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): State Prerequisite: MAT 003 or MAT 121
Corequisite(s): State Corequisite: MAT 071

Semester(s) Offered: F, S, SS

Notes: This course has been approved to satisfy a Universal General Education Transfer Component in the CAA for the AA and AS degrees.