MATH 120A - Algebraic Methods: College Algebra

MATH 120 is offered as MATH 120A - Algebraic Methods: College Algebra or MATH 120B Algebraic Methods: Finite Math .

Using algebraic techniques, students develop analytical reasoning skills to construct mathematical models, solve problems and interpret results.

In MATH 120A, students engage in a more in-depth development and extension of the algebraic concepts and method introduced in MATH 103  . Topics include algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities; functions, their transformations and graphs; polynomials and rational functions; rational and complex zeros of polynomials, systems of equations and inequalities; applications of matrices.

Prerequisite: MATH 103  or satisfactory placement.

Credits: 4 cr

General Education: Category 3