In Math 1331, students will develop skills to
(1) explain the concepts of differential, and integral calculus, including limits;
(2) calculate derivatives, indefinite and definite integrals;
(3) solve problems that involve marginal cost, revenue, and profit, the elasticity of demand, diminishing returns, consumers' and producers' surplus, economic lot size, economic order quantity, average value, continuous money flow, and Lorenz curves.
Student mastery of problem-solving skills will be assessed through homework exercises and examinations.
TCCNS: [MATH1325, 1425] Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in MATH 1330 or MATH 1430 or a test score of at least 610 on SATM or 26 on ACTM or Code 4 or higher on MPE. Contains an introduction to regression analysis and topics from differential and integral calculus that are of interest to students of business and the social sciences. Partially fulfills core Mathematics requirement.
SCH: 3 Hours
Students will be required to purchase the following textbooks and/or courseware. More details are available in the course syllabus:
Textbook: Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus, 7 ed by Waner and Costenoble. ISBN: 978-0357723722
Homework System: Cengage WebAssign
Additional Resources: TI-84 or TI-84 app for your phone
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