MAT 0024C - Introduction to Algebra

Institution:

College of the Florida Keys

Subject:

MAT - Mathematics

Description:

(Does not carry college credit.) Algebra is the study of how variable quantities relate to each other. Students learn how to use the three most common kinds of mathematical relationships (linear, quadratic and exponential) to solve real problems. The graphing calculator is used throughout to illustrate the students' work in linear, quadratic, and exponential models. Extensive use of the graphing calculator also reduces the emphasis on memorized mathematical procedures and allows the student to focus on discovering how mathematical models solve real problems and allow us to make predictions about complex situations involving many variables. The students still use a procedure based textbook to learn the basic algebraic principles: signed number, equation solving, systems of equations, polynomials, factoring, rationals, radicals, quadratics, etc. However, the goal of the course involves a much higher order of the goal of the course involves a much higher order of thinking...the analysis and synthesis of math models and the evaluation of those models.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fkcc.edu

Phone Number:

(305) 296-9081

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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