College Mathematics I –

mth208ca

(3 credits)

This course begins a demonstration and examination of various concepts of algebra. It assists in building skills for performing specific mathematical operations and problem solving. These concepts and skills serve as a foundation for subsequent quantitative business coursework. Applications to real-world problems are emphasized throughout the course. This course is the first half of the college mathematics sequence, which is completed in MTH 209: College Mathematics II.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Fundamentals of Expressions
- Identify real and variable elements.
- Classify real numbers.
- Solve problems containing fractions.
- Evaluate expressions.
- Apply mathematical laws and order of operations principles to solve math problems.
- Create expressions using real-world applications.
Linear Equations & Inequalities
- Evaluate forms of linear equations.
- Solve linear equations.
- Use equations to solve word problems and formulas.
- Solve linear inequalities.
- Use linear equations and inequalities in real-world applications.
Linear Functions
- Identify the domain and range of a function, as expressed per set theory.
- Evaluate forms of linear functions.
- Generate graphs.
- Use the midpoint formula with linear segments.
- Identify slope and intercept from a linear function.
- Use linear functions in real-world applications.
Exponents & Polynomials
- Use exponents in algebraic expressions.
- Apply exponential principles to scientific notation.
- Simplify polynomials.
- Use the distribution property with polynomials.
- Perform polynomial operations.
- Use exponents and polynomials in real-world applications.
Fundamentals of College Algebra Review I
- Review all objectives from Weeks One through Four.
- Analyze applications of mathematics.

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Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

College Mathematics I –

mth208ca

Fundamentals of Expressions

Linear Equations & Inequalities

Linear Functions

Exponents & Polynomials

Fundamentals of College Algebra Review I

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