Math 0097 (GPMA 0097) - Elementary Algebra (4 credit hours):
This course is designed to help students learn the basic algebra necessary for college level mathematics. Topics include real number concepts, selected geometry concepts, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, problem solving involving linear or factorable quadratic equations as models, operations on polynomials, factoring polynomials, integral exponents, and graphing linear equations in two variables. Additional topics include the study of rational expressions and the use of the scientific calculator.