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This course prepares students to take courses in calculus, statistics, mathematics for elementary education majors, and other areas where algebra skills are required.  Fluent skills in algebra are necessary for success in any area that uses mathematical analysis.  The mastery of college algebra requires well-developed skills, clear conceptual understanding, and the ability to model phenomena in a variety of settings.  College Algebra develops the concepts of graphing functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, solving systems of equations, the binomial theorem, permutations, combinations, and probability. This course contributes to all the expected learning outcomes of the Mathematics BS (see learningoutcomes@byu.edu).
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=== Prerequisites ===
 
=== Prerequisites ===

Revision as of 15:06, 5 December 2008

Catalog Information

Title

College Algebra.

(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

(3:3:0)

Offered

F, W, Sp, Su

Prerequisite

Math 97 or equivalent.

Description

Functions, polynomials, theory of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, permutations, combinations, binomial theorem.

Desired Learning Outcomes

This course prepares students to take courses in calculus, statistics, mathematics for elementary education majors, and other areas where algebra skills are required. Fluent skills in algebra are necessary for success in any area that uses mathematical analysis. The mastery of college algebra requires well-developed skills, clear conceptual understanding, and the ability to model phenomena in a variety of settings. College Algebra develops the concepts of graphing functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, solving systems of equations, the binomial theorem, permutations, combinations, and probability. This course contributes to all the expected learning outcomes of the Mathematics BS (see learningoutcomes@byu.edu).


Prerequisites

Minimal learning outcomes

Additional topics

Courses for which this course is prerequisite