Revised 08/2021

MDE 60 - Intermediate Algebra (3 CR.)

Course Description

Covers topics in algebra. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

Prepares students for enrollment into MTH 161 with co-requisite.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisites: MDE 10 or equivalent, any three MTE units 1-9.

Course Objectives

• Demonstrate comprehension of the major topics.
• Apply learned concepts and success skills toward continued progress in MTH 161 with co-requisite.

Major Topics to Be Included

• Properties of exponents
• Polynomials
• Factoring
• Solving quadratics and Pythagorean theorem
• Complex numbers
• Graphing (lines and quadratics)
• Linear equations and inequalities
• Linear systems
• Functions
• Rational expressions and equations
• Radical expressions and equations