MAT 101 - Beginning Algebra

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course includes the study of rational numbers and their applications, operations with algebraic expressions, linear equations and applications, linear inequalities, graphs of linear equations, operations with exponents and polynomials, and factoring.

Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 100 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

Perform operations with signed numbers using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division without the use of a calculator.
Solving linear equations
Graphing linear equations
Completing operations with powers
Factoring algebraic expressions

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Required Materials:

Scientific calculator may be used beginning with Chapter 2.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Perform operations with signed numbers using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
Solve linear equations and inequalities using operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Graph linear equations by plotting points or using slope/intercept.
Complete operations with powers using rules for exponents.
Factor polynomials using the most appropriate factoring strategy.

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Official Course Syllabus
2024-2025