MAT 011-Beginning Algebra

4 equivalent hours – Four hours weekly; one term.
Study beginning algebra topics such as operations on real numbers; simplifying expressions; solving first-degree equations, inequalities and application problems; graphing linear equations and solving systems of linear equations by graphing; simplifying exponents; operations on polynomials; factoring polynomials; and solving quadratic equations with applications by factoring.

Prerequisite(s): Achieve an appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Test, or completion of MAT 010 with a grade of at least C, or successful completion of an approved mathematics preparation course.

Note: A grade of at least C in MAT 011 is required to enroll in MAT 012 or MAT 013B. A grade of A is required to enroll in MAT 013A/ MAT 145 offered as a one term accelerated combination course.