MAT 093 (Intensive Elementary Algebra)

This page was updated on: May 18, 2016.

Course Schedule:

    Sec. 1C:  M T W Th 9:00-9:50 am  Room 201D

Prerequisites: MAT 090 or qualifying score on Math Placement Test.

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Algebraic Expressions
  • Algebraic Expressions and Equations
  • Commutative, Associative and Distributive Properties
  • Fractions
  • The Real Number System
  • Arithmetic Operations with Signed Numbers
  • Exponents and Order of Operations
• Solving Linear Equations
• Formulas: Equations with Two or More Variables
• Applications of Linear Equations (including percents)
• Simple Linear Inequalities and Applications
• Compound Linear Inequalities and Applications (including a brief introduction to sets and set operations).
• Absolute Value Equations
• The Cartesian Coordinate System and Graphing (including applications) 

MyMathLab Access Code:

• Sec. 1C (9:00 am class)   krader47014

Announcements will now be posted on the MyMathLab home page.

MyMathLab, a Pearson Education "My Lab and Mastering" product, is an online, interactive learning environment that is required for homework and quizzes in this course.

To use MyMathLab you will need:

• An access code, included with new editions of the textbook sold in the Morton College Bookstore or available for purchase separately in the Bookstore or online.  Every student must have his/her own access code.  If you already have a valid MyMathLab access code for the textbook used in this course, you do not need to buy another access code.
• A computer with internet access (you may use computers on campus if you do not have internet access at home) and an email address that you check regularly.  The College provides an email address for every student if you do not already have one.

You should set up a MyMathLab account on the first day of class in order to begin homework assignments and access the online textbook.  See the document immediately below for more information.

Click here to access MyMathLab.

MyMathLab Temporary Access Codes:  If you are waiting for financial aid and cannot purchase an access code on the first day of class, click here to learn how to set up a temporary access code that will allow you to begin your coursework and not fall behind.  Temporary access codes expire in 14 days.  At the end of the 14-day period, you must pay for full access to continue using MyMathLab.

Handouts and Other Documentation for

Chapter 1

Sections 2.1-2.4

Sections 2.5-2.7 (including part of Sec. 1.1) and 9.2-9.3

Chapter 3

Topics: Chapter 1 (excluding a portion of Section 1.1 that will be covered at the end of the course).

• Students who will be taking Intermediate Algebra should consider MAT 085/MAT 086 instead of the traditional course (MAT 095).
• Students who will be retaking Elementary Algebra should consider MAT 083/084 instead of the traditional courses (MAT 093)