MATH1360

Meets MN Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 4 ' The course is designed for students who have sound algebra skills. The primary goals of this course are to help individuals acquire a solid foundation in the basic skills of college algebra and to show how college algebra can be used to model and solve authentic real-world problems. Course topics include an introduction to functions and graphs; linear, quadratic, and nonlinear functions with an emphasis on rational expressions, roots and exponents; exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; conic sections; sequences and series; and counting and probability.Student Learning Outcomes

• apply the basic mathematical concepts that form the foundation of algebra
• utilize procedures for manipulating algebraic expressions and equations
• apply critical thinking skills to solve a variety of problems
• apply algebraic principles appropriately to applications
• utilize a systematic approach to problem solving which incorporates verbal, numeric, visual and symbolic strategies
• communicate mathematical understanding to others verbally and in written form
• expand mathematical reasoning skills and formal logic to develop convincing mathematical arguments