https://164.106.248.29/colleges/laurelridge/courses/MDE60-IntermediateAlgebra

Effective: 2020-01-01

Course Description

Covers topics in algebra.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.

General Course Purpose

Prepares students for enrollment into MTH 161 with co-requisite.

Course Objectives

  • Demonstrate comprehension of the major topics.
  • Apply learned concepts and success skills toward continued progress in MTH 161 with co-requisite.

Major Topics to be Included

  • Properties of exponents
  • Polynomials
  • Factoring
  • Solving quadratics and Pythagorean theorem
  • Complex numbers
  • Graphing (lines and quadratics)
  • Linear equations and inequalities
  • Linear systems
  • Functions
  • Rational expressions and equations
  • Radical expressions and equations