The City College of New YorkCCNY
Department of Mathematics
Division of Science

Math 19000: College Algebra and Trigonometry

Supervisor: David John

Introduction to algebraic expressions and equations, rational expressions, exponents, functions and their graphs, and right triangle trig. Prereq.: placement at college entry or by subsequent examination. 4 hr./wk.; 3 credits.

Overview

Welcome to College Algebra!

In this course, we will thoroughly prepare you for the challenges of MATH195 - Precalculus. You will engage in comprehensive practice manipulating expressions, equations, and inequalities. These essential techniques and skills will form the foundation of algebraic methods that you will rely on throughout your future mathematics courses. We aim to ensure you have a solid understanding and proficiency in these fundamental areas, setting you up for success in more advanced mathematical studies.

Syllabus

Syllabus

Text and Materials

  1. Intermediate Algebra, 2nd Edition

  2. MYOPENMATH

Course Grades

Your course grade will be weighted and calculated as follows:

Assessments Weight
Exams 40%
Final Exam 40%
Quizzes 12%
HW 8%

The lowest exam score will be dropped.

Sample Final Exams

Sample Final A

Sample Final B

How to Succeed in this class

How to Succeed in this class

Documents

Sections

For Winter 2025, the following sections are being offered:

LetterInstructorTime & Place
WSLyndon HaynesMoTuWeThFr 10:00AM-1:20PM in NAC 4/156
WS2Rachel SoykMoTuWeThFr 10:00AM-1:20PM in NAC 4/113

Historical offerings

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