MATH 1425 - Pre-Calculus Algebra

5.0 Credits

Students will learn advanced algebra topics that include rational expressions; radical equations; circles; relations and functions; systems of equations and inequalities; Polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; sequences and series; probability and counting theory.

Prerequisites: (1) Within two years prior to beginning the course, completion of MATH 1312 or MATH 1315 with a grade of C or better; placement via the MCC placement test; or placement via a MATH ACT score

Lecture Hours: 5.0
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Perform operations with rational expressions and rational exponents.
Perform operations with complex numbers.
Solve linear and non-linear systems of equations and graph systems of linear inequalities.
Graph functions by plotting points, using symmetry and translations. Determine and graph the inverse of a one-to-one function and write in standard form.
Locate the zeros and graph both polynomial and rational functions. Solve optimization application problems.
Solve and graph exponential and logarithmic functions. Solve application problems requiring use of exponential and logarithmic equations.
Write the equation of a circle and sketch its graph.
Solve problems involving sequences and series.
Solve probability problems and use the binomial theorem

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