Description
This course includes real numbers and variable expressions, first-degree equations, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, rational exponents and radicals, geometry, quadratic equations, and trigonometry. This course is designed for students who are preparing for technical careers. It stresses a working knowledge of applied mathematical concepts. The practice problems are applications from various technical fields but do not require prior knowledge of the technical applications. Problems are selected to help develop an understanding of where and how mathematics is used in the various fields of employment. PREREQUISITE: ACHIEVED REQUIRED SCORE ON A NATIONAL OR A WESTERN DAKOTA TECH QUALIFYING PLACEMENT TEST or A PASSING GRADE IN MATH 090.