MAT 210 - Brief Calculus

Business Calculus

Credits:3
Length:16 weeks
Cost:$25 + $400
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Overview

Topics covered in this course include limits and derivatives of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions; the definite integral; analysis of graphs; optimization; applications of the derivative; and more. Content in this course is adaptive, allowing you to achieve mastery in a certain concept before moving on to the next. This course uses Gradarius, a calculus learning platform that personalizes your learning based on the topics you already know and the topics you still need to learn. You will also have access to individualized coaching as you move through each topic in this course.

What you’ll learn

  • Apply algebraic and graphical methods to evaluate limits and rates of change
  • Explain and compute derivatives, including using standard differentiation rules, and employ them in business applications
  • Apply Sum, Difference, Constant Multiple, Product, Quotient and Chain Rules to find derivatives of power, logarithmic and exponential functions
  • Find critical points and points of inflection and use them to locate maxima and minima. Use differential calculus to solve optimization problems
  • Find antiderivatives of sums and differences of constant multiples of power, exponential and logarithmic functions
  • Apply Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to evaluate definite integral
  • Use definite integrals to find the area between curves and to solve applications in business and economics

Transcript

This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU's campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.

This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the MATH: Mathematics General Studies requirement at Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.

Course prerequisites and requirements

This course contains proctored exams which requires a photo ID for verification.

To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.

MAT 117 College Algebra or MAT 170 Precalculus is strongly suggested as prerequisites for success in this course.

Exams and grading

17%

Homework

1%

Honorlock Practice Quiz

12%

Practice Exams (A & B)

50%

Exams 1-5

20%

Final Exam

Faculty and course staff

Chandrani

Chandrani

Banerjee

Associate Teaching Professor,

School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Arizona State University

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Jazmine

Jazmine

Turner

Online Course Manager,

Learning Enterprise

Arizona State University

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Why take ASU Universal Learner Courses

  1. Credit you receive is from a regionally accredited university
  2. Your credit is highly transferable
  3. You only pay the $400 course cost if you pass

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