MTH-1120 - College Algebra (3)

Prerequisite: MTH 1080

Designed to provide students with a solic foundation in algebra this course is intended primarily for students with scientific or technical majors, and with MTH 1130, prepares students for the study of calculus. Topics include real and complex numbers,intervals, algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, graphing and solving various types of equations involving second and higher order terms, radicals, and absolute value. Graphical interpretations are emphasized throughout the course. Some topics are supported by the use of computer software such as MAPLE and the use of graphing calculators. MTH-1120 is offered as a traditional lecture course, web-based course, and web-hybrid course.