MAT* 139 - Introductory and Intermediate Algebra Combined

Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MAT* G085 with grade of C- or better, MAT* G095 with grade of C- or better, or qualifying score on Placement Test.
This course addresses algebraic symbolism, properties of the real numbers, operations on algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, operations on polynomials, laws of exponents, factoring, solving quadratic equations by factoring, graphing equations, finding equations of lines, applying algebra to geometry, introduction to metric system, converting between units of measure, and scientific notation. Topics also include graphing functions, relations and functions, radicals and rational exponents, quadratics, and systems of equations. Real world applications of the listed topics will be highlighted. This course will include use of graphing calculator. MAT* G139 combines the content of MAT* G095 with MAT* G137 into a one semester course.
Lecture: 4 hours per week. Lab: 1 hours per week. Semester Hours: 5 semester hours