MTH 96 - Applied Algebra II

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MTH 60 or MTH 63 or designated placement.

Course Description: Introduces the study and application of linear, quadratic, power, exponential, and logarithmic expressions and functions. Working with real data, the mathematics of curve fitting will be developed making extensive use of the graphing calculator. This course concludes the developmental mathematics sequence. Course does not transfer.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Differentiate between empirical, graphical, and functional representations of algebraic relationships.
CLO#2: Create linear, quadratic, power, exponential, and logarithmic models of real world situations using the regression feature of graphing calculators and excel. (ILO: Quantitative literacy & reasoning)
CLO#3: Recognize the basic shape of linear, quadratic, power, exponential, and logarithmic relationships.
CLO#4: Use basic algebra skills to solve linear, quadratic, power, exponential, and logarithmic equations.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Graphing calculator (TI 83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, or TI-84 Silver), pencil, paper and graph paper or engineering paper.

ACTI Code and Course Type
351 Post-Secondary Remedial Math

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.