MAT 1033A - Intermediate Algebra

4 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)

This is an intermediate algebra course designed to prepare students for general education mathematics/statistics courses. This course emphasizes concepts, techniques, and applications of the following major topics; factoring, algebraic functions, radicals and rational exponents, complex numbers, quadratic equations, rational equations, two-variable linear equations/inequalities and their graphs, systems of linear equations and inequalities, and an introduction to functions. This course may be used as an elective, but does not meet Gordon Rule requirements for B.A.S., A.A., or A.S. transfer students.

Prerequisite(s): a passing score on the standardized placement test measuring mathematics achievement, successful completion of MAT 0028 with a grade of “C” or better, or exemption from placement testing.