University Mathematics Preparation

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course combines foundational mathematical skills and mathematics-related study skills in preparation for the content and competencies needed in future mathematics courses. Mathematical topics include real numbers, the language of algebra, solving linear equations and inequalities, expanding and factoring polynomials and rational expressions, basic graphing, roots and radicals, quadratic equations, and functions. Interwoven with the mathematics are an assessment of current study skills and techniques for improving anxiety management and time management as well as effective techniques for structuring study activities, goal setting, and using learning objectives. Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Math 11 or Foundations of Math 12, or permission of the Chair of Mathematics and Statistics Preclusion(s): Pre-calculus 11, Pre-calculus 12, MATH 100-3, MATH 115-3, MATH 150-3, MATH 152-3 Equivalencies: The full UNBC Continuing Studies XMAT 161-1, XMAT 162-1, and XMAT 163-1 sequence