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May 17, 2026
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2024-2025 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MATH 136H - College Algebra (Honors)
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or a grade of “C” or higher of MATH 043 - Intermediate Algebra and admission into the Honors College.
PROGRAM: Mathematics
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020
Presents an in-depth study of functions, quadratic, polynomial, radical, and rational equations, radicals, complex numbers, absolute value equations and inequalities, rational fractions and exponential and logarithmic functions. MATH 136 and MATH 137 together comprise a standard two-semester college algebra and trigonometry course.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Determine and sketch functions using techniques of transformations
- Simplify and perform operations on complex numbers.
- Solve radical equations.
- Solve rational and absolute value equations and inequalities
- Solve quadratic equations and inequalities using multiple techniques, solve equations that are quadratic in form. Determine the vertex and sketch a quadratic function
- Apply the properties of logarithms to solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
- Solve polynomial equations and sketch polynomial functions.
- Sketch exponential and logarithmic functions.
- Find the zeros and vertical asymptotes of rational functions.
- Determine composite and inverse functions.
- Use function notation, determine domain and range of functions, find properties of functions (increasing, decreasing, maximum and minimum) and simplify difference quotients.
- Solve a variety of application problems in the above areas.
- Use appropriate technology to enhance the course objectives.
- Written submission and oral presentation of a mathematician biographical paper will demonstrate research that is comprehensive and shows an advanced understanding of mathematical contributions and their application.
- Group project application solving will demonstrate that the student is engaging in complex applications, utilizing real time data, requiring advanced skills in analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Functions
- Radicals and rational expressions
- Quadratic, polynomial, rational and radical equations
- Graphs of equations and functions
- Variation
- Complex Numbers
- Systems of equations
- Exponential and logarithmic functions
- Real Time Data Analysis Mathematical
- History/Biography of Great Mathematicians
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Scientific and/or Graphing Calculator
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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