College Algebra: Lecture Notes (University Mathematics Series)

This textbook is a set of lectures and practical exercises in College Algebra written for university students. It comes with a computer code to access the MathEdSci online learning system with lectures, tutoring sessions, and quizzes, which together constitute an effective tool for the fast and independent mastery of College Algebra by the motivated student. College Algebra is a gateway course, a requirement for all college students. Unfortunately, many students encounter significant difficulties in mastering the course and are often forced to repeat the course numerous times, a discouraging process which is expensive and delays degree completion. This textbook addresses these difficulties by streamlining the course to emphasize the understanding of basic concepts. The textbook is based on the learning principle of moving "from elementary to complex.” Each topic begins with a straight-to-the-point lecture which introduces the main definitions, then an accompanying set of carefully selected problems (with answers included) develops an understanding of the material and the ability to use it in the following topics. Read more