MATH 31 - Support Course for MATH& 141

Credits: 2
Support course for MATH& 141  that covers pre-college topics needed in MATH& 141 - PreCalculus I . The course must be taken concurrently with MATH& 141 . Study of factoring, exponents, complex fractions, graphing, linear equations, linear inequalities, quadratic equations, literal equations, graphing calculator, and study skills strategies. This is a pass/no credit course.

Enrollment Requirement: MATH 97  with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or appropriate math placement; and concurrent enrollment in MATH& 141 . Recommended: READ 104 , ENGL 97  

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

1. Factor polynomials.
2. Simplify expressions using exponent rules.
3. Solve linear inequalities.
4. Simplify complex fractions.
5. Graph linear and quadratic functions.
6. Find the equation of a line.
7. Solve literal and quadratic equations.
8. Perform basic functions on a graphing calculator.
9. Describe study skills strategies.

1. Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem. 
2. Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem. 
3. Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas. 

• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.