MAC 1105 - College Algebra

(3 Credit Hours)
(A.A.)

Prerequisites: MAT 1033 or appropriate score on a mathematics placement test.

This course meets Area II of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This is a rigorous introduction to the mathematical concepts necessary for successful study of MAC 1114, MAC 1140 or MAC 2233. In this course, students will develop problem solving skills, critical thinking, computational proficiency, and contextual fluency through the study of equations, functions, and their graphs. Emphasis will be placed on quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Topics will include solving equations and inequalities, definition and properties of a function, domain and range, transformation of graphs, operations on functions, composite and inverse functions, basic polynomials and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and applications. The use of a graphing calculator is integrated throughout the course. Students who already have credit for MAC 1105 cannot subsequently get credit for MAT 1033. Note(s): Student enrollment in any mathematics course is contingent upon approval by the mathematics department. This means that students who have been misplaced may be subject to schedule changes. Students must have successfully completed the stated prerequisite course with a grade of “C” or better.

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