2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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MATH 1600 - Pathway to Calculus: College Algebra
Credits: 3
This course offers the development of numerical, algebraic,and graphical problem-solving techniques to be used in calculus. Techniques are developed to solve equations involving polynomial, radical and rational functions. Polynomial, inverse, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions are studied, and their applications are explored both algebraically and graphically. Whenever possible, learning of mathematical concepts is embedded in contextualized situations relevant to STEM majors. The use of mathematics specific technology to support understanding of the College Algebra course is required. This course is designed for STEM majors and fulfills the prerequisite requirement for MATH 1610 Precalculus.
Prerequisite:
*Revised 01/26/25 to include corequisite language and minimum grade change*
Placement using multiple measures OR a grade of C- or higher in MATH 1010 . A grade of D-, D, or D+ in MATH 1010 requires corequisite registration in MATH 0906 .
General Education Code: Quantitative Reasoning (QUAX)
Elective Code(s): LART
Previous MAT* 172, MAT*173, MAT* 175
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