This document is a course syllabus for Math I - College Algebra taught at Bicol University Gubat Campus. The syllabus outlines the course details including the course title, number, prerequisites, credits, placement, term, description, learning outcomes, course outline, requirements, grading system, and references. The course outline lists 9 topics that will be covered throughout the semester, from the real number system to systems of linear equations, along with the specific learning outcomes, content, assessment tasks, and time allotment for each topic. The overall goals of the course are for students to develop mathematical skills and apply algebraic principles to problem solving.

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Republic of the Philippines
Bicol University Gubat Campus
Gubat, Sorsogon
COURSE SYLLABUS
For
MATH I- COLLEGE ALGEBRA
1st
Semester AY 2015 - 2016
I. COURSE TITLE College Algebra
II. COURSE NO. Math I
III. COURSE PREREQUISITES None
IV. NUMBER OF CREDITS 3 Units
V. COURSE PLACEMENT For all 1st
year BAPS students taking College Algebra
VI. SEMESTER/TERM 1st
Semester AY 2015 - 2016
VII. TIME/ROOM 3 hours/week/ (10:30 am – 2:30 pm) Room 8 BUGS
VIII. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course includes the real number system and fundamental operations with integers and algebraic expressions, factoring, radicals,
power and roots, equations and inequalities, linear and quadratic equations, functions and graphs, systems of equations and application
of algebraic principles in problem solving.

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IX. INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES
Every BU graduate should:
a. Demonstrate critical thinking and integrative skills to solve problems and to support lifelong learning;
b. Communicate effectively and appropriately orally and in writing for various purposes with the responsible use ICT tools;
c. Collaborate with diverse people ethically and with mastery of knowledge and skills in given disciplines; and
d. Create knowledge and innovation to promote inclusive development as well as globalization.
X. COURSE OUTLINE
College/
Institute
Learning
Outcomes
Course Learning
Outcomes
Specific Learning
Outcomes
Learning
Content
Performance
Standard
Instructional
Delivery
Instructional
Resources
Assessment
Task
Time
Allotment
Develop into Math-
oriented citizens that
shall take active roles in
development of the
community in accordance
with the university
VMGO.
-To introduce the BU
VMGO
Discussion of the Course
Syllabus and the
Performance Standard
I. Orientation 50% organization of
idea
50%
creativity/presentation
Group -Discussion
Lecture
Copy of the
Syllabus and
School VMGO
Recitation
Written
Output
3 hours

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College/
Institute
Learning
Outcomes
Course Learning
Outcomes
Specific Learning
Outcomes
Learning
Content
Performance
Standard
Instructional
Delivery
Instructional
Resources
Assessment
Task
Time
Allotment
Use varied representations
of mathematical ideas to
support and deepen
students’mathematical
understanding
-to describe a set by roster or
rule method
-perform operations on sets
-to classify numbers as
natural, integer, rational or
irrational
-to apply the properties of real
numbers to specific examples.
II.Real Number
System
Raw score multiplied by
40 divided by no of
items plus 60
P = RS* 40 + 60
N.I.
-Inductive
Approach
-Lecture Method
-Board Work
Books
E-Sources
Worksheets
Objective
based
assessment
5 hours
Perform basic arithmetic
operations on algebraic
expressions and fractional
algebraic expressions
-to definition and
classification of polynomials
-to perform addition and
subtraction of polynomials
-to multiply and divide
polynomials
III. Algebraic
Expressions Raw score multiplied by
40 divided by no of
items plus 60
P = RS* 40 + 60
N.I.
-Lecture Method
-Seatwork
-Discussion
Books
Visual Aid
Worksheets
Written Exam
5 hours
Factor algebraic expressions -to find the product of the ff:
Sum and difference of two
terms, square of binomial and
cube of binomial
-to apply factoring tech-niques
to factor the ff:
Greatest Common Factor,
difference of two squares,
perfect square trinomial,
quadratic trinomial, and sum
and differences of two cubes
IV. Special
Products and
Factoring
Rubric for presentation -Research
-Discussion
-Seatwork
Board work
Books
E-Sources
Worksheets
Objective
Based
Assessment
Presentation
6 hours

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College/
Institute
Learning
Outcomes
Course Learning
Outcomes
Specific Learning
Outcomes
Learning
Content
Performance
Standard
Instructional
Delivery
Instructional
Resources
Assessment
Task
Time
Allotment
-to simplify Rational
Expressions
-perform multiplication and
division of Rational
Expressions
-to perform Addition and
Subtraction of rational
expressions
-to simplify complex
fractions
V. Rational
Expressions
Rubric for Group Work
Raw score multiplied by
40 divided by no of
items plus 60
P = RS* 40 + 60
N.I.
-Discussion
-Seatwork
Board work
Group Work
Books
E-Sources
Worksheets
Objective
Based
Assessment
Summative
Assessment
6 hours
MIDTERM
P = RS* 40 + 60
N.I. Test papers Written Exam 2 hrs
Interpret and perform basic
operations on algebraic
expressions containing
exponents
-to apply laws of exponents
-to simplify radical
expressions
-to perform
addition/subtraction of
radical expressions
-to perform multiplication
of radical expressions
VI. Exponents
and Radicals
Raw score multiplied by
40 divided by no of
items plus 60
P = RS* 40 + 60
N.I.
-Lecture Method
-Seatwork
-Discussion
-board work
Books
E-Sources
Worksheets
Objective
Based
Assessment
Written Exam
6 hours

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College/
Institute
Learning
Outcomes
Course Learning
Outcomes
Specific Learning
Outcomes
Learning
Content
Performance
Standard
Instructional
Delivery
Instructional
Resources
Assessment
Task
Time
Allotment
Solve linear, quadratic
equations and systems of
linear equations and
inequalities
-to solve linear equations/
inequalities in one variable
-to solve problems
involving linear equations
and inequalities
VII. Linear
Equations and
inequalities in one
variable
Rubric for performance
task
Rubric for problem
solving
-Lecture Method
-Seatwork
-Discussion
-board work
-brainstorming
Books
E-Sources
Workheets
Objective
Based
Assessment
6 hours
Develop learning
opportunities that support
their intellectual, social, and
personal development
-to solve quadratic
equations by factoring,
completing the squares and
using quadratic formula.
VIII. Quadratic
Equations
Rubric for problem
solving
-Lecture Method
-Seatwork
-Discussion
-board work
Books
E-Sources
Worksheets
Objective
Based
Assessment
6 hours
Improve their confidence
and attitude toward algebra
because of the course
-to graph of systems of
Linear Equations in two
variables
-to solve systems of linear
equation by graphing,
substitution,
elimination, and by
determinant
-to solve problems
involving systemof linaer
equations
IX. Systems of
Linear Equations
Rubric for group output
Lecture Method
-Seatwork
-Discussion
-board work
-brainstorming
Books
E-Sources
Worksheets
Objective
Based
Assessment
7 hours
FINAL
EXAMINATION
P = RS* 40 + 60
N.I.
Test Papers Written Exam
2 hrs

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XI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
 Regular attendance in class
 Active participation in class through board work and recitation
 Submit assignments and project on time and pass the quizzes and examination
XII. GRADING SYSTEM
 Mid-Term and Final Examination 40%
 Recitations/Board Works/ Attendance 20%
 Quizzes/Worksheets/Assignments 20%
 Project 20%
TOTAL 100%
XIII. REFERENCES
 College Algebra Made Simple for Filipinos
 College Algebra(Textbook-Workbook), Revised Edition, Fe G. Partible
 College Algebra, 4th Ed., William L. Hart
Prepared by:
LEO J. HUBILLA
Instructor
Recommending Approval
FRANCOIS DETERA Approved
Department Chair
DR. ROSEMARIE R. JAIDE
BUGC Director