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MAT 099 - Foundations for College Mathematics Pt.2


Number of Credits: 0
Examine intermediate algebra topics such as interval and function notation, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations, factoring polynomial functions, composite functions, and inverse functions. Solve, graph, and apply a variety of functions including polynomial, rational, quadratic, radical, exponential, and logarithmic. TI-83/84 graphing calculator is required.  Four hours lecture. Zero credits. Four billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): MAT 095  or a satisfactory placement exam score; plus exemption/completion of ENG 001 
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify and use the properties of functions. (PG1)
  2. Factor a variety of polynomial functions. (PG1)
  3. Solve systems of linear equations and related applications. (PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
  4. Evaluate, simplify, solve, and perform mathematical operations with radical expressions and equations. (PG1, PG3)
  5. Translate, evaluate, and simplify expressions with rational exponents. (PG1, PG3)
  6. Graph quadratic, radical, logarithmic, and exponential functions. (PG1)
  7. Find the sum, difference, product, quotient, and composite of two different functions. (PG1)
  8. Find the inverse of a one-to-one function. (PG1)
  9. Solve exponential, rational, and quadratic equations and related applications. (PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
  10. Apply the properties and rules of logarithms to evaluate and solve, logarithmic expressions and equations. (PG1, PG3)
  11. Simplify, add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions and complex numbers. (PG1, PG3)
  12. Solve linear inequalities and use interval notation to express the solution set. (PG1)



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