3.00 Credits
Equations and inequalities, graphing, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and other functions; matrices and systems of equations. Only one of MATH U121 and MATH U126 may be used to satisfy a mathematics requirement for general education or major credit. Prerequisite: appropriate score on placement test and high school Algebra I and II. For students who need a more intensive study, an expanded version of college algebra (MATH U121A) is available. MATH U121A is open to students who have an appropriate score on the placement test, have completed MATH U120 with the mandatory lab, or if the student, in consultation with his or her advisor, determines that extra instruction is needed in order to succeed in MATH U121.