MAT 9010 - Introduction to Mathematics with College Algebra

3 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs. laboratory

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of algebraic concepts, and skill and practice in the manipulation and utilization of these concepts. Such a background is essential for later mastery of a wide variety of courses in mathematics, computer studies, the sciences, and other areas. Topics include real numbers, absolute value, integer and rational exponents, polynomial operations, factoring techniques, roots and radicals, linear and quadratic equations, graphing techniques, systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, and an introduction to the study of functions.

Students who have taken MAT 900 or MAT 9B0 will not receive credit for this course.

This course is appropriate for students majoring in STEM areas.

Prerequisite(s): For students who are eligible for a corequisite course per CUNY Math placement guidelines and are in need of developmental support.
Required Core: Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning
Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E)
Department: Mathematics and Computer Science