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Course Descriptions
MTH006
Elementary Algebra II
Designed for students with a limited background in algebra, this course prepares students for success in College Algebra and Trigonometry I. Topics include systems of linear equations, polynomial division and special products, factoring, rational expressions, radical expressions, quadratic equations, functions, and application problems. Math study skills are emphasized and reinforced throughout the course. The instructional approach combines lectures and labs and involves active student participation in learning about, discovering, and communicating mathematical concepts. The general format centers on direct whole-class instruction. Other delivery strategies include appropriate, collaborative group activities and individual practice to promote understanding. Multiple approaches and representations are used: verbal, numerical, graphical and symbolic, with sufficient opportunities for students to revisit and extend concepts and applications. Students use technology to enhance their thinking and understanding, to solve problems, and to judge the reasonableness of their results. Credits earned in this course may not be used to satisfy any course requirement or be used as electives required in a given program. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab)
Prerequisite(s): MTH005 or Placement by Examination.