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MAT 109 Intermediate Algebra for Advanced Manufacturing/Mechanical Technology Programs

Credits: (4)
This is a class designed to fulfill the mathematics requirement for the Advanced Manufacturing - Machining Certificate program and satisfy the prerequisite for the mathematics requirement for the Mechanical Technology A.A.S. degree program. Topics include solving linear equations and inequalities, graphs, functions, systems of equations, polynomials and polynomial functions, factoring, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, geometric concepts, quadratic equations, and right triangle trigonometry. A focus on mathematical applications pertaining to the Advanced Manufacturing curriculum will be prevalent throughout the course. This course may not be applicable as math credit for other departments without departmental permission. This course will not count toward any elective credit for Math-Science. Credit will not be awarded for this course and MAT 114 . For Advanced Manufacturing - Machining Certificate and Mechanical Technology A.A.S. Program students only.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Solve linear equations and inequalities.
  2. Graph equations and functions.
  3. Identify functions and find domain and range.
  4. Solve systems of equations in two and three variables.
  5. Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and factorization of polynomials and polynomial functions.
  6. Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and simplification of rational expressions.
  7. Solve rational equations.
  8. Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and simplification of radical expressions.
  9. Solve radical equations.
  10. Apply geometric concepts.
  11. Solve equations using the quadratic formula.
  12. Apply algebraic techniques to problem solving.
  13. Apply right triangle trigonometry for problem solving.
  14. Apply algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric principles to Advanced Manufacturing/Mechanical Technology context problems e.g. dimensions of tools, materials, detail drawings, weight of material, and amount of material.