Precalculus

This course will provide a fundamental background for anyone who is interested in understanding the mathematics of economic analysis, as well as a solid review of pre-MBA mathematics. This class helps students in building skills for performing specific mathematical operations and problem solving related to managerial applications. These concepts and skills serve as a foundation for future business courses. Topics include fundamental of algebra, review of probability theories, linear and matrix algebra, cost and revenue functions with special emphasis on the mathematics of financial management related to demand/supply and cost/revenue analysis.
 

Course Goals/ Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain and distinguish various mathematical computations.
• Understand how to process and interpret the final results in business math problems.
• Identify and recognize mathematical techniques used in business math.
• Develop proficiency in applying the theoretical concepts to solve math problems.
• Apply fundamental mathematical models to all facets of the business management world.
• Assess and predict business trends using probabilistic models.

Topics May Include

• Review of Math Principles and College Algebra
• Functions and Their Graphs
• Polynomial and Rational Functions
• Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
• Systems of Equations and Inequalities
• Matrices and Determinants
• Sequences and Probability

Course Number: MATH-40018
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)

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9/23/2019 - 11/22/2019

$650

Online

Cancelled

• SECTION ID:

  143297

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online, Web-based instruction

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Basta, Alfred (Nigel)

  Nigel Basta earned a Ph.D. in mathematics in 2001. He is the author of seventeen academic journal articles and has made twelve professional presentations. Dr. Basta is currently a consultant in a firm that provides training for private sector. He also has industry experience in manufacturing and cost/benefit analysis. His current research interest is in numerical analysis. Dr. Basta taught at many universities including York University, Ryerson University and Temple University where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses. Dr. Basta is an active member of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the American Communication Association (ACA).

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  Precalculus 6th
  by Blitzer, Robert F.
  ISBN / ASIN: 9780134469140

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 9/29/2019.
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  9/23/2019 - 11/22/2019
  ucsdextension.blackboard.com
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.