MATH 140 - Business Precalculus

Course Description
Linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; solving equations; matrices; and financial applications. Intended for business transfer students.

Credits
5.0

Prerequisite
Completion of MATH 84, MATH 87, PREP 78, or PREP 84 with a minimum grade of 2.5; completion of MATH 94, MATH 97, PREP 94, or PREP 97 with a minimum grade of 2.0; satisfactory completion of MATH 10; or appropriate placement. Students with completion of MATH 77 with a 3.0 or higher or placement into MATH 87 are eligible for MATH& 140 with concurrent enrollment in MATH 10.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Develop and evaluate mathematical models for business using linear, quadratic, exponential, simple rational, and logistic functions in symbolic, graphical, written, and numerical representations.
Perform basic function operations.
Solve equations arising from the mathematical models using multiple symbolic and graphical techniques.
Develop and evaluate mathematical models for business relationships involving simple and compound interest (i.e., savings, loans, annuities, and mortgages).
Develop and evaluate matrix models of business situations involving linear systems of equations and input-output matrices.
Perform basic matrix operations.
Solve a system of equations using multiple symbolic and graphical techniques.

Course Typically Offered
Full Year