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MAT 092 Introductory Algebra
Credit Hours:  3
Effective Term: Fall 2019
SUN#: None
AGEC: None  
Credit Breakdown: 3 Lectures
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A, B, C, D, F
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Description: A review of the basic skills of arithmetic and algebra, with the emphasis on developing sound algebraic and problem solving skills. Prerequisite: MAT086 or MAT087. Recommended: RDG091.

Prerequisites: MAT086 or MAT087

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: RDG091

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Application Level) Perform the basic operations with polynomials, including add, subtract, multiply, and divide.(CSLO 2 & 4)
2. (Application Level) Apply the laws of exponents, such as squared, cubed, to the power of X based on nested or compound operations, to simplify problems involving the product and/or quotient of expressions with exponents and to express answers without any negative exponents.(CSLO 2 & 4)
3. (Evaluation Level) Evaluate problems involving scientific notation, including converting numbers expressed as scientific notation to standard notation and vice versa.(CSLO 2 & 4)
4. (Application Level) Apply variation formulas to set up and solve direct and inverse variation problems.(CSLO 2 & 4)
5. (Application Level) Use various factoring techniques to completely factor polynomials, incorporating mathematical concepts such as the Greatest Common Factor and grouping techniques.(CSLO 2 & 4)
6. (Application Level) Solve quadratic equations using factoring and the Zero-factor property.(CSLO 2 & 4)
7. (Application Level) Perform the basic operations with rational expressions, including determining the domain and range of rational expressions.(CSLO 2 & 4)
8. (Application Level) Construct linear models and graphs given multiple representations of the function and describe trends and predictions for a given data set.(CSLO 2 & 4)
9. (Comprehension Level) Describe the rate of change of a linear function.(CSLO 2 & 4)
10. (Application Level) Solve systems of linear equations by using graphing, substitution and elimination methods.(CSLO 2 & 4)
11. (Application Level) Graph linear equations and inequalities in the Cartesian Coordinate Plane.(CSLO 2 & 4)
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