Math 120: Intermediate Algebra
At College of the Redwoods, Math 120 is the course number for our Intermediate Algebra course. The information on this page is designed for use by a number of constituencies:
- instructors of Intermediate Algebra,
- students enrolled in Intermediate Algebra, and
- all others interested in gathering information about our Intermediate Algebra course.
Be sure to visit this page often, as there may be updates to the information provided.
Student Information and Help Resources
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Intermediate Algebra Textbook: In the summer of 2006, work was completed on the first edition of the Intermediate Algebra text. Each semester, every student in intermediate algebra at the College receives a free copy of the text and solutions manual on CD. The current versions of the text and solutions manual have not changed since the Fall of 2007. If you have or purchase an edition that says "Fall 2007," please note that this is the version that will be used in Fall 2008. More information is also available online at:
http://msenux.redwoods.edu/IntAlgText/
- Printed versions are also available - see the additional textbook information for details.
- Most browsers allow tabbed browsing. To see how tabbed browsing can help you make more efficient use of the textbook, watch the movie Tabbed Browsing.
- We have a wiki for posting errata for the text at:
Intermediate Algebra Textbook Errata
We also have another errata page for the textbook where we are compiling errors: Errata List
- Graphing Calculator Help
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- For help constructing inline formulas, see the Optimath Syntax Checker page (requires Firefox 3).
- Math 120 Movies
- Interactive Java Applets and Animations
- Math Lab: Math 120L is the Math Lab course for Math 120 students.
- Tutors: The link that follows contains a list of
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OPTIMATH is our locally-developed online practice and testing system. The portal for OPTIMATH is
http://msenux.redwoods.edu/optimath
For information on how to get started, see the Introduction to OPTIMATH. For help on Optimath Syntax, read Writing Mathematical Formulas in Optimath, then try your hand with our new Syntax Checker.
Even if your instructor does not use OPTIMATH as a formal part of the course, you can still access the following online practice exercises:
- Help Resources: Tami Matsumoto has compiled a sheet of generic help resources available at the college and other locations. It is available in two forms. This is an extremely valuable resource.
Instructor Resources
- Instructor resources are available on our Math Moodle site.