Math 101 - Intermediate Algebra

• Prerequisites: Minimum math competence (1 unit of HS algebra and 1 unit of HS geometry) plus suitable placement scores or Math 95.
• Frequency: Fall (I), Spring (II)
• Student Body: Freshman math and non-math majors
• Credits: 3 (E)
• Recent Texts: Intermediate Algebra 9th edition (Lial, Hornsby and McGinnis)
• Course Coordinator: David Camacho
• Background and Goals: Math 101 covers the fundamental mathematics necessary both as survival skills in daily life and as tool for success in college. Includes algebraic procedures and their applications. Intended for students who will proceed to college level algebra.
• Alternatives: n/a
• Subsequent Courses: This course prepares students for Math 112.

Content coverage:

• Real numbers; properties of real numbers
• Solving linear equations; applications
• Linear inequalities
• Absolute value equations and inequalities
• Rectangular coordinate system; slope
• Equations of lines
• Linear inequalities (two variables); variation
• Systems of equations; applications
• Properties of integer exponents
• Polynomials
• Factoring
• Solving equations by factoring
• Simplifying complicated fractions
• Rational expressions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; graphs and equations
• Rational exponents
• Radical expressions; equations with radical expressions
• Quadratic equations and quadratic formula; applications
• Graphs of quadratic functions, parabolas, circles, ellipses, hyperbolas