MA 131. College Algebra with Review

Credits: 5
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 120 or MA 125 with a C or better.

This course will enable the student to use and interpret the mathematical symbols and notation relating to functions. The student will analyze the graphs of various mathematical functions with the assistance of a graphing utility, including polynomial, rational, root, absolute value, logarithmic and exponential functions, and solve related equations and inequalities, including systems of equations and inequalities. The student will use both graphical analysis and equation solving in the context of word problems. This course incorporates some review topics and moves at a slower pace than MA 135. (MAT1010)