Introduction to Mathematics (Fall 2025, 108-09W)

General Information

• Syllabus

• Class begins Jan 13, 2025, ends May 2, 2025. For more details, please check Academic Calendar

• Textbook: Intermediate Algebra 2e, openstax

• Final Exam Schedule: Available on May 3, and due on May 6.

Schedule

Please be aware that any number of unforeseen circumstances can cause a schedule to become inaccurate. Thus, you should not rely on this schedule. It is your responsibility to pay attention to, and adhere to, changes announced by email, or via LMS. 

Class Handouts and References

• The lecture notes for Intermediate Algebra we'll be using this term were diligently prepared by our esteemed colleague, Brooke Fincham. I am immensely grateful for her generosity in sharing these valuable resources with all faculty members, including myself, to enhance our teaching experience. Please note that the copyright for these materials belongs solely to Ms. Fincham. As we utilize them throughout the term, it's essential to recognize her contribution and give credit where it's due.I am confident that these notes will significantly benefit our learning journey. 

• Important note for Goodnotes users: If you're viewing my notes through this application, kindly refrain from making any notations directly on the original version. The notes will be automatically updated in sync with my edits. To avoid potential overwriting, I suggest creating a copy of the notes for your personal use. I appreciate your understanding on this matter. Thank you!

Module 1

• Lesson 1 Number Theory: Prime and Composite Numbers (1.1)

• Lesson 2 The Integers; Order of Operations (1.1, 1.2)

Exercise 1.2 Integers

• Lesson 3 The Rational Numbers (1.3)

• Lesson 4 The Irrational Numbers (1.4, 8.2, 8.4)

Exercise Lesson 4

• Lesson 5 Real Numbers and Their Properties (1.5)

Test 1 Review Problems

Module 2

• Lesson 1 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences (12.2, 12.3)

Exercise Sequences

• Lesson 2 Algebraic Expressions and Formulas (1.1, 5.1)

• Lesson 3 Linear Equations in One Variable and Proportions (2.1, 7.5)

Exercise Lesson 3

• Lesson 4 Applications of Linear Equations (2.2)

• Lesson 5 Linear Inequalities in One Variable; Interval Notation (2.5, 2.6)

Test 2 Review Problems (Online version with answers) 

Module 3

• Lesson 1 Graphing and Functions (3.1, 3.5, 3.6)

• Lesson 2 Linear Functions and Their Graphs (3.2, 3.3)

• Lesson 3 System of Linear Equations in Two Variables (4.1)

• Lesson 4 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables (3.4, 4.7)

• Lesson 5 Polynomials (5.1)

• Lesson 6 Exponents and Scientific Notations (5.2)

Test 3 Review Problems (Goodnotes version) 

Module 4

• Lesson 1 Multiply Binomials, Factor Trinomials (5.3, 6.2)

• Lesson 2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring (6.5)

• Lesson 3 Solving Quadratic Equations by Quadratic Formula (9.3)

• Lesson 4 Modeling Data: Exponential, Logarithmic, and Quadratic Functions (9.6, 10.2, 10.3)

Final Exam Review 

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