MAT-095 Introductory Algebra

Required of all students achieving a score of 1 on the mathematics placement examination. An examination of the operations and properties of the real number system is followed by stress on algebraic expressions, simplification of expressions, solving equations, and verbal problems. A student placed in this course must achieve a grade of S prior to entry in any general education course in the area of mathematics. The class schedule for this course is the equivalent to one three-credit course. This course will be offered as a pass/fail option, with a grade of satisfactory or unsatisfactory.