FHSU - College Algebra
(FHSU Concurrent Credit Required)
College Algebra includes the study of the following topics: absolute value, inequalities, linear and quadratic equations, complex
numbers, binomial formula, equations of lines, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities,
functions and the theory of equations. Students planning to enroll in College Algebra should enroll in the fi rst semester of
Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry to secure background in statistical functions.
Fee: FHSU tuition for concurrent credit (3hrs.)
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Required by the FHSU Department of Mathematics: Advanced Algebra II and one of the following: a score of at least
15 on the FHSU mathematics placement exam, to be given on the fi rst day of class and may be taken only one time. If a student does
not pass the entrance exam he/she must have supporting ACT scores as follows; Math and Science total of at least 40 with neither
score below 18, or ACT PROFILE prediction for ‘C or better’ in College Algebra of at least .50 to have permission to enroll.
Semester: 1/2 credit
Supplies: graphing calculator, purchase an Access code from www.mathxl.com