MTH 087 - Basic Algebra

(4 credits)

MTH 087 begins with a pre-algebra review. It then proceeds to basic algebra topics such as linear equations and inequalities, rectangular coordinate system, graphs of linear equations, linear systems, polynomials, exponents, factoring, and quadratic equations with emphasis on graphing and applications through proble-solving. MTH 087 concludes with an introduction to statistics and probability. Pass/fail system of grading, but students receive modified letter grades: S(A), S(B), S(C), U(D), U(F). The letter grades in parentheses are not computed in the students’ GPAs. No credit toward graduation. This course does not fulfill the university General Education Requirement in quantitative literacy. MTH 087 requires class contact time of 4 credit hours and will be applied both toward financial aid and term billing as the fee for 4 credits. As no credit for this course applies towards graduation, the credits for MTH 087 are listed on the course schedule and the payment receipt as 0 credits.

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