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==Course Catalog==
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[https://catalog.utsa.edu/undergraduate/sciences/mathematics/#courseinventory MAT 1053 Mathematics for Business]. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = MATH 1324)
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Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on a placement examination. This course is designed to prepare the student for [[MAT1133]] Calculus for Business. Topics include the application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, statistics, finance, and accounting. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value. May apply toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Mathematics. (Credit can be earned for only one of the following: [[MAT1053]], [[MAT1063]], or [[MAT1073]].) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRC1 $12; LRS1 $45; STSI $21.
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==Topics List==
 
==Topics List==
 
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Module R – Prerequisite Review
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Module 1
 
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Prerequisites
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* [[Order of Operations]]
 
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* Previous experience with each of the objectives
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* Basic arithmetic skills
 
* Basic understanding of order of operations
 
* Basic understanding of order of operations
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'''Review of:'''
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* PEMDAS
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|Week 1
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Module 1
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* [[Simplifying Exponents]]
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* Basic arithmetic skills
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* Basic understanding of [[Order of Operations]]
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* Basic understanding of exponents
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'''Review the following rules of exponents:'''
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* product rule
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* quotient rule
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* power rule
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* zero exponent rule
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* negative rule
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'''Review how to find the power of a product and a quotient'''
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'''Review how to simplify exponential expressions'''
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|Week 1
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Module 1
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* [[Simplifying Radicals]]
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* Basic understanding of [[Order of Operations]]
 
* Basic understanding of exponents and radicals
 
* Basic understanding of exponents and radicals
 
* Basic understanding of factoring polynomials and definition of a factor
 
* Basic understanding of factoring polynomials and definition of a factor
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* Basic understanding of solving simple equations
 
 
* Understanding operations with fractions
 
* Understanding operations with fractions
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* Understanding of the rectangular coordinate system
 
 
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'''Review of:'''
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'''Review the following radical expression concepts:'''
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* Order of Operations
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* evaluate square roots
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* Exponent Rules
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* use the product rule to simplify square roots
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* Radicals,
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* use the quotient rule to simplify square roots
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* Linear Expressions
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* add and subtract square roots
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* Graphing Lines
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* Factoring
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|Week 1
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Module 1
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* [[Factoring Polynomials]]
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* Basic arithmetic skills
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* Basic understanding of [[Order of Operations]]
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* Basic prime factorization
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* Basic understanding of factoring
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'''Review factoring techniques for the following type of polynomials:'''
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* factor the greatest common factor of a polynomial
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* factor a trinomial
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* factor by grouping
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* factor a perfect square trinomial
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* factor a difference of squares
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|Week 1
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Module 1
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* [[Linear Equations]]
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* Basic arithmetic skills
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* Basic understanding of [[Order of Operations]]
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* Basic understanding of factoring
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* Basic understanding of [[Solving Equations]]
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* Solving and constructing [[Linear Equations]]
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|Week 1
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Module 1
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* [[Solving Equations and Inequalities]]
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* Basic arithmetic skills
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* Basic understanding of [[Order of Operations]]
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* Basic understanding of factoring
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'''Review the following linear inequality topics:'''
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* use interval notation
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* use properties of inequalities
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* solve inequalities in one variable algebraically
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|Week 1
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Module 1
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* [[Solving Equations and Inequalities|Solving Equations]]
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* Basic arithmetic skills
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* Basic understanding of [[Order of Operations]]
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* Basic understanding of factoring
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'''Review the following linear equation topics:'''
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* solving linear equations in one variable
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* finding a linear equation
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* write and interpret a linear equation
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|Week 1
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Module 1
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* [[Graphs]]
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* Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
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* Basic arithmetic skills
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* Basic understanding of order of operations
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* Basic understanding of factoring
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* Basic understanding of solving [[Linear Equations]]
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* Understanding of the Cartesian coordinate system
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* Being able to graph a [[Linear Equations]]
 
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|Week 2
 
|Week 2
 
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Module 1.1 – Functions and Function Notation
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Module 2
 
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Functions
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* [[Functions|Properties of Functions]]
 
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* Basic understanding of equations (Module R)
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* Basic understanding of [[Linear Equations]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Solving Equations]]
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* Basic understanding of [[Graphs]]
 
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* Determine whether a relation represents a function.
 
* Determine whether a relation represents a function.
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* Find the value of a function.
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* Find the value of a Functions
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* Graph the functions listed in the library of functions.
 
* Determine whether a function is one-to-one.
 
* Determine whether a function is one-to-one.
 
* Use the vertical line test to identify functions.
 
* Use the vertical line test to identify functions.
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* Graph the functions listed in the library of functions.
 
 
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|Week 2
 
|Week 2
 
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Module 1.2 – Toolkit Functions and Domain of a Function
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Module 1.2
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* [[Domain of a Function]]
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* Basic understanding of interval notation (Module R [[Solving Equations and Inequalities]])
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* Find the domain of a function defined by an equation.
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* Graph piecewise-defined functions.
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Module 1.2
 
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Functions
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* [[Range of a Function]]
 
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* Basic understanding of Cartesian coordinate system (Module R)
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* Basic understanding of interval notation (Module R [[Solving Equations and Inequalities]])
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* Basic understanding of interval notation (Module R)
 
 
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* Find the domain of a function defined by an equation.
 
* Find the domain of a function defined by an equation.
 
* Graph piecewise-defined functions.
 
* Graph piecewise-defined functions.
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|Week 2
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Module 1.2
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* [[Toolkit Functions]]
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* Basic understanding of Cartesian coordinate system (Module R [[Graphs]])
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* Basic understanding of interval notation (Module R [[Solving Equations and Inequalities]])
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* Identify the basic toolkit functions
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* Determine [[Domain of a Function]] and [[Range of a Function]] for the basic toolkit functions (Module 1.2)
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* [[Graphs]] the basic toolkit functions. (Module R)
 
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|Week 3
 
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Module 2.1 – Intro to Power and Polynomial Functions
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Module 2.1
 
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Polynomials
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* [[Intro to Power Functions]]
 
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* The student understands what a polynomial expression is.
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* Basic understanding of power expressions.
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* The student recalls the graphs and equations of toolkit functions, and their associated domains and ranges (Module 1).
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* The student recalls the [[Graphs]] and equations of [[Toolkit Functions]], and their associated [[Domain]] and [[Range]] (Module 1).
 
* The student understands where the x-intercept and y-intercept are located given a graph.
 
* The student understands where the x-intercept and y-intercept are located given a graph.
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* The student understands interval notation for domain and range (Module 1).
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* The student understands interval notation for [[Domain]] and [[Range]] (Module 1).
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* The student can substitute values for variables in an equation and solve for an unknown.
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* The student can substitute values for variables in an [[Solving Equations|Equations]] and solve for an unknown (Module R)
 
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* Identify power functions.
 
* Identify power functions.
 
* Identify end behavior of power functions.
 
* Identify end behavior of power functions.
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Module 2.1
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* [[Intro to Polynomial Functions]]
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* Basic understanding of a polynomial expression.
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* The student recalls the [[Graphs]] and equations of [[Toolkit Functions]], and their associated domains and ranges (Module 1).
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* The student understands where the x-intercept and y-intercept are located given a graph.
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* The student understands interval notation for [[Domain]] and [[Range]] (Module 1).
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* The student can substitute values for variables in an [[Solving Equations|Equations]] and solve for an unknown (Module R).
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* Identify polynomial functions.
 
* Identify polynomial functions.
 
* Identify the degree and leading coefficients of polynomial functions.
 
* Identify the degree and leading coefficients of polynomial functions.
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|Week 3
 
|Week 3
 
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Module 2.2 – Quadratic Functions
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Module 2.2
 
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Polynomials
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* [[Quadratic Functions]]
 
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* Fundamentals of polynomials.
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* Fundamentals of [[Intro to Polynomial Functions|Polynomials]]
 
* The student understands the difference between a maximum and minimum.
 
* The student understands the difference between a maximum and minimum.
 
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* Recognize characteristic of parabolas.
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* Recognize characteristics of parabolas
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* Understand how the graph of a parabola is related to its quadratic function.
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* Understand how the graph of a parabola is related to its quadratic function
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* Determine a quadratic function’s minimum or maximum value.
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* Determine a quadratic function's minimum or maximum value
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* Solve problems involving a quadratic function’s minimum or maximum value.
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* Solve problems involving a quadratic function's minimum or maximum value
 
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|Week 4
 
|Week 4
 
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Module 3 – Rational Expressions
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Module 3
 
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Polynomials
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* [[Rational Functions|Rational Expressions]]
 
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* The student knows how to multiply and divide fractions.
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* Basic understanding of multiplying and dividing fractions.
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* The student recalls rules for exponents when multiplying and dividing with variables.
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* Basic understanding of simplifying fractions by common factors.
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* The student knows how to factor polynomials.
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* Basic understanding of the rules of exponents. (Module R [[Simplifying Exponents]])
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* The student knows how to simplify fractions by reducing common factors.
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* Basic understanding of [[Factoring Polynomials]]
 
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* Simplify rational expressions.
 
* Simplify rational expressions.
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|Week 5
 
|Week 5
 
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Module 4.1 – More on Polynomial Functions
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Module 4.1
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* [[More on Polynomial Functions]]
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* The student understands that zero in the denominator of a fraction is undefined.
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* The student recalls the graphs and equations of [[Toolkit Functions]], and their associated [[Domain]] and [[Range]] (Module 1).
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* [[Zeros of Polynomials]].
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* [[Graphs of Polynomials]].
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* Solving applied problems involving [[Intro to Polynomial Functions|Polynomial Functions]].
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* Use arrow notation.
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|Week 5
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Module 4.2
 
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Polynomials
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* [[Rational Functions]]
 
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* Rational Expressions.
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* [[Rational Functions|Rational Expressions]].
 
* The student understands that zero in the denominator of a fraction is undefined.
 
* The student understands that zero in the denominator of a fraction is undefined.
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* The student recalls the graphs and equations of toolkit functions, and their associated domains and ranges (Module 1).
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* The student recalls the graphs and equations of [[Toolkit Functions]], and their associated [[Domain]] and [[Range]] (Module 1).
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* Zeros of polynomial functions.
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* [[Zeros of Polynomials]].
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* Graphs of polynomial functions.
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* [[Graphs of Polynomials]].
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* Solving applied problems involving polynomial functions.
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* Solving applied problems involving [[Intro to Polynomial Functions|Polynomial Functions]].
 
* Use arrow notation.
 
* Use arrow notation.
 
* Solve applied problems involving rational functions.
 
* Solve applied problems involving rational functions.
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* Find the domains of rational functions.
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* Find the [[Domain]] of rational functions.
 
* Identify vertical asymptotes.
 
* Identify vertical asymptotes.
 
* Identify horizontal asymptotes.
 
* Identify horizontal asymptotes.
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|Week 6
 
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Module 5.1 – Exponential Functions
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Module 5.1
 
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Equations
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* [[Exponential Functions]]
 
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* Understanding the toolkit functions for exponential and logarithmic functions (Module 1)
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* Understanding the [[Toolkit Functions]] for exponential functions (Module 1)
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* Understanding the domain and range for exponential and logarithmic functions (Module 1)
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* Understanding the [[Domain]] and [[Range]] for exponential functions (Module 1)
 
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* Evaluate exponential functions.
 
* Evaluate exponential functions.
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|Week 6
 
|Week 6
 
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Module 5.2 – Logarithmic Functions
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Module 5.2
 
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Equations
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* [[Logarithmic Functions]]
 
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* Exponential Functions
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* Understanding the [[Toolkit Functions]] for logarithmic functions
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* Rewriting from exponential to logarithmic or vice versa (y=b^x is equivalent to log_b(y)=x)
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* Understanding the [[Domain]] and [[Range]] for logarithmic functions (Module 1)
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* Difference between linear and exponential functions
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* Difference between [[Linear Equations|Linear]] and [[Exponential Functions]]
 
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* Convert from logarithmic to exponential form.
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* Rewriting from exponential form to logarithmic form and vice versa
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* Convert from exponential to logarithmic form.
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:-y=b^x\equiv\log_b(y)=x
 
* Evaluate logarithms.
 
* Evaluate logarithms.
 
* Use common logarithms.
 
* Use common logarithms.
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|Week 7
 
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Module 6.1 – Logarithmic Properties
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Module 6.1
 
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Equations
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* [[Logarithmic Properties]]
 
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* Understanding how to convert between logarithm and exponential forms and having a firm grasp on how they work together
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* Understanding how to convert between [[Logarithmic Functions|logarithm]] and [[Exponential Functions|exponential]] forms. (Module 5.1 & 5.2)
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* Understanding Order of Operations
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* Understanding [[Order of Operations]]. (Module R)
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* Understanding Exponential Rules and Exponents in general
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* Understanding of [[Simplifying Exponents|Exponential Rules]]. (Module R)
 
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* Use the product rule for logarithms.
 
* Use the product rule for logarithms.
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|Week 7
 
|Week 7
 
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Module 6.2 – Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
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Module 6.2
 
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Equations
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* [[Exponential Properties]]
 
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* Logarithmic Properties
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* Understanding rules for solving [[Linear Equations]]
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* Understanding rules for solving linear equations
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* Understanding rules for solving [[Quadratic Equations]]
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* Understanding rules for solving quadratic equations
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* Understanding how to check a solution to an [[Solving Equations|equations]]
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* Understanding how to check a solution to an equation
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* Understanding of [[Logarithmic Properties]]
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* Will need to understand Log Properties in order to solve Log equations
 
 
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* Use like bases to solve exponential equations.
 
* Use like bases to solve exponential equations.
 
* Use logarithms to solve exponential equations.
 
* Use logarithms to solve exponential equations.
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Module 6.2
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* [[Exponential and Logarithmic Equations]]
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* Understanding rules for solving [[Linear Equations]]
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* Understanding rules for solving [[Quadratic Equations]]
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* Understanding how to check a solution to an [[Solving Equations|equations]]
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* Understanding of [[Logarithmic Properties]]
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* Understanding of [[Exponential Properties]]
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* Use the definition of a logarithm to solve logarithmic equations.
 
* Use the definition of a logarithm to solve logarithmic equations.
 
* Use the one-to-one property of logarithms to solve logarithmic equations.
 
* Use the one-to-one property of logarithms to solve logarithmic equations.
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|Week 8
 
|Week 8
 
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Module 7.1 – Simple and Compound Interest
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Module 7.1
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* [[Simple Interest]]
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* Understanding percents and percentages
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* Understanding [[Order of Operations]]
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* Understanding of [[Exponential Functions]]
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* Solving [[Linear Equations]]
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* Solving [[Exponential Equations]]
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* Compound interest
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|Week 8
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Module 7.1
 
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Math of Finance
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* [[Compound Interest]]
 
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* Understanding percents and percentages
 
* Understanding percents and percentages
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* Understanding Order of Operations
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* Understanding [[Order of Operations]]
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* Understanding usage of formulas
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* Understanding of [[Exponential Functions]]
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* Understanding solving equations (linear and exponential) and with fractions
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* Solving [[Linear Equations]]
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* Solving [[Exponential Equations]]
 
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* Simple interest
 
 
* Compound interest
 
* Compound interest
 
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|Week 8
 
|Week 8
 
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Module 7.2 – Annuities and Payout Annuities
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Module 7.2
 
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Math of Finance
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* [[Annuities]]
 
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* Understanding percents and percentages
 
* Understanding percents and percentages
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* Understanding Order of Operations
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* Understanding [[Order of Operations]]
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* Understanding usage of formulas
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* Solving [[Linear Equations]]
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* Understanding solving equations (linear and exponential) and with fractions
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* Solving [[Exponential Equations]]
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* Ordinary Annuity Future Values
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* Annuity Due Future Values
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|Week 8
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Module 7.2
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* [[Payout Annuities]]
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* Understanding percents and percentages
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* Understanding [[Order of Operations]]
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* Solving [[Linear Equations]]
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* Solving [[Exponential Equations]]
 
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* Definition of Annuities
 
 
* Ordinary Annuity Future Values
 
* Ordinary Annuity Future Values
 
* Annuity Due Future Values
 
* Annuity Due Future Values
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|Week 9
 
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Module 8.1 – Loans
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Module 8.1
 
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Math of Finance
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* [[Loans]]
 
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* Understanding percents and percentages
 
* Understanding percents and percentages
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* Understanding simple and compound interest
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* Understanding [[Simple Interest|Simple]] and [[Compound Interest|Compound]] Interest
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* Understanding usage of formulas
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* Understanding [[Order of Operations]]
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* Understanding Order of Operations
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* Solving [[Linear Equations]]
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* Understanding solving equations (linear and exponential) with fractions
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* Solving [[Exponential Equations]]
 
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* Find the amount of a loan given the payments.
 
* Find the amount of a loan given the payments.
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|Week 9
 
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Module 8.2 – Promissory Notes
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Module 8.2
 
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Math of Finance
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* [[Promissory Notes]]
 
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* Understanding percents and percentages
 
* Understanding percents and percentages
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* Understanding simple and compound interest
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* Understanding percents and percentages
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* Understanding usage of formulas
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* Understanding [[Order of Operations]]
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* Understanding Order of Operations
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* Solving [[Linear Equations]]
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* Understanding solving equations (linear and exponential) with fractions
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* Solving [[Exponential Equations]]
 
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* Define a promissory note.
 
* Define a promissory note.
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|Week 10
 
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Module 9.1 – Systems of Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables
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Module 9.1
 
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Systems
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* [[Systems of Equations in Two Variables]]
 
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* Solving linear equations in 2 variables.
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* Solving [[Linear Equations|linear equations]] in 2 variables.
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* Graphing linear equations in 2 variables.
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* Understanding [[Order of Operations]] (Module R)
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* Basic understanding of linear inequalities (Module R)
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* Basic understanding of [[Graphs|graphing]] lines (Module R / Module 1)
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* Understanding Order of Operations (Module R)
 
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* Understanding solving linear equations with fractions (Module R)
 
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* Basic understanding of graphing lines (Module R / Module 1)
 
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* Understanding methods used to verify solution of linear inequalities (Module R)
 
 
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* Solve systems of equations by graphing.
 
* Solve systems of equations by graphing.
 
* Solve systems of equations by substitution.
 
* Solve systems of equations by substitution.
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* Solve systems of equations by addition.
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* Solve systems of equations by elimination
 
* Identify inconsistent systems of equations containing two variables.
 
* Identify inconsistent systems of equations containing two variables.
 
* Express the solution of a system of dependent equations containing two variables.
 
* Express the solution of a system of dependent equations containing two variables.
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Module 9.1
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* [[Systems of Inequalities in Two Variables]]
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* Solving [[Linear Equations|linear equations]] in 2 variables.
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* Basic understanding of linear [[Solving Equations and Inequalities|inequalities]] (Module R).
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* Understanding [[Order of Operations]] (Module R).
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* Basic understanding of [[Graphs|graphing]] lines (Module R / Module 1).
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* Identify the solution region of a system of two inequalities.
 
* Identify the solution region of a system of two inequalities.
 
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|Week 10
 
|Week 10
 
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Module 9.2 – Linear Programming
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Module 9.2
 
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Systems
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* [[Linear Programming]]
 
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* Understanding Order of Operations (Module R)
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* Understanding [[Order of Operations]] (Module R)
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* Understanding how to solve systems of equations in 2 variables (Module 9)
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* Understanding how to solve [[Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables]] (Module 9)
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* Understanding how to interpret the solution of a system of equations in two variables (Module 9)
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* Understanding how to interpret the solution of a system of equations in two variables. ([[Systems of Linear Equations]] Module 9)
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* Understanding how to graph linear inequalities in two variables using Cartesian coordinate system (Module 9)
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* Understanding how to graph linear inequalities in two variables using Cartesian coordinate system ([[[Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables]]] Module 9)
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* Understanding how to shade linear inequalities in two variables using Cartesian coordinate system (Module 9)
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* Understanding how to shade linear inequalities in two variables using Cartesian coordinate system ([[Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables]]] Module 9)
 
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* Define an objective function.
 
* Define an objective function.
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|Week 11
 
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Module 10.1 – Matrices and Matrix Operations
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Module 10.1
 
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Systems
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* [[Vectors and Matrices]]
 
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* Basic operations with real numbers.
 
* Basic operations with real numbers.
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|Week 11
 
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Module 10.2 – Solving Systems with Inverses
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Module 10.1
 
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Systems
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* [[Matrix Algebra and Matrix Multiplication]]
 
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* Solving systems of equations in 2 variables.
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* Basic operations with real numbers.
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* Matrices and matrix operations, esp. multiplication.
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* Find the sum and difference of two matrices.
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* Find the scalar multiples of a matrix.
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* Find the product of two matrices.
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* Solving [[Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables]] (Module 9)
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* [[Matrices]]
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* [[Matrix Operations]], emphasis on multiplication
 
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* Find the inverse of a matrix.
 
* Find the inverse of a matrix.
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* [[Venn Diagrams]]
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* [[Sets]] and [[Subsets]] (Module 11.1)
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* [[Cardinality]]
 
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* Sets and subsets.
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* Unions and intersections of sets.
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* Finding cardinality using a Venn diagram
 
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Course Catalog

MAT 1053 Mathematics for Business. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = MATH 1324)

Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on a placement examination. This course is designed to prepare the student for MAT1133 Calculus for Business. Topics include the application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, statistics, finance, and accounting. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value. May apply toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Mathematics. (Credit can be earned for only one of the following: MAT1053, MAT1063, or MAT1073.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRC1 $12; LRS1 $45; STSI $21.

Topics List

Date Sections Topics Prerequisite Skills Student Learning Outcomes
Week 1

Module 1

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Basic understanding of order of operations

Review of:

  • PEMDAS
Week 1

Module 1

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Basic understanding of Order of Operations
  • Basic understanding of exponents

Review the following rules of exponents:

  • product rule
  • quotient rule
  • power rule
  • zero exponent rule
  • negative rule

Review how to find the power of a product and a quotient

Review how to simplify exponential expressions

Week 1

Module 1

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • Basic understanding of Order of Operations
  • Basic understanding of exponents and radicals
  • Basic understanding of factoring polynomials and definition of a factor
  • Understanding operations with fractions

Review the following radical expression concepts:

  • evaluate square roots
  • use the product rule to simplify square roots
  • use the quotient rule to simplify square roots
  • add and subtract square roots
Week 1

Module 1

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Basic understanding of Order of Operations
  • Basic prime factorization
  • Basic understanding of factoring

Review factoring techniques for the following type of polynomials:

  • factor the greatest common factor of a polynomial
  • factor a trinomial
  • factor by grouping
  • factor a perfect square trinomial
  • factor a difference of squares
Week 1

Module 1

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Basic understanding of Order of Operations
  • Basic understanding of factoring
  • Basic understanding of Solving Equations
Week 1

Module 1

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Basic understanding of Order of Operations
  • Basic understanding of factoring

Review the following linear inequality topics:

  • use interval notation
  • use properties of inequalities
  • solve inequalities in one variable algebraically
Week 1

Module 1

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Basic understanding of Order of Operations
  • Basic understanding of factoring

Review the following linear equation topics:

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • solving linear equations in one variable
  • finding a linear equation
  • write and interpret a linear equation
Week 1

Module 1

  • Basic mathematical symbols and terminology
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Basic understanding of order of operations
  • Basic understanding of factoring
  • Basic understanding of solving Linear Equations
  • Understanding of the Cartesian coordinate system
Week 2

Module 2

  • Determine whether a relation represents a function.
  • Find the value of a Functions
  • Graph the functions listed in the library of functions.
  • Determine whether a function is one-to-one.
  • Use the vertical line test to identify functions.
Week 2

Module 1.2

  • Find the domain of a function defined by an equation.
  • Graph piecewise-defined functions.
Week 2

Module 1.2

  • Find the domain of a function defined by an equation.
  • Graph piecewise-defined functions.
Week 2

Module 1.2

Week 3

Module 2.1

  • Basic understanding of power expressions.
  • The student recalls the Graphs and equations of Toolkit Functions, and their associated Domain and Range (Module 1).
  • The student understands where the x-intercept and y-intercept are located given a graph.
  • The student understands interval notation for Domain and Range (Module 1).
  • The student can substitute values for variables in an Equations and solve for an unknown (Module R)
  • Identify power functions.
  • Identify end behavior of power functions.
Week 3

Module 2.1

  • Basic understanding of a polynomial expression.
  • The student recalls the Graphs and equations of Toolkit Functions, and their associated domains and ranges (Module 1).
  • The student understands where the x-intercept and y-intercept are located given a graph.
  • The student understands interval notation for Domain and Range (Module 1).
  • The student can substitute values for variables in an Equations and solve for an unknown (Module R).
  • Identify polynomial functions.
  • Identify the degree and leading coefficients of polynomial functions.
Week 3

Module 2.2

  • Fundamentals of Polynomials
  • The student understands the difference between a maximum and minimum.
  • Recognize characteristics of parabolas
  • Understand how the graph of a parabola is related to its quadratic function
  • Determine a quadratic function's minimum or maximum value
  • Solve problems involving a quadratic function's minimum or maximum value
Week 4

Module 3

  • Basic understanding of multiplying and dividing fractions.
  • Basic understanding of simplifying fractions by common factors.
  • Basic understanding of the rules of exponents. (Module R Simplifying Exponents)
  • Basic understanding of Factoring Polynomials
  • Simplify rational expressions.
  • Multiply rational expressions.
  • Divide rational expressions.
  • Add and subtract rational expressions.
  • Simplify complex rational expressions.
Week 5

Module 4.1

  • The student understands that zero in the denominator of a fraction is undefined.
  • The student recalls the graphs and equations of Toolkit Functions, and their associated Domain and Range (Module 1).
Week 5

Module 4.2

Week 6

Module 5.1

  • Understanding the Toolkit Functions for exponential functions (Module 1)
  • Understanding the Domain and Range for exponential functions (Module 1)
  • Evaluate exponential functions.
  • Find the equation of an exponential function.
  • Use compound interest formulas.
  • Evaluate exponential functions with base e.
Week 6

Module 5.2

  • Rewriting from exponential form to logarithmic form and vice versa
-y=b^x\equiv\log_b(y)=x
  • Evaluate logarithms.
  • Use common logarithms.
  • Use natural logarithms.
Week 7

Module 6.1

  • Use the product rule for logarithms.
  • Use the quotient rule for logarithms.
  • Use the power rule for logarithms.
  • Expand logarithmic expressions.
  • Condense logarithmic expressions.
  • Use the change-of-base formula for logarithms.
Week 7

Module 6.2

  • Use like bases to solve exponential equations.
  • Use logarithms to solve exponential equations.
Week 7

Module 6.2

  • Use the definition of a logarithm to solve logarithmic equations.
  • Use the one-to-one property of logarithms to solve logarithmic equations.
  • Solve applied problems involving exponential and logarithmic equations.
Week 8

Module 7.1

  • Compound interest
Week 8

Module 7.1

  • Compound interest
Week 8

Module 7.2

  • Ordinary Annuity Future Values
  • Annuity Due Future Values
Week 8

Module 7.2

  • Ordinary Annuity Future Values
  • Annuity Due Future Values
Week 9

Module 8.1

  • Find the amount of a loan given the payments.
  • Find the payments required given the loan amount.
Week 9

Module 8.2

  • Define a promissory note.
  • Calculate unknown values for interest bearing promissory notes.
  • Calculate unknown values for non interest bearing promissory notes.
Week 10

Module 9.1

  • Solve systems of equations by graphing.
  • Solve systems of equations by substitution.
  • Solve systems of equations by elimination
  • Identify inconsistent systems of equations containing two variables.
  • Express the solution of a system of dependent equations containing two variables.
Week 10

Module 9.1

  • Identify the solution region of a system of two inequalities.
Week 10

Module 9.2

  • Define an objective function.
  • Define constraint equations.
  • Define feasible regions and determine corner points.
  • Solve linear programming problems using a graph.
Week 11

Module 10.1

  • Basic operations with real numbers.
  • Find the sum and difference of two matrices.
  • Find the scalar multiples of a matrix.
  • Find the product of two matrices.
Week 11

Module 10.1

  • Basic operations with real numbers.
  • Find the sum and difference of two matrices.
  • Find the scalar multiples of a matrix.
  • Find the product of two matrices.
Week 11

Module 10.2

  • Find the inverse of a matrix.
  • Solve a system of linear equations using inverse matrix.
Week 12

Module 11.1

  • None
  • Sets, elements of sets, and subsets.
  • Union, intersection, and complement of sets
  • Universal set and empty set
Week 12

Module 11.2

  • Sets and Subsets (Module 11.1)
  • Unions and intersections of sets. (Module 11.1)
  • Provide a visual representation of sets
  • Provide a visual representation of the union and intersections of sets
Week 12

Module 11.2

  • Cardinality of a set and the properties
  • Finding cardinality using a Venn diagram
Week 13

Module 12.1

  • Basic operations with real numbers and fractions.
  • Conversion between fractions, decimals, and percents.
  • Basic probability
  • Complementary events
  • Odds
  • Probability for independent events
Week 13

Module 12.2

  • Basic operations with real numbers and fractions.
  • Conversion between fractions, decimals, and percents.
  • Expected value
  • Fair game
Week 14

Module 13.1

  • Conditional probability
  • Probability of “and” for conditional events
Week 14

Module 13.2

  • Basic counting techniques and rules
  • Factorial, Permutations, and Combinations
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