BUSINESS MATHEMATICS I - MTH111/1 Fall 2018
Course

This course covers basic algebra and arithmetic (basics of theory of sets and logic, algebraic expressions and their simplification, linear, quadratic, irrational equations, inequalities, simultaneous equations, matrices, calculating loans and savings) and basics of analytical geometry (points, lines, distance, circles, parabolas). Furthermore it brings key concepts of calculating and plotting of functions including exponential and logarithmic functions. The aim of this course is also to prepare students for the Business Mathematics 2 course.
Here is the course outline:
1. Lesson 1
Sep 4
Agenda; Introduction & course organization; Sets, numbers, intervals; Sets operations, basic arithmetic operations and their order |
2. Lesson 2
Sep 11
Basic arithmetic operations and their order; Fractions; Natural, integer, and rational exponents, scientific notations |
3. Lesson 3
Sep 18
Fractions, percentages, percentage changes, percentage points Natural, integer, and rational exponents, scientific notation |
4. Lesson 4
Sep 25
Polynomials; Functions; Overview of basic types; Domain and range; Graphs |
5. HW AssignmentBusiness Case |
6. Lesson 5
Sep 27
Functions, basic types of functions; One variable, two variables, Range and Domain; Linear function, Quadratic function; Quadratic Equations and Inequalities; Word problems |
7. Lesson 6
Oct 2
Basic types of functions; Word Problems: Absolute value functions; reciprocal functions, exponential functions; Quadratic equations and inequalities; Quadratic function word problems |
8. Lesson 7
Oct 9
Quadratic equation and inequalities; Quadratic functions; Graphs; Word Problems |
9. Lesson 8
Oct 16
Equations Inequalities System of equations |
10. HW Assignment
Oct 18
Business Case No. II |
11. Lesson 9
Oct 30
Equations and Inequalities; System of euqations |
12. Lesson 10
Nov 2
Test No.3 Basic types of function Square root function Exponential function |
13. Lesson 11
Nov 6
Exponential functions; Logarithmic functions |
14. Lesson 12
Nov 13
Exponential functions; Logarithmic functions; Word Problems |
15. HW AssignmentBusiness Case No.III |
16. Lesson 13
Nov 20
Practicing for the final exam |
17. Lesson 14 - Final Exam
Nov 27
Final Exam MTH111/1 Fall 2018 |
18. 15th LessonRepair Test |