Precalculus Algebra

2019-20 or earlier catalog: GE Area B1 Precalculus algebra without trigonometry. Factoring, exponents, and radicals. Real and complex numbers. Modeling with equations and inequalities. Rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Matrices, determinants, and systems of linear equations. MATH 118 is equivalent to MATH 115 or MATH 116, and MATH 117. Not open to students with credit in MATH 117, MATH 141, MATH 161, or MATH 221. Credit will be granted in only one of the following courses: MATH 115, MATH 116, or MATH 118. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Area B4 (GE Area B1 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs); a grade of C- or better is required in one course in this GE area. Also known as MATH 118.

Common aliases: MATH 118