A course in algebraic functions, their properties and uses-equations, inequalities, graphs, systems of linear equations, analytical geometry including ellipse and hyperbola. Applications are in the mathematics of finance as well as the laws of growth and decay in other areas. (Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry with an ACT of 19 or above OR appropriate mathematics learning support courses and MATH 1000) F, Sp, Su Roane State General Education course approved and designed for transfer.