Credit Hours:3 Lecture Hours:3 Contact Hour Total:48 Not counted toward a degree or certificate.Introductory Algebra is the study of solving linear equations and linear inequalities in one variable, solving equations and linear inequalities, graphing linear equations and linear inequalities, finding and applying slopes of lines, using properties of exponents, performing operations with polynomials, factoring polynomials, and solving quadratic equations by factoring. Prerequisite(s):MATH 308 or MATH 309 with a grade of “C” or better, or a score of 336-344 on the mathematics section of TSIA. Notes: Not counted toward a degree or certificate. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course