MAT 125 College Algebra
This course provides a survey of the algebra topics necessary for Calculus. Topics covered include the analysis of graphs of basic functions, transformations of graphs, composition of functions, inverse functions, quadratic functions and their graphs, polynomial and rational inequalities, absolute value inequalities, radicals and fractional exponents, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, exponential growth and decay problems, and the analysis of circles, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas. MAT 125 consists of the first half of MAT 130. Passing both MAT 125 and 126 is equivalent to passing MAT 130.
Prerequisite
MAT 055 or the equivalent, or satisfactory score on appropriate placement exam
Distribution
Bachelors, Undergraduate