None. You are expected to have completed Math 30 or 31 or an equivalent matriculation-level high-school mathematics course and to have a good understanding of high-school-level algebra.
Course start date:
If you are a:
Self-funded student: register by the 10th of the month, start on the 1st of the next.
Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment. This online test contains 70 questions that will help you assess your mathematical skills. Based on your score, we will recommend which Athabasca University mathematics course you are likely ready to take successfully.
Overview
Mathematics 260: Calculus for Social Sciences and Economics is designed to teach you to use a range of mathematical techniques to solve concrete problems in business and the social sciences.
Outline
MATH 260 includes the following seven units:
Unit 1: Functions and Graphs
Unit 2: Limits and the Derivative
Unit 3: Additional Derivative Topics
Unit 4: Graphing and Optimization
Unit 5: Integration
Unit 6: Additional Integration Topics
Unit 7: Multivariable Calculus
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to
demonstrate a foundational understanding of single- and multivariable calculus for social sciences and economics, with a focus on functions and graphing, optimization, differentiation, and integration.
use single- and multivariable calculus methods for applied problem solving in business and social sciences.
apply knowledge gained in this course to future learning in calculus or other calculus-based courses.
communicate mathematical ideas and analyses in a clear and organized manner.
Evaluation
To receive credit for MATH 260, you must achieve a course composite grade of at least D (50 percent), including a grade of at least 50 percent on both the midterm and final assessments. You must also complete and submit all the course assignments to the satisfaction of your instructor. The weighting of the course composite grade is as follows:
Activity
Weight
Assignment 1
10%
Assignment 2
10%
Midterm Assessment
30%
Assignment 3
10%
Assignment 4
10%
Final Assessment
30%
Total
100%
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
Materials
Barnett, R. A., Ziegler, M. R., Byleen, K. E., & Stocker, C. J. (2019). Calculus for business, economics, life sciences, and social sciences: Brief version (14th ed.). Pearson. (eText)
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university-level course.
Full information about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Evaluation
To receive creditfor the MATH 260 challenge registration, you must complete the two parts of the challenge exam and achieve a grade of at least D (50 percent) on both parts. The two parts of the exam must be written on the same day or on two consecutive days.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized study counterparts.