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MAT 096 - Intermediate Algebra
Develops algebra skills and a conceptual understanding of algebraic topics, and focuses on the relationship between algebraic, graphical, and numeric approaches to solving problems. Students study topics that include linear equations and systems of equations, methods for solving problems, radicals and radical equations, quadratic equations and the quadratic formula, rational exponents and rational expressions. The course places emphasis on graphing in the Cartesian coordinate system with particular stress on graphing linear equations and systems of equations. Students work at times with calculators and/or computers. NOTE: This course may not be used to fulfill degree or certificate requirements. A grade of C minus or higher is required to pass this course (Ds are not awarded). Prereq: MAT 095 (MAT 105) or MAT 095S or satisfactory placement ; ENG 090 or satisfactory placement , or concurrent enrollment; ENG 094 or satisfactory placement. Placement tests are used only for initial course placement; see catalog for details.

4.000 Credit hours
4.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Studio, Distance Learning, Hybrid Distance & Campus Mtgs, Brokered/Cross Listed

Engin, Math, Nurse and Science Division
Mathematics Department

Course Attributes:
D-Developmental Course

Prerequisites:
ENG 094

General Requirements:
Course or Test: ENG 094
Minimum Grade of DC-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: COL 090
Minimum Grade of DC-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: ENG 100 to 999
Minimum Grade of D
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
READ 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
E101 1
May not be taken concurrently. )

Prerequisites:
MAT095(095S/105) Requirement

General Requirements:
Course or Test: MAT 095
Minimum Grade of DC-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MAT 095S
Minimum Grade of DC-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MAT 105 to 106
Minimum Grade of C-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MAT 096
Minimum Grade of DC-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MAT 096S
Minimum Grade of DC-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MAT 107 to 205
Minimum Grade of D
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MAT 014
Minimum Grade of DC-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MAT 014S
Minimum Grade of DC-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
CPM2 61 to 120
May not be taken concurrently.
and
CPM1 67 to 120
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
M95G 70 to 100
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
MLEV2 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
MLEV3 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
MLEV4 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
MLEV5 1
May not be taken concurrently. )

Prerequisites:
ENG090 Requirement Concurrent

General Requirements:
Course or Test: ENG 090
Minimum Grade of DC-
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: ENG 100 to 999
Minimum Grade of D
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
WRIT 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
E101 1
May not be taken concurrently. )


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