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College Algebra (MA1EN)

Welcome to MA1EN! In College Algebra, we will deeply involve ourselves with various skills like the use of special products, factoring, solving linear equations, quadratic equations, systems of equations and more.

The skills that you will develop in this course will be used throughout your engineering years. Therefore, it is advisable that you take this course seriously and benefit the most from it.

Class Schedule:
1st Semester SY 2008-2009:
MA1EN_A: 3:30-4:30 P.M. Mon., Wed, & Fri. (Rm. SE20)
MA1EN_F: 4:30-5:30 P.M. Mon., Wed, & Fri. (Rm. SE20)
MA1EN_G: 12:00-1:30 P.M. Tue. & Th. (Rm. W20)
MA1EN_C: 1:30-3:00 P.M. Tue. & Th. (Rm. W21)

Official Textbook: Leithold, L. (2002). College Algebra and Trigonometry. Singapore: Pearson Education Asia Pte Ltd.

Major References:

  1. Bird, J. (2003). Science for Engineering, 3rd ed. Oxford, U.K.: Newnes (Elsevier Science).
  2. Swokowski, E.W. (1997). Fundamentals of Algebra and Trigonometry. California, U.S.: Brooks Cole.

Teacher Contact Information:
Name: Allan S. Hugo, Ch.E.
Office Phone: +63344346941
Email: allan.hugo AT gmail DOT com

Prelim Coverage:

  • The Set of Real Numbers (1.1)
    includes Properties of Real Nos. (A.1)
     
  • Integer Exponents (1.2)
     
  • Polynomials (1.3)
    includes Fundamental Operations, Special Products plus Binomial Theorem (11.8)
     
  • Factoring Polynomials (1.4)
     
  • Rational Expressions (1.5)
     
  • Rational Exponents (1.6)
     
  • Properties of Radicals (1.7)
     
  • The Set of Complex Numbers (1.8)
     

Prelim Exams: Some time from July 15-18, 2008.

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