MAT 044 - Precalculus Foundations

4 equivalent hours - Four hours weekly; one term.
Study and apply pre-algebra, beginning, and intermediate algebra topics such as operations on integers, fractions, and decimals; simplifying numerical and algebraic expressions with exponents, including rational exponents; writing and graphing linear equations in two variables; algebra of polynomial, rational, and radical expressions; factoring polynomials; solving linear and quadratic equations; solving linear inequalities; graphing linear and nonlinear functions.

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on AACC’s mathematics placement measures, or successful completion of an approved mathematics preparation course.

Note: A grade of at least C is required to enroll in MAT 045 .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall, spring, and summer

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

1. Perform arithmetic operations on real numbers.

2. Simplify linear, polynomial, rational, and radical expressions.

3. Graph linear equations.

4. Factor polynomials.

5. Solve linear and quadratic equations.

6. Graph linear and non-linear functions.