Business Calculus

Catalog description

A freshman level calculus class intended for transfer students pursuing degrees in the fields of agricultural science, business/accounting, engineering/industrial technology and psychology. This course may also serve as a math elective for various other transfer programs, but will not count toward a major or minor in mathematics. Emphasis is on applications of the basic concepts of calculus rather than proofs and business and social science applications are stressed throughout the course. The course covers a broad range of topics that include limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, techniques for differentiation applied to polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, applications of the derivative, maxima and minima of functions, single and multivariable calculus, higher order derivatives, implicit differentiation, the antiderivative and indefinite integral, techniques of integration including substitution and integration by parts, numerical integration and the Riemann sum, the fundamental theorem of calculus, the definite integral and double integrals. Other topics covered may include but would not be restricted to differentials and approximation, improper integrals, functions of several variables, partial derivatives and multiple integrals. The class meets four hours per week.