MATH 141 — F College Algebra 4 Units
63 hours lecture and 27 hours lab per term. This course is designed to prepare students for the study of calculus. The topics to be covered include review of the fundamentals of algebra, relations, functions, solutions of first- and second-degree equations and inequalities, systems of equations, matrices, binomial theorem, polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry and conic sections, geometric and arithmetic sequences and series, and miscellaneous topics. Graphing calculators will be incorporated. This course may be taken prior to or concurrently with MATH 142 F or MATH 144 F . Both MATH 141 F or MATH 141HF or MATH 143 F and MATH 142 F or MATH 144 F are required for enrollment in MATH 151 F or MATH 151HF . (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation; MATH 129 F , MATH 141 F , MATH 141HF , and MATH 143 F combined; maximum credit, 1 course) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC