6.00 Credits
Designed to prepare the student for a successful transition to college level mathematics. Addresses topics including evaluating numerical expressions composed of whole numbers, integers, signed fractions and decimals, rates, ratios, and percents; simplifying and evaluating a variety of algebraic expressions and polynomials in one or more variables and using exponent laws; solving first-degree equations and inequalities in one variable, proportions, and percent equations; creating scattergrams and graphing algebraic equations in two variables; using critical thinking and modelling skills to solve a variety of authentic application problems. A scientific or graphing calculator is required for this course. NOTE: MAT 087 is only open to students who have not taken any mathematics course at LCCC. It is not to be taken by any student who has attempted MAT098, 099, or 100, whether successful or not. This course cannot be used to satisfy the mathematics requirement in any program without approval of the program coordinator.