Maricopa Community Colleges  MAT121   20036-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/27/03
MAT121 20036-99999 LEC 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Intermediate Algebra
Quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and equations; graphs of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; equations quadratic in form; operations on rational expressions, radical expressions, and complex numbers; rational exponents; applications. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT090, MAT091, MAT092, MAT093, or equivalent, or a satisfactory score on the District placement exam.
 
Course Note:May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT120, MAT121, or MAT122.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MAT121   20036-99999 Intermediate Algebra
1. Use function notation. (I, II, III, IV)
2. Solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. (I)
3. Solve equations quadratic in form. (I)
4. Solve rational and radical equations. (II, III)
5. Perform operations on complex numbers. (III)
6. Perform operations on radical and rational expressions. (II, III)
7. Simplify radical and rational expressions. (II, III)
8. Simplify expressions involving rational exponents. (III)
9. Graph quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. (I, IV)
10. Identify the domain of quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. (I, II, III, IV)
11. Rewrite logarithmic expressions using the properties of logarithms. (IV)
12. Evaluate formulas involving exponential or logarithmic expressions. (IV)
13. Model and solve real-world problems using quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic equations. (I, II, III, IV)
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MAT121   20036-99999 Intermediate Algebra
    I. Quadratic Functions
        A. Quadratic equations
        B. Graphs of quadratic functions
        C. Equations quadratic in form
        D. Applications
      II. Rational Functions
          A. Operations on rational expressions
          B. Rational equations
          C. Applications
        III. Radical Functions
            A. Operations on radical expressions
            B. Operations on complex numbers
            C. Rational exponents
            D. Radical equations
            E. Applications
          IV. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
              A. Evaluation of expressions
              B. Graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions
              C. Applications
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