MATH1400 College Algebra
Topics covered in this course include: concepts of algebra-real numbers, exponents, polynomials, and rational expressions; equations and inequalities; functions and graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; conic sections; systems of equations and inequalities; sequences and probability.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on math assessment test OR
MATH0980 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Perform operations with complex numbers
Determine the domain, range, and symmetries of a function
Graph functions using transformations
Perform operations with functions
Determine the inverse of a function
Graph polynomial and rational functions
Solve polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic equations
Solve systems of linear equations in two and three variables
Solve nonlinear systems of equations
Solve inequalities and systems of inequalities
Perform operations with matrices
Solve problems involving permutations, combinations, and probability
Determine the equation for various conic sections
Graph conic sections
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details