2011-2012 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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MAT 084 - Polynomials Arithmetic of polynomials: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Factoring polynomials, including special forms. Solving polynomial equations. Applications of polynomial functions will be presented.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: MAT 082 Linear Equations
Credits: 0 Hours 1 Class Hour Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Define and identify polynomials.
2. Add and subtract polynomials.
3. Multiply polynomials.
4. Factor a monomial from a polynomial.
5. Factor expressions that are quadratic in form.
6. Factor expressions that are the sum and difference of cubes.
7. Factor expressions that can be factored by grouping.
8. Divide polynomials by monomials.
9. Divide polynomials by binomials using long division.
10. Solve polynomial equations.
11. Solve applications involving polynomial equations.
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