MATH 180 - College Algebra

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

MATH

Description:

This college level algebra course includes the study of linear, polynomial, rational, radical, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs. Other topics include inequalities, factoring, systems of equations, complex numbers, and applications. Students enrolling in this course should have a background in college preparatory algebra, including high school Algebra I and Algebra II or equivalent. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Solve linear, radical, and quadratic equations and inequalities in one variable and apply them to real-world problems. (2) Manipulate and evaluate equations involving polynomial and rational functions and apply them to real-world problems. (3) Identify and model exponential and logarithmic functions and apply them to real-world problems. (4) Construct and interpret graphs of functions using the rectangular coordinate system. (5) Determine and analyze the characteristics of various functions algebraically, graphically, numerically, and/or verbally. (6) Solve systems of linear equations and interpret the meaning of the solutions by the methods of graphing, substitutions, and elimination.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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