MATH 151 - Intermediate Algebra

Credit Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites: RDG 090 and ENGL 090 and MATH 092 or MATH 105 or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests within the last three years highly recommended
C2 General Education Mathematics Satisfier Y
Session Cycle: FWSU

This course covers linear equations, systems of equations, variation, radicals, quadratic functions, complex numbers, conics, exponential and logarithmic equations, basic right triangle trigonometry, and laws of sines and cosines. Students will be expected to work with mathematics numerically, graphically, analytically, and verbally. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the transition to college algebra. This course is approved as a General Education competency satisfier.

Notes: Science Mathematics Division

Theory Hours: 60

Learning Outcomes:

1. Solve linear equations and systems of linear equations.

Applies to General Education Mathematics Competency Outcomes A and B.

2. Solve application problems involving variation.

Applies to General Education Mathematics Competency Outcomes A and B.

3. Perform operations with radicals including rational exponents.

Applies to General Education Mathematics Competency Outcomes A and B.

4. Solve quadratic equations and related applications including the use of the quadratic formula.

Applies to General Education Mathematics Competency Outcomes B and D.

5. Graph conic sections and find their principal values.

Applies to General Education Mathematics Competency Outcomes A, B, and D.