MATH 116 — College Algebra
is a concentrated study of the topics traditionally found in College Algebra. The topics include a quick and intense review of the topics from Intermediate Algebra, including real numbers, algebraic expressions, polynomials, equations, problem solving, complex numbers, and graphing. Major topics include functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, polynomial equations, inequalities, introduction to analytic geometry, conic sections, systems of equations, mathematical induction, and the binomial theorem. A graphing calculator is required. This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees; group requirements include mathematics (AAS only) (credit hours 4.0, lecture hours 4.0).
Prerequisites: ENGL 101, MATH 098, MATH 095