El Camino College - Division of Mathematical Sciences

Math 130
College Algebra

3 units; 3 hours lecture and 6 hours study

Prerequisite:

Mathematics 73 or Mathematics 80 with a minimum grade of C or qualification by testing (El Camino College Mathematics Placement Test) and assessment

Course Description:

In this course, students will explore polynomial, radical, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs, as well as sequences, series, combinatorics, and the Binomial Theorem.

Course Objectives:

1. Solve polynomial, rational, radical exponential and logarithmic equations.
2. Solve quadratic and rational inequalities.
3. Determine the domain, range, and graph (with transformations) of the following: polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions.
4. Determine the composition of functions and the inverse of one-to-one functions.
5. Use the Rational Zero, Remainder, and Factor Theorems and synthetic division to solve polynomial equations.
6. Solve problems involving arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.
7. Solve problems involving combinatorics and the Binomial Theorem.
8. Solve application problems.
9. Solve problems using a scientific (or graphing) calculator and/or computer algebra systems.

For more information see the Math 130 Course Outline of Record, February, 2009.