MATH 143 Precalculus I: Algebra

This course includes fundamental concepts of Algebra; equations and inequalities; functions and graphs; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; the Binomial Theorem. Credit hours are not granted in both MATH 143 and MATH 147.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

General Education Competency

Mathematical Way of Knowing

Notes

For appropriate math placement, all students should complete the CSI self-placement process provided by the Mathematics Department before signing up for their first math course. 

MATH 143Precalculus I: Algebra

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

General Education|{5B2306C7-58E4-43D4-B8A5-26C59F89A734}

General Education Competency

Mathematical Way of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

For appropriate math placement, all students should complete the CSI self-placement process provided by the Mathematics Department before signing up for their first math course. 

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course includes fundamental concepts of Algebra; equations and inequalities; functions and graphs; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; the Binomial Theorem. Credit hours are not granted in both MATH 143 and MATH 147.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Analyze real-world questions and mathematically structure strategies to model the questions.
  • Correctly provide solutions to the models of the questions
  • Communicate the solutions to the questions when analyzed and solved mathematically.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies