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MATH 126 - Mathematics for Business


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: RDG 090  and ENGL 090  and MATH 092  or MATH 105  or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
C2 General Education Mathematics Satisfier Y
Session Cycle: FWSU

This is an algebra based business mathematics course emphasizing applications to problems in accounting and finance. Topics include payroll, taxes, markup, interest, loans annuities, depreciation, stocks and bonds. Technology will be utilized to assist students with the calculations.

Notes: Science Mathematics Division

Theory Hours: 45

Learning Outcomes:  

1. Demonstrate factual knowledge including the mathematical notation and terminology used in this coure. Students will read, interpret, and use the vocabulary, symbolism, and basic definitions used in business mathematics.

Applies to General Education Mathematics Competency  Objectives A, B, C, and D.

2. Describe the fundamental principles arising form the mathematical ideas associated with business applications. Students will identify and apply the proper relationships and formulas that result directly from the definitions.

Applies to General Education Mathematics Competency ​ Objectives A, B, C, and D.

3. Apply the course material along with techniques and procedures to solve business related problems. Students will use the facts, formulas, graphs, and data, along with the techniques learned in this course to solve basic business problems.

Applies to General Education Mathematics Competency ​ Objectives A, B, C, and D.