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BUSINESS MATHEMATICS I - MTH111/2 Spring 2020
Course
Hana Hajova
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
Feb 13
Agenda; Introduction & course organization; Sets, numbers, intervals; Sets operations, basic arithmetic operations and their order |
2. Lesson 2
Feb 20
Basic arithmetic operations and their order; Fractions; Natural, integer, and rational exponents, scientific notations |
3. Lesson 3
Feb 27
Fractions, percentages, percentage changes, percentage points Natural, integer, and rational exponents, scientific notation |
4. Lesson 4
Mar 5
Polynomials; Functions; Overview of basic types; Domain and range; Graphs |
5. HW AssignmentBusiness Case |
6. Lesson 5
Apr 10
Presentations - Business Case I Presentations - Buisness Case II 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
Mar 19
Basic types of functions; Word Problems: Absolute value functions; reciprocal functions, exponential functions; Quadratic equations and inequalities; Quadratic function word problems |
8. Lesson 7
Apr 2
Quadratic equation and inequalities; Quadratic functions; Graphs; Word Problems |
9. HW AssignmentBusiness Case No. II |
10. Lesson 8
Apr 9
Equations Inequalities System of equations |
11. Lesson 9
Apr 16
Equations and Inequalities; System of euqations |
12. Lesson 10
Apr 23
Test No.3 Basic types of function Square root function Exponential function |
13. Lesson 11
Apr 30
Exponential functions; Logarithmic functions |
14. Lesson 12
May 7
Exponential functions; Logarithmic functions; Word Problems |
15. HW AssignmentBusiness Case No.III |
16. Lesson 13
May 14
Practicing for the final exam |
17. Lesson 14 - Final Exam
May 21
Final Exam MTH111/1 Fall 2018 |
18. College Algebra. Barnett, Ziegler, Byleen. 6th ed.
Apr 9
Chapters and problems for final exam |