MAT 171 — Precalculus Algebra 3 2 4
Prerequisite(s): Complete one of the following courses or receive non-course credit by placement. Course 1: MAT 035 Course 2: MAT 071 Course 3: MAT 003 with a grade of P3 Corequisite(s): None This course is designed to develop topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on solving equations and inequali - ties, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and analysis of functions (absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic) in multiple representations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solu - tions to algebra-related problems with and without technology. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and the ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Hours Per Week Class Lab Credit