MATH-246 Calculus for Busn. & Social Science 4-0-4
IAI MI 900-B
This calculus course is designed specifically for students in business and the social sciences and does not count toward a major or minor in mathematics. It emphasizes applications of the basic concepts of calculus rather than proofs. Topics must include limits; techniques of differentiation applied to polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; partial derivatives and applications; maxima and minima of functions; and elementary techniques of integration including substitution and integration by parts. Business and social science applications are stressed throughout the course. Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 134 with a grade of C or better. ACT math score 26-36, or AAF ACCUPLACER score of 263 or above.
