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    Dec 21, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

MAT 151 - College Algebra


Credits: 4
Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

College level algebra, including equations, functions, matrices, inequalities, sequences and series, and fundamental algebra theorems will be studied.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. define functions and relations;
  2. solve various systems of equations with several methods including matrices and determinants;
  3. list and use the properties and operations of matrices;
  4. graph equations and functions using various methods including technology;
  5. solve linear, quadratic, rational, absolute value, polynomial, and radical equations;
  6. utilize logarithmic and exponential properties to solve related equations;
  7. identify features and general equations of the four types of conic sections;
  8. identify arithmetic and geometric sequences;
  9. calculate series;
  10. simplify expressions involving complex numbers; 
  11. and solve application situations related to methods presented in this course.


Prerequisite(s): MAT 097 (Recommended) or placement.
General Education: Mathematics.