In this course, you will learn how to work with real numbers, equations and inequalities, exponents, polynomials, (x, y) coordinates, rational expressions, square roots, and applications.

Prerequisites :

The following are required for entry into this course:

• A satisfactory score of the placement exam
• An arithmetic course or equivalent
• Proficiency with fractions and decimals 

If you feel you lack any of these, please contact me immediately.

If you complete this course and do well, you will be able to:

• compute with integers and rational numbers
• operate with polynomials  
• factor
• operate with rational expressions
• solve linear, quadratic and fractional equations in one variable  
• solve linear inequalities in one variable
• graph linear equations in two variables
• solve application problems

Your course grade will be determined according to the following points:
 

There are 5 exams for this course - 4 paper exams & 1 online comprehensive final.

We are here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact your instructor when they do:

You may also call to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office.