Intermediate Algebra
General
Prefix
MATH
Course Number
072
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, graphs, systems of equations, algebraic fractions, radicals, quadratic equations, exponents, functions. Course credits apply towards financial aid requirements and GPA (grade point average), but do not count toward graduation. Offered by the Math Skills Center.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Solve applied mathematical problems.
Outcome
Add, subtract, multiply and factor polynomials and divide polynomials by a monomial.
Outcome
Add, subtract, multiply, divide and simplify rational expressions.
Outcome
Simplify algebraic radical expressions and perform operations with radicals.
Outcome
Convert expressions between radical form and exponential form.
Outcome
Solve literal, linear, absolute value, quadratic, rational and radical equations.
Outcome
Solve linear and quadratic inequalities.
Outcome
Solve systems of 2 x 2 linear equations.
Outcome
Recognize functional notation, identify domain, evaluate a function for a specified numerical value, sketch a graph, and perform arithmetic operations with functions. This includes linear, quadratic, absolute value, square root, and exponential functions.
Outcome
Translate between graphical, tabular, verbal and symbolic forms of functions.
Dependencies
Courses
MATH072
is a
prerequisite
for: