MATH 002: Basic Skills in Mathematics (Algebra)

The principal objective of this course is to bring students up to college proficiency in basic algebra skills. The criterion for placement in the course is failure to pass the algebra portion of the college’s Basic Skills Placement Test (Accuplacer) . This course presumes mastery of the basic computational skills covered in MATH 001. Topics include solving equations (with applications), polynomials, factoring, graphing linear equations and inequalities, solving systems of linear equations, and radical expressions. A “C” is the minimal acceptable grade to progress to the next course. (every semester). 3 credits (in-house)