MATH 090 Introduction to Algebra for STEM

5 credits

This course covers basic algebraic concepts and operations that will prepare STEM students for MATH 099. Topics include solution of first and second degree equations, linear graphs, inequalities, systems of equations, exponents, polynomials, and factoring.

Prerequisites: MATH 087 or equivalent placement score.
Quarters Offered: All

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify the basic properties of real numbers
Apply properties of the real number system to both numeric and algebraic problems
Solve first and second degree equations in symbolic and in word problems
Solve and graph inequalities
Solve formulas for a specified variable
Graph linear equations
Solve systems of equations in two variables
Apply the rules of exponents
Add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials
Use factoring to solve equations
Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems involving basic algebra