MTH 87

Basic Algebra

MTH 87 begins with a pre-algebra review. It then proceeds to basic algebra topics such as linear equations and inequalities, rectangular coordinate system, graphs of linear equations, linear systems, polynomials, exponents, and factoring with emphasis on graphing and applications through problem-solving. This course makes extensive use of online software for computer assisted instruction and assessment. Class meetings will be held in a computer laboratory setting and students are expected to use the software on an out-of-class basis to supplement regular in-class meetings. Pass/fail system of grading, but students receive modified letter grades: S(A), S(B), S(C), U(D), U(F). The letter grades in parentheses are not computed in the students' GPAs. No credit toward graduation. This course does not fulfill the university general education requirement in quantitative literacy. MTH 087 requires class contact time of 3 credit hours and will be applied both toward financial aid and term billing as the fee for 3 credits. As no credit for this course applies toward graduation, the credits for MTH 087 are listed on the course schedule and the payment receipt as 0 credits.

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