Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  06/27/95
MAT151AB     19966-20015	LEC	1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
College Algebra/ Introduction to Functions II
A study of exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations. MAT151AA, MAT151AB, MAT151AC and MAT151AD together are equivalent to MAT151. Prerequisites: Grade of "B" or better in MAT151AA.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
MAT151AB   19966-20015	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:
MAT151AB   19966-20015	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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