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DISTRICT ACADEMIC SENATE COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

1. COLLEGE: Pierce

2. COURSE STATUS:
A.
New Course *
Addition of Existing Course
Revision of Existing Course
Distance Education Course

B. Effective Semester/Year Spring 2002 Revised/Updated (date)

3. DESIGNATION:
Associate Degree Applicable
Non-Associate Degree Applicable *

4. COURSE INFORMATION:

A. Subject Code: 560 TOP Code: 4930.30 CAN Number
B. Subject Title and Number (not to exceed 40 spaces): Learning Skills 11
C. Course Title (not to exceed 40 spaces): Elementary Algebra
D. Units 5 hours/wk: lecture 0; hours/wk: laboratory 5 Total hours/wk 5
Based on an 18 week semester in which 1 hour of lecture, 2 hours of homework = 1 unit
(Carnegie Rule and Title 5 section 55002)
E. Repetition(s): 3

5. DESCRIPTION: As it will appear in the college catalog. (Not to exceed 60 words)

Students will receive individualized algebra instruction. A placement test will be
given to prescribe an appropriate algebra math course. Credit/No credit enrollment
through 12th week of the semester. This course is taught in modules.

6. TRANSFER STATUS: (Articulation)

• University of California Credit: Requested Approved Date:
• California State University Credit: Requested Approved Date:

7. PREREQUISITE(S):   none   Approval Date  
  Subject Number Course Title   Units
1          
2          
3          
8. COREQUISITE(S):   none   Approval Date  
  Subject Number Course Title   Units
1          
2          
3          
9. RECOMMENDED:   none   Approval Date  
  Subject Number Course Title   Units
1          
2          
3          

10. ENTRY SKILLS (Required for courses with prerequisites)

Content Knowledge – Upon entering this course the student will have an understanding of, or be
able to apply, the following principles and concepts:

A.

Exit Skills of the prerequisite course:

A.

11. COURSE OBJECTIVES

Content Knowledge – Upon completion of this course the student will have an understanding of,
or be able to apply, the following principles and concepts:

A. Understanding of Algebra and it's basic concepts.

Exit Skills – Upon completion of this course the student will have the following skills:

A. Identify four operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) on integers;
B. Evaluate literal expressions and formulas;
C. Solve: linear equations, formulas, inequalities, word problems, special products,
algebraic fractions, systems of equations, quadratic equations;
D. Factor trinomials;
E. Simplify complex algebraic fractions;
F. Graph: linear equations, inequalities, quadratic equations;
G. Add, subtract, multiply and divide radical expressions.

12. SCANS Competencies (Recommended for all courses; required for all Vocational Education
courses) Indicates the SCANS competencies developed in this course:

Resources (identifies, organizes, plans and allocates resources)

A. Time
B. Money
C. Material and Facilities
D. Human Resources

Information (acquires and uses information

A. Acquires/evaluates
B. Organizes/Maintains
C. Interprets/communicates
D. Uses computers

Technology (works with a variety of technologies)

A. Selects
B. Applies to tasks
C. Maintains and troubleshoots equipment

Thinking Skills

A. Creative Thinking
B. Decision Making
C. Problem Solving
D. Symbolic Thinking
E. Application of learning techniques
F. Reasoning

Interpersonal (works with others)

A. Serves as team member
B. Teaches others
C. Serves clients/customers
D. Exercises leadership
E. Negotiates F. Works with diversity

Systems (understands complex inter-relationships)
A. Understands systems
B. Monitors/corrects systems
C. Improves/designs systems

Fundamentals
A. Reading
B. Writing
C. Mathematics
D. Listening
E. Speaking

Personal
Qualities
A. Responsibility
B. Self Esteem
C. Sociability
D. Self Management
E. Integrity

13. ASSIGNMENTS THAT DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING
Check the Student activities involved in each of the Critical Thinking Forms

STUDENT ACTIVITIES writing a
research paper
Solving
computational
problems
conducting an
experiment/
survey
preparing/
presenting a talk
or dramatic part
participating
in a field trip
other (specify) other (specify)
Critical Thinking Forms
Analyzing   *          
Deducing valid conclusions   *          
Identifying reliable conclusions   *          
Identifying, anticipating or posing problems   *          
Synthesizing   *          
Comparing and contrasting   *          
Justifying   *          
Applying principles   *          
Solving problems   *          
Other( describe):              
Comments:

14. INSTRUCTIONAL MODES
Indicate the instructional modes that may be used in meeting the objective of this course.

Lecture
Lecture/Laboratory
Demonstration*
one-on-one Conference*
Work Experience
Audio Visual*
Field Experience
Small Group Experience*
Collaboration
Lecture/Discussion
Laboratory*
Seminar
Oral Drills
Computer Interactive Assignment*
Guest Speakers
Independent/Directed Studies*
Dialog
Other (specify):

15. EVALUATION
METHODS

Indicate the methods that may be used to determine the student’s final grade which are consistent with
the course objectives, content and scope of the course. (Note: Title 5, section 55002 (a)(2)(A) requires
that evaluation must be “at least in part, by means of essays, or, in courses where the curriculum
committee deems them to be appropriate, by problem-solving exercises or skills demonstrations by
students.”)

Standardized Tests*
Observation Record of Student Performance
Essays/Essay Tests
Quizzes, Unit Tests, Midterms*
Laboratory Reports
Term Papers, Projects, Reports
Problem-Solving Exercises*
Criterion Reference Tests*
Homework*
Written Compositions
Oral Presentations
Class Participation*
Skills Demonstration*
Final Exam

16. TEXTBOOK(S):

List representative* publications, non-print media, software, recommended readings including those materials to be
put in the Library/LRC. *Refer to syllabus for current textbook and materials. (Use additional pages if necessary)

Authors Titles Publishers Edition/Dates
Sher, Laurence Basic Algebra MBJ Media System Corp latest
Non-print media, software and recommended readings:

17. SUPPLIES:

List materials and supplies that students may be required to purchase or use for this course:

18. COURSE CONTENT:

In order to assist with the application of this course by faculty and/or with articulation activities with other
institutions, please list major areas of course content using an 15-week semester format that preserves
Carnegie hours.

Total Time: 15 weeks

Time Allocated Topics or Activities (Please be detailed and descriptive. Use additional pages if necessary)
  Module A
one week Four Operations on Integers
one week Order of Operations
one week Evaluating Literal Expressions and Formulas
one week Solving Linear Equations
  Module B
one week Solving Formulas
one week Solving Inequalities
one week Solving Word Problems
  Module C
one week Factoring Trinomials
one week Special Products
one week Algebraic Fractions
one week Simplifying Complex Algebraic Fractions
  Module D
one week Graphic Linear Equations
one week Graphing Inequalities
one week Solving Systems of Equations
  Module E
two weeks Introduction to Radical Expressions
Properties of Radical Expressions
two weeks Solving Quadratic Equations
Graphic Quadratic Equations

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
COURSE STANDARDS AND CRITERIA

Subject: Learning Skills
Number: 11
Course Title: Basic Algebra

Using the Official Course Outline, please determine whether or not the above listed credit course meets the
following standards and criteria required in Title V, Part VI of the California Administration Code, and which
has been designated as appropriate to the Associate Degree. Place a (x) in the appropriate box.

CRITERIA AND STANDARDS RATING CRITERION
Section 55002 Met Not Met
Is recommended by the responsible college officials, and the academic senate or
other appropriate faculty body as meeting the requirements of this subsection and
has been approved by the local governing board as a course meeting the needs of
the students for admission.
*  
Is taught by a credentialed instructor in the discipline. *  
Is offered as described in an outline in official college files. That the outline shall
specify the unit value, scope, objectives, content in terms of a specific body of
knowledge, appropriate reading and writing assignments, outside of class
assignments, instructional methodology and methods of evaluation for determining
whether the stated objectives have been met by students.
*  
Is taught in accordance with a set of instructional objectives common to all students. *  
Provides for measurement of students performance in terms of the stated course
objectives and culminates in a formal recorded grade based upon uniform
standards in accordance with Section 55578 of Title 5, which is permanently
recorded as an evaluation of student performance; bases grades on demonstrated
proficiency in subject matter determined by multiple measurement for evaluation;
and has examinations, including essays and/or, where appropriate, uses
appropriate symbol systems and/or skills demonstrations by students.
*  
Grants units of credit based upon a specified relationship between the number of
lecture and/or laboratory hours or performance criteria specified in the course
outline; and requires a minimum of three hours of work per week including class
time for each unit of credit, prorated for short-term, lab and activity course.
*  
Treats subject matter with a scope and intensity which requires students to study
independently outside of class time.
*  
Requires, when appropriate, entrance skills and consequent prerequisites for the
course before students are enrolled.
*  
Requires the ability to think critically and to understand and apply concepts in order
to participate in the course.
*  
Requires learning skills and a vocabulary appropriate for a college course. *  
Requires the use of college level educational materials. *