Texts 1.Beginning Algebra by Hutchison,Bergman,Hoelzle & Baratto , 8th Edition, McGraw Hill, Inc. 2010 2. Elementary Algebra Review by Freedman, Jackson, Licata & Sparks, 4th Edition, McGraw Hill, Inc. 2005 Course Description This course is designed to provide the students with the basic algebraic concepts and skills necessary to meet the prerequisites for college level math courses. The course includes a quick review of the arithmetic and algebra of counting numbers, integers, and rational numbers . Main topics include: the arithmetic and factoring of polynomials, the simplifying of rational and irrational expressions, laws of exponents, solving and graphing linear equations, solving fractional and quadratic equations, solving systems of equations, and the application of these concepts to word problems. Attendance Policy There are NO excused absences. A student is required to attend all class meetings. If a class is missed the student is held responsible for the full requirements of the class. MW & TR classes -- more than 4 class absences may result in a full grade reduction. Summer Classes - more than 4 class absences may result in a full grade reduction. Promptness is also required. If a student misses the final exam, he will NOT be allowed to take a make up exam unless there is a documented emergency. Missing the final exam will result in an automatic failure of the course. Grading Policy Grades will be based on 3-5 exams, quizzes, and a final exam. The final exam will consist of a departmental free-response exam and the NJCBSPT. The final exam will count 25% - 50% of the final course grade. A minimum competency in elementary algebra is necessary to pass the course. There are no make up quizzes. An average of "D" is necessary to pass the course. A 90 - 100 B 80- 89 C 70-79 D 60-69 RV Recommended for 4 day Algebra Review Course F Below 60
	CELL PHONE POLICY : All cell phones will be turned OFF during class sessions. If a cell phone is answered during a test, it will result in an automatic failure of the test. Text messaging during a test will result in an automatic failure of the test. No bluetooth adapters or headset permitted in the clasroom. No text messaging permitted during class. Camden County College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. If you have specific physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities and require accommodations, please contact the PACS office (Disability Support Services Office) at 856-227-7200, Extension 4430, as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations can be implemented in a timely fashion. Do not throw away the MathZone card that is packaged with your texts. This contains your password and User ID to access MathZone on line which is an excellent supplemental for tutorials.

Chapter 1 1.1 From Arithmetic to Algebra 1.2 Properties of Signed Numbers 1.3 Adding & Subtracting Signed Numbers 1.4 Multiplying & Dividing Signed Numbers 1.5 Evaluating Algebraic Expressions 1.6 Adding & Subtracting Terms 1.7 Multiplying & Dividing Terms Chapter 2 2.1 Solving Equations by the Addition Property 2.2 Solving Equations by the Multiplication Property 2.3 Combining the Rules to Solve Equations 2.4 Formulas & Problem Solving 2.5 Applications of Linear Equations 2.6 Inequalities - An Introduction Chapter 3 3.1 Exponents & Polynomials 3.3 Adding & Subtracting Polynomials 3.4 Multiplying Polynomials 3.5 Dividing Polynomials Chapter 4 4.1 An Introduction to Factoring 4.2 Factoring Trinomials (x^2 + bx + c) 4.3 Factoring Trinomials(ax^2+ bx + c) 4.4 Difference of Squares 4.5Strategies in Factoring 4.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring	Chapter 5 5.1 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 5.2 Multiplying & Dividing Algebraic Fractions 5.3 Adding & Subtracting Like Fractions 5.4. Adding & Subtracting Unlike Fractions 5.6 Equations Involving Fractions 5.7 Applications of Rational Expressions Chapter 6 6.1 Solutions of Equations in Two Variables 6.2 The Rectangular Coordinate System 6.3 Graphing Linear Equations Chapter 8 8.1 Systems of Linear Equations: Solving by Graphing 8.2 Systems of Linear Equations: Solving by Adding 8.3 Systems of Linear Equations: Solving by Substitution Chapter 9 9.1 Roots & Radicals 9.2 Simplifying Radical Expressions 9.3 Adding & Subtracting Radicals 9.4 Multiplying Radicals SCHOOL CLOSING NUMBER: 559
The final examination will be administered on the college Final Exam Day!!!