MA 129 - Business Calculus

• Use functional notation in business applications
• Develop small business models
• Determine break-even points and optimal profit using algebraic methods
• Calculate the derivative of an algebraic function
• Apply the first derivative as a marginal function
• Use the first derivative for optimization
• Solve the exponential and logarithmic equations
• Use the compound interest model to calculate Future Value and Present Value
• Calculate the derivative of an exponential function
• Calculate the antiderivative of a polynomial function
• Interpret the definite integral as area
• Use the integral to calculate revenue and profit

• Properties of exponents
• Operations with polynomials
• Functions and graphs
• Solving first degree equations
• Solving second degree equations by factoring
• Solving second degree equations using the quadratic formula

• Algebra review, functions, graphs, etc. (5 classes)
• Business and economic models (4 classes)
• Vertical asymptotes and limits (3 classes)
• Derivative computations (6 classes)
• Applications of the derivative (5 classes)
• Exponential, log, compound interest (5 classes)
• Integrals (5 classes)
• Reviews (4 classes)
• Exams (3 classes)