MATH 143A College Algebra*

This course includes fundamental concepts of Algebra; equations and inequalities; functions and graphs; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; conics; the Binomial Theorem. Credit hours are not granted in both MATH 143 and MATH 147.

Credits

3 Credits

Corequisite

MATH 142

General Education Competency

Mathematical Way of Knowing

MATH 143ACollege Algebra*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

General Education Competency

Mathematical Way of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Corequisite Narrative

MATH 142

III. Catalog Course Description

This course includes fundamental concepts of Algebra; equations and inequalities; functions and graphs; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; conics; the Binomial Theorem. Credit hours are not granted in both MATH 143 and MATH 147.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Analyze real-world questions and mathematically structure strategies to model the questions.
  • Correctly provide solutions to the models of the questions.
  • Communicate the solutions to the questions when analyzed and solved mathematically.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies