MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebra


This course is designed as a course for students who plan to major in mathematics and/or science and are not prepared to take calculus. Topics include polynomials, factoring, fractions, radical expressions, rational exponents, complex numbers, linear and quadratic equations and their applications, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and systems of equations. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both courses in any of the following pairs: MATH 1130/1710, MATH 1710/1730. Equivalent to TN eCampus MATH 1710.

Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Math Subscore of 21 (or equivalent), or completion of MATH 1005  with a minimum grade of B, or completion of MATH 1130  with a minimum grade of C, or completion of MATH 1630  (or higher) with a minimum grade of C, or completion of MATH 170  with a minimum grade of C, or concurrent enrollment in MATH 170 .
Contact Hours: 45 lecture hours per semester
General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
Division: Mathematics and Science
Department: Mathematics

Credits: (3)


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