Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
COLP-0018
Organization's ID:
MAT133
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Applied Algebra
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a fundamental study of college algebra including the study of college-level mathematics with an emphasis on business and professional applications.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of college-level mathematics as used in business and the professional world
  • Solve mathematical equations
  • Demonstrate an understanding of functions, limits, and continuity
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of functions and curves
  • Examine and explain the value of probability and statistical methods
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of algebraic concepts to actual business and professional applications

General Topics:

  • Real numbers and variable expressions
  • Equations and inequalities
  • Geometry
  • Graphing of linear equations and inequalities
  • Polynomials
  • Factoring
  • Rational expressions
  • Exponents and radicles
  • Quadratic equations
  • Functions and relations
  • Exponential functions
  • Review of introductory algebra topics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials