2013-2014 Catalog

MAT 161 College Algebra

3-0-3

This course provides an integrated technological approach to algebraic topics used in problem solving. Emphasis is placed on applications involving equations and inequalities; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; and graphing and data analysis/modeling. Upon completion, students should be able to choose an appropriate model to fit a data set and use the model for analysis and prediction.

Prerequisite

MAT 080 or DMA 010 and DMA 020 and DMA 030 and DMA 040 and DMA 050 and DMA 060 and DMA 070 and DMA 080 or appropriate placement scores

Corequisite

MAT 161A

Offered

FA, SP, SU