College Algebra
Course Information
Subject
MTH
Course Number
122
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
College Algebra
Course Description
This course is primarily intended to prepare students for Finite Mathematics and Calculus for Business and Social Sciences. This course will also serve as a prerequisite to Trigonometry. College algebra topics include, but are not limited to: conic sections, sequences and series, systems of nonlinear equations, matrix algebra, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and accompanying equations. Modeling and applications are incorporated throughout the course.NOTE: A specific graphing calculator is required for this course. Contact EMPS Division Office for details. Credit will not be given in MTH 122 to those with prior credit in MTH 144 Precalculus. This course will not meet the General Education Math Requirement for AA or AFA degrees but may serve as an elective. This course with the combination of an IAI MTH course meets the Math requirement for the AS degree. Check the catalog for other Associate degrees including AAS degrees to see if this course meets the Math requirement.
Minimum Credit Hours
5
Maximum Credit Hours
5
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
5-0
Requirements
Prerequisite(s): MTH 108 (or higher math level) C or better, or appropriate score on CLC Math Placement Test, Math SAT, or MATH ACT.
PCS Code
1.1