MATH 116 - College Algebra

Description:MATH 116 is a concentrated study of the topics traditionally found in College Algebra. The topics include a quick and intense review of the topics from Intermediate Algebra, including real numbers, algebraic expressions, polynomials, equations, problem solving, complex numbers, and graphing. Major topics include functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, polynomial equations, inequalities, introduction to analytic geometry, conic sections, systems of equations, mathematical induction, and the binomial theorem. A graphing calculator is required.
Credit hours:4-0-4
Prerequisite(s):all of the following: (1) MATH 098 with a "C" or better grade or satisfactory score on the mathematics placement exam, (2) MATH 095 with a "C" or better grade or one year of high school geometry, and (3) eligibility for ENGL 101
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates and Degrees
  • Group requirement - Mathematics (AAS only)
  • Area of concentration - Not Applicable

Fall 2008 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
MATH 116018:00a8:50aM,T,Th,FOdell
MATH 116022:00p2:50pM,T,Th,FOdell
MATH 116035:30p7:20pM,WJones, J

Summer 2008 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
MATH 1160110:00a11:50aM,T,W,ThOdell

Mathematics Courses

NumberTitleHours
MATH 087General Mathematics Skills3-2-4
MATH 090Pre-Algebra4-0-4
MATH 091Basic Algebra4-0-4
MATH 095Basic Geometry4-0-4
MATH 098Intermediate Algebra4-0-4
MATH 104Technical Mathematics4-0-4
MATH 106Mathematics for Health Careers2-0-2
MATH 110Concepts of Mathematics4-0-4
MATH 111Mathematics for Elementary School Teaching 14-0-4
MATH 112Mathematics for Elementary School Teaching 24-0-4
MATH 113Introduction to Applied Statistics4-0-4
MATH 116College Algebra4-0-4
MATH 117Trigonometry3-0-3
MATH 121Calculus & Analytic Geometry 15-0-5
MATH 122Calculus & Analytic Geometry 24-0-4
MATH 160Finite Mathematics4-0-4
MATH 170Introduction to Statistics4-0-4
MATH 171Concepts of Statistics4-0-4
MATH 190Calculus for Business and Social Science4-0-4
MATH 210Discrete Mathematics4-0-4
MATH 221Calculus & Analytic Geometry 34-0-4
MATH 230Differential Equations4-0-4
MATH 240Introduction to Linear Algebra3-0-3