College Algebra: Course Overview and Success Guide

Detailed Class Schedule for Fall 2025 Each section assignment has an availability in MML of the form (Start Date – Due Date). They are available on the Start Date @ 12:00 AM and must be completed on the Due Date by 11:59 PM (U.S. Central Time). Week Math 0314 Content Math 1314 Content Available in MML 1 Course Intro UNIT 1 Corequisite Support Topics 2.3 Solving Linear Equations 4.5 Multiplying Polynomials Course Intro UNIT 1 Ch 5. Systems and Matrices 5.1 Systems of Linear Equations 5.2 Matrix Solutions of Linear Systems 8/25 – 8/27 10.1 Radical Expressions 10.3 Simplifying Radicals 5.2 Matrix Solutions of Linear Systems (Cont …) Ch 1. Equations and Inequalities 1.3 Complex Numbers 8/27 – 8/29 2 LABOR DAY LABOR DAY 9/1 5.1 Greatest Common Factor, Factor by Grouping 5.2 Factoring Trinomials 1.4 Quadratic Equations 9/3 – 9/5 3 5.3 More on Factoring Trinomials 5.4 Special Factoring Techniques 1.4 Quadratic Equations (Cont …) 9/8 – 9/10 10.5 Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions, Rationalizing Denominators 1.5 Applications and Modeling with Quadratic Equations 9/10 – 9/12 4 10.4 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions 6.3 Least Common Denominators 1.6 Other Types of Equations and Applications 9/15 – 9/17 6.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions 1.7 Inequalities 9/17 – 9/19 5 2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities, Compound Inequalities 11.8 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities 1.8 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities 9/22 – 9/24 Review for Math 1314 Test 1 Unit 1 Review & Assessment Unit Test 1 (Covers Ch. 5 and 1) 9/24 – 9/26 6 3.1 Linear Equations, Rectangular Coordinates UNIT 2 Ch 2. Graphs and Functions 2.1 Rectangular Coordinates and Graphs 9/29 – 10/1 11.2 Completing the Square 2.2 Circles 10/1 – 10/3 Page 9 of 15 Revised 2024 - 2025 Week Math 0314 Content Math 1314 Content Available in MML 7 9.1 Intro to Relations and Functions 9.2 Function Notation and Linear Functions 2.3 Functions 10/6 – 10/8 3.3 Slope of a Line 3.4 Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation 2.5 Equations of Lines and Linear Models 10/8 – 10/10 8 6.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions 6.5 Complex Fractions 2.6 Graphs of Basic Functions 2.7 Graphing Techniques 10/13 – 10/15 Review for Math 0314 Midterm Exam Math 0314 Midterm Exam 10/15 – 10/17 9 4.4 Adding, Subtracting & Graphing Polynomials 4.7 Dividing Polynomials Exam 2.8 Function Operations & Composition 10/20 – 10/22 6.1 Fundamental Property of Rational Expressions UNIT 3 Ch 3. Polynomial and Rational Functions 3.1 Quadratic Functions and Models 3.2 Synthetic Division 10/22 – 10/24 10 Review for Math 1314 Test 2 Unit 2 Review & Assessment Unit Test 2 (Covers Ch. 2) 10/27 – 10/29 Solving by Factoring & Quadratic Formula Review 3.3 Zeros of Polynomial Functions 3.4 Polynomial Functions: Graphs, Applications, and Models 10/29 – 10/31 11 4.1 Product Rule & Power Rules for Exponents 4.2 Integer Exponents & Quotient Rule 3.5 Rational Functions: Graphs, Applications, and Models 11/3 – 11/5 Review for Math 1314 Test 3 Unit 3 Review & Assessment Unit Test 3 (Covers Ch. 3) 11/5 – 11/7 12 10.2 Rational Exponents UNIT 4 Ch 4. Inverse, Exp, and Logarithmic Functions 4.1 Inverse Functions 11/10 – 11/12 10.2 Rational Exponents (Cont …) 4.2 Exponential Functions 11/12 – 11/14 13 12.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 4.3 Logarithmic Functions 11/17 – 11/19 Week Math 0314 Content Math 1314 Content 12.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations (Cont …) Available in MML 4.4 Evaluating Logarithms and the Change of Base Theorem 4.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Math 0314 Course Review 14 11/19 – 11/21 11/24 – 11/25 4.6 Applications and Models of Exponential Growth and Decay THANKSGIVING DAY THANKSGIVING DAY Math 0314 Course Review 11/26 – 11/28 Math 1314 Course Review 15 Math 0314 Final Exam (Comprehensive) 12/1 – 12/3 Math 1314 Course Review 16 12/3 – 12/5 Math 1314 Final Exam (Covers Ch. 2 through 8) Lone Star College-CyFair Campus Guidelines and Procedures 12/8 – 12/10