MAT-1250 Applied College Algebra

3 Credits
This course emphasizes real world applications of algebra and is intended primarily for students who are not majoring in a scientific or technical field. Students will solve equations and inequalities and model data with a variety of functions algebraically and with technological tools. Other topics include analyzing polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, solving systems of linear equations with matrices, matrix algebra, and linear programming.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate mathematics placement or MAT-0104 (formerly MAT-1040) with grade C or higher. Students who have successfully completed intermediate algebra, geometry, and trigonometry in high school or elsewhere are required to score at least 63 on Accuplacer College-Level Mathematics (CP4).
3 class/1 rec. hr.
Note: All math courses have a prerequisite of reading proficiency.