LibGuides: MTH 140, 140S, 160, 160S Teaching Resources: Algebra

Course Descriptions

MTH 140 - Intermediate Algebra

Intermediate Algebra prepares students for the Precalculus Algebra course. Operations on rational expressions, operations on radicals, solving quadratic equations, and the rectangular coordinate system are among the topics covered.

MTH 160 - Precalculus Algebra (MOTR MATH 130)

Precalculus Algebra is a college algebra course and one of the prerequisites on the STEM pathway leading to Calculus. It includes the following topics: theory of equations; functions and graphs including parabolas, polynomials, rationals, exponentials, and logarithms; systems of equations and inequalities; and matrices. Applications will be primarily from science and business.

Library Resources

College Algebra, Easy Education, 2019.

This series of videos is on the AVON (Academic Video Online, from Alexander Street Press) database. We can also link to individual videos within the series, or embed them in Canvas. Videos range in duration from 1-30 minutes. The number in parentheses is the number of videos in that chapter.

Algebra 2 Tutor: Learning By Example, 2008

This series of 15 videos is on the AVON (Academic Video Online, from Alexander Street Press) database. We can also link to individual videos within the series, or embed them in Canvas. Videos range in duration from 15 - 35 minutes.

Algebra 2 Tutor: Learning By Example, 2008

Learning Express: Core Math and Science Skills

Algebra
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Films on Demand

Algebra Applications
This ten-part series presents an array of real-world applications of algebra, including an analysis of the 2008 mortgage crisis, calculation of a car’s speed determined by evidence left at an accident scene, and a mathematical examination of New Guinea’s 1998 earthquake and tsunami. Each video includes graphing calculator applications that use the Texas Instruments TI-Nspire calculator, with all keystrokes clearly shown. Media4Math, 2011. 10 videos, 20-30 min. each.

Access Science

Schaum's Outline of College Algebra
Can also link to individual chapters.

MTH 140, 140S, 160, 160S Teaching Resources