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Credit Course Descriptions (Spring 2010)
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MATH 116

Intermediate Algebra (3 CR)

Prerequisite: MATH 115 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate score on the math assessment test

This course focuses on arithmetic and algebraic manipulation, equations and inequalities, graphs, and analysis of equations and graphs. Students will simplify arithmetic and algebraic expressions, including those containing rational expressions, rational exponents, radicals and complex numbers; solve equations and inequalities including linear, quadratic, quadratic in form, as well as those containing rational expressions, radicals or absolute value; graph linear inequalities and basic conics; and analyze functions and nonfunctions. 3 or 5 hrs.lecture/wk. This course may be offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM) section, see current credit schedule for LCOM details.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $0 to $100.