MATH 1141 – College Algebra at Local College
3 credits
 
 Prerequisite: Student must meet one of the following criteria to register for this course: MATH 1118 with a B or higher, Students with a C in MATH 1118 must meet with an advisor before registering, 3 years of college preparatory math with a Math GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale, ACT Math Score of 22 or above, SAT Math Score of 530 or above, Appropriate score on the College Placement Test, or Accuplacer EA with a score of 90 or above.
 
This course emphasizes the use of algebra and functions in problem solving and modeling. Appropriate use of technology and applying mathematics to real-world situations is emphasized. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and piecewise equations and functions. Students whose programs recommend a college algebra course or who need to prepare for calculus should take this course.