MATH 1510C - College Algebra with Co-requisite Support
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 31002,
Credit hours: 6
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Samuel Shannon
Professional Qualifications:
Master's, Mathematics, Youngstown State University
Bachelor's, Mathematics, Pennsylvania Western (Clarion) University
Bachelor's, Secondary Education Mathematics, Pennsylvania Western (Clarion) University
Lecturer
Email: sjshannon@ysu.edu
Office: Cafaro Hall 603, https://ysu.webex.com/meet/sjshannon
Office Phone: 330-941-1816
Preferred Contact Method: Email or cell (not Blackboard message)
Communication Expectations:
Students are expected to stay engaged with the Blackboard course as well as their email addresses, as these are platforms where course information is regularly communicated. In the case of potential late or missing work, grade concerns, general questions, etc., communicating is the responsibility of the student.
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | College Algebra and Trigonometry (2nd Edition) | Julie Miller & Donna Gerken with ALEKS 360 |
Inclusive Access: This course is part of the Inclusive Access program; you should NOT purchase any course materials as they are part of your course registration. In the event you drop this course from your schedule on or prior to the last day of DROP/ADD period, your account will be fully refunded automatically.
Opt-out: By default, students are opted into the content. If the student decides at that time, they do not want their required course materials to be delivered in this program at the low cost offered, they have the option to OPT-OUT. We highly encourage students not to opt-out. If you choose to opt-out, you will be responsible for obtaining the appropriate course materials/textbook/connect at the full price.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 1.1, 1.3 1.4 |
Linear Equations and Rational Equations, Complex Numbers Quadratic Equations |
Module 1 Module 2 |
| 5/18 | 1.5-1.6 1.7 |
Applications of Quadratic Equations, More Equations and Applications Linear, Compound, and Absolute Value Inequalities |
Module 3 Module 4 |
| 5/25 | 2.4-2.5 2.1-2.2 |
Linear Equations in Two Variables and Linear Functions, Applications of Linear Equations and Modeling The Rectangular Coordinate System, Circles |
Module 5 Module 6 |
| 6/1 | 2.3 | Functions and Relations | Module 7 Unit 1 Exam |
| 6/8 | 2.6 2.7 |
Transformations of Graphs Analyzing Graphs of Functions and Piecewise-Defined Functions |
Module 8 Module 9 |
| 6/15 | 2.8 3.1-3.2 |
Algebra of Functions and Function Composition Quadratic Functions and Applications, Introduction to Polynomial Functions |
Module 10 Module 11 |
| 6/22 | 3.3-3.4 3.5 |
Division of Polynomials and the Remainder and Factor Theorems, Zeros of Polynomials Introduction to Rational Functions |
Module 12 Module 13 |
| 6/29 | 3.6 | Graphs of Rational Functions | Module 14 Unit 2 Exam |
| 7/6 | 4.1 4.2 |
Inverse Functions Exponential Functions |
Module 15 Module 16 |
| 7/13 | 4.3-4.4 | Logarithmic Functions, Properties of Logarithms | Module 17 |
| 7/20 | 4.5 4.6 |
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Applications Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
Module 18 Module 19 |
| 7/27 | 9.1, 9.4 | Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables and Applications, Systems of Nonlinear Equations in Two Variables | Module 20 Unit 3 Exam |
| 8/3 | Final Exam Review/Catchup | ||
| 8/10 | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.