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MAT 1350 - College Algebra
3 credit hours

MAT 1350 includes algebraic operations, functions, graphing, theory of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, sequences, summation, induction, binomial theorem, and applications. (Replaces MAT 125, MAT 131, MAT 135, or MAT 141.)
Prerequisite: A score either at least 63 on Accuplacer College-Level Mathematics (CP4) or at least 406 on Descriptive Test of Mathematics Skills (DTMS) T70 or T71 or a grade of “C” or higher in MAT 1040 [formerly MAT 104]. Student must have graphing calculator.

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Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, each student should be able to demonstrate the ability to use symbolic, numerical, and visual skills to find and verify solutions of algebra problems and algebra applications (of college-level difficulty) in the following areas:

1. Performing operations with and simplifying:

• Algebraic expressions involving real and complex numbers, integer and rational exponents, radicals, and absolute values.
• Transcendental expressions involving exponentials and logarithms.
• Polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions, including related composite and inverse functions.

2. Solving:

• Linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities in one and two variables.
• Applications involving exponential and logarithmic functions.
• Applications of systems of equations in two and three variables using algebraic, matrix, and determinant methods.

3. Graphing and analyzing: Polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions, including related composite and inverse functions.

4. Graphing functions and equations in a rectangular coordinate system.