MAT 139 - Intermediate Algebra
Course Department: Math
5 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 75
Total Lab Hours: 0
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Course Description:
This course covers the following concepts in algebra: solving equations and linear inequalities, polynomial operations, quadratics, rational expressions and equations, radicals and rational exponents, logarithms and exponential equations, system of linear equations and inequalities, and the general study of functions. This course will also help students gain mathematical literacy which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions. In addition, this course will help with any career that involves mathematics, decision making, or problem-solving.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of MAT 054 Math Strategies with a C or higher OR Proctored ALEKS score of 21+.
Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/Face-to-Face
Course Fees: ebook/Access Code: $101.00
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Outcome 1: Apply basic arithmetic operations on polynomials, including factoring.
Outcome 2: Create the graph of a parabola and solve quadratic equations using a variety of methods, including word problems.
Outcome 3: Simplify, perform operations, and solve equations involving rational expressions including word problems.
Outcome 4: Apply the properties of rational exponents as they relate to radicals, perform operations and solve equations involving radicals including word problems.
Outcome 5: Apply the properties of logarithms, perform operations and solve logarithmic and exponential equations, including word problems.
Outcome 6: State the basic nature of a function including domain, range, and how to find its value at a given point.
Outcome 7: Apply the properties of inequalities and solve linear inequalities algebraically and graphically.
Outcome 8: Solving systems of linear equations and inequalities using various methods.
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