BackMAT137 Fall 2025 Course Schedule and Chapter Overview
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Course Schedule Overview
This document provides a week-by-week schedule for MAT137 (College Algebra) for Fall 2025, outlining the sections to be covered, assignment due dates, and exam periods. The schedule is designed to help students pace their studies and prepare for assessments throughout the semester.
Key Features of the Schedule
Section Coverage: The schedule lists textbook sections (e.g., 1.1, 2.2, 3.1) to be studied on specific dates, corresponding to major topics in College Algebra.
Assignments: Assignments are to be completed in MyLabMath, with due dates typically following the completion of related sections.
Testing: There are two major tests and a cumulative final exam, each covering multiple chapters.
Review Periods: Dedicated review sessions are scheduled before the final exam.
Chapter and Section Mapping
The following table summarizes the progression of topics based on the schedule. Section numbers correspond to standard College Algebra textbook chapters:
Date(s) | Sections | Topic Area (Inferred) |
|---|---|---|
October 20 | 1.1, 1.2 | Graphs and Graphing Utilities, Linear and Rational Equations |
October 21 | 1.5 | Quadratic Equations |
October 23 | 1.6, 1.7 | Other types of equations, Linear inequalities and absolute value inequalities |
October 28 | 2.1, 2.2 | Basics of function and their graphs, More on functions and their graphs |
October 29 | 2.3, 2.4 | Linear functions and slope, More on slope |
November 3 | 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 | Transformations of functions, Combinations of functions, Inverse functions |
November 4 | 2.8, 3.1 | Distance and Midpoint formulas; circles, Quadratic functions |
November 5 | 3.2, 3.3 | Polynomial functions and their graphs, Dividing polynomials: remember and factor theorems |
November 6 | 3.5 | Rational functions and their graphs |
November 10 | 3.6 | Polynomial and Rational Functions |
November 12 | 4.1, 4.2 | Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
November 13 | 4.3 | Properties of Logarithms |
November 17 | 4.4 | Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
November 20 | 4.5 | Exponential Growth and Decay |
November 24,25 | 5.1, 6.1 | Systems of Linear Equations in two variables, Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems |
December 3 | 5.4 | Systems of Nonlinear Equations in two variables |
December 4 | 8.1 | Sequences and Summation Notation |
Additional info: Section numbers such as 23, 24, 32, 33, 35, 41, 42, 43, and 44 are likely typographical errors or refer to subsections within chapters. The main topics have been inferred based on standard College Algebra curricula.
Major Assessments
Test 1: Covers Chapters 1–2 (Equations, Inequalities, Functions, and Graphs)
Test 2: Covers Chapters 3–4 (Polynomial, Rational, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions)
Final Exam: Cumulative, covering all chapters
Study Recommendations
Stay current with the schedule to avoid falling behind, as assignments are due regularly.
Utilize additional practice problems and support resources as needed.
Review each chapter's key concepts before tests and the final exam.
Summary of Covered Topics
Equations and Inequalities: Linear, quadratic, and other types of equations and inequalities.
Functions and Graphs: Definitions, properties, and graphing of functions.
Polynomial and Rational Functions: Operations, zeros, and behavior of these functions.
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Properties, equations, and applications.
Systems of Equations and Inequalities: Methods of solving systems.
Matrices and Determinants: Basic operations and applications.
Sequences, Induction, and Probability: Introduction to sequences and basic probability concepts.
