LESSONS - MATH 124E

MODULE 1

Prerequisite Concepts (in 116)

Whole and Decimal Numbers

Examples

The Integers

Examples

Introduction to Rational Numbers

Examples

Operations on Rational Numbers

Examples

Learning Materials #1PRE

#1PRE - Math 24 Concepts (Prerequisite for #1)

Texts:

Introduction to Algebra (also C&E for 116)

Videos:

Some vocabulary of algebra - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFUa94G0jLw

The Order of Operations - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xAaNNge4zM

The Distributive Property - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmOamAIq1nA

Learning Materials #1 and #2PRE

#1 - Math 124 Concepts

Linear Equations in One Variable

Examples

#2PRE - Math 24 Concepts (Prerequisite for #2)

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The Rectangular Coordinate System

Videos:

Construct a rectangular coordinate system - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQGNKvTfVp0

Plot points in the rectangular coordinate system - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv8ap7SvnvY

#2 - Math 124 Concepts

Linear Equations in Two Variables

Examples

Horizontal and Vertical Lines

Learning Materials #3 and #4PRE

#3 - Math 124 Concepts

Uses of the Slope of a Line

Examples

#4PRE - Math 24 Concept (Prerequisite for #4)

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Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables

Videos:

Introduction to systems of two linear equations in two variables - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZOcQSTc17M

Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables using the substitution method - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3IImsgLN80

Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables using the elimination method - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK1vt1bIqLk

Two examples of solving systems of two linear equations in two variables using the elimination method - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4Qa3_ETs1Q

Learning Materials #4

#4 - Math 124 Concept

Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables

Examples

Learning Materials #5 and #6PRE

#5 - Math 124 Concept

Solve Systems of Linear Equations using Matrices

Examples

#6PRE - Math 24 Concept (Prerequisite for #6)

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Linear Inequalities in One Variable (116, also C&E in 116)

Video:

Linear inequalities in one variable - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVACq9Bk8do

Learning Materials #6 and #7PRE

#6 - Math 124 Concept

Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

Examples

#7PRE - Math 24 Concepts (Prerequisite for #7)

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Express Subsets of Numbers

Video:

Interval Notation and Set-Builder Notation to express a subset of numbers

Learning Materials #7 and #8PRE

#7 - Math 124 Concepts

Introduction to Functions

Linear and Constant Functions

Examples

#8PRE - Math 24 Concepts (Prerequisite for #8)

Texts:

Exponential Expressions

Radical Expressions

Absolute Value

Videos:

Evaluate exponential expressions

Use the rules of exponents

Use the Order of Operations with exponents

Evaluate radical expressions

Perform arithmetic operations on radical expressions; Convert radical expressions to exponential expressions and vice versa

Find the absolute value; Solve absolute value equations

MODULE 2

Learning Materials #8 and #9PRE

#8 - Math 124 Concepts

Common Functions

Transformations of Common Functions

Examples

#9PRE - Math 24 Concepts (Prerequisite for #9)

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Products of Mathematical Expressions

Videos:

Use the extension of the Distributive Property

Use FOIL; Use the Difference of Squares Formula

Learning Materials #9 and #10PRE

#9 - Math 124 Concepts

Operations on Functions

Examples

#10PRE - Math 24 Concepts (Prerequisite for #10)

Texts:

Factoring

Introduction to Complex Numbers

Videos:

Introduction to factoring; Factor out common factors

Factor by grouping

Factor expressions of the form ax2 + bx + c

Factor expressions of the form ax2 + bx + c when a = 1

Use the Difference of Squares Formula to factor

Introduction to complex numbers

Learning Materials #10

#10 - Math 124 Concepts

Quadratic Equations in One Variable

Examples

Where does the Quadratic Formula come from?

Learning Materials 11a and #11b

#11a - Math 124 Concepts

Quadratic Functions - Part 1

Examples

Quadratic Functions - Part 2

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Comparing the two parabolic vertex formulas

Why are certain coordinates associated with the vertex of a parabola?

#11b - Math 124 Concepts

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Applications of Quadratic Functions

Videos:

Find the minima and maxima of quadratic functions

Find the minima and maxima given business formulas

Find the minima and maxima involving gravity

Learning Materials #12

#12 - Math 124 Concepts

Polynomial Functions

Examples

Learning Materials #13

#13 - Math 124 Concepts

Lesson 10PRE Review: Factoring and Complex Numbers

Finding and Using Zeros of Polynomial Functions

Examples

Learning Materials #14

#14 - Math 124 Concept

Rational Equations in One Variable

Examples

Learning Materials #15 and #16PRE

#15 - Math 124 Concept

Rational Functions

Examples

#16PRE - Math 24 Concepts

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Radical Equations in One Variable

Video:

Solve radical equations in one variable

MODULE 3

Learning Materials #16

#16 - Math 124 Concepts

Inverses of Functions

Examples

Learning Materials #17

#17 - Math 124 Concept

Exponential Functions

Examples

Learning Materials #18

#18 - Math 124 Concept

Introduction to Logarithms

Logarithmic Functions

Examples

Learning Materials #19

#19 - Math 124 Concepts

Logarithm Rules

Examples

Proofs of the Logarithm Rules and the Change-of-Base Formula

Logarithm Arguments of Less than or Equal to Zero. Is it possible?

Learning Materials #20a and #20b

#20a - Math 124 Concept

Exponential Equations in One Variable

Examples

#20b - Math 124 Concept

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Applications of Exponential Equations

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Use the exponential growth and decay formula

Use the logistic growth formula

Use the compounded interest formulas

Learning Materials #21 and #22

#21 - Math 124 Concept

Logarithmic Equations in One Variable

Examples

#22 - Math 124 Concept

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Introduction to Sequences and Series

Video:

Introduction to Sequences and Series

Learning Materials #23

#23 - Math 124 Concept

Arithmetic Sequences and Series

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Proofs of some Formulas used for Arithmetic Sequences and Series

Learning Materials #24

#24 - Math 124 Concept

Geometric Sequences and Series

Examples

Proofs of some Formulas used for Geometric Sequences and Series