MATH 159 - College Algebra

4 Credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 Contact Hours [Math Level 5 ]

This course explores the concept of functions as models of change. Functions studied include linear, piecewise defined, quadratic, inverse, exponential, logarithmic, power, polynomial and rational. Other topics included are modeling, concavity, transformations of functions, compositions and combinations of functions, sequences and series. This course stresses conceptual understanding and multiple ways of representing mathematical ideas.
OFFERED: spring and fall semesters