Fall 2026
College Algebra
Instructor:
Email:Instructor: Audrey Cravens
Email: acravens@lamarpa.edu, acravens@kennardisd.net
Phone: not accessible …contact lamarpa for additional help at (409) 984-6150 or email HelpDesk@lamarpa.edu
Office: only available on zoom with prearranged meeting time
Office hours: online and by appointment only
Additional contact information: acravens@kennardisd.net gets checked multiple times daily
Description: In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Systems of equations, sequences, series, and conics may be included.
Required Textbooks: Textbook purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Optional Textbook: College Algebra 2E, Jay Abramson, Openstax, 2021
This textbook is available for free under a Creative Commons licence at : https://openstax.org/details/books/college-algebra-2e
Additional REQUIRED Materials/Resources: My Open Math
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Additional REQUIRED Materials/Resources: My Open Math
Please see LSCPA’s catalog
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions, including domain and range, operations, compositions, and inverses. Recognize and apply polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and solve related equations.
Evaluate all roots and properties of higher degree polynomial and rational functions.
Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations. Graph and write equations of the four Conics.
Critical Thinking skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
Communication Skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
Chapter 2 Equations and Inequalities
2.1 The Rectangular Coordinate Systems and Graphs
2.2 Linear Equations in One Variable
2.4 Complex Numbers
2.5 Quadratic Equations
2.6 Other Types of Equations
2.7 Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value Inequalities
Chapter 3 Introduction to Functions
3.1 Functions and Function Notation
3.2 Domain and Range
3.3 Rates of Change and Behavior of Graphs
3.4 Composition of Functions
3.5 Transformation of Functions
3.7 Inverse Functions
Chapter 4 Linear Functions
4.1 Linear Functions
4.2 Modeling with Linear Functions
(7.1) Systems of Linear Equations: Two Variables
Chapter 5 Polynomial and Rational Functions
5.1 Quadratic Functions
5.2 Power Functions and Polynomial Functions
5.3 Graphs of Polynomial Functions
5.4 Dividing Polynomials
5.5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
5.6 Rational Functions
Chapter 6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
6.1 Exponential Functions
6.2 Graphs of Exponential Functions
6.3 Logarithmic Functions
6.5 Logarithmic Properties
6.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Conics
Please see the weekly schedule posted on Blackboard.
Chapter 2 Equations and Inequalities
2.1 The Rectangular Coordinate Systems and Graphs
2.2 Linear Equations in One Variable
2.4 Complex Numbers
2.5 Quadratic Equations
2.6 Other Types of Equations
2.7 Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value Inequalities
Chapter 3 Introduction to Functions
3.1 Functions and Function Notation
3.2 Domain and Range
3.3 Rates of Change and Behavior of Graphs
3.4 Composition of Functions
3.5 Transformation of Functions
3.7 Inverse Functions
Chapter 4 Linear Functions
4.1 Linear Functions
4.2 Modeling with Linear Functions
(7.1) Systems of Linear Equations: Two Variables
Chapter 5 Polynomial and Rational Functions
5.1 Quadratic Functions
5.2 Power Functions and Polynomial Functions
5.3 Graphs of Polynomial Functions
5.4 Dividing Polynomials
5.5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
5.6 Rational Functions
Chapter 6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
6.1 Exponential Functions
6.2 Graphs of Exponential Functions
6.3 Logarithmic Functions
6.5 Logarithmic Properties
6.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Conics
Final Exam Date: December 8th 2026.
Let x be the averaged final grade for the course: A if x is greater than or equal to 90, B if x is greater than or equal to 80 but less than 90, C if x is greater than or equal to 70 but less than 80, D if x is greater than or equal to 60 but less than 70, and F if x is less than 60.
15%...Homework Average
15% Quiz Average
15% Chapter 2 Exam
15% Chapter 3 Exam
15% Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 Exam
25% Final Exam (comprehensive)
Let x be the averaged final grade for the course: A if x is greater than or equal to 90, B if x is greater than or equal to 80 but less than 90, C if x is greater than or equal to 70 but less than 80, D if x is greater than or equal to 60 but less than 70, and F if x is less than 60.
15%...Homework Average
15% Quiz Average
15% Chapter 2 Exam
15% Chapter 3 Exam
15% Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 Exam
25% Final Exam (comprehensive)
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Anti- …/+No late work, extensions or make-up work will be accepted.
…The instructor may require the quizzes and chapter tests be taken in a proctored environment. The instructor will notify students prior to the due dates.
…Attendance will be considered when determining borderline grades.
My Open Math and any other assignments: Assignments in this course will primarily be administered on Blackboard using an open-source assessment program provided by My Open Math. The schedule of availability due dates for each assignment will be posted on Blackboard. If you have any questions about the schedule or due dates, please message your instructor for clarifications. Time extensions and make-up work will not generally be available, so make sure that you are informed and be sure to check in on Blackboard regularly to ensure that you are aware of any possible changes and/or other necessary information.
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