MATH 1111: College Algebra

3 Credit Hours

This course provides an in-depth study of the properties of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions as needed for calculus. Emphasis is on using algebraic and graphical techniques for solving problems involving linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Model situations from a variety of settings by using polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions.
Manipulate mathematical information, concepts, and thoughts in verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic form while solving a variety of problems which involve polynomial, exponential or logarithmic functions.
Apply a variety of problem-solving strategies, including verbal, algebraic, numerical, and graphical techniques, to solve multiple-step problems involving polynomial, exponential, logarithmic equations and inequalities and systems of linear equations.
Shift among the verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic modes in order to analyze functions.
Derive common formulas, such as the quadratic formula and logarithmic identities.