MAT 176: Accelerated College Algebra. This course is designed to be an efficient combination of Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra. Topics include manipulation of monomials, polynomials, rational and radical expressions; solving equations and inequalities, including linear, rational, quadratic, absolute value, exponential a logarithmic; developing problem solving techniques; and introduction to functions, variation, the algebra of functions and their graphs; study of properties and graphs of polynomial and rational functions, including use of a graphing calculator and regression analysis; reading/interpreting graphs of function and applications. Prerequisite: An ACT math sub-score of 19 (or better), or an SAT math sub-score of 400 (or better), or a grade of C or better in MAT 096, or a KYOTE College Readiness placement score of 22
(or better). CREDIT: FOUR SEMESTER HOURS.
Proposed Course Description:
MAT 115A: Accelerated College Algebra. This course is designed to be an efficient combination of Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra. Topics include manipulation of monomials, polynomials, rational and radical expressions; solving equations and inequalities, including linear, rational, quadratic, absolute value, exponential and logarithmic; developing problem solving techniques; and introduction to functions, variation, the algebra of functions and their graphs; study of properties and graphs of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, including use of a graphing calculator and regression analysis; reading/interpreting graphs of function and applications. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MAT 171, an ACT math sub-score of 19 (or higher), an SAT math sub-score of 460 (or higher), a KYOTE College Readiness placement score of 22 (or higher), or a COMPASS score of 36 (or higher). CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS and FIVE CONTACT HOURS.
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