Designed to aid the student in the transition from arithmetic to algebra, this course can be used to satisfy the prerequisite for elementary topics in Math I and II (MAT 120 and 130), College Algebra (MAT 181), and Statistics (MAT215 and 225). Topics will include operations on integers and polynomials, factoring and linear equations, and radicals. This course may not be used as a natural science elective. This course does not earn credit toward graduation. Prerequisite: Must pass Part A of the University math placement test (11 or higher) or SAT-Math 440 or higher. [Offered in-class/Web: fall; Web only: spring]. (3 crs.)