Learner Outcomes

Math 0200 - Mathematics I

Fall 2008 Online

At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to:
1.    simplify numerical and algebraic expressions involving the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of real numbers and the order of operations.
2.       simplify and/or evaluate an algebraic expression utilizing order of operations, including exponentiation, along with Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties.
3.       solve first-degree equations.
4.       utilize first-degree equations to solve application problems.
5.       express numbers using scientific or standard notation.
6.       perform the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication with polynomials.
7.       completely factor polynomial expressions, not including sum and difference of cubes.
8.       perform multiplication and division with rational expressions.
9.       perform addition and subtraction on rational expressions with a common denominator.
10.   solve proportions.
11.   solve literal equations.
12.   sketch the graph of a linear equation in two variables on a rectangular
coordinate plane using the x- and y-intercepts and/or other ordered pairs.
13.   sketch the graph of a line satisfying given conditions involving ordered pairs and/or slope.
14.   write the equation of a line given the slope and the y-intercept.
15.   simplify radical expressions involving square root and use the simplest radical form or decimal form to express answers.
16.   solve quadratic equations by using the factoring method and the square root method.
17.   identify types of angles (acute, obtuse, right, supplementary, complementary) and be able to use relationships involving the angles in problem solving.
18.   classify triangles (using lengths of sides or measures of angles) and use related properties in problem solving.
19.   find the area and perimeter of triangles and quadrilaterals and find the circumference and area of circles.
20.   identify similar triangles and use related properties in problem solving.
21.   identify simple polygons.
22.   utilize the Pythagorean Theorem in problem solving.
23.   solve a first-degree inequality in one variable and graph the solution on a number line graph.
24.   utilize the relationship of angles created by parallel lines cut by a transversal in problem solving.
25.   classify quadrilaterals and use related properties in problem solving.