MA 100: Pre-Algebra

Program
Semester Hours 0
Equivalent Hours
3
Description

This course is designed for students who need to master basic algebraic computations, concepts and applications in order to advance to other math courses for their major area of study. Topics include evaluating and solving word problems; polynomials and algebraic functions, including factoring; and graphing and systems of linear equations.

Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Apply the properties for real numbers including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and order of operations
  2. Solve linear equations with variables on only one side of the equation and on both sides of the equation
  3. Graph a linear equation by either plotting points, locating X and Y intercepts, or by using the slope-intercept form of the equation
  4. Application of all mathematical concepts

Prerequisites

Successful completion of MA 090 or Multiple Measures Placement

Semester
Fall/Spring
Notes

This course does not satisfy the mathematics requirement for an associate degree.