The University of Arizona
Department of Mathematics
Math 109 Home Page
This web page was designed to assist students enrolled in Math 109 at The University of
Arizona. Click on the links below to find out about course information, policies,
syllabus, quizzes, instructors, and more.
Course Web Page
Wiley Plus (course web page)
Phone numbers, office locations, and email addresses for all Math 109 instructors:
Instructor Directory
Course Policy and Syllabus:
Course Policy (Traditional Sections)
Course Policy (Online Sections)
Weekly Syllabus (Traditional Sections)
Weekly Syllabus (Online Sections)
Required Texts:
Explorations in College Algebra: Course Notes (complete with WileyPlus access) and
Explorations in College Algebra: Supplements
Course objectives:
To promote problem-solving and critical thinking skills through the
application of algebraic concepts to common situations.
To strengthen students’ conceptual understanding of mathematics.
To help students learn to organize, summarize, graph, and analyze data
algebraically in order to obtain a better understanding of that data.
To enhance learning and understanding of mathematical concepts through
the integrated use of graphing calculators and spreadsheets.
To provide an opportunity for student group work, and to promote the
teamwork skills necessary for that work.
To promote and utilize the “Rule of Four”: All concepts are explored
algebraically, numerically, graphically, and in context with applications.
To incorporate writing into the curriculum.
To prepare students for more advanced quantitative courses such as
Calculus Concepts for Business Majors and Statistics.
To help strengthen students’ general academic skills.
This website is maintained by the Algebra Program at the University of Arizona.