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MATH 0108 - Introductory Algebra NCBO


Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours - Lab: 1
A non-course based option designed for students who need to master a subset of the learning outcomes for MATH 0308 . Topics may include basic arithmetic operations, solving linear equations and inequalities, laws of integer exponents, factoring, rational expressions, the Cartesian coordinate system, graphing lines, finding equations of lines and solving linear systems. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201045319)
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials. 2 - Factor polynomials. 3 - Simplify, multiply and divide rational expressions 4 - Simplify expressions using definitions and laws of integer exponents. 5 - Sketch graphs of linear relations and determine a linear equation in two variables given pertinent information. 6 - Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable and compound inequalities in one variable. 7 - Solve quadratic equations using the factoring method. 8 - Solve systems of linear equations in two variables, including applications 9 - Use linear equations to solve applications. 10 - Find the slope and x and y- intercepts of a linear relation.