ISI - MATH 1143 - College Algebra
Course Description
College Algebra covers algebraic, exponential, logarithmic functions; graphs of conics; zeros of polynomials; systems of equations, induction.
This course introduces the concept and examples of real functions. Topics include definition, domain and range of a function; composition and inverse of functions, transformations; linear, quadratic and higher degree polynomials; rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; and representations (formulas, graphs) and applications.
UI students: Carries no credit after Math 160 Survey of Calculus or Math 170 Calculus I
REQUIRED: Exam proctor required for this course.
Learner Outcomes
Student will understand domain and range of a function; composition and inverse of functions, transformations; linear, quadratic and higher degree polynomials; rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; and representations (formulas, graphs) and applications.
Required Course Materials
Stewart, James, Lothar Redlin, and Saleem Watson. Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus. 5th ed. Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2006. ISBN-10: 0-534-49277-0. ISBN-13: 978-0534492779
Texas Instrument TI-30X IIS 2-Line Scientific Calculator ONLY. No other calculators allowed for test-taking.
Sponsor Institution
Credits earned for this course are included in a University of Idaho transcript.
This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course
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COURSE NUMBER NOTICE
Beginning with the 2025-2026 Catalog year, the University of Idaho transitioned to 4-digit course numbers. As ISI works through this transition, you may continue to see 3-digit course numbers during this time. A crosswalk is available online.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: sufficient score on SAT, ACT, or math placement test; or Math 108 Intermediate Algebra with grade of C or better. It is recommended that Math 143 be taken within two years of passing Math 108 or its equivalent.Required test scores can be found here: https://www.uidaho.edu/registrar/registration/placement
- ISI - MATH 1080 - Intermediate Algebra (Pass)
- EP0024 - ISI - MATH 1143 Pre-Req