MAT-0104 Intermediate Algebra

0 Credits Equivalent Hours (4 EH)
Continuing development and applications of algebraic, graphing, calculator and problem-solving skills, with emphasis on linear and non-linear expressions, functions, equations and inequalities. (“Non-linear” includes absolute value, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic.) Other topics include real and complex numbers, exponents and radicals.
Prerequisite(s): Math placement score or DVM-0071 completed with grade of C or higher, or equivalent. Reading placement score or DVR-0061 completed or concurrent or equivalent. Student must have a graphing calculator.
Students must enroll in a general education math course appropriate for their program of study within their first 18 hours of credit-bearing courses. A grade of C or higher is required for any course used to satisfy a prerequisite for any other math course. All mathematics courses require extensive use of a computer and/or a graphing calculator. Chapter six provides an overview of the sequences of courses offered by the Mathematics Department. Course descriptions should be checked for specific prerequisites. In addition, all math courses have a prerequisite of reading proficiency.