MATH 231 - Business and Applied Calculus I

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Johnson County Community College

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Prerequisite: MATH 171 or MATH 173 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate score on the math assessment test This is the first course in calculus as it applies to business, psychology and the physical sciences. Concepts include measuring the slope of a curve, writing equations of tangent lines, finding maximum and minimum points, determining the rate of change of a function, and measuring the area under a curve. Algebraic skills and application problems are stressed. Specific calculus topics include finding limits, differentiation of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, and integration of algebraic and exponential functions. Trigonometry (MATH 172) can be taken concurrently with MATH 231 for those students planning to enroll in MATH 232 in subsequent semesters. 3 hrs./wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $0 to $$100.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jccc.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 469-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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