Fundamental Concepts ((4))

Catalog description

Foundational elements of geometry, data analysis, and algebra. This course is intended for students pursuing a major in science, engineering, technology, or business. Topics include: algebra of polynomial, rational, and radical expressions; factoring; introduction to rational exponents; systems of linear equations; absolute value, quadratic, rational, and radical equations; linear and absolute value inequalities; square and higher-order roots and introduction to rational exponents; domain, range, and algebra of functions; introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions; graphs of linear and quadratic functions; graphs of basic rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions; geometric formulas and applications; introduction to statistics, counting, and probability. Emphasis is on applications of concepts. For students in MM CAT 3 or CAT 4.