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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-27-03 |
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MAT120
2003 Fall - 9999 |
LEC |
5 Credit(s) |
5 Period(s) |
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Intermediate
Algebra |
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Quadratic,
rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and equations;
graphs of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; equations
quadratic in form; operations on rational expressions, radical expressions,
and complex numbers; rational exponents; applications. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or
better in MAT090, MAT091, MAT092, MAT093, or equivalent, or a satisfactory
score on the District placement exam. |
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Course
Note: Students
may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT120, MAT121, or MAT122. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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MAT120 2003
Fall - 9999 |
Intermediate Algebra |
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Use function notation. (I, II, III, IV) |
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Solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the
square, and the quadratic formula. (I) |
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Solve equations quadratic in form. (I) |
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Solve rational and radical equations. (II, III) |
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Perform operations on complex numbers. (III) |
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Perform operations on radical and rational expressions.
(II, III) |
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Simplify radical and rational expressions. (II, III) |
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Simplify expressions involving rational exponents. (III) |
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Graph quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
(I, IV) |
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Identify the domain of quadratic, rational, radical,
exponential, and logarithmic functions. (I, II, III, IV) |
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Rewrite logarithmic expressions using the properties of
logarithms. (IV) |
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Evaluate formulas involving exponential or logarithmic
expressions. (IV) |
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Model and solve real-world problems using quadratic,
rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic equations. (I, II, III, IV) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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MAT120 2003
Fall - 9999 |
Intermediate Algebra |
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I. Quadratic Functions A. Quadratic equations B. Graphs of quadratic
functions C. Equations quadratic in
form D. Applications II. Rational Functions A. Operations on rational
expressions B. Rational equations C. Applications III. Radical Functions A. Operations on radical
expressions B. Operations on complex
numbers C. Rational exponents D. Radical equations E. Applications IV. Exponential and
Logarithmic Functions A. Evaluation of
expressions B. Graphs of exponential
and logarithmic functions C. Applications |
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