MAT 121 College Math I

PRIOR TO FALL 2013, THIS COURSE WAS OFFERED AS MAT 101. This course provides a review of algebra fundamentals, including linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, integer exponents, and quadratic equations. The course will also cover linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, and exponential functions as well as graphing techniques for these functions. The elimination method for solving systems of linear equations will be discussed. The mathematics of finance will be introduced. Applications of mathematics will be stressed. Please note that a minimum grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order for a student to take higher level math courses for which this course is a prerequisite.