A preparatory course for college algebra. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, rational expressions, exponents and radicals, quadratics and word problems. This course is designed for students who have graduated from high school with no more than the minimum mathematics requirements or for students who have been away from mathematics for a number of years. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1300 with a grade of CR or Mathematics ACT score of at least 15 (SAT-320); or a mathematics placement score of at least 14. MATH 1311 will not constitute a part of the hours required for a baccalaureate degree.