Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

MTH199U Alg. Foundations for PreCalc

Develops foundational algebraic skills with linear, quadratic, radical, and rational equations needed for student success in Precalculus (MTH 111Z/112Z). Covers key topics such as equation and inequality solving; simplifying and evaluating expressions; and using basic function notation. Emphasizes problem solving, reasoning, and real-world applications through symbolic, numerical, and graphical exploration, while integrating communication, and appropriate technology use. Students who place into MTH 65 may register for MTH 199U along with support course MTH 199V. Prerequisites: (MTH 65 or MTH 70) and (RD 90 and WR 90) or IRW 90 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 4

Class schedule definitions

Cost:

cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees

Books:

$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)

Register:

use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register

Class types:

see more about class types

• In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
• Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
• Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
• In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
• In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
• Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.