College Algebra

Catalog description

Prerequisite: Algebra: Grade of C or better in MTH 098 or MTH 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Geometry: Grade of C or better in MTH 097, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ This course is intended for students pursuing careers in STEM, business, education, or related fields. It is the study of more advanced algebraic theory and techniques required for the study of calculus and other courses that depend on a similar level of knowledge and rigor. This course develops the concept of a function and its graph, piecewise functions, composite functions, transformations of functions, inverse functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and their applications, and the theory of equations, including solving systems of equations with matrices. Other topics include circles and ellipses and an introduction to sequences and series. Additional topics may include other conic sections, arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, and the binomial theorem, as time permits. (1.1) Proficiency Credit Available (2 C) Pass/No Credit Not Available