Math 1050 - College Algebra

For students who are proficient in intermediate algebra, this course is designed to satisfy quantitative literacy requirements and to prepare students for trigonometry and calculus.  Topics include: polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; graphing; matrices; partial fractions; conics; sequences and series.  Students will apply algebraic skills to the formulation and solution of "real-world" application problems, applying graphing technology where appropriate. 

Upon successful completion students will be able to:

1. Analyze characteristics of relations (x, y- intercepts)
2. Analyze characteristics and properties of functions (including piecewise defined functions)
3. Use and apply transformations to functions
4. Construct, maximize or minimize, and analyze mathematical models
5. Analyze, graph, and apply (solve) functions of many types including quadratic, exponential, rational and logarithmic.
6. Find inverses and use properties of inverse functions.
7. Know how to identify, manipulate, and use matrices to solve systems of linear equations.
8. Know and understand properties of sequences and series. Know the difference between arithmetic and geometric series.
9. Identify and work with all conics in general form and use conics to solve applied problems.
10. Expand powers of binomials using the Binomial Theorem.

1. Review
2. Relations and functions
3. Polynomial functions
4. Rational functions
5. More about functions
6. Exponential and logarithmic functions
7. Conics
8. Systems of equations and matrices
9. Sequences and the Binomial Theorem