• Welcome to Mr. Haugen's College Algebra class.  This is a college-level high school class which provides 3 credits through Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU).

    CIS College Algebra        Course Description:   3 credits from SMSU

    A study of the fundamental concepts of algebra. Topics include: equations and inequalities; polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs; and systems of linear and nonlinear equations. 

    Prerequisite: 

      1. A student must meet SMSU’s CIS eligibility requirements
      2. Also, students should have passed Algebra 3-Regular or Advanced OR, with teacher approval, have passed Algebra 2 with a B- or Higher

    Text:   College Algebra by Openstax, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-algebra

    Book:  College Algebra Book pdf

    Tentative Semester Schedule:

    Term 1

      • Weeks 1–2   Registration, Syllabus, Chapter 1
      • Weeks 3 - 5           Chapter 2
      • Weeks 6 - 8           Chapter 3
      • Weeks 9                Chapter 4

    Term 2

      • Weeks 10 - 12       Chapter 5
      • Weeks 13 - 15       Chapter 6
      • Week 16                Chapter 7
      • Week 17                FINAL EXAM
      • Week 18                Chapter 9