College Algebra

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This course is an introduction to algebra using a symbolically intensive, functional approach that incorporates the use of appropriate technology and application problems. Topics include the study of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, piece-wise, exponential, and logarithmic functions, the real number axioms, equations, inequalities, and systems of equations. Students with credit for Precalculus (MAT 112) or higher may not take College Algebra. Prerequisite: MAT 095 with a “C” or better, or by placement. MAT 109S College Algebra with Support (5qh) This course is a symbolically intensive, functional approach to algebra that incorporates the use of appropriate technology and application problems. Topics include the study of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, the real number axioms, equations, inequalities, and systems of equations. This course must be taken concurrently with MAT 009 (Support for College Algebra). Students with credit for Precalculus (MAT 112) or higher may not take College Algebra. Corequisite: MAT 009. MAT 112A Precalculus Algebra (3qh) This course is equivalent to half of a course in Precalculus and is an in-depth study of topics in algebra which are essential for an understanding of calculus. Topics include the study of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and the conic sections. Credit may only be received for either MAT 112A or MAT 112. The combination of MAT 112A and MAT 112B is equivalent to MAT 112 for degree purposes or to satisfy prerequisite requirements. Prerequisite: MAT 109 with a “C” or better, or by placement. MAT 112B Precalculus Trigonometry (3qh) This course is equivalent to half of a course in Precalculus and is an in-depth study of topics in trigonometry which are essential for an understanding of calculus. Topics include the study of trigonometric functions and their inverses, as well as simplifying expressions and solving equations using trigonometric identities. Credit may only be received for either MAT 112B or MAT 112. The combination of MAT 112A and MAT 112B is equivalent to MAT 112 for degree purposes or to satisfy prerequisite requirements. Prerequisite: MAT 109 or MAT 112A with a “C” or better, or by placement.