Introduction to Algebra - MDE 10 at Patrick & Henry Community College
https://courses.vccs.edu/colleges/phcc/courses/MDE10-IntroductiontoAlgebra
Effective: 2020-01-01
Course Description
Covers topics in arithmetic through introduction to variables and equations.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.
General Course Purpose
Prepares students for enrollment into MDE 60, MTH 101-133 or direct enrollment into MTH 154 or MTH 155 with co-requisite.
Course Objectives
- Demonstrate comprehension of the major topics.
- Apply learned concepts and success skills toward continued progress in MDE 60, MTH 101-133 or direct enrollment in MTH 154 or MTH 155 with co-requisite.
Major Topics to be Included
- Whole numbers (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Fractions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Decimals (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Scientific notation
- Percentages (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Real Number Systems
- Basic Algebraic Equations (One-Step/Two-Step equations)
- Introduction to Graphing (without graphing calculators)