MAT 1050 · One-semester course
College Algebra
A full college-level algebra course: 8 topical units with lecture videos, notes, worked examples, practice exercises, and curated references — plus three unit tests and a comprehensive final exam. Finish everything to earn your certificate.
Course progress
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Units
MAT 101
1. Real Numbers, Exponents & Algebraic Expressions
The algebra toolkit: number sets, exponents, radicals, polynomials & factoring.
≈ 3 h
MAT 102
2. Linear Equations, Inequalities & Absolute Value
Solve, graph and model with linear relationships in one variable.
≈ 3 h
MAT 103
3. Functions, Graphs & Transformations
Domain, range, function notation, symmetry, and graph transformations.
≈ 3.5 h
MAT 104
4. Polynomial & Rational Functions
Zeros, end behavior, division, and asymptotes.
≈ 4 h
MAT 105
5. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
Growth, decay, and the algebra of logs.
≈ 3.5 h
MAT 106
6. Systems of Equations & Matrices
Substitution, elimination, matrix rows, and determinants.
≈ 3 h
MAT 107
7. Sequences, Series & the Binomial Theorem
Arithmetic, geometric, sigma notation, and expansions.
≈ 2.5 h
MAT 108
8. Conic Sections & Analytic Geometry
Circles, parabolas, ellipses, hyperbolas.
≈ 3 h
Unit tests
MAT 120A
Unit Test I — Units 1–3
Foundations, linear equations & inequalities, functions & graphs.
20 questions · pass at 4/20
MAT 120B
Unit Test II — Units 4–5
Polynomial & rational functions, exponentials & logarithms.
20 questions · pass at 4/20
MAT 120C
Unit Test III — Units 6–8
Systems & matrices, sequences & series, conic sections.
20 questions · pass at 4/20
Final exam
MAT 199
Comprehensive Final Exam
Covers all 8 units. Pass with 8/10 correct.
40 questions · pass at 8/40
Certificate of completion
Finish every unit, pass all three unit tests, and pass the final exam to automatically issue your MAT 1050 certificate and academic transcript in your Certificate Library.