MAT 3121 (LUOA), MATH 121 (LUO): College Algebra

11/10/2019 to 04/18/2020 • Modified 10/14/2025

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Course Description

Fundamental concepts of college algebra including sets, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomials, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear inequalities, and linear programming.

Next Start Date*

March 23, 2026

LUOA Equivalent Course*

  • MAT 3121: College Algebra, 3 LUO credits.

Program Restrictions*

    Prerequisite Requirements*

    Any of the following:

    • MAT 3110 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         or
    • MAT 3126 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         or
    • MAT 3128 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         or
    • MAT 3131 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         or
    • Placement Score-Math completed with a minimum score of 075

    High School Diploma Requirements*

    • Contributes .5 credits to LUOA – Mathematics, Mathematics Requirement.

    Rationale

    MATH 121 provides fundamental math skills needed for further study in mathematics, science, and liberal arts. This course fosters university-level competencies in analytical reasoning and is part of the liberal arts foundation needed to pursue higher education in many fields. Also, understanding mathematics gives us a greater appreciation of God’s creative wisdom since it is, to a large extent, the language of His natural revelation.

    Course Assignment

    Textbook readings and lecture presentations

    Course Requirements Checklist

    After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

    Discussion

    Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will participate in 1 discussion in this course. The student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for the discussion. The thread must be at least 350 words. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 100 words. This assignment aligns with the FSLOs Critical Thinking 1, 2, and 3.

    HW Assignments (12)

    The student will complete twelve (12) homework assignments using WebAssign. A 70% or higher must be obtained on the homework assignment before the student may proceed to the quiz for those sections. These assignments align with FSLOs Technological Solutions and Quantitative Reasoning 1 and 2. These assignments align with TSQR #3 in all modules except Modules 8 and 9.

    Quizzes (11)

    The student will complete 11 quizzes using WebAssign. The student will be given 2 attempts at each quiz with only the higher score being counted. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes. Each quiz is timed and must be completed in a single sitting. When the due date is reached, the quiz will be available for an extra week, with a 10% late penalty. These assignments align with FSLOs Technological Solutions and Quantitative Reasoning 1 and 2. These quizzes align with TSQR #3 in all quizzes except quizzes 7 and 8 in Modules 8 and 9.

    HW: Exam Review Assignments (4)

    Exam reviews will be similar to homework assignments. The student must complete the Exam Review in WebAssign with a score of at least 70% on the Review before he/she may take the corresponding exam. These assignments align with FSLOs Technological Solutions and Quantitative Reasoning 1, 2, and 3.

    Exam Assignments (4)

    The student will complete 4 exams using WebAssign. The student will be given 1 attempt at each exam. Each exam is timed and must be completed in a single sitting. When the due date is reached, the exam will be available for an extra week, with a 10% late penalty. Exams submitted without the accompanying written work will not be accepted. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E; FSLO: TSQR 1, 2, 3)

    *Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.

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