2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra

Topics include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, rational functions, exponents, and graphing. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Two years of high school algebra, or by placement

Offered

Fall, Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Solve linear and quadratic equations and inequalities.
  2. Solve equations containing absolute values, rational expressions, and radicals.
  3. Sketch graphs of linear and quadratic functions.
  4. Simplify and factor algebraic expressions.
  5. Know and apply properties of exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, radicals, and rational expressions.
  6. Utilize mathematical reasoning to solve problems.