MAT 210

MAT 210: Brief Calculus: Calculus for Business and Economics

(On Demand - 24)

On behalf of your instructional team and your ASU support staff, we're committed to making this course as welcoming, meaningful, and flexible to your needs and interests as possible. This syllabus is an outline of the expectations we have for you as the learner and what you can expect from the course and our team.

We're thrilled to have you in the class, and we welcome any and all questions in your Get Help: Course Questions & Answers linked in the Welcome Module.

Course Overview

Course Description:

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 will be adaptive, allowing you to achieve mastery in a certain concept before moving on to the next. Utilizing Gradarius, a Calculus learning platform, students in this personalized course will be instructed on the topics they are ready to learn while also providing individualized coaching as they move through each topic.

This 3-credit-hour course satisfies the Mathematical Studies (MA) general studies requirement at Arizona State University. This course may satisfy a general education requirement at other institutions; however, 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 the credit.

Credits: 3

Recommended Prerequisites: MAT 117, 119, 170, or 171 with C or better or ALEKS score of 61 or higher

Course Learning Outcomes

By engaging in this course, you will be equipped to more confidently and successfully:

· Meaning and computation of average rate of change, and applications

· Meaning and computation of instantaneous rate of change, and applications

· Marginal analysis

·  Meaning and computation of accumulation, and applications

·  Techniques to solve optimization problems, and applications

·  Critical and Strategic Thinking

·  Mathematical Ability

·  Technical Literacy

·  Analytical Literacy

·  Problem-solving

·  Logical Thinking

·  Time Management Skills

·  Leadership Management skills

Course Time Commitment

This three-credit course requires approximately 135 hours of work. If you plan to complete this course in 16 weeks, please expect to spend around 9 hours each week preparing for and actively participating in this course. To view more about credit requirements, please visit the ABOR Policy on Academic Credit page.

Arizona State University’s accreditation requirements stipulate that you complete Brief Calculus within one year from the date you register and enroll to be eligible for academic credit. This means that you have one year from the date you enrolled to complete the  course, and you have one year from the date you complete the course to purchase your  academic credit.

Course Specific Requirements

Online Course Requirements:

You will find all the content and learning activities within the course site. All course interactions use Internet technologies. It is your responsibility to watch all the required and supplemental videos and complete all assignments. You are encouraged to interact with your peers and course team in the discussion forum and ask questions there as well.

This course uses Gradarius, an online math tool. Access to this toolis supplied free of charge with the course.

Calculator:

· Handheld Calculators are allowed, except for those with QWERTY keyboards or  those that do symbolic algebra (such as the Casio FX2, Casio 9970Gs, TI-89, TI- 92).

· Online (free) calculators allowed are:

https://www.desmos.com/calculatorLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.

http://dlippman.imathas.com/graphcalc/graphcalc.htmlLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.

ULC Technical Requirements

This is a fully online course; therefore, it requires a computer with internet access and the following technologies:

· Web browsers (Chrome, Mozilla Firefox)

· If you are in a course with proctored assignments or exams Chrome must be used in order to deploy the Honorlock Proctoring extension.

· Adobe Acrobat Reader (free)

· Webcam, microphone, headset/earbuds, and speaker

· Reliable broadband internet connection (DSL or cable) to stream videos.

· Microsoft Word or Google Docs

Note: A smartphone, iPad, Chromebook, etc. will not be sufficient for completing your

work in courses. While you might be able to access course content with mobile devices, you must use a computer for all assignments, quizzes, and virtual labs.

The following courses are not Chromebook compatible:  BIO 100, C IS 308, C IS 310, C IS 405, SES 106.  This list is liable to change.

Learn more about technical requirements here