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  "college": "golden-west-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Mathematics",
  "id": "mathematics--essentials-beg-alg-exponents-poly-cert-comp",
  "name": "Essentials of Beginning Algebra (Exponents and Polynomials)",
  "award": "Certificate of Competency",
  "department": "mathematics",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/golden-west/adult-education-noncredit/mathematics/essentials-beg-alg-exponents-poly-cert-comp/",
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      "markdown": "This program introduces students to the essentials of beginning algebra, focusing on linear systems, exponent and polynomial operations, and rational exponents. Completing this certificate will help prepare students for essential beginning algebra concepts and skills necessary to succeed at college-level mathematics courses.\n\n#### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Solve and interpret the solutions to a linear system.\n2.  Simplify algebraic expressions utilizing exponential properties."
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        },
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          "code": "MATH G058N",
          "title": "Rational Exponents",
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        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Units",
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