Course Details
MATH102M: COLLEGE ALGEBRA
A basic course in algebra that emphasizes applications and problem-solving skills. Topics include finding solutions, graphing of linear equations and inequalities, graphs and functions, combining polynomials and polynomial functions, factoring polynomials, simplifying and combining rational expressions and equations, simplifying roots and radicals, solving radical equations, and an introduction to quadratic functions and equations. This course fulfills the math general education requirement and can be used as a preparation for MATH 162M. MATH 101M is not a prerequisite for MATH 102M. Not open to students with credit for MATH 162M. Prerequisite: SAT score of 540 or above, or ACT score of 22 or above, or qualifying score on the ALEKS placement exam.
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Where Will This Course Transfer?

| Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Ridge Community College | MTH158 | College Algebra | 2-Year | |
| Northern Virginia Community College | MTHEEE | N/A | 2-Year | |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | MTH161 | PreCalculus I | 2-Year | |
| Rappahannock Community College | MTH158 | College Algebra | 2-Year | |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | MTH161 | PreCalculus I | 2-Year | |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | MTH161 | PreCalculus I | 2-Year | |
| University of Mary Washington | MATHNOTMJ | Elective | NOTMJ indicates this is not a major elective. General elective credit will apply to the overall credits needed to graduate. | 4-Year |
