BUSINESS MATHEMATICS I - MTH111/2 Fall 2021
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 13
Agenda; Introduction & course organization; Sets, numbers, intervals; Sets operations, basic arithmetic operations and their order |
2. Lesson 2
Sep 20
Basic arithmetic operations and their order; Fractions; Natural, integer, and rational exponents, scientific notations |
3. Lesson 3
Sep 24
Fractions, percentages, percentage changes, percentage points Natural, integer, and rational exponents, scientific notation |
4. Lesson 4
Sep 27
Polynomials; Functions; Overview of basic types; Domain and range; Graphs |
5. HW AssignmentBusiness Case |
6. Lesson 5
Oct 11
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 18
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 22
Quadratic equation and inequalities; Quadratic functions; Graphs; Word Problems |
9. HW AssignmentBusiness Case No. II |
10. Lesson 8
Nov 1
Equations Inequalities System of equations |
11. Lesson 9
Nov 8
Equations and Inequalities; System of euqations |
12. Lesson 10
Nov 15
Test No.3 Basic types of function Square root function Exponential function |
13. Lesson 11
Nov 22
Exponential functions; Logarithmic functions |
14. Lesson 12
Nov 29
Exponential functions; Logarithmic functions; Word Problems |
15. HW AssignmentBusiness Case No.III |
16. Lesson 13
Nov 19
Practicing for the final exam |
17. Lesson 14 - Final Exam
Dec 3
Final Exam MTH111/1 Fall 2018 |