Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/13/94
MAT155AB 19952-19965	LEC	1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
College Algebra/ Introduction to Functions II
A study of exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations. Prerequisites: Grade of "B" or better in MAT155AA.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
MAT155AB   19952-19965	College Algebra/ Introduction to Functions II

1.	Utilize the remainder and factor theorem. (I)
2.	State the fundamental theorem of algebra. (I)
3.	Utilize Descartes' rule of signs. (I)
4.	Find or approximate zeros of a polynomial. (I)
5.	Decompose a reduced proper fraction into the sum of partial fractions. (I)
6.	Solve equations involving logarithms and exponents. (II)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
MAT155AB   19952-19965	College Algebra/ Introduction to Functions II

I. Theory of equations A. Synthetic division B. Remainder and factor theorems C. Fundamental theorem of algebra D. Isolating real zeros E. Finding rational zeros II. Exponential and logarithmic functions A. Exponential functions B. Logarithmic functions C. Properties of logarithmic functions D. Logarithms to various bases E. Exponential and logarithmic equations

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