MAT 900 - College Algebra

3 Credit(s) Hours: 4 hrs.

A comprehensive treatment of the following: 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, and Gaussian elimination. Introduces the study of functions in preparation for the study of pre-calculus. Demonstration of proficiency in subject matter via departmental final exam is required for successful completion.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: (1) MAT R300 , or (2) Successful completion of the Elementary Algebra portion of the ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math and a score of 55 - 69 on the College Level Math portion of the ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math.
Required Core: Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning
Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E)