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2023-2024

Precalculus Algebra MAT-171

Last updated on June 6, 2023, 10:26 a.m.

This course is designed to develop topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on solving equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and analysis of functions (absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic) in multiple representations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to algebra-related problems with and without technology.

This course is a Universal General Education Transfer Component course that is guaranteed to transfer for general education equivalency credit to each of the 16 institutions in the University of North Carolina system.


Course Hours

Class Lab Clinical Work SHC
3.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 4.00

Prerequisites

Take One Set:

Set 1: Take DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-040, DMA-050, DMA-060, DMA-070, DMA-080

Set 2: Take DMA-025 DMA-045 DMA-065

Set 3: Take MAT-003 with a grade of P3 ** Effective of Spring 2023:  Take MAT 003 (Fall 2022 or later) with grade of P2

Set 4: Take BSP-4003 with a grade of P3

Corequisites

Take MAT-071 if unweighted high school GPA is between 2.6 - 2.999; **Effective as of Spring 2023.  Required if completed MAT 003 with grade of P2, MAT-071 is optional for others.