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MAT 115 Business Pre-Calculus

Credits: (3)
Linear systems, rate of change, matrices, linear programming, functions: linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic, and mathematics of finance. Use of specific technology will be required. Not open to Math/Science majors.. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in Intermediate Algebra (MAT 114 ) or equivalent, or permission of instructor.  

SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Mathematics
Designation(s): Liberal Arts

Learning Outcomes
  1. Solve and apply system of linear equations and inequalities using a variety of methods.
  2. Perform and apply basic math operations on matrices using technology.
  3. Illustrate solutions to linear programming problems by applying a geometric approach. 
  4. Demonstate understanding of applications in mathematics of finance, including those requiring the use of exponents and logarithms.
  5. Apply function notation to a variety of applications.