College Algebra Support

Catalog description

Presents prerequisite skills necessary to be successful in MATH 131 - College Algebra. Taught concurrently with MATH 131 - College Algebra by integrating course content with instruction in the reading/learning/critical thinking skills necessary for successful performance of MATH 131 - College Algebra course work. These skills will assist with finding algebraic and graphical solutions of linear and non-linear equations and inequalities and their applications; functions and graphs; ratio, proportion, and variation; theory of equations; algebraic functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of linear and non-linear equations; matrices and determinants and their applications. Integrates technology into the learning process through use of a graphing calculator or computer program. Pass/Fail grades will be given. This course may be repeated one time for a maximum of six credit hours. A graphing calculator is required. Check with the College Bookstore or the Mathematics Department for recommended models. Prerequisite: Placement by exam. (PCS 1.4, 3 credit hours: 3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab)