2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 20, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog

MATH 0401 - Foundations of Algebra


Credit Hours: 4

This course does not apply towards graduation requirements and the grade earned is not included in the cumulative grade point average computation. The topics covered may include, but are not limited to fundamental arithmetic and algebra, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables, factoring, operations on exponents and polynomials, as well as problem solving techniques. A TI-84 graphing calculator is required for this course and the course requires an online learning component. Upon successful completion (a grade of “C” or better) of this course, students should then enroll in MATH 0102  and MATH 1302 . (4 credit hours,)

Prerequisite(s):
(must meet one of the following requirements)

  • A score of 13 or below on the Mathematics section of the ACT
  • A score of 29 or below on the Accuplacer Elementary Algebra Placement Test
  • A score of 234 or below on the Accuplacer Next Gen QAS Placement Test
  • A score of 18 or below on the COMPASS Algebra Placement Test
  • Permission of the department chair or school dean

Course Typically Offered:
F, S, Su