MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra

4 Credit Hour(s)

This course is designed to develop topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on solving equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and analysis of functions (absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic) in multiple representations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to algebra-related problems with and without technology. This course requires the use of a graphing calculator.

Contact Hours: 5
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite(s): Local Prerequisite: MAT 035 or MAT 121
Semester(s) Offered: F, S, SS

Notes: This course has been approved to transfer as credit to the 16 North Carolina public colleges and universities, as well as some North Carolina private colleges and universities.
This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.