This course is designed to prepare students in both non-STEM and STEM disciplines for further study in math. Students will cover topics from Elementary through Intermediate Algebra. Use of a graphing calculator is required.
Course Prerequisite: Placement at this level
Credits: 3 (none of which count towards graduation)
The chapter summaries are intended to make you aware of definitions you should know and the mathematical skills you should be able to perform and apply.
1. Chapter 1 Foundations
2. Chapter 2 Solving Linear Equations
3. Chapter 3 Graphs and Functions
4. Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
5. Chapter 6 Factoring
6. Chapter 7 Rationals Expressions and Functions
7. Chapter 8 Roots and Radicals
8. Chapter 9 Quadratic Equations and Functions
9. Chapter 10 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
The first link below leads to a list of selected exercises from the textbook for each section in every chapter that this course will cover. The second link leads to instructions for requesting a student account and enrolling in your course in the MyOpenMath system. The third link is to the online homework system for the textbook. The fourth link is a list of practice sheets available in the MAC for MAT 099.
This area provides you with assistance with using your graphing calculator.
Math is used throughout the world in both STEM and non-STEM disciplines. The following are links to formulas used in various disciplines.
As stated on the course syllabus, all students enrolled in MAT 099 must work in the MAC for a minimum of 14 hours during the semester. MAC participation will be counted as 10% of your final course grade.
The midterm grade calculation will be based on completing 7 hours in the MAC by Friday, March 14, 2025. The final course grade calculation will be based on completing a total of 14 hours in the MAC by Friday, May 2, 2025.
Student MAC hours will only be recorded when the MAC is officially open, and tutors are on duty. Students are not allowed to miss class in order to attend the MAC. Students may only receive credit for 3 hours a day. You are welcome to stay as long as you wish, but you will only receive credit for the first 3 hours.
