A one-semester course in precalculus designed for business students. It includes the study of functions, their graphs, and their basic properties. Techniques for solving equations involving linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions are explored, and ideas like inverse functions are developed. An emphasis is placed on business applications.
Prerequisites: (MATH100 or math placement of MATH117 or above) AND (Declared major in the Quinlan School of Business OR the ECON-BA Major).
Outcomes: Students will be able to work with and analyze polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions using a variety of techniques and apply those skills in a variety of contexts, especially business applications.
Prerequisites: (MATH100 or math placement of MATH117 or above) AND (Declared major in the Quinlan School of Business OR the ECON-BA Major).
Outcomes: Students will be able to work with and analyze polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions using a variety of techniques and apply those skills in a variety of contexts, especially business applications.