw Hill Higher Education.
Bittinger, M.L., Beecher, J.A., Ellenbogen, D.J., and Penna, J.A. (2009) Algebra and Trigonometry:
Graphs and Models (4th Edition). Boston: Pearson/Addison Wesley.
Blitzer, R. (2007) Algebra and Trigonometry (3rd Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice
Hall.
Larson, R. (2009) College Algebra with Applications for Business and the Life Sciences. Boston,
MA:Houghton Mifflin.
Online Resources
E-Books Directory Elementary Algebra by Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis Accessed September 26, 2012
from: [Link]
Bernard J. Klein Publishing Totally Free Math Accessed September 26, 2012 from
[Link]
Class Policies
1. The required minimum number of quizzes for a 3-unit course is 3, and 4 for 4-unit course. No part
of the final exam may be considered as one quiz.
2. Cancellation of the lowest quiz is not allowed even if the number of quizzes exceeds the required
minimum number of quizzes.
3. As a general policy, no special or make-up tests for missed exams other than the final examination
will be given. However, a faculty member may give special exams for
A. approved absences (where the student concerned officially represented the University at some
function or activity).
B. absences due to serious illness which require hospitalization, death in the family and other
reasons which the faculty member deems meritorious.
4. If a student missed two (2) examinations, then he/she will be required to take a make up for the
second missed examination.
5. If the student has no valid reason for missing an exam (for example, the student was not prepared
to take the exam) then the student receives 0% for the missed quiz.
6. Students who get at least 89% in every quiz are exempted from taking the final examination. Their
final grade will be based on the average of their quizzes and other prefinal course requirements.
The final grade of exempted students who opt to take the final examination will be based on the
prescribed computation of final grades inclusive of a final examination. Students who missed
and/or took any special/make-up quiz will not be eligible for exemption.
7. Learning outputs are required and not optional to pass the course.
8. Mobile phones and other forms of communication devices should be on silent mode or turned off
during class.
9. Students are expected to be attentive and exhibit the behavior of a mature and responsible
individual during class. They are also expected to come to class on time and prepared.
10. Sleeping, bringing in food and drinks, and wearing a cap and sunglasses in class are not allowed.
11. Students who wish to go to the washroom must politely ask permission and, if given such, they
should be back in class within 5 minutes. Only one student at a time may be allowed to leave the
classroom for this purpose.
12. Students who are absent from the class for more than 5 meetings will get a final grade of 0.0 in the
course.
13. Only students who are officially enrolled in the course are allowed to attend the class meetings.
Approved by:
Dr. Arturo Y. Pacificador, Jr.____
Chair, Department of Mathematics
April , 2014
