MAT 036 - Foundations of College Algebra

4 equivalent hours - Four hours weekly; one term.
Study pre-algebra and beginning algebra topics necessary to succeed in College Algebra. Topics include operations on real numbers; simplifying expressions; solving first-degree equations, inequalities and application problems; graphing linear equations; simplifying exponents; operations on polynomials; and factoring polynomials.

Prerequisite(s): Achieve an appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Test, or successful completion of an approved mathematics preparation course.

Note: A grade of at least C in MAT 036 is required to enroll in MAT 037 . Typically offered at MC, AM, GB, and OL; fall, spring, and summer terms.

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

Perform basic operations on fractions and decimals.
Perform basic operations on real numbers.
Simplify algebraic expressions.
Solve linear equations, inequalities, and application problems.
Write linear equations in two variables.
Graph linear equations in two variables.
Simplify exponential expressions.
Perform basic operations on polynomial expressions.
Factor polynomials.