MAT 055 - Algebraic Literacy

Credits: 4 (4-0)

Develops algebraic skills necessary for manipulating expressions and solving equations. Topics in the course include radicals, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, quadratic equations, absolute value equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations, related applications, and math learning strategies. This course prepares students for College Algebra and Finite Math (STEM courses) Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer EA 60-79 or MAT 050 with a grade of C or better. Co-requisite(s): Students with EA 45-59 who enroll in MAT 055 are required to co-enroll in MAT 025.