Intermediate Algebra

Catalog description

Course is intended for students continuing in Math on the STEM/Business/Math for Elementary Education path ( MAT 122 , MAT 126 , MAT 128 , MAT 140 or MAT 149 ). Students interested in continuing to a general education math course ( MAT 125 : General Education Mathematics or MAT 131 : Elementary Statistics) should enroll in MAT 085 instead. Course covers algebraic principles at an intermediate level. Content includes real and complex numbers, polynomials, factoring, radicals, rational expressions, quadratic equations and an introduction to functions including exponential and logarithmic functions. Course objectives will be achieved using computer-assisted learning, group discussions, and individual tutoring.