Catalog 2024-2025 
    
    Sep 18, 2024  
Catalog 2024-2025

MATH 111 College Algebra with Applications

5 credits


This course provides a comprehensive review of algebra, graphs, and functions, and includes an in-depth study of linear, quadratic, and trigonometric functions. Problem-solving using geometry and vector analysis is also covered. Practical applications are emphasized.

This course meets the Quantitative Reasoning  general education distribution requirement.

Prerequisites: MATH 99  (or placement into MATH 111)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Solve, graph, and interpret linear and quadratic equations, functions, and inequalities
  • Graph, transform, and compose functions
  • Solve systems of equations in two and three variables
  • Use trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions to solve problems
  • Use vector analysis to solve problems in physics
  • Use quantitative modeling to solve problems involving functions, linear algebra, geometry, and  trigonometry

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Critical Thinking, the ability to evaluate information, draw inferences, arrive at conclusions, and create solutions based on objective analysis of the evidence.

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50