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MATH115

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College Algebra

Mathematics Science, Tech, Engr & Math

Academic Department

Mathematics

School

Science, Tech, Engr & Math

Course Description

Covers analytic geometry, functions and their graphs, algebraic and graphical solutions of equations and inequalities, graphs and zeros of polynomial functions, conic sections, linear and polynomial modeling, systems of equations and inequalities, sequences and series, and the Binomial Theorem. Techniques of problem-solving and applications are included throughout the course requiring the frequent usage of graphing utilities. Requires a non-graphing scientific calculator for some formal assessments and access to an online homework system.

Course Pre-requisite(s)

MATH-109 OR MATH-1094 OR course with a grade of C or better OR a satisfactory score on the placement test.

5

Total Instructor Contact Hours

77

Total Student Contact Hours

77

Weekly Instructor Contact Hours

5

Weekly Student Contact Hours

5

Academic Level

Undergraduate

General Education Category

Mathematics

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Category

Category 3: Mathematics - Transfer Degrees - College Algebra Track, Category 3: Mathematics - Applied Degrees

Eligible for Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL)

Yes

Acceptable Prior Learning Credit

Other Exam

Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL) Details

Other Exam Details

50, CLEP College Algebra exam, taken at any certified Testing Center, such as HFC’s Workforce & Professional Development’s Testing Center (313) 317-6600.

Other Details

A student may receive credit for Math-115 by earning a minimum score of 50 on the CLEP College Algebra exam.