MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
This course is designed to develop topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on solving equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and analysis of functions (absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic) in multiple representations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to algebra-related problems with and without technology.
Competencies
·Student Learning Outcomes
1. Use analytical, graphical, and numerical representations to solve absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations with both real and complex solutions.
2. Use analytical, graphical, and numerical representations to solve absolute value, polynomial and rational inequalities with real solutions.
3. Use analytical, graphical, and numerical representations to analyze absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions with both real and complex zeros.
4. Use multiple methods to solve problems involving systems of equations and apply to decomposing partial fractions.
5. Construct the composition and inverse of functions.
6. Use polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions to model various real world situations in order to analyze, draw conclusions, and make predictions.
Prerequisite
Take 1 Set: Set 1: DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040(S24983) DMA-050(S24984);DMA-060, DMA-070, DMA-080 Set 2: DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-045; DMA-065 Set 3: DMA-025 DMA-045;DMA-065 Set 4: DMA-025 DMA-040(S24983) DMA-050(S24984);DMA-065 Set 5: MAT-003; From rule RMINP3; Change To MAT-003 P3 Set 6: Take BSP-4003; From rule BSPMINP3; Set 7: MAT-035 or MAT-7035 Set 8: MAT-110 (Rule c or higher) Set 9: MAT-121(Rule c or higher) Set 10: MAT-143 (Rule c or higher) Set 11: MAT-152 (Rule c or higher) Set: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-045, DMA-060, DMA-070, DMA-080 Set: DMA-025, DMA-045, DMA-060, DMA-070, DMA-080 Set: DMA-025, DMA-040, DMA-050, DMA-060, DMA-070, DMA-080 Set: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-040, DMA-050, DMA-065 Set: MAT-003 MAT-021 Set: MAT-003 MAT-043 Set: MAT-003 MAT-052 Set: MAT-003 MAT-071
Corequisite
Take MAT 071
Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer