MATH 100C - Intermediate Algebra

Description:
This course is designed to prepare students for college-level precalculus mathematics. Symbolic, graphical, and numeric representations will be studied to understand and apply the concepts needed to be successful in precalculus. Credits will not be allowed toward meeting bachelor’s degree requirements. MATH 100BC and MATH 100C are equivalent courses; a student may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Math 100B with a grade of C or higher or appropriate placement score.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Simplify, solve, and evaluate mathematical expressions of whole, integer, rational, and real numbers in symbolic and numeric form
Recognize a variety of problem situations including real-world phenomena that can be modeled and solved by linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, and absolute-value functions
Translate among numeric, symbolic, graphical, and real-world representations of functions
Understand and use the order of operations simplify numerical and algebraic expressions.
Understand and use the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to simplify numerical and algebraic expressions.
Solve a system of equation in symbolic and real-world problem form.
Use and apply operations on decimal, percent, ratios, and rates numbers to solve problems
Make and test hypotheses
Work on extended problems in cooperative groups and applying appropriate technology to solve problems.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/6/19

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg