College Algebra

Introduction
The scope of this learning experience is to study basic mathematical concepts required for adult learners at a college or university level. Learners will become proficient at solving linear and quadratic equations, graphing linear and quadratic equations, functions, exponents and logarithms, and applying these concepts to real world problems.

Don't worry, you will have fun!

Study Materials
Instruction will occur primarily out of the (admittedly incomplete) Algebra Wikibook:
 * Algebra Wikibook

Additional resources will be obtained from existing Algebra texts listed below:
 * University of Kentucky Math 110 Textbook

Chat
Join us on #wikiversity-en(on Freenode) to chat on this topic (or anything else wikiversity related). More formal IRC meetings can be arranged by request on the talk page.

Syllabus

 * Real Numbers
 * Arithmetic Operations
 * Variable
 * /FOIL and algebraic manipulation/
 * Other topics with this learning experience as suggested by other students and participants
 * Exponents
 * Polynomials
 * Equation Solving
 * Functions
 * Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Homework
You can find help for completing homework assignments at the Help desk or in the IRC channel.

Self Quizzes
The grammar of algebra quiz: for use with The grammar of algebra

Recommended Reading Material
The following books contain motivational works by mathematicians that put mathematics into context or exercises that illuminate the study of mathematics that are accessible to someone with a high school education. While this site provides a supportive community of peers and teachers, nothing beats having a well-organized and well-written text that you can carry around and study anywhere to learn from.


 * Stewart, Ian. (2006). Letters to a Young Mathematician, Perseus Books Group. ISBN 0465082319


 * Stewart, Ian. (1995). Concepts of Modern Mathematics, Dover Publications. ISBN 0486284247


 * Courant, Richard. (1996). What Is Mathematics?: An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods, Oxford University Press. ISBN 0195105192

Off-site Learning Materials

 * Introduction to Mathematics and Algebra


 * Cut-the-Knot: Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles