Textbook: College Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, twelfth edition by Barnett, Ziegler, and Byleen; Pearson Prentice Hall, 2011.
Course Description: Topics will include linear equations, quadratic equations, functions and graphs, inequalities, simple and compound interest, annuities, linear programming, matrices, systems of linear equations, applications to management, economics, and business.
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 0303 or placement by Accuplacer Exam or THEA Exam. Other prerequisites include ENGL 0300 and READ 0302.
Credits: (3-3-0)
Course Outcomes: After
the successful completion of this course, you will be able to solve application
problems using the following skills:
- Solve
and graph linear equations and inequalities.
- Evaluate
and graph functions, including quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic
functions.
- Solve
problems involving simple interest and compound interest, including, including
interest compounded continuously.
- Find
future value and present value of an annuity.
- Solve
systems of linear equations.
- Solve
systems of linear inequalities in two variables.
- Maximize
and minimize expressions using the Simplex Method.
Solve applied problems using skills developed in this
course.