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Oct 23, 2026
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MATH 0230 - Mathematical Foundations with Elementary Algebra
Credits: 5
Catalog Description
This course emphasizes the mathematical concepts and skills that prepare students to take Intermediate Algebra, Mathematics for Liberal Arts, or Introduction to Statistics. Topics include properties of the real number system, simplifying algebraic expressions, operations with polynomial expressions, methods for solving linear and quadratic equations and proportions, data displays and measures of central tendency, interpretations of graphs, mathematical modeling, STEM and Non-STEM math pathways, and mathematical study skills. The course includes 5 hours of instructional time, and 2 additional hours of supported active learning time designed to support the development of arithmetic and prealgebra understanding that underpins the content of the course.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): MATH 0080 (or equivalent course) with a passing grade, or appropriate score on the math placement test.
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: This course is designed for students who have had some high school algebra
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Solve authentic, multistep problems in a variety of contexts by applying two or more mathematical strategies or concepts.
- Interpret and communicate quantitative information, quantitative relationships, and mathematical concepts using appropriate mathematical language for the context.
- Support answers by providing appropriate mathematical justifications.
- Assess the reasonableness of solutions.
- Evaluate expressions involving real numbers.
- Formulate algebraic representations necessary to model problems.
- Simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions and equations.
- Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable.
- Translate among verbal, numeric, symbolic, and graphical forms of mathematics.
- Apply appropriate formulas to solve problems.
- Create graphical representations of quantitative information and equations.
- Interpret graphs and data displays.
- Implement study skills and practices that support success in college mathematics.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Properties of and operations with real numbers
- First-degree equations and inequalites in one variable
- Proportionality
- Graphical, numerical, and symbolic representations of linear relationships in two variables
- Slope of linear relationships
- Properties of and operations with integer exponents
- Operations with polynomials
- Quadratic equations in one variable
- Displays of data
- Measurements of central tendancy
- Applications and modeling of quantitative information and relationships
- Interpreting graphs in context and for patterns
- Mathematical study skills and practices
Credit for Prior Learning Options
Course-Specific Exam
Credit for Prior Learning Option Procedure(s)
- The student should contact an instructor currently teaching or scheduled to teach the desired course.
- The instructor will provide and schedule an exam date.
- The student is to bring the Credit by Exam form to the scheduled exam.
- The faculty member will notify the student and Records Office of the results.
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