POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
REVISED CURRICULLUM 2011
SUBJECT SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE : COLLEGE ALGEBRA

COURSE CODE : MATH 2013

COURSE DESCRIPTION :

This course deals with the fundamental concepts of algebra. It covers topics on Algebra of
numbers as logical system, algebraic and fundamental solutions of linear and quadratic equations, system
of equations, inequalities, exponents, and radicals.

NUMBER OF UNITS : 3 units

PRE-REQUISITE COURSE/S: NONE

VISION:

Clearing the paths while laying new foundations to transform the Polytechnic University of the
Philippines into an epistemic community.

MISSION:

Reflective of the great emphasis being given by the country's leadership aimed at providing appropriate
attention to the alleviation of the plight of the poor, the development of the citizens, and of the national
economy to become globally competitive, the University shall commit its academic resources and
manpower to achieve its goals through:

a. Provision of undergraduate and graduate education which meet international standards of quality
and excellence;
b. Generation and transmission of knowledge in the broad range of disciplines relevant and
responsive to the dynamically changing domestic and international environment;
c. Provision of more equitable access to higher education opportunities to deserving and qualified
Filipinos; and
d. Optimization, through efficiency and effectiveness, of social, institutional, and individual returns
and benefits derived from the utilization of higher education resources.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: 8-POINT AGENDA

1. Pursuing Academic Excellence through Disciplinal Integrity

2. Embedding a Culture of Research
3. Insuring Transparency and Participatoriness in Giving Rewards and Sanctions
4. Modernizing and Upgrading of Physical Facilities, Equipment, Library, and Campus
Development
5. Academic Freedom
6. Institutionalizing Civil Society Engagement and Involved Extension Service Program
7. Assuring Transparency in Fiscal Responsibility
8. Assessing Institutional Processes and Reviewing Critically and Rationally the Organization

GOALS OF THE COLLEGE:

 1. Provide quality education thorough instruction, advance research and extension services;
2. Produce world-class professionals as potential industry leaders and job providers;
3. Develop and produce facilities through the use of adapted technology and indigenous materials;
and
4. Maintain, upgrade or improve facilities through the application of engineering technology.

OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM:

1. Strengthen the BSCE program consistent with the global trends;

2. Develop faculty as competent mentors and quality researchers, through advance studies, and other
facets of continuing professional education;
3. Develop critical thinking ad communication skills of the students, giving emphasis to research
and extension services;
4. Equip graduates with appropriate knowledge and technical skills imbued with desirable work
attitudes and moral values, through enhanced teaching/learning process by using multimedia
facilities on top of traditional method;
5. Create a conducive teaching and learning atmosphere with emphasis to faculty and students
growth and academic freedom;
6. Establish network with educational institutions, industries, GOs and NGOs local and
international, which could serve as;
a) Funding sources and/or partners of researches.
b) Sources of new technology.
c) Centers for faculty and students exchange program and on-the-job trainings and;
d) Grantees of scholarships/additional facilities and;
7. Continuously conduct action researchers on the needs of laboratory and other facilities that could
be locally produced or innovated using local materials and adapted technology.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the course, the student must able to:

A. COGNITIVE AIMS
At the end of the semester, the student is expected to be able to
Demonstrate basic mathematical concepts with the deeper understanding
Gain skill in computation and analysis
Recognize the implications of polynomials to mans activities and his
environment
Analyze axioms, properties, and assumptions which may be used as basis
in discussing algebraic principle
Perform operations of polynomials and algebraic expressions with
accuracy and speed.
Perform operations on special products and factoring
Perform operations on rational expressions accurately
Solve exercises as well as problems involving linear and quadratic
equations
Use effectively the properties of inequalities
B. VALUE AIMS
To gain an appreciation of the solutions of everyday problems by
algebraic method
To show interest and industry in the solution of algebraic problems
To develop attitudes such as initiative, self-control, self-direction, self-
evaluation, and honesty
To realize the importance of algebraic principles an skills in
understanding more advance courses in mathematics and related field of
studies.

COURSE OUTLINE:
 1. THE REAL NUMBER SYSTEM
Real Numbers
Addition
Subtraction
Grouping symbols
Multiplication
Division
Special Products

QUIZ NO. 1
2. FACTORING
Common Monomial Factor
Difference of Two Squares
Sum and Difference of Two Cubes
Trinomials
Grouping of Terms
Multinomials Reducibles to the Difference of Two Squares
Binomials of the Form x-y and x+y
3. FRACTIONS
Algebraic Fractions
Reducing Fractions to Lowest Terms
Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Complex Fractions

QUIZ NO.2

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

4. EQUATIONS
Solving Linear Equations in One Unknown
Equations Containing Fractions
Equations Containing Decimals
Literal Equations and Formulas
Verbal Problems

5. SYSTEM OF LINEAR EQUATION

Linear Equation in Two Unknown
Graphical Method in Solving Systems
Algebraic Method of Solving Two Linear Equations in Two Unknowns
Fractional Equations
System of Linear Equations in Three Unknowns
Solutions of Systems of Linear Equations
Word Problems
QUIZ NO.3

6. QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
Quadratic Equation in One Unknown
Solution by Factoring
Solution by Completing the Square
Solution by Formula
Graph of Quadratic Equation

7. EXPONENTS AND RADICALS

Laws of Exponents
Zero, Negative, Integral Exponents and Fractional Exponents
Radical Forms
Operations on Radicals
Imaginary Numbers
 QUIZ NO.4

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Quizzes/Examinations
2. Experiments
3. Reaction papers (based on student attendance in at least three trade exhibits, seminars,
conventions, etc. that is related to the subject)
4. Creative Research/Production output (Group output applying the gained technical know-how in
the subject)
5. Class-particpart (i.e. recitation, behavior/attitude, attendance/punctuality, assignment/seatwork)

EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:

1. Quizzes/Examinations
2. Creative Research/Production output
3. Recitation and Seatwork

COURSE GRADING SYSTEM:

Final Grade = 55% of regt.1 + 20% of regt.2 + 7.5% of regt.3 + 7.5% of regt.4 + 10% of regt.5

STRATEGIES AND METHODS OF TEACHING:

1. Pre-testing to assess the level of students knowledge

2. Lecture/Discussion
3. Assignments, Reaction Papers
4. Experiments

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

1. Seminars, Trade exhibits, Study Tour, Symposia, etc.

2. Company Visits

TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE:

Bittinger, Marvin and Ellen Rogen, David. Pre-Algebra, Addison Wesley Publishing
Company Inc., Canada, 1991.
Gelfand, I.M. and Shen, A. Algebra. New York, U.S.A., 1995.
Gelfand, I.M., Glagoleva, E.G., and Shnol, E.E. Functions and Graphs. New York,
U.S.A., 1995.
Hertenes, Marshall. College Algebra with Calculus. 1st Edition, Richard 111. New Jersey,
U.S.A., 1992.
Kolman, Bernard David. Introductory Linear Algebra with Application. 5th Edition,
Macmillan Publishing Co., New Jersey, 1993.