Republic of the Philippines

NORTHWESTERN MINDANAO STATE COLLEGE

OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NMSC)
Labuyo, Tangub City

Vision NMSC: A place where Science and Technology Education and Research on Indigenous Resource World works towards a more globally
competitive higher education institution.
Mission NMSC will:
1. Produce creative, resourceful, innovative citizens of a borderless world;
2. Contribute significantly to the reservoir knowledge in the endemic resources and renewable energy in the local context
3. Provide opportunities with in everyone’s reach
4. Be a paragon of a financially autonomous Higher Education Institution
5. Be an exemplar of good governance and transparency.
Goals To establish a strong foundation in the fields of Humanities, Arts and Sciences for the Institution
SAS Objectives 1. Ensure that the Arts and Sciences Programs are Centers of Development by 2025;
2. Serve as a support unit for research center on Arts and Sciences that will produce quality researches on Natural Sciences, Applied
Mathematics, Arts and Humanities;
3. Serve as a support unit for extension services in producing a positive impact on local communities through community transfer in the
domains of the collage mission
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code Course Title Type Credits
MATH2A COLLEGE ALGEBRA Lecture 3 units
Course Description This course provides an intensive review of the fundamental operations to attain stronger foundation and to adapt to the
current, factual, and localized applications pertaining to business and problems. It applies mathematical operations in business
such as those involving bank reconciliation, preparation and analysis of financial statements, commercial discounts,
commissions, payroll, simple and compound interests.

Pre-requisite First Year Standing

The course is primarily a study and review of the basic topics in Elementary
and Intermediate Algebra as preparation for higher mathematics courses. This course specifically deals with real number system,
COURSE OUTCOMES algebraic expressions and equations (polynomial, rational and radicals), and systems of linear equations and its applications.

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

1. Acquire the knowledge on the fundamental operations of real numbers, algebraic expressions as well as exponents.
2. Solve worded problems on equations.

Topic
1. Sets
2. Real Numbers and Its
Properties
3. Algebraic Expression
4. Exponents and Laws of
Exponents
5. Operations on Algebraic
Expressions
6. Polynomial Expressions
7. Addition and Subtraction of
Polynomials
8. Removing Grouping
Symbols
9. Multiplication and Division
of Polynomials
3. Relate the concepts learned in other advanced courses in mathematics, other natural sciences and social sciences.
4. Recognize and appreciate the role algebra plays in facilitating problem solving techniques.
5. Develop the value of accuracy, honesty, patience, carefulness and critical thinking.
Learning Outcome Teaching and Resource/ Outcomes- Time
Learning Activities Instructional based Frame
(TLA) Materials Assessment (week/s)
(OBA)
After the completion of this unit, students can: Teacher – Student College Algebra Board work
 Introduce the basic definition of a set and Discussion and Trigonometry Seat work 1-2
in notations. Lecture by Louis Leithhold Quizzes
 Name sets using set builder notations
 Perform set operations such as the union,
intersection, complements and its
combinations.
 Identify the different types of sets identify
and apply the properties of real numbers
 Draw diagram the real number system
 Introduce the properties of real numbers.
After the completion of this unit, students can: Teacher – Student Simplified College
 Evaluate algebraic expressions Discussion Algebra by Gabino Board work 3-4
 identify the base and the exponent Lecture P. Petilos Peer Teaching
 write repeated factors using exponents Quizzes
 Expressed numbers with exponents Exams
 state and apply the law of exponents
 Enumerate the kinds of polynomials and
distinguish each.
 identify a polynomial by the number of
terms that it contains
 give the degree of a term and of a
polynomial
 add and subtract the given polynomial
expressions
 Used the order of operations and grouping
symbols
 multiply polynomials applying the law of
exponent
  divide polynomials using the law of
exponent
 divide polynomials using long method and
synthetic division
10. Special Products After the completion of this unit, students can: Teacher – Student Introduction to Peer Teaching 5-6
 multiply polynomials that have special Discussion College Algebra by Seat work
11. Factoring products Lecture Department of Quizzes
 use the different techniques on special Mathematics and
products Statistics, MSU-IIT
 Factor polynomials completely with speed and Iligan.
accuracy.
 factor the common monomial factor in a given
polynomial
 factor the given binomials completely
 factor the given trinomials completely
 tell when is a polynomial said to be
completely factored
 factor polynomials by grouping

12. Rational expressions After the completion of this unit, students can: Teacher – Student Introduction to Board work 7-8
 recognize a rational expression Discussion College Algebra by Peer Teaching
13. Fundamental Principles of  apply the fundamental principles of Lecture Department of Quizzes
Fraction fraction Mathematics and Exams
 determine what values make the Statistics, MSU-IIT
14. Simplifying Rational denominator of a fraction zero Iligan.
Expressions  Simplify rational expressions
 multiply and divide rational expressions
15. Operations on Rational  simplify the answers to its simplest form
expressions

16. Complex Fraction After the completion of this unit, students can: Teacher – Student Introduction to Board work
 simplify complex fractions Discussion College Algebra by Seat work 9-10
17. Rational Exponents  extend the rules for exponents to include Lecture Department of
rational exponents Mathematics and
 18. Simplifying Radical
Expressions
19. Radicals and Operations on
Radicals
20. Rationalizing Denominator
21. Definition of Linear Equations
22. Translating Word Statements
into Algebraic Expression
23. Finding Solution Set(s) for
Linear Equation
 write an expression with a rational Statistics, MSU-IIT
exponent as a radical and vice versa Iligan.
 simplify a radical expression
 apply factoring in simplifying a radical
expression
 add and subtract radical expressions
 divide expressions involving radicals
 Rationalized the denominator
After the completion of this unit, students can: Teacher– student Introduction to Board work 11-12
 define some basic terms of linear equations Discussion College Algebra by Seat work
 translate a word statement or a word Lecture Department of Quizzes
problem into an algebraic expression or Mathematics and Exam
operation Statistics, MSU-IIT
 Solved equations in one variable Iligan.
 work on different word problems

24. Application
25. Quadratic Equations After the completion of this unit, students can: Teacher – Student Introduction to Board work
 Finding Solution Set(s) for  define some basic terms of quadratic Discussion College Algebra by Seat work 13-14
Quadratic Equations by equations Lecture Department of Peer Teaching
a. Factoring  write a quadratic equation in standard form Mathematics and Quizzes
b. Completing the Square  solve quadratic equations by using any Statistics, MSU-IIT
c. Using Quadratic Formula method Iligan
 solve worded problems that yield quadratic
equations
26. Systems of Linear Equations After the completion of this unit, students can: Teacher – Student College Algebra Board work 15-16
into Two Unknowns Discussion and Trigonometry Seat work
a. Graphing  define the systems of equations Lecture by Louis Leithhold Quizzes
b. Elimination  recognize if a linear system of equations is
c. Substitution inconsistent, consistent or dependent
d. Determinant  solve a linear system of equations in two
variables by elimination and substitution
 define a determinant
solve a linear system of equations in two
variable by using graphing and
determinant
TOTAL 54 hours
COURSE REQUIREMENT AND CLASS POLICIES
 Course Requirements Each student is required to:
1. Attend at least 80% of the class hours (i.e., at least 12 sessions).
2. Submit individual/group assignments/projects.
3. Must have passed at least 50% of the given quizzes.
4. Must have passed the 4 major exams.

Lateness. A student will be marked “late” if he/she enters the class 5 minutes after the indicated time. Any student who comes to
class 15 minutes after the scheduled time or always late for two consecutive meetings shall be marked “absent”.
Missed work or exam. Any student who missed to give class presentation, submit a work assignment,
or to take a test should consult the concerned instructor for immediate compliance.
Cheating and plagiarism. Any student who committed any form of academic dishonesty shall be given
Class Policy disciplinary action provided in the NMSCST Student’s Handbook.
Use of technology. Cell phones should be turned off while the session is in progress. Using laptops,
notebook PCs, smart phones, and tablets shall be prohibited unless the instructor is
aware of the purpose and permits student’s request.
Grading System Textbooks and Supplementary Readings
The grading system is cumulative, that is 50% from the
Preliminary and Midterm grade and 50% of the semi-final and INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE ALGEBRA – Department of Mathematics and Statistics, MSU-
final grade. IIT Iligan.

Computation: SIMPLIFIED COLLEGE ALGEBRA- Gabino P. Petilos, Ph.D. 2004

50/PS x SS + 50 = SG
Where: PS = Perfect score COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY - Louis Leithhold
SS = Student Score
SG = Students’ Grade
Major Examinations (Prelim, Midterm, Semi-Final, Final)-- 50%
Quizzes & Assignments -------------------------40%
Attendance and other requirements --------------------------10%

Total ----------------------------------------------------100%
Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

JAMAICA M. PONDARA DAINEL D. LINGANAY CLAUDITO R. SABANDAL, Ed. D.

Instructor Dean of School of Arts and Sciences VPAA