MAT-117 - Precalculus for Business and Social Sciences

3 credits

This course provides comprehensive knowledge of algebra with an emphasis on graphing to visualize and solving real life application problems in the field of business, social and health sciences. Topics include linear and quadratic modeling, solutions of linear and quadratic equations, exponential and logarithmic functions; polynomial and rational functions; systems of equations.

Prerequisite(s): MAT-097 or MAT-098 or placement at college level on math placement test.

Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.