MATH 095 - Intermediate Algebra

5 Credits
This course covers the following topics: review of selected elementary algebra topics; absolute value equations and inequalities; factoring polynomials; rational expressions; solving rational equations; rational exponents and radicals; quadratic equations and complex numbers; functions and their graphs; inverse functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; properties of logarithms; solving polynomial, quadratic-form and radical equations. This class is taught either in traditional lecture mode or through individually tailored, interactive computer instruction that provides the student’s primary method of learning, with the instructor available to assist students on an individual basis during the class period.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 085 or AMATH 185 with a 2.0 or higher, or placement by assessment.

Course Outcomes

Apply properties of real numbers to perform operations with rational expressions and solve rational equations.
Apply properties of real numbers to perform operations with radical expressions and solve radical equations.
Apply properties of real and complex numbers to solve quadratic equations.
Determine the domain and range of functions using algebraic and graphical methods.
Evaluate, graph, and perform operations on functions.
Perform operations on functions.
Apply exponential and logarithmic properties to solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
Apply algebraic and geometric concepts, and numerical computations, to answer word problems.
Communicate using mathematical notation and language.