MAT 101 - College Algebra

3 Cr. Hrs.

Math 101 is a basic algebra course beginning with a review of the real number system and basic algebraic properties. It is intended for students who need a terminal course in college algebra and for those who wish to take a more advanced mathematics course but do not have sufficient algebra skills. Topics include: sets; real numbers; operations; order; inequalities; polynomial factoring; functions; graphs; exponents; first and second degree equations; variation; and systems of equations. Prerequisite: Score of 450+ on Math SAT or 16+ on Math ACT. Students not meeting these prerequisites must enroll in MAT 120 when they register for MAT 101 or pass a placement test set by the department. A student cannot receive academic credit for both MAT 101 and MAT 106. *Students who must take MAT 140, Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1, may take Math 101 and MAT 107 concurrently. A student with a “C” or better in a math course numbered 140 or higher may not subsequently receive credit for a math course numbered less than 140, unless, due to the student’s major or change of major, the course is a math requirement.