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Applied Intermediate Algebra (MATH 0075)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3.00
Description:
Strong emphasis is placed on application of algebra and especially on current uses of function models (linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, logarithmic and exponential). The relationship among data, graphs and functions is thoroughly explored. Translating statements and questions from English into mathematics, answering those questions using algebraic procedures and then stating the results again in English will also be discussed in depth. Only symbolic manipulations that have immediate applications will be studied.
MATH 0075 is the minimum algebra preparation for
MATH 1140: Introductory Statistics, MATH 1160: Mathematical Ideas, and
MATH 1165: Mathematics for Teachers. This course does not prepare you for
MATH 1110: College Algebra.
Topical Outline:
Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Solve linear, quadratic, radical, rational, logarithmic and exponential equations
2. 2. Represent or rerepresent a given function verbally, as a data table, as a graph or algebraically
3. 3. Discuss issues concerning domain, range, asymptotic behavior, interpolation and extrapolation
4. 4. Build an appropriate function from supplied data
5. 5. Apply linear, quadratic, radical, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions
6. 6. Analyze the appropriateness of conclusions drawn from the output of the modeling process
Prerequisites:
Placement score into MATH 0075 or completion of MATH 0070 or MATH 0077 or completion of MATH 0065.