College Algebra

A review of foundational college algebra skills and key mathematical concepts. Designed to provide a solid foundation in algebra, graphs, and functions in preparation for further study in mathematics or the sciences. Key skills include solving of linear, quadratic and other algebraic equations and identities; developing mathematical models; and the graphing of linear, exponential, rational, logarithmic and polynomial functions as well as 2-variable graphs of the conic sections. Key concepts will include general ideas and properties of functions and complex numbers.

Prerequisites:

You must have at least one year of high school algebra (or the equivalent of a beginning algebra class) and one year of high school geometry or its equivalent.

Course Outline

Course Objectives

Solve one-variable linear, quadratic, rational, exponential and logarithmic equations, systems of equations and inequalities
Understand and graph linear, quadratic, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions
Develop mathematical models that can be represented by these expressions and functions
Understand the concept of functions in general, and the ideas of domain, composition of functions and inverse functions
Demonstrate familiarity with complex numbers and their arithmetic operations
Recognize and interpret 2-variable equations and graphs of the conic sections

What You Learn

Coordinates and graphing
Solving equations and complex numbers
Solving inequalities and absolute value equations
Modeling with curve fitting
Function concept, graphing and rate of change
Linear functions, combining functions and inverse functions
Modeling with functions
Polynomial functions and graphs; dividing polynomials
Exponential functions in general and e^x
Review inverse functions, Logarithmic functions and laws of logarithms
Exponential and logarithmic equations and their modeling
Systems of linear equations in 2 variables, in several variables
Partial fractions, systems of nonlinear equations, systems of inequalities
Modeling: Linear programming
Conic sections, how definitions arise from the cone
Equations and properties for the conic sections

Sections

Start Anytime

Type: Online, Start Anytime

Instructor:

Hillel Raz

Cost: $895.00

Start Now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled.

Online

3 semester units

Section Notes

Online, enroll anytime. This continuous enrollment course begins when you enroll. You have a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 180 days to complete the course.

Students must score a 70% or higher on the final exam to pass the course.

The Start Anytime Course Orientation: Mathematics and Statistics (UNEX 1416) is required for all students taking Start Anytime Continuous Enrollment online mathematics and statistics courses. Please enroll in the free, short orientation, where you will explore tips on how to be successful and gain familiarity with requirements and procedures.

TEXTBOOK NOTE: Please use the ISBN listed. Do not purchase a hybrid text; it cannot be used for this course.

Section Materials

Fall 2025 enrollment opens on June 16!

Course Outline

Sections

Section 009