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MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra

Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course is designed to develop topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on solving equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and analysis of functions (absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic) in multiple representations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to algebra-related problems with and without technology. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Mathematics. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): Satisfactory completion of DRE 098  or EFL 074, EFL 084,  and EFL 094 and DMA 010,  DMA 020,  DMA 030,  DMA 040,  DMA 050,  DMA 060,   DMA 070,  and DMA 080  or a grade of C or better in MAT 121.