General Information

• Name: Elementary Algebra
• Discipline: Mathematics (MATH)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers below 100: This course is a developmental course that does not apply toward a WNC degree or honors designation and normally does not transfer to a university. Please see a counselor for more information.
• Academic Division: Science, Mathematics & Engineering

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: MATH 093 or equivalent

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Offers a first course in algebra. Topics include operations with signed numbers; algebraic symbols; evaluating formulas; operations with polynominal, radical and rational expressions; solving equations and application problems using algebra; and elementary graphing. Provides a foundation for the math used in business, science, engineering and related fields.

II: Course Objectives

Offers a first course in algebra. Topics include operations with signed numbers; algebraic symbols; evaluating formulas; operations with polynomial, radical and rational expressions; solving equations and application problems using algebra; and elementary graphing. This course provides a foundation for the math used in business, science, engineering and related fields.

• Upon completion of Elementary Algebra, the student should be able to do the following:
• 1. work with signed numbers.
• 2. read, write and simplify algebraic expressions.
• 3. add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomial, radical and rational expressions.
• 4. solve linear equations.
• 5. solve quadratic equations by factoring.
• 6. graph linear functions.
• 7. solve applied problems.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Although Math 95 does not fulfill any general education or degree program requirements, it will assist students toward developing appropriate college-level mathematical skills and problem solving skills.