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Sep 07, 2024
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MA 129 - Business Calculus4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
Course Description
This course covers functions, the derivative with applications, techniques of differentiation, the exponential and logarithmic functions with applications, and an introduction to the definite integral. (prereq: MA 127 or equivalent)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• 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
Prerequisites by Topic
• 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
Course Topics
• 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)
Coordinator
Edward Griggs
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