Prairie State College

Department of Mathematics Math 151

Math 151 - College Algebra - 4 Credit Hours - 4 Lecture Hours

Course Description
This course extends on the concepts previously studied in Intermediate Algebra. Course material is approached both algebraically and graphically. The graphing calculator is used extensively. Topics covered include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their applications. Matrices, matrix operations, and matrix equations are also introduced.

Prerequisite
Math 095 and Math 096, both with at least a C
-or-
Math 095 and one year of high school geometry, both with at least a C
-or-
A qualifying score on the math placement test

Primary Textbook
College Algebra-Special Edition for Prairie State College, taken from Sullivan's 7th Edition Precalculus. ISBN: 0-536-83454-7

The course covers chapters 1-4 and sections 10.1, 10.2, & 10.4. Further sections are covered as time permits.

Course Objectives
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The Math 151 objectives are currently being updated.

Formula Sheet
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Final Exam Review
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Additional Comments
All Math 151 students are given the same comprehensive departmental final exam. The exam consists of approximately 6 free-response problems and 34 multiple-choice problems. All exam problems are based directly on the course objectives. The individual classroom instructor is responsible for all other tests, quizzes, and assignments.

All daytime sections of Math 151 take their finals at the same time. The final exam is always scheduled on the Tuesday of finals week from 1pm to 2:50pm. Evening and weekend sections follow the regular final exam schedule.

Math 151 does not fulfill the general education math requirement. Students should not take College Algebra unless it is a prerequisite for a later course.

The TI-83 Graphing Calculator is required for this course.

Prairie State College Department of Mathematics Chicago Heights, IL 60411